Weekend Getaways

Weekend Getaways
3 Days in Oman: Where to Go and What to See in and Around Muscat
If you haven’t visited the Arabian Peninsula before, you would be forgiven for thinking all cities are like Dubai — towering glass skyscrapers surrounded by swaths of desert. Muscat, however, is the antithesis of this….

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3 Days on the Red Sea: A Weekend Adventure in Aqaba
The sparkling waters of the Red Sea are a tantalizing magnet for tourists. Plus, a wealth of cultural activities and incredible hospitality make Aqaba, and Jordan as a whole, ideal for a weekend getaway. As…

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Maximize a 3-Day Stopover in Doha — Qatar’s Contemporary Capital
The transformation of Doha from a small fishing community in the mid 20th century to a thriving urban center of nearly 3 million inhabitants today is legendary. But while the expansion and modernization of the…

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Discover Everything You Didn’t Know About Cairo on a Long Weekend Break
Three days in the Egyptian capital is plenty of time to get a taste of its history and its eclectic present — discover old and new cultural sites, peruse artisanal shops and settle into the…

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Enjoy Three Days of Untouched Scenery and Fresh Seafood in Grand Cayman
If you’re in need of one of those “reality check” vacations — you know, the ones that help you reconnect with natural beauty and the charm of a community far from home — three days…

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Discover Barcelona, Spain’s Attractions, History and Nightlife in Just Three Days
As Spain’s most-visited city, Barcelona is jam-packed with attractions, from Antoni Gaudí’s exuberant architectural masterpieces and the medieval wonders of the Gothic Quarter to the world-class museums centered on Picasso and Joan Miró. Beyond the…

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Experience All That Dubai Has to Offer in Just Three Days
There’s nothing subtle about Dubai. It’s a city that’s constantly changing, innovating and planning the next big thing. At its core, Dubai’s true character is to evolve and surprise at lightning speed. And no matter…

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Visit London, England’s Buzz-Worthy Attractions and Hidden Gems Over a Three-Day Weekend
Is London the world’s greatest city? There’s plenty of evidence pointing to yes. After all, this is a place where tradition meets innovation, where you might find a centuries-old shop next to a shiny new…

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Discover the Best of Paris, France, Old and New, in a Weekend
With its rich heritage and staggering array of compelling monuments that celebrate the past, it’s easy to categorize Paris as a postcard city. But the French capital has evolved considerably in the past decade, with…

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Enjoy 3 Days in Rome, Italy, from the Ancient Ruins to the Hippest Haunts
Rome wasn’t built in a day — and you can’t expect to see it all in a day either. It would take a lifetime to visit all the city’s ancient ruins, timeworn piazzas and historic…

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Ready to Celebrate? These 5 Weekend Getaways Offer So. Much. Christmas!
While Christmas cheer can be found in myriad ways throughout the season (eggnog, anyone?), there’s something to be said about a weekend getaway where red and green holiday decorations and bright twinkling lights transform the…

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Experience Mumbai, India’s Old-World Charm and Glitzy Modern Side on a Three-Day Visit
From grand colonial mansions to glittering skyscrapers and wide seaside promenades, Mumbai, India, is all-encompassing. A buzzing metropolis of 20 million people, the city can overwhelm and dazzle even the most seasoned traveler. It’s not…

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How to See the Very Best of Cancún — Land and Sea — in Three Days
This three-day Cancún itinerary is made for those who want to experience the best of the area — and there’s a little bit of everything, from unforgettable street food and beaches to water adventures and…

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Budapest’s Striking Contrasts Await on a Weekend Escape to the City of Bridges
Budapest deftly straddles old and new. The Central European capital has emerged from its dramatic past as a modern, confident city, yet one that is fiercely proud of its traditions. Explore Budapest’s striking contrasts by…

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Travel Through Time in Historic Fredericksburg, Virginia
A little city with a lot going on, Fredericksburg, Virginia, delivers an exceptional food scene, dozens of galleries and boutiques and a whirlwind tour of American history in one easygoing package. Located halfway between Washington,…

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Treat Yourself to a Coastal Getaway in Seaside, Oregon
Seaside, Oregon, might just be the West Coast’s fun-loving answer to Coney Island. Only 90 minutes from Portland, this city anchors Oregon’s high-drama northern shoreline, famous for its photogenic beaches and craggy, fog-shrouded cliffs. Seaside…

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Find Three Days of Museums, Shops and Dining in London, Ontario
Located in the heart of southwestern Ontario, London is a university town that mixes a youthful, cosmopolitan vibe with a rich cultural history. While London does share some similarities with its British namesake — including…

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3 Days of Glamour Await on a Weekend Visit to Monaco
Year-round sunshine, a dreamy setting and notoriously glam visitors make the French Riviera’s stretch of Mediterranean coastline a dream destination. And travelers seeking the pinnacle of its charms should jet to the cosmopolitan enclave of…

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Your Weekend, Reimagined: 8 Destinations Ideal for Second Homes
As more and more companies embrace remote workers, flexible hours and shorter workweeks, employee lifestyles are changing — as are ideas of what exactly a weekend might look like. As people maximize this hybrid living,…

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Sugar Shacks, Mountains and More: Find Canada’s Best Long Weekend Getaways in Every Season
Flexible work schedules are making long weekend jaunts more common, as travelers take advantage of the realization that long weekends are fair game all year. Canada is a nation of four distinct seasons, each offering…

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6 Weekend Vacation Spots in the Middle East and Africa That Promise to Delight
Experience a slice of legendary Arabic hospitality and get a taste of Africa’s wilderness in these six exceptional cities. Even a long weekend is adequate to explore the highlights and get a flavor of these…

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5 South Asia Weekend Getaways That Promise Total Escape
Himalayan vistas, tropical beaches, desert palaces and grand colonial architecture: South Asia offers a dizzying array of choices for every kind of traveler. Whether you’re after a buzzy urban getaway or a pristine slice of…

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Plotting a 3-Day Escape? 6 Exceptional Weekend Vacation Spots in East Asia
Whether it’s a city break you desire or a beach getaway, in East Asia, the weekend trip is making a comeback. Sip tea on a mountain, dive in a sinkhole and explore an artist village….

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Ready for a 3-Day Getaway? 6 Exceptional Weekend Vacation Spots in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is such an alluring region that it can be extremely hard to know where to go — especially if you only have a few days. In its cities, ancient temples glow gold beneath…

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Upgrade Your 3-Day Europe Getaway in These Top Spots for a Weekend Break
A weekend break is an ideal way to get a quick travel fix — in the right destination, you can easily squeeze plenty of awe-inspiring travel moments into just a few days. Thanks to ease…

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Find Epic Nature, Adventure and More on a Weekend Getaway in the Southwestern U.S.
City block after city block devoted to live music and entertainment, abundant desert landscapes to hike within, and coastal barrier islands lined with sandy shores are among your options for getting back to nature (and…

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Adventure and More Await in the American West’s Best Weekend Getaways
The American West is steeped in sublime landscapes, lore and an independent spirit that have a way of making any travels here feel like you’re setting off on a great adventure. From the Rocky Mountains…