13 Best Road Trips From NYC

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Good morning New York folks and welcome back! Here’s what’s in today’s episode:

🚗 Local: Best road trips from NYC & Best day trips from NYC
📢 Sponsor: Narrowsburg Cottage
🌎 International: 7-day Japan itinerary & Greece’s Monasteries
📢 Sponsor: Dollar flight club
🇺🇸 Domestic: US beach towns that feel like Europe & Colorado Plateau towns
🚘 Parking lot: Best small towns for summer & more

13 Best Road Trips From NYC

One of our favorite parts of travel is visiting local, boutique hotels and independently owned businesses. Whether you're looking to escape the heat of an NYC summer, or just explore a nearby destination you've never seen before, these 13 road trips make for the perfect mini-break.

Read the list at Travel & Leisure 

The best day trips from New York City

The best day trips from New York City are how seasoned city dwellers escape and blow off steam. A change of scenery—whether a road trip, a weekend getaway or a shorter day trip you can do in just two hours from NYC—is a great way to clear your head and feel revitalized. But our list does something more: all of the highlighted destinations are not only excellent places to relax but offer an abundance of activities for both the adventurous and cultural set. Ready to get traveling?

Read more at Timeout

The perfect 7-day Japan itinerary

Navigating Japan, particularly for newcomers, can seem daunting. While this author firmly believe that Japan merits a minimum of 10 days to fully immerse oneself, I understand that time constraints may limit travelers to just a week. Hence, I've crafted this concise seven-day itinerary tailored for first-time visitors.

In a mere week, thorough exploration may be challenging without sacrificing depth of experience—a trade-off I advise against.

Read more at Nomadic Matt

Ten of Greece’s Most Spectacular Monasteries

Greece has many beautiful sights for you to check out while you are visiting the country. One thing you want to be sure to add to your itinerary is visiting some of the ancient, historical Greek monasteries. Here are ten must-see monasteries in Greece.

Read more at Greek Reporter

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7 Beach Towns In The U.S. That Look Like Europe

Who needs to jump on a 7 hour flight to get to Europe when you could get a shorter flight (and probably cheaper) here in the US. These beach towns in Virginia, California and Florida offer a similar vibe to those beautiful European destinations.

Read the list at TheTravel.com

7 Most Idyllic Small Towns In The Colorado Plateau

Stretching across Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico, the Colorado Plateau boasts stunning landscapes. In this region, you'll find charming towns like Moab, Utah, near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and Durango, Colorado, at the foot of the San Juan Mountains. From Sedona's Red Rocks to Telluride's historic charm, these towns offer endless exploration in the Southwestern United States.

Read More at World Atlas

The Parking Lot

The best and worst frequent flier programs in the US. Best smelling city in the world. Most popular Memorial Day weekend destinations. 14 Best Small Beach Towns In Florida. The 15 Best U.S. Small Towns for a Summer Vacation.

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