Road Trips

Clearwater Beach
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Weekend Getaways from Tampa: 9 Easy Escapes for a 2–3 Day Trip 

Tampa is one of the best home bases for a weekend getaway in Florida. Within a few hours, you can trade city life for Gulf Coast beaches, small-town charm, natural springs, or a romantic island escape. Whether you’re planning a couples weekend, a quick girls’ trip, or a last-minute reset, these weekend getaways from Tampa…

Camden Harbor Maine
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Weekend Getaways in Midcoast Maine: 9 Coastal Escapes You’ll Want to Repeat

Midcoast Maine is one of those places that feels like a deep breath. It’s coastal, charming, and full of small towns that each have their own personality… whether you’re craving a harbor view, a lobster roll, a quiet hike, or a boutique shopping afternoon. For first-time visitors, Midcoast Maine is the perfect region for a…

Tabasco New Iberia Louisiana
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Weekend Getaways from Baton Rouge: 9 Easy Escapes for a 2–3 Day Trip

Baton Rouge is a city with deep Louisiana roots, a strong food culture, and the kind of everyday rhythm that feels familiar in the best way. But sometimes, even when you love your home base, you just need a change of scenery. The good news? Baton Rouge is one of the best “launch pad” cities…

Weekend Getaway in St. Francisville Louisiana
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A Perfect Weekend Getaway in Louisiana: St. Francisville

Some places never really leave you, no matter how far life carries you.St. Francisville is one of those places for me. If circumstances were different (my husband has to live near an East Coast company base) I would be back in Louisiana, and very likely back in St. Francisville. My daughter and grandkids live nearby…

”Are We There Yet?” And Other Existential Questions from the Backseat
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”Are We There Yet?” And Other Existential Questions from the Backseat

I don’t want to be dramatic, but family travel is a little like surviving a small-scale apocalypse. Except instead of zombies, you’re fending off rogue juice boxes, hangry toddlers, and one highly suspicious motel bedspread. Still, every year, we pile into the car/minivan/SUV-with-a-rooftop-cargo-box-that-makes-it-look-like-we’re-smuggling-canoes and hit the road with dreams of togetherness, adventure, and exactly zero…