Great ideas for weekend vacations

by Veronica Bright

Need a "Mini Vacation?" When I became an independent itinerary and travel planner for Nebraska and South Dakota, there were two reasons; 1) I have a sincere appreciation and knowledge of the Area 2) With the economy...read more

by Pam Uher

Unique Weekend Vacations Everybody needs a vacation, but with the cost of gasoline and airfares rising can you really afford to take one? Think simple and adjust your attitude about vacations, begin taking 2 o...read more

by Paul Lines

Weekend vacations are becoming increasingly popular and, with the cheapness of travel, far away places are getting closer. To me the following are my ten ideas for a great weekend. 1) London London's weekend nightlife ...read more

by Sangay Glass

Many people can't afford the time or cost of an extended vacation, but there are some great options for day, weekend, or midweek getaways. The trick in turning a quick getaway into a mini vacation is all in the mind set...read more

by Nicki Marks

My personal favorite spot for a weekend vacation in Tennessee is Dollywood, near Gatlinburg. Most people have at least heard of Dollywood, even if they've never been there. It's a family friendly theme park that focuses on...read more

by Persephone Vandegrift

Sometimes a weekend away is all you really need to recharge yourself. However it can become addictive and could possibly turn into a week-long event! A few of these ideas may seem 'out of the question' but stop and conside...read more

by Rose Mary

Camping is fun, exciting, and full of adventures. Many people choose to go for camping trips for their vacations. After every trip, they would feel delighted, relaxed and recharged. Although you can choose to go for a c...read more

by Michael Jennings

"Sedona Arizona" Sedona is a great place to visit and spend time wandering around. Its beautiful landscape and expensive homes can be seen by those that drive through the area. I have made several trips to this place of w...read more

by Jane Field

The UK is a fascinating place and one that I have lived in for 42 years but only recently started exploring. Its been delightful and all on my doorstep no busy airports and baggage claims to negotiate. My top two places fo...read more

by Laurie Miles

We planned a weekend in Boston for my daughter's 15th birthday and what a time we had! Boston is a very cool place. It is a kinder and gentler New York. It reminds me of London in many ways. We flew in on a Friday...read more

by Mylinh Nguyen

The best way to spend your money if you want to get away for the weekend is probably what you least expect-cruising! I am all about vacations but I am more into getting the most for my money and having a great time at the ...read more

by Ainsley Jo Phillips

Here are some ideas for weekend vacations: 1. Did you know that there are luxury motels/hotels (Courtyard By Marriott being one of them-or was the last time I checked) that are geared to the business traveler? For tha...read more

by Amaryllis Holloway

Great ideas for weekend vacations If you live in the Southeast part of United States, you might want to weekend vacation that is within driving distance. Here are some suggestions for you when you begin to make your wee...read more

by Older But Wiser

The nicest weekend vacation I have had for many years was a January trip a couple years ago to a place called Stehekin,Washington. We had heard about this place for several years and finally decided to book the trip. There...read more

by The Hitchhiker

Well, this does depend largely on where you live in the world, because flights will obviously cost drastically different amounts, but for people living near Europe (or in Europe preferably) there is a huge number of fantas...read more

by Patricia Lieb

A Day in Gatlinburg, TN, A Great Walking City If you like relatively small yet exciting cities you can walk over, let me suggest Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Tucked at the northern gateway of the Great Smoky Mountai...read more

by Jared Garrett

The truth is, with kids, a weekend vacation is surprisingly easy and cheap. All you have to do is find a city or town that is about 2-4 hours away driving, one that has a couple things to do and a hotel/motel with a pool (...read more

by thinking stuff

For those of you in the New England area, there is a quaint and beautiful vacation spot just thirteen miles off the coast of Rhode Island, known as Block Island. It consists of one town, (Newshoreham), and is populated b...read more

by Jacqueline Price

Canada's Rocky Mountains are the ideal destination for romantic and other weekend getaways. The scenery is spectacular and breathtaking in all seasons and there is something for everyone. For the sports enthusiast there ...read more

by Chris Maylett

Floating down the canal at 5mph slowly going nowhere particular might not be everybody's idea of a weekend beak. But having spent the weekend on the Bridgewater Canal slowly going nowhere with my better half i cannot reco...read more