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Travel & Weekend Favorites
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items Travel inspiration and easy getaway ideas for making more memories without needing a twelve-page itinerary. Explore beach trips, weekend escapes, places to see, things to do, travel essentials, and family-friendly favorites across the USA.
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Beach Trips & Coastal Escapes
Weekend Getaways & Road Trips
Places to Stay
Things to Do & See
Travel Essentials
Family-Friendly Travel
Beach Trips & Coastal Escapes
Beautiful beaches, coastal towns, waterfront stays, and sunny destinations for relaxing trips with plenty of sand, seafood, and ocean views.
Plan a classic coastal escape with 60 miles of beaches, family attractions, restaurants, entertainment, golf, and plenty of places to stay along South Carolina’s Grand Strand.
Visit Myrtle Beach
White-sand beaches, emerald Gulf water, watersports, fresh seafood, and family-friendly adventures make this Florida destination perfect for a relaxing beach trip.
Destin FWB
A beautiful coastal getaway known for wide beaches, bike trails, golf, watersports, Lowcountry dining, and relaxing resorts the whole family can enjoy.
Official Hilton Head Island, South Carolina: Vacation & Travel Guide
Just outside Savannah, Tybee Island offers laid-back beaches, colorful cottages, local seafood, lighthouse views, dolphin tours, and plenty of small-island charm.
Visit Tybee Island
Santa Barbara blends beautiful Central Coast beaches with palm-lined waterfronts, mountain views, Spanish-style architecture, shopping, dining, and nearby wine country. It is an easy California escape for couples, friends, or a relaxed family trip.
Santa Barbara, CA
Weekend Getaways & Road Trips
Easy escapes, charming towns, scenic drives, and road trip ideas that make a few free days feel like a real vacation.
Savannah is made for a memorable weekend filled with historic squares, beautiful architecture, River Street shopping, incredible food, ghost tours, and Southern charm.
Visit Savannah
Plan a Charleston getaway with historic streets, harbor tours, nearby beaches, beautiful gardens, outstanding restaurants, and plenty of Lowcountry culture.
Charleston CVB
Asheville combines Blue Ridge Mountain scenery with a creative downtown, local restaurants, art, outdoor adventures, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Explore Asheville
A fun Smoky Mountain getaway with scenic views, family attractions, shopping, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and a walkable downtown near the national park.
Gatlinburg
Stowe is one of those fall getaways that looks like it stepped out of a postcard. Visit during foliage season for scenic drives, covered bridges, mountain views, hiking, cozy dining, and classic New England charm.
Stowe Fall Foliage Facts & FAQs
Places to Stay
Hotels, resorts, cabins, vacation rentals, and memorable places worth checking into for a night, a weekend, or a much-needed escape.
A unique riverfront stay inside Savannah’s historic Plant Riverside District, with distinctive rooms, restaurants, rooftop spaces, live entertainment, shopping, and downtown attractions nearby.
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District | Luxury Hotel on the Riverfront
This charming pink hotel puts you in Charleston’s historic district near restaurants, shopping, museums, and many of the city’s most photographed streets.
Mills House
A historic Asheville mountain resort known for sweeping Blue Ridge views, distinctive stone architecture, restaurants, golf, and a spectacular subterranean spa.
Omni Hotels Asheville Grove Park
A warm, family-friendly Pigeon Forge resort with Southern-inspired accommodations, pools, activities, dining, and convenient access to Dollywood.
Dollywood DreamMore Resorts
Set at the base of Mount Mansfield, this four-season Stowe resort pairs mountain views with a full-service spa, heated outdoor pool, dining, shopping, golf, and ski-in/ski-out access. It is especially beautiful for a cozy fall foliage escape.
THE LODGE AT SPRUCE PEAK - 2026 Reviews (Stowe, Vermont)
A beautiful luxury stay steps from the beach, Stearns Wharf, restaurants, and Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. The rooftop pool and walkable location make it perfect for a coastal weekend getaway.
HOTEL CALIFORNIAN - Updated 2026 Prices & Reviews (Santa Barbara, CA)
Things to Do & See
Attractions, tours, restaurants, hidden gems, and can’t-miss experiences for making the most of every destination.
A convenient way to explore Savannah with narrated sightseeing, 16 hop-on-and-off stops, more than 100 points of interest, and local stories along the route.
Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah
See Charleston from the water while learning about the harbor’s history and landmarks. Tour options include sightseeing cruises, sunset cruises, and special events.
Charleston Harbor Tours
Explore America’s largest home along with its beautiful gardens, mountain views, winery, restaurants, shopping, exhibitions, and seasonal experiences.
Biltmore
A mountaintop Gatlinburg adventure with scenic rides, observation areas, treetop experiences, family attractions, restaurants, shopping, and incredible Smoky Mountain views.
Anakeesta Mountaintop Adventure Park in Gatlinburg Tennessee
Turn the trip to the Grand Canyon into part of the adventure with a scenic train ride from Williams, Arizona. The experience begins with a live Wild West show followed by a memorable journey through desert and forest scenery.
Grand Canyon Railway Train Tickets (with Reviews)
A private, family-friendly dolphin tour with a knowledgeable local naturalist. Guests consistently rave about the wildlife, peaceful scenery, and personal experience.
90-Minute Private Dolphin Tour in Hilton Head Island
Travel Essentials
Luggage, organizers, comfort items, and practical travel finds that make packing, flying, driving, and unpacking easier.
Keep one in each suitcase, backpack, or travel bag so you can locate important belongings through Apple’s Find My app. This four-pack offers simple one-tap setup, Precision Finding on compatible devices, a replaceable battery lasting over a year, and...
Apple AirTag (2nd Generation) - 4 Pack: Tracker for Keychain, Wallet, and More; Locator with Sound; Simple One-Tap Setup with iPhone or iPad; Key Finder with up to 1.5X Precision Finding Range*
A lightweight expandable carry-on with double spinner wheels, a recessed TSA lock, built-in identification tag, organized interior, and Samsonite’s 10-year warranty.
Freeform Carry-On Spinner | Hardside Carry-On | Samsonite
This bestselling personal-item duffel has nine pockets, a separate shoe compartment, luggage sleeve, and water-resistant exterior—great for flights, road trips, and quick weekends.
Luka Duffel in Matte Black
A coordinated set of four lightweight packing cubes that keeps clothing, accessories, and smaller travel necessities separated and easier to find inside your luggage.
Insider Packing Cubes (Set of 4) in Navy Blue
A practical travel essential for keeping phones charged during flights, road trips, theme-park days, and sightseeing. It has built-in USB-C and Lightning cables, so there are fewer cords to remember and lose.
Pocket Juice Force 10,000mAh Portable Charger Power Bank – Slim Portable Phone Charger with Built-in USB-C & Lightning Cables
A comfortable memory foam travel pillow with a washable plush cover, snap closure, and handy storage pocket. Great for flights, road trips, and long travel days.
Cloudz Memory Foam Travel Neck Pillow with Snap & Pocket - Black
Family-Friendly Travel
Destinations, activities, stays, and helpful travel ideas for making memories with kids and grandkids without losing your mind by lunchtime. 😂
A memorable Atlanta attraction where families can see whale sharks, belugas, dolphins, penguins, sea lions, sharks, and immersive galleries filled with marine life.
Georgia Aquarium
A Smoky Mountain family favorite featuring rides, live entertainment, Appalachian culture, seasonal festivals, kids’ attractions, and famously good theme-park food.
Dollywood Theme Park
A colorful family destination designed especially for children, with LEGO-themed rides, interactive attractions, shows, building experiences, a water park, and themed hotels.
LEGOLAND Florida Resort
A popular rainy-day or beach-break attraction featuring sharks, rays, colorful sea life, interactive exhibits, and immersive experiences for children and adults.
Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
Great Wolf Lodge makes family getaways easier by putting the fun right inside the resort. Stays include indoor water-park admission, family suites, slides, toddler play areas, arcades, character activities, dining, and daily events.
Great Wolf Lodge | Largest Family Water Park Hotel
One of the best family attractions in San Diego, with giant pandas, koalas, elephants, and more. The pass also includes the guided bus tour and Skyfari aerial tram.
San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket