How to Plan a Weekend Getaway
While long vacations are great, there’s so much beauty in a quick, weekend getaway.
Weekend Getaways
One thing that we frequently hear from readers, friends and family members is amazement that we’re able to travel as much as we do. It may seem like we’re always going somewhere…and usually we are. One way we’re able to travel so much is through strategic use of our very limited vacation time. Like most Americans, we have a limited 2-3 weeks (10-15 days) per year. That means we need to be really smart in how we use our time.
One way we’re able to make the most of our limited vacation time is through weekend getaways. These two- to four-day breaks give us the chance to see the “best of” a destination in a short amount of time. The articles in our weekend getaway section are the best of these experiences. This is how we make the most out of a limited amount of vacation time and still see the world.
19 Great Ways to Spend a Weekend in Gettysburg
Gettysburg is one of our favorite places on the East Coast. Popular for history, its attractive downtown, and excellent restaurants and bars, there are plenty of great things to do in Gettysburg.
From Bubbles to Buns: An Ideal Weekend in Bath, England
Over 25 years ago at summer camp, I met a young woman from Bath. She told me stories about a beautiful town in the west of England that had hot springs and looked like it was right out of a movie set. It turns out she wasn’t lying.
What to do on a Perfect Long Weekend in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs is a city filled with music. It has fabulous parks, amazing food, and an overall joie de vivre.
The Ideal Itinerary for 3 Days in New Orleans
The sweet sounds of a jazz trombone, the first crunchy bite of a shrimp po’boy, the sight of a wrought-iron balcony decked out with Mardi Gras beads. All this and more is what makes New Orleans, Louisiana, like nowhere else.
What to do on an Excellent Weekend in Ghent
Ghent may not be the first city that comes to mind when you think about traveling to Europe, and that may be one of the top reasons to go.
19 Ways to Love a Weekend in Montreal
A little bit European and a little bit Canadian, Montreal is a city that loves good food, good art, and getting outside at every opportunity, no matter the weather. In the spirit of its French settlers, Montreal teems with joie de vivre.
16 Fun Ways to Spend a Weekend in Luxembourg City
Luxembourg is one of Europe’s smallest countries. Despite its prime location between Belgium, Germany, and France, it sometimes gets overlooked in favor of its bigger neighbors.
A Complete Guide to Colmar–France’s Enchanting Medieval City
Dazzling colors, canals, the wonder of half-timbered buildings that look like a perfect illustration—these are the things of Colmar, France.
15 Fun Ways to Spend a Weekend in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has the feeling of a small town wrapped in a big city. Once known for its industries like tobacco and textiles, Winston-Salem has broadened its appeal as a center of art, culture, and food while still paying homage to its past.