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Weekend Getaways

Weekend getaways that offer a quick yet indulgent escape, combining relaxation with high-end experiences. Guides to the most refined destinations within a short travel distance, featuring luxurious boutique hotels, gourmet dining and curated activities. Destinations that provide a seamless blend of convenience and exclusivity, from serene countryside retreats to chic urban hideaways. Insider tips on how to maximize a short break with personalized services, spa treatments and unique local experiences, making it the ultimate resource for planning a rejuvenating, luxurious weekend escape. Read more about Travel.

No Car, No Problem: The Best Summer Train Trips From L.A.

The Pacific Surfliner train makes a proper summer escape surprisingly easy, with coastal views, walkable stops and no need to negotiate traffic on the way home.
By Allie Lebos
An aerial view of a hilly landscape near the ocean and a bridge.

The Best Seaside Escapes for a Weekend Away From San Francisco

Summer is one of the gloomiest times in the city, but if you’re looking for a quick escape, there are plenty of nearby beach towns and bayside communities to explore within a two-and-a-half-hour drive.
By Allie Lebos
A collage of nine photographs showcasing The Riggs Hotel in Washington, D.C. Images include: the hotel's elegant lobby with floral wallpaper and modern seating; the historic Richardsonian Romanesque exterior facade; a child reaching toward a large decorative gumball machine; a grand marble hallway with geometric floor patterns and crystal chandeliers; a sophisticated restaurant dining room with yellow chairs and high ceilings; a dark, intimate bar area with leather seating; an artfully plated gourmet dish; a curved bar with purple stools and classical columns; and a luxurious hotel room featuring rich fabrics and contemporary design elements

The Riggs Hotel Washington: Presidential Luxury, Parental Reality

The Riggs Hotel transforms the former Bank of Presidents into a family-friendly luxury retreat.
By Merin Curotto

The Best Fall Long Weekend Trips Are Hiding in Plain Sight

By Paul Jebara
Exterior of landscape and building at Blue Hill at Stone Barns

9 Incredible Dining Experiences to Inspire a Quick City Getaway

By Erica Chayes Wida

The Most Romantic Getaways in California

By Allie Lebos

The Best French Weekend Getaways from Paris

By Chloé Braithwaite

The Best Weekend Escapes from Chicago

By Kristine Hansen

The Best Weekend Escapes from San Francisco

By Allie Lebos

How to Spend a Long Weekend in Hudson, New York 

By Margaret Abrams
A farmhouse cottage exterior

How to Spend a Dreamy Long Weekend in the Cotswolds

By Emily Zemler
pool and scenery at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel in santa barbara.

The 5 Best Weekend Getaways from LA

By Allie Lebos
nantucket harbor with boats and cottages at sunset

How to Plan the Perfect Nantucket Getaway

By Gaby Keiderling

Plan a Perfect Weekend Getaway at New Hope’s Most Luxurious New Hotel

By Morgan Halberg
A night hike and marshmallow roast.

The Day Hikes From Discover Outdoors Are the Perfect Antidote to City Stress

By Sandra Vischer
Warby Parker alums, Steph Korey and Jen Rubio, founded Away after having major luggage struggles.

Pack For Your July Fourth Getaway In the New ‘Away’ Luggage

By Lindsay Schneider
Restored in 1989, Dar Marroc was renamed Korakia (Greek for "crow") and crafted into a Mediterranean-style resort. The resort, now housed in two lovingly restored historic villas, rests on 1.5 lush acres, consisting of bungalows, guesthouses, gardens and pools.

For Escaping the NY Noise: Mediterranean-Style Palm Springs Retreat Korakia Pensione

By Jordana Warmflash
Choose to stay in Glamping Hub's treehouse glampsite, one of just 27 different styles offered.

Book a Chic Summer Getaway on the Airbnb of Glamping

By Lindsay Schneider
Litchfield Retreats

Follow Incognito A-listers Out to Litchfield County For a Trip to the Third Dimension

By Ruby Warrington
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