Did January seem like it was about 74 days long to anyone else? Maybe it was the cold, maybe the occasional rain but it just seemed like it would never end! What got me through? Dreaming about and planning our next getaway!
We have found that the key to being a happy family is the art of the getaway. We ditch the cabin fever and enjoy each other's company with a change of scenery. Not every vacation has to be a week-long or cost thousands! Here in the Southeast there are so many places to go, things to do and beautiful areas to see! Next weekend is President's Day weekend and offers up an excellent chance to travel a bit as many schools observe the holiday.
So, you have the time...now where do you go? We like to keep it within a reasonable drive since we're going with two kids and will have to travel back and get things in order before school and work the next week. My general game plan works like this...
Estimated Distance from Summerville, SC
- 1 Hour
- Columbia, SC
- Zoos, Museums, Parks and Landmarks
- Local Beaches - Folly, Kiawah, Sullivan's, Isle of Palms, etc.
- Beaufort, SC
- History, Hunting Island State Park, etc.
- Columbia, SC
- 2 Hours
- Savannah, GA
- Hilton Head, SC
- 3 Hours
- Myrtle Beach, SC
- Beaches, Entertainment and SO MUCH MORE!
- Charlotte, NC
- Sports, Concerts, Carowinds, Museums, Great Wolf Lodge, Tours, Waterparks, etc
- Wilmington, NC
- Battleship North Carolina, Historic Sites, Museums, Parks, Fishing, etc.
- Augusta, GA
- Golf and Nature are the main attractions!
- Jacksonville, FL
- Zoos, Beaches, Parks, Tours, Museums, Sports, etc.
- Myrtle Beach, SC
- 4 Hours
- Raleigh, NC
- Museums, Sporting Events, Concerts, Festivals, State Farmer's Market, Parks, Diverse Dining, etc.
- Asheville, NC & Surrounding Area
- Biltmore, Breweries, Restaurants, Trains, Skiing, Camping, Hiking, Fishing, the list goes on and on!
- Helen, GA
- Adorable German town, Parks & Nature, Tubing, Fishing, Winery, etc.
- Atlanta, GA
- Museums, Sports, Concerts, Shopping, Aquarium, Six Flags, Zoo, Diverse Dining, etc.
- St. Augustine, FL
- Art, Museums, Tours, Beach, Historic Sites, etc.
- Raleigh, NC
...and that's just the beginning. We are fortunate to live in an area that is so conveniently located to SO much! Don't forget, you can grab a 4-day cruise to the Bahamas out of Charleston too!!!
If you are interested in weekend getaways but the planning and research seems too much, contact me! As an experienced traveler, mom with kids and full-fledged travel agent I'm here to make getaways and vacations completely easy and stress free! You can visit my Facebook page and contact me from there or grab my info here on Macaroni Kid!
