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12 rustic and outdoorsy things to do in the charming mountain village of June Lake, California! This Eastern Sierras getaway has some of the best fall foliage in the state, stunning scenery, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, hot springs, and more.
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12 Things to do in the Charming Mountain Town of June Lake, California

Last Updated:   January 21, 2021

Crisp mountain air. Shimmering lakes. Scenic drives. Colorful fall foliage. Welcome to June Lake, California: a rustic, quirky little mountain town in the high Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains packed with scenic trails, awe-inspiring views, and alpine lakes. This Eastern Sierras getaway has some of the best fall foliage in the state, plus skiing, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, hot springs, and more! Also, it’s kinda haunted, which we consider a major plus. Here’s 12 things to do in this charming mountain village getaway!

by Lia Garcia 
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The perfect Maui itinerary! 3 Days in Maui is just enough to have an amazing trip and leave you wanting more.
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The Perfect Maui Itinerary: 3 Days in Maui, Hawaii

Last Updated:   February 16, 2021

Swaying palm trees. White sand beaches. Warm banana bread. Juicy pineapples. The chillest of vibes. Maui, Hawaii is a dream destination, and although we’ve been living in the San Francisco Bay Area for almost 10 years – where a trip to Hawaii is a feasible weekend trip – we’d yet to visit until this summer! All I can say is … what the heck is wrong with us?! We’ve WASTED the last 10 years of my life not visiting Maui every chance we can get! Although we only had 3 days to spend in Maui, we fell head over heels. Our Maui itinerary is the perfect way to spend 3 days in Maui, from snorkeling to the Road to Hana to a luau to eating as much shave ice and banana bread as the human body can physically stand. What are you waiting for? Shaka, brah!

by Lia Garcia 
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11 Things to do in Paso Robles, California on the perfect weekend getaway. Wine tasting, hot springs, & more!
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11 Perfect Things to do in Paso Robles, California on a Weekend Getaway

Last Updated:   February 11, 2021

Vineyards. Olive trees. Hot springs. Paso Robles, California is one of our absolute favorite places in California! It’s home to some of the best food, wine, spirits, and craft beer that you’ll find in California. Oh, and don’t forget the hot springs. Paso Robles is the perfect place to stop along California’s Central Coast as part of a Pacific Coast Highway road trip. We’ve created this comprehensive guide to all the best things to do in Paso Robles for your next weekend trip!

by Lia Garcia 
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Beignets. Jazz music. Festivals. Ghosts. Gumbo. 3 days in New Orleans is just enough time to eat plenty of Creole food, befriend some ghosts, learn about the complex history and local culture, and explore New Orleans' most beautiful neighborhoods. Here's the perfect 3-day New Orleans itinerary!
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The Perfect 3-Day New Orleans Itinerary (& Massive Travel Guide)

Last Updated:   February 11, 2021

Beignets. Jazz music. Ghosts. Gumbo. New Orleans is one of the most unique places in the USA, with a complex history that reflects the story of the United States. And the food – oh, the food! 3 days in New Orleans is just enough time to eat plenty of Creole food, befriend some ghosts, learn about complex history, and explore New Orleans’ most beautiful neighborhoods. Here’s the perfect 3-day New Orleans itinerary!

by Lia Garcia 
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Lobster rolls, ghosts, tea parties, craft beer, baseball, theatre, art, and cannolis: this 3-day Boston itinerary (created by a local) has it all! Here's everything you need to plan a Boston weekend getaway.
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3 Days in Boston: The Ultimate Weekend Itinerary for Boston, Massachusetts

Last Updated:   February 11, 2021

If you’re planning a trip to Beantown, there’s a few things you should know about locals: most of them don’t say chowdah, almost all of them run on Dunkin’ Donuts, and none of them approved of the branding shift to Dunkin’. I learned all of this and more from our Guest Poster, a Boston local with insider knowledge who created the ultimate 3-day Boston weekend itinerary!

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14 of the best weekend getaways in Colorado for a romantic road trip or just a quick adventure! Image shown is Garden of the Gods.
Hiking & Outdoor Adventure, United States

The 14 Best Weekend Getaways in Colorado: from Hiking to Hot Springs

Last Updated:   February 13, 2021

We Californians like to joke that the only state we love as much as California is Colorado. (I say joke, but we’re being totally serious.) But I think it’s because we share a lot in common with our landlocked friend-state: legal weed (hayyy), glorious snow-capped mountains, and an unofficial state-wide obsession with rock climbing. Something else our states both share is an endless number of towns, villages, cities, and parks to explore on a weekend getaway! There are also tons of fun, beautiful, and downright weird places to explore on a weekend getaway in Colorado. We partnered with some of our favorite travel bloggers to create this list of the best weekend getaways in Colorado!

by Lia Garcia 
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