Weekend Getaways

Plan your next getaway with these guides, itineraries, and ideas for a quick trip.

The Hamptons aren't just for summer anymore.
Weekend Getaways
The Hamptons Are the Perfect Fall Weekend Trip from New York City—Here’s Our Guide
October 28, 2020 01:31 PM
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Rosalie Tinelli
Local Getaways: The Santa Cruz Mountains Offer a Much-Needed Escape to Nature
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Local Getaways: The Santa Cruz Mountains Offer a Much-Needed Escape to Nature
October 14, 2020 05:11 PM
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Jessie Beck
Local Getaways: Why Carmel Valley Is the Wine Country Escape You Need
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Local Getaways: Why Carmel Valley Is the Wine Country Escape You Need
October 14, 2020 02:19 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Local Getaways: The Catskills Are Calling
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Local Getaways: The Catskills Are Calling
October 08, 2020 05:09 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit in Summer
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The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit in Summer
July 17, 2020 02:15 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Find a Quiet Summer Hideaway in Carbondale, Colorado
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Find a Quiet Summer Hideaway in Carbondale, Colorado
July 07, 2020 07:13 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
10 Cozy Hotels for a Romantic Getaway
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10 Cozy Hotels for a Romantic Getaway
June 10, 2020 09:21 AM
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Erika Hueneke
The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring
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The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring
March 11, 2020 05:42 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Why Zihuatanejo Is Mexico’s Perfect Weekend Getaway
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Why Zihuatanejo Is Mexico’s Perfect Weekend Getaway
January 10, 2020 04:26 PM
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Allegra Ben-Amotz
10 Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit This Winter
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10 Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit This Winter
December 03, 2019 05:31 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Why Bend, Oregon, Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway From Portland
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Why Bend, Oregon, Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway From Portland
November 27, 2019 10:28 AM
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Sunshine Flint
Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to San Diego
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Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to San Diego
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Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to Philadelphia
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Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to Philadelphia
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Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to New Orleans
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Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to New Orleans
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Down by the Bay: The Perfect Weekend in Norfolk
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Down by the Bay: The Perfect Weekend in Norfolk
September 20, 2019 09:05 AM
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Nneka M. Okona
The Perfect Savannah Weekend Means Lowcountry Food, Art, and Luxury
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The Perfect Savannah Weekend Means Lowcountry Food, Art, and Luxury
July 18, 2019 06:15 PM
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Stratton Lawrence
Why You Should Spend Your Summer Weekends in the Berkshires
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Why You Should Spend Your Summer Weekends in the Berkshires
May 16, 2019 07:25 PM
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AFAR Editors
3 Perfect Florida Weekend Getaways to Take Now
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3 Perfect Florida Weekend Getaways to Take Now
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Two Magical Days in the Napa Valley with AFAR
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Two Magical Days in the Napa Valley with AFAR
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The Best Weekend Getaways in the United States
February 20, 2019 10:53 AM
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Julia Cosgrove
How to Have a Magical 72 Hours On Long Island
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How to Have a Magical 72 Hours On Long Island
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Surprise Trips Are More Popular Than Ever—Here’s What It’s Like When a Stranger Plans Your Vacation
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Surprise Trips Are More Popular Than Ever—Here’s What It’s Like When a Stranger Plans Your Vacation
January 25, 2019 04:19 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This Coastal California Getaway Is the Big Sur You Haven’t Heard of . . . Yet
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This Coastal California Getaway Is the Big Sur You Haven’t Heard of . . . Yet
October 11, 2018 07:30 PM
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Susannah Chen
Why Spain’s Costa Dorada Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway From Barcelona
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Why Spain’s Costa Dorada Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway From Barcelona
July 06, 2018 07:27 PM
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Isabelle Kliger
The Perfect Detour From Tokyo
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The Perfect Detour From Tokyo
January 09, 2018 09:30 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
AFAR Editors’ Favorite Summer Destinations
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10 Ways to Make a Weekend Getaway Feel Like a Vacation
August 17, 2017 02:00 PM
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Danielle Walsh
5 Affordable Summer Getaways in the United States
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5 Affordable Summer Getaways in the United States
July 07, 2017 05:59 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
This Is the Most Underrated City in Japan
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This Is the Most Underrated City in Japan
April 12, 2017 06:13 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
The Greatest Mountain Town You’ve Never Heard Of
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The Greatest Mountain Town You’ve Never Heard Of
January 31, 2017 11:50 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
The Mountain Town That’s Waiting to Be Discovered
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The Mountain Town That’s Waiting to Be Discovered
October 28, 2016 08:12 PM
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