Aerial view of Casa Familia, one of the luxury rentals that starred in Staycation’s award-winning Punta Mita episode.

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Staycation TV Show Wins 2025 Emmy for Long-Form Lifestyle Series

Punta Mita episode takes top honors in cinematic travel storytelling.

The Staycation TV show has officially joined the ranks of Emmy winners this year. At the 2025 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – Pacific Southwest Chapter Awards, the series took home top honors in the Long-Form Lifestyle Series category. The win recognizes Staycation’s visually stunning Punta Mita episode, which blends immersive travel narratives with premium production value.

It’s a major milestone for a show that’s built its name on unscripted experiences, beautiful destinations, and homes you can actually stay in.

Staycation host Robert Parks Valletta with the 2025 Emmy Award, won for the show’s Punta Mita episode.

Emmy Nominations Recap: A Big Year for Staycation

2025 was a standout year for Staycation across the board, with multiple Emmy nominations recognizing both the show’s creative vision and its standout talent:

• Three nominations in Lifestyle Programming – for the Punta Mita, Bahamas, and Telluride episodes

• Two nominations for Robert Parks Valletta – Outstanding Host

• Two nominations for Marvin Nicklaus – Outstanding Directing & Editing
  

These nominations are a testament to the show’s growing influence in lifestyle television and its commitment to high-quality, destination-first storytelling.

Explore Casa Familia in Punta Mita, featured in the Emmy-winning Staycation episode.

Stream full episodes on Pluto TV or Roku TV or visit The Destination Channel to learn more.