If you’re getting cabin fever having endured this brutally cold winter, why not consider flying the coop and taking a last minute vacation this President’s Day? Schools are closed for the long weekend so you can enjoy a nice family getaway, or pack up your spouse and surprise them with a well-deserved (and much-needed) spa vacation. If you need some inspiration, here are 6 great last-minute vacation ideas to get your wanderlust piqued.
Frequent travelers love nothing more than to reminisce about those blissful vacation days spent soaking up the sun with cocktails in hand. But, as any frequent traveler can tell you, it is easy to forget all the special little details of a trip. Unfortunately, it won’t be long before you forget about that cafe you loved in Brussels or the name of the nice man you met on the train to Sydney. So unless you take lots of pictures and write things down, chances are those precious memories of some of the best days of your life will start to fade away into oblivion. So, how do you keep these great memories at the forefront of your mind? Create an amazing travel journal that will encourage you to write, and then read later!
Few things in this world are as awkward and uncomfortable as a long flight, and that feeling can be compounded tenfold by rude seat-mates. If you’ve ever been stuck in the middle seat with armrest hogs on either side of you, you know what we mean. We’re aware that our readers are polite and respectful of other passengers, but if anyone you know needs a refresher on airplane etiquette, here is a handy reference; we’re also not opposed to you printing a few copies and leaving them in airports or surreptitiously on the seats of rude passengers.
If you’re looking to experience “quintessential America” on your next vacation, ditch the big cities and head to one of the charming small towns dotted across this beautiful country. You’ll get better value (and hospitality) for your money and more of an authentic American experience than if you spent a week in a highly commercialized and tourist-laden city. If you need some inspiration, start with our list of the top 10 small American towns!
