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Top Colorado vacation ideas include mountain resorts, romantic inns, hotels with pools and spas, with driving times from Denver and Colorado Springs.

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Luxury Weekend Getaways in the U.S.

Best luxury vacations in the U.S. include relaxing spa getaways, golf resorts and beach destinations.

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Lake near DC

Weekend Getaways from DC

Plan a weekend trip from Washington, DC to a romantic inn, luxury resort, a family friendly hotel or a secluded cabin surrounded by nature.

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Lake in Vermont

Weekend Getaways in Vermont

Top romantic weekend trips include luxury inns, secluded B&Bs and other unique ideas.

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All-Inclusive Hotel

Romantic All-Inclusive Weekend Getaways

Love is in the air, and when it comes to romance, there are plenty of beautiful hotels ranging from the opulent to the eclectic from which to choose for a quiet weekend escape.

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Vermont Resort

Vermont Resorts, Hotels & Inns

Vermont is renowned for its vibrant fall foliage, skiing, and its delicious maple syrup, but the state also offers a host of excellent resorts that make for the perfect home base.

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I took this photo of a Hawaiian sunset while staying at an all inclusive resort

All Inclusive Resorts in the United States

Whether you are planing a romantic trip or a family vacation, there are plenty of wonderful all-inclusive resorts in the United States.

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Stunning sunset in Nebraska

Romantic Weekend Getaways in Nebraska

Take a romantic trip to a country inn, plan a family getaway or check into a unique city hotel.

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 Louisville, KY

Weekend Getaways from Louisville, KY

Plan a romantic trip to one of these unique properties near Louisville, Kentucky.

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Weekend Getaways in Maine

Romantic vacation ideas in Maine include beautiful coastal retreats, gourmet getaways, romantic inns and full service spa resorts.

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Watching an orange sunset in Arizona

Romantic Weekend Getaways in Arizona

Top Arizona vacation ideas include spa resorts, golf courses, great activities and romantic hideaways.

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I took this photo of an ancient fort while traveling with my girlfriends

Girls Weekend Getaways

I have friends who wanted indulgence (think massages), relaxing on the beach and an active escape in the mountains. I found them all (not at the same time!).

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 New Jersey beach sunset

Weekend Getaways in New Jersey

Top New Jersey vacation ideas include great beaches, outdoor activities, historic inns, lodges and other great weekend escapes.

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Treehouse Hotel

Treehouse Hotels & Rentals in the USA

Staying in a treehouse can be a luxurious, relaxing experience. For those interested in a unique getaway that connects you with nature, there are treehouse resorts, hotels, and retreats spread all over the country.

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I took this photo of a pink sunset when we got away last minute to the ocean

Last Minute Weekend Getaways & Cheap Vacations

Top last minute packages & ideas include resorts in Hawaii, Florida, Texas and other great destinations.

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Weekend Getaways in North Carolina

Plan a romantic weekend getaway to the Blue Ridge Mountains or head to one of North Carolina's great cities for great food and attractions.

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Southwest Vacations

Top Southwest vacation ideas include beautiful places in Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and other unique destinations.

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Easter Vacation in Big Sur, CA

Easter Weekend Getaways

There are always fun events happening at Easter for the whole family, like egg hunts, carnivals, live music, and food festivals.

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Weekend Ideas

The best weekend getaways felt like pressing pause. Just a few hours down the road, and the world softened, porches with rocking chairs, wooded trails that smelled like pine, cafés where no one was in a hurry. I remember arriving somewhere new on a Friday night, suitcase still zipped, and thinking, “This is already enough.”


What stayed with me were the gentle markers of rest: a handwritten menu on a chalkboard, morning light through a curtain, the comfort of knowing I didn’t need to be anywhere but here. I wandered through old towns and along quiet coasts, across farm roads and forest edges, and each time I came back, it felt like I’d been away much longer than a weekend.


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Whether you’re dreaming of mountain cabins, beach towns, wine country escapes, or cozy inns tucked just outside the city, these guides gather the weekend getaways that reminded me how good it feels to go—if only for a little while.

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