You might hear someone say “enjoy your stay” while spending time in their country or city. It’s a hospitable phrase that shows you’re welcome there. This article will explore some synonyms you might also be able to use if you want to replace this phrase.
The preferred alternatives are “have a lovely time,” “enjoy your trip,” and “enjoy your time here.” They show that you’re either traveling to a new place or staying in one. People will use these phrases to welcome you or to wish you a good time (usually on vacation).
Have A Lovely Time
“Have a lovely time” works really well when you want to show that someone is welcome. It is a great synonym for “enjoy your stay” because it shows that you welcome them and you want them to have a “lovely time.”
You can use this phrase if you know that your local area has a lot to offer.
Similarly, if you know that someone is going on vacation and you are talking to them for the last time before they leave, you’ll be able to say this as a parting message.
- I hope you have a lovely time. There are plenty of things to do around here. Make sure you explore some of the best ones.
- Have a lovely time away! I will miss you a lot, but I know you’re going to have a blast while you’re out there.
- Have a lovely time! Don’t forget about us while you’re out there having the time of your life! Come back to us.
Enjoy Your Trip
“Enjoy your trip” is another great alternative. However, “trip” implies that someone is traveling to a new area. If they have already arrived in a new place, it’s likely that “enjoy your trip” won’t work (but “enjoy your stay” will).
“Trip” always means that someone is traveling. This phrase is great for someone who is just leaving to go on holiday, and you’re saying goodbye to them.
- Enjoy your trip, Steve. You’ve had a tough run, but I’m so excited for you to go out and explore a little bit of the world.
- Enjoy your trip. We’ll see you on the other side. Hopefully, you’ll have some great experiences to share with us.
- I hope you enjoy your trip. Let me know if there’s anything you might need from me while you’re away. I’m here to help.
Enjoy Your Time Here
“Enjoy your time here” is a great way to welcome someone to a place. “Time here” is used to show that you are welcoming them, as “here” shows that they are in an area that you are comfortable and familiar with.
“Enjoy your time” is synonymous with “enjoy your stay.” It works best when you are welcoming someone to a new area. You won’t often find that it works when someone is leaving or traveling to a new place (only when they arrive there).
- Enjoy your time here. I think you’re going to fall in love with this country. Just shout if you need anything from me.
- Enjoy your time here, mate. You’re going to find so many wonderful things to do while you’re out exploring.
- We all hope that you enjoy your time here. It’s one of the most beautiful places in the world. That’s for sure.
Enjoy Your Visit
“Enjoy your visit” is a common way to be hospitable to tourists and travelers. “Visit” works when you are talking about the local area. If someone has just traveled to where you live, you can say “enjoy your visit” to show that they’re welcome.
It’s a really good way of welcoming someone into your area or community. “Visit” is similar to “trip,” though it works best when you know that someone has just arrived at the place they are “visiting” (whereas “trip” means they’re traveling toward it).
- Enjoy your visit, tourist! I’ll be here if you need anything from me. I’ll act as your guide for the next two weeks.
- Enjoy your visit to our bountiful countryside. Hopefully, you’ll find some amazing things to get up to as you explore.
- Enjoy your visit here, Dan. It’s going to be so wonderful for you to learn about some of the local activities.
Have A Great Vacation
“Have a great vacation” works for people who have arrived or are traveling to their destination. You can say it when someone is leaving to go on vacation, and you can say it when you’ve just seen someone start their vacation.
For example, if your friend is going on vacation tomorrow morning, you could say, “have a great vacation.”
Once that friend arrives in a new country and checks into the hotel, the receptionist could also say, “have a great vacation.”
- Have a great vacation, Sarah. We’re definitely going to miss you, but we’re sure you’re going to have the best time abroad.
- Have a great vacation. Don’t forget to send us a postcard. We want to hear about everything you’re getting up to.
- I want you to have a great vacation. That’s why I’ve sorted all of the things you need to do before you head over there.
Have Fun
“Have fun” is a simple way to show that someone should “enjoy your stay.” You don’t need to overthink things. “Have fun” already shows that you hope someone is going to make the most of their time during their “stay” with you.
- Have fun! Don’t let anybody upset you while you’re out there. This holiday is for you and your self-discovery.
- Have fun, of course! Let me know if there’s anything I can help you with while you’re out there.
- Have fun! It’s going to be so wonderful to have someone like you around these parts.
Please, Make Yourself Comfortable
“Please, make yourself comfortable” is a bit more specific. It works best when you’re welcoming somebody into your hotel or local area. “Make yourself comfortable” is a common hospitable phrase when someone is entering your house.
The idea here is that you are a local. If you are comfortable in your area, you will often want travelers and tourists to feel comfortable. The encouraging phrase “make yourself comfortable” works well here.
- Please, make yourself comfortable. Don’t let anybody tread on your toes while you’re here. Just have a fun time.
- Please, make yourself comfortable in our wonderful city. There are so many sights to see and things to do.
- Please, make yourself comfortable. We love welcoming new people into our amazing hotel. Enjoy yourself.
There’s Plenty To Get Involved With
“There’s plenty to get involved with” is another specific choice. This time, it’s referring to people immersing themselves in the local activities and things there might be to do around.
If you live in an area that has a lot to offer or do, you might find that this phrase works well. It encourages someone to go out and try things that will improve their “stay” or “visit.”
- There’s plenty to get involved with around these parts. We hope you enjoy some of the local culture while you’re here.
- There’s plenty to get involved with around here. Please, make sure you check out some of the local attractions before you leave.
- There’s plenty to get involved with all over this place. You know that you can always come to me if you need help as well.
I’m Sure You’ll Love It Here
“I’m sure you’ll love it here” shows that you have faith in the area someone is staying. Rather than saying “enjoy your stay,” you can use “I’m sure” to show that you’re assuming how much they will enjoy themselves.
“I’m sure” works well here to show that you know the area well. It works when you want to imply that everyone has fun or “loves” the area that they “stay” in. It usually gives the person you’re speaking to confidence in having fun.
- I’m sure you’ll love it here. This is one of the greatest cities on earth, and there is so much for you to do around these parts.
- I’m sure you’ll love it here. It’s such a beautiful place, and every tourist that visits seems to fall in love with what we offer.
- I think you’ll love it here. It’s everything you’ve been looking for in a vacation. Just take the weight off your feet and have fun.
Make The Most Of It
“Make the most of it” works well to show that someone needs to enjoy themselves. Some people can forget that they need to relax on holidays and vacations. For those people, phrases like this work well to remind them that there’s plenty to do to have fun.
While this isn’t the most common hospitable phrase you can use, it still works well. It shows that you’re hoping that someone will find the beauty in the area around them (especially if you live locally and you love the area).
- Make the most of it, sir. So many people forget to enjoy themselves while they’re here. There are so many great things to do.
- Please, make the most of it out here. You’ll find so many interesting things to get up to. You definitely don’t want to miss out.
- Make the most of it. It’s a vacation that you’re much in need of. Now, just go out there and have a blast.
Martin holds a Master’s degree in Finance and International Business. He has six years of experience in professional communication with clients, executives, and colleagues. Furthermore, he has teaching experience from Aarhus University. Martin has been featured as an expert in communication and teaching on Forbes and Shopify. Read more about Martin here.