- May 4
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Updated: May 6

Staycation Earns 8 Nominations at the 2026 Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards
Dubai, Punta Mita, and talent across the Staycation franchise recognized across multiple categories.
Staycation returns to the Emmys. At the 2026 Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards, presented by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), the series earned eight nominations across multiple categories, with recognition spanning program, editing, and on-screen talent.
The nominations reflect the continued scope of the series, not just where it goes, but how it’s made.

2026 Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards Nominations: Staycation
Category: Long-Form Lifestyle Series
Staycation: Dubai Robert Parks-Valletta, Lane Cheek, Marvin Nuecklaus, Eric Lin, Kendall Kellaway III, Thomas Volker, Michael Capes, Daniel Kesner, Peter Zhang, Alberto Lopez
Staycation: Punta Mita Robert Parks-Valletta, Peter Zhang, Joe Lorenzetti, Michael Capes, Thomas Volker, Lane Cheek, Patricia Ceciarelli, Kendall Kellaway III, Daniel Kesner, Alberto Lopez
Staycation Wine & Dine: SkyFall House Evan Michael, Rich Ting, Tim Wang
Staycation: Vegas Marvin Nuecklaus
Staycation: Jamaica Marvin Nuecklaus, Monica Walton
Category: Editor – Long-Form Content
Staycation: Vegas Marvin Nuecklaus
Category: Host / Moderator / Correspondent
Staycation: Dubai Robert Parks-Valletta
Staycation Sports Charlie Boots
As the Staycation Pacific Southwest Emmy nominations 2026 highlight, the series continues to scale its storytelling while staying rooted in real homes and destinations.
Additional Recognition Across The Destination Channel
Beyond Staycation, The Destination Channel also received recognition in the Performer / Narrator category: This Is Golf
Evan Michael
When Are the Winners Announced?
The 2026 Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026.


