Vacations are all I ever wanted. Vacations are time to get-away. Song lyrics from a bygone time. Or are they? Aren’t you just hankering for a vacation, some time away from the grind of the day to day job and living in the same old city and doing the same things you always do, rote to rote, never ending?
96% of American workers say vacation time is important to them.
That means that 96 out of 100 Americans values vacation time. Who the other four people are, is a question for another day.
Vacations are amazing. They make people feel amazing. They make people feel more romantic (42%), make people happy (37% of families), make people feel more refreshed (53% of employed adults on coming back from vacation). Let’s take a look at some amazing places to take a vacation. Starting with…
Beaufort, South Carolina
You may be surprised to see Beaufort at the top of the list. But the small town has an experience quite unlike any other. Beaufort is located in the south coast of South Carolina, where the water meets the ocean. It is a small town but one steeped in history, dating back to the 1600s.
Saltwater is in the air and the beaches are white and marvelous. There are important historical markers in Beaufort, including a cemetery completely devoted to the armed services. There is Paris Island, the eastern boot camp for the Marines. And there is the utterly relaxing downtown–small boutique shops and beautiful scenery.
Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville is chosen on this list because of the brilliance of the city. It has the campus of the University of Tennessee, its stately halls and its brick buildings, which have been around for hundreds of years. It has some of the best barbecue east of Nashville and maintains an unbelievably welcoming hospitable group of East Tennesseans.
But most importantly, it’s just an hour’s drive from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This national park treasure is the single most visited national park in the entirety of the United States. The mountains are simply gorgeous and stunning; the trails perfect for all ages; the wildlife just top-notch among anything the whole US has to offer.
Yes, there’s the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There’s also the novelty and utter splendid ridiculousness of Pigeon Forge but never forget the hospitality of Eastern Tennesseans. They are some of the most graceful people on the planet.
California, as a whole
In the United States, California is the number on state for tourism, with over six million visitors each year. It’s not hard to see why. They have numerous cities that never seem to feel the icy crush of blizzard: San Diego, San Fransisco, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and so forth.
Palm Springs is one of these beautiful places. It is within Coachella Valley, just over a 100 miles east of Los Angeles. It has some of the most gorgeous scenery, a beautiful and relaxed feeling in the air, wonderful restaurants and more. It is a place worth finding vacation rentals, through the ever present Google by search “vacation rentals in Palm Springs,” “weekend in Palm Springs,” or just “Palm Springs vacations.”
They have huge theme parks, most notably EPCOT and its beautiful Disney-loving rides. There’s the beautiful Napa Valley, with its unbelievable vineyards, chock full of fresh and refreshing pinot grigios, cabernets, shiraz(s), and chardonnays. There’s beauty in California, a progressive and interesting culture. It’s unlike any other place.
For those looking to vacation rentals in Califronia or in any other part of the country, finding quality vacation rentals may be tough to find. Quality vacation rentals can normally be found by looking online and checking user reviews. This goes for general booking companies, overall booking companies, or even Airbnb.
Finding the right selection out of quality vacation rentals may involve asking people who have stayed with the establishment, whether that’s prior customers or just friends you know. If you’re visiting an area that someone you know has visited, consider asking them their opinion on the quality vacation rentals you are seeking.
And when in doubt, ask the manager or owner of the location any questions on the different amenities and features of the establishment. Never hesitate to ask questions, at any one of these locations.
