City weekendsNew York without a car: choosing a two-night base
Make the hotel work for the weekend you actually want, from the first arrival to the last subway ride.
Read the storyCity weekendsA few days. Somewhere new.
Make room
for a little trip.
City streets, coastal detours and the road out of town. Find an idea for your next US getaway.
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Into the landscape
A weekend along Skyline Drive
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Where to this weekend?
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Towns & coastChincoteague Virginia: separating town time from refuge access
Treat Chincoteague town and the wildlife refuge as connected but separate parts of a short stay.
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Short road tripsDenver to Estes Park: separating the town from park access
Book Estes Park accommodation and Rocky Mountain National Park access as separate parts of the same plan.
Read the storyLess time in transit
One base.
A whole new view.
Start with the place you want to spend time, then work out the journey. Our route and city stories help you choose what fits into a short stay.
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The details that shape a trip
Before you goPacking a personal bag for a two-night city break
Pack around the actual two-night itinerary and the bag rules for your journey, not a generic weekend checklist.
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Before you goChecking a rental-car quote before booking
Read the quote as a set of conditions for your actual journey, including collection, return and the people driving.
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Before you goTaking photographs without turning the trip into a checklist
Choose a small photographic aim, carry only what supports it and leave space to experience the place without the camera.
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