Looking to get out of Austin for the day or maybe even for a short staycation or weekend getaway? I’ve got you covered! There are plenty of towns to visit within quick driving distance of Austin that are worth a visit. Central Texas has so much to explore! From Wimberley’s swimming spots to tubing in New Braunfels to wine tasting in Dripping Springs, here are some of the best day trips from Austin, TX!
Banff National Park is a winter wonderland nestled in the Canadian Rockies. From beautiful sunsets to snowy mountain peaks, Banff National Park is the perfect winter getaway for families, groups of friends or even a solo traveler to experience the wonders of winter. Countless winter recreation activities are available for visitors, and with all three major ski resorts being relatively close together, exploring all Banff has to offer is made easy. Here is my comprehensive guide to Banff in the winter!
Ready for a getaway to Southwest Florida? I loved how many beautiful nature spots that Fort Myers and Sanibel had to offer, as well as fun restaurants, wildlife spotting, outdoorsy activities, and so much more. Check out below to see what some of my favorite things to do in Fort Myers and Sanibel, Florida are!
While the 4-day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu is a very popular option while visiting Peru, not everyone wants to spend 4 days hiking and 3 nights camping on their trip. For those looking for a taste of the Inca Trail without such a time commitment, the 1 day Inca Trail day hike is a great choice!
You’ve probably heard John Denver’s timeless classic “Take Me Home, Country Roads” a million times, but have you ever actually visited West Virginia? The state has a lot to offer, including the nation’s newest National Park! It’s also an adventure-lover’s paradise, which is really what attracted me to visit. West Virginia is known for its outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting, 1,000 miles of off-road ATV trails, rock climbing, caving, mountain biking, and loads more. And since I love adventure travel, I just had to see it all for myself! Whether you want to fly in or plan a quick road trip from a nearby state, here are my tips for a quick West Virginia getaway!
Have you ever been to Oahu? Now that Hawaiian Airlines has a non-stop between Austin and Honolulu, it was easier than ever for me to visit the Hawaiian Islands. I wanted to create a guide to help y’all plan your next visit to Honolulu and the rest of Oahu! In this guide, you’ll find tips on things to do in Oahu, where to eat in Oahu, where to stay in Oahu, and more all based on my own trip. Don’t forget to also check out my guides to The Big Island and Maui too!
Southeast Alaska is an absolutely stunning place to visit. Each town there has something different to offer, from wildlife viewing to glaciers to seafood feasts and more. Some of the most visited destinations in the region include Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Haines, Wrangell, and Sitka, just to name a few. While most people choose to cruise Southeast Alaska (which is a fantastic way to see it all), you can also totally see it by flights and ferries! You can fly into a destination like Juneau, and from there either take short flights to other nearby towns (I fly to Ketchikan and Wrangell, for example) or try the Alaska Marine Highway aka the ferry system, which is how I got to Haines. It’s all dependent on how you want to see the area (ferries take longer but are more scenic by far), and how much time you have to explore!
The Texas Hill Country is a beautiful place to go glamping. And the good news is, there are lots of options for it! From yurts to stargazing bubbles to beautiful cabins to luxury safari tents to treehouses… should I go on? Texas glamping is some of the best you’ll find around!
The Tryall Club in Jamaica has 87 villas spread out over 2,200 acres on the northern Jamaican coast. Ranging from the oceanfront or high in the hills with an ocean view, there is quite literally a villa for everyone. Each villa at Tryall Club is unique, but all include staff like a chef and butler who will make a customized menu for your group based on your preferences. According to the Tryall Club’s website, since fresh fish is delivered directly to the villa, guests can simply tell the chef what they would like and they will make contact with the local fishermen! Truly the definition of farm-to-table! Or ocean-to-table, in this case. Having your own staff on hand to make you rum punches by the pool and up to three meals a day is the peak of luxury travel.
One of my favorite parts of traveling is supporting the local community while I’m there. By that, I mean shopping at local boutiques, eating at independently owned local restaurants, and spreading the word about how much I love that destination. Considering how everything has been this year, it’s more important than ever to support the tourism industry and small businesses, even if you can only travel across your own city. When staying at a hotel on a quick getaway, you’re still helping the local community just by being there. You’re supporting the hotel to keep locals employed and the city’s tourism industry alive.
Welcome to Ready Set Jet Set. Haley is the blogger behind Ready Set Jet Set, a travel blog based out of Austin, Texas featuring all the best in solo female travel, adventure travel, weekend getaways, and so much more. She’ll go wherever the winds take her!