Weekend getaways and mini-vacations!

You need to get away, but you don’t have the time or money to take a week or two to go to your favorite destinations. Many people rule out taking a weekend away and heading to a semi-local vacation spot that allows them to get away, relax, enjoy time alone or together, and find romance, rest, fun, or whatever it is they are looking for in a vacation. .

The beauty of weekend getaways is that you can travel on a tight budget and not miss work, kids’ activities, etc. For a few years while in school, my wife and I never had enough time or money to do a full trip, so we would take little weekend trips several times a year experiencing more types of trips than if we had done a single trip. great trip. .

So we’ve put together a simple list of weekend getaways that you can print out and enjoy right away. Many of the ideas that we mention are generalized to any part of the world, however we will mention several places that are close to where we live as examples. Use your imagination to think of destinations that are within driving range and quite affordable.

1. Romantic Getaways: These are usually at the top of the list. With anniversaries, holidays, romantic events, etc. always around the corner, we must be alert to think of new ideas to surprise our significant others and keep the romance going. Rent a bed and breakfast in a small town, book a hotel in a romantic city like Paris, head to Las Vegas and enjoy all it has to offer. Romantic places are only as creative as you make them.

2. Sporting Events – Big sporting events like March Madness are always fun. One example is that two of my best friends are taking a couple of hours to our state capital for Valentine’s Day to watch the state high school basketball championships. Spring training for baseball is coming up and it’s always done somewhere warm. You have racing, football, golf, the Olympics, baseball, major horse racing events like the Kentucky Derby. The list goes on and on.

3. Camping: This is an inexpensive vacation that can be fun, romantic, and adventurous. Combine camping with rafting or hiking or, without being too adventurous, rent a cabin in the woods and get away from society all together.

4. Theme Parks: One year we traveled to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio and enjoyed a day at the theme park and a night at Put-n-Bay on Lake Erie. Also, we live near Kings Island in Cincinnati, Ohio and many people travel from all over to spend a couple of days enjoying the attractions there. Theme parks are everywhere and they are a great way to have fun while enjoying a variety of activities. If you’re not near Disney World or Disneyland, consider somewhere closer.

5. Famous Vacation Spots: Las Vegas comes to mind. We enjoyed traveling to Gatlingurg, Tennessee and spending a couple of days in a cabin, shopping, eating, and hanging out. New York, San Diego, anywhere within a 6 hour drive to your home can be perfect. Just write a few places inside that circle and pick one.

6. Beaches: Unfortunately, we don’t live within a few hours of a beach, but many people do. An excellent weekend getaway to enjoy walks on the beach, ocean view dining, beachfront hotel or villa, and all that a beach vacation has to offer.

7. Festivals, Events, Concerts: Is there a musician playing in a town not too far away? What about a big event or festival? Pack your bags and head out for the weekend. Grab a hotel and head to this event. You’ll have a great time. We have done it many times and always have a good time.

This is just a short list of ideas. Pack your bags and walk away. You’ll come back feeling refreshed and ready to plan your next weekend getaway.

Have fun and let us know how your trip was!