For many of us, Fridays are the gateway to a weekend filled with adventure and a brain break from the stresses of life.
For others, they’re our permission slip to spend the next two days relaxing and resetting. What if we took this easy-going Friday feeling and packed it into our travels or our travel dreaming?
Because I believe some folks have to getaway and take a much needed holiday from their neighbothoods and four walls, I’ve gathered a few of my top picks for easy and accessible getaways from North to South and West.
If you don’t see what you love, there options dotted all over the U.S., and it’s my privilege to help you help you dream of where to next and to give youcan have peace of mind wherever the wind may blow you.
Simply get in touch and then kick back and relax. Soon you’ll be off on an easy getaway that’s close to home, yet far, far away from the realities of life.
THE LAKE HOUSE ON CANANDAIGUA
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| Canandaigua, NEW YORK |
| I love New York. I wax poetically about it far too often.This year we can all appreciate a good dose of heartwarming nostalgia, and what environment drums up pleasant memories more than a lakeside escape? There may be no better place to celebrate the end of summer in style than The Lake House on Canandaigua, set in the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York. For good reason, this sophisticated, newly opened property was named one of “The most anticipated hotel openings of 2020” by Vogue.Whether you’re after the quiet life or long for a more vibrant adventure, you’ll find both in the resort’s elevated experiences. Prepare for postcard-worthy views of pristine nature as you walk in creek beds toward waterfalls on guided wellness hikes, hop on a captained pontoon boat for scenic sunset, or grab a complimentary fishing rod.
Now who is in a New York State of Mind?
THE INN AT PERRY CABIN
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| Saint Michaels, MARYLAND |
| You know the wave of serenity that washes over you when you enter a special , calming place? That is precisely what you’ll feel upon your arrival at the Inn at Perry Cabin. Set in a manor house located steps from the mellow waters of Chesapeake Bay, this retreat is packed with New England history and charm. Stroll the gardens, play a game of croquet on the manicured lawns, or gaze at boats on Maryland’s Eastern shore from the vantage point of a romantic gazebo,with fresh oysters in hand.The spa is pure sensory heaven and not to be missed. with treatments For a classic afternoon, pack a gourmet picnic and charter one of the inn’s luxurious yachts to sail into the sunset.
Mason Dixon line aside, this gorgeous inn is a perfect blend of quaint New England and Southern Charm.
The Cloister at Sea Island
Saint Simons Island, GA
If you are from the South, you know the Cloister. Popular with Multi-Generational Families, this is a beautiful long weekend getaway.You can savor distinctive luxury and relish in nature at the Forbes Five Star resort. The Cloister on Sea Island is located on Georgia’s coast overlooking the Atlantic, The Cloister offers an array of activities – from massage services and fitness classes o outdoor adventures on sea turtle patrols, hawk walks, and owl prowls to championship golf and seaside Beach Club. Guests experience genuine Southern hospitality and world-class lodging with gracious service, natural beauty, and legendary recreation along five miles of private beach .
And it’s a hop, skip, and a jump from where you are on.
Sunset Key Cottages,
Key West
Going low, Sunset Key Cottages are located just 500 yards off Key West and is often referred to as an “Island off an Island.”There is a boat ferry service from Key West to Sunset Key operating 24 hours a day. Sunset Key leads into the tropics earning the decree as the gateway to the Islands of Caribbean.
The twenty seven lush, tropical acres include private homes and two, three and four bedroom cottages. Every detail of the cottages captures the casual Key West lifestyle with tranquility and charm from the pastel-colored wood finishes to the Victorian-style tin roofs. Spacious wrap-around verandas, with Adirondack chairs and tables, are the perfect location for guests to enjoy their “Rise, Shine and Dine” breakfast basket, delivered to their porch each morning.
Make sure to listen for the afternoon bell which is an island ritual where treats for both kids and adults are served from a colorful “conch cruiser” by the “Ice Cream Man.”
Stop em when he’s passing by….
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Please contact me at How Far Adventures to book your more than needed, easy breezy getaway.
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