So pandemic guests haven't felt like they're missing out on the normal Getaway experience, Staff said. Staying in the present moment. Unlike at hotels, where operators are "agnostic" about how guests spend their time, Staff said, "we care very much about how you spend your time, and hopefully it's doing nothing" -- or getting back in touch with your partner or your kids, staring into the campfire or hiking from trailheads within easy driving distance of the Getaway outposts.
Now that vaccination rates have ramped up in the US, many Americans will be seeking out some of the pre-pandemic experiences that have felt too risky for many travelers this past year -- air travel, amusement parks, restaurants and big hotels -- but Getaway anticipates an ongoing desire to connect with nature and disconnect from everything else. And as life gets busy again, breaks from that routine will be more essential than ever.
Dogs are allowed for an additional fee. With well-appointed guest rooms, an event barn, an outdoor saltwater pool, outdoor saunas, and more, the property is a destination unto itself. The Lake House has also maintained the salt-of-the-earth Sandbar restaurant beloved by locals for decades complete with a chic upgrade , and opened the Rose Tavern, a high-end eatery featuring locally sourced ingredients and stellar wines from the region.
This coastal town may seem like a respite from the city—and it is—but be prepared to be far busier with activities than you typically would in a shore town.
Go for the waterfront views, but make time to explore the town's iconic mansions. From The Breakers , the Vanderbilt's magnificent summer "cottage," to the Versailles-inspired Rosecliff and Chepstow , designed to resemble a grand Italian villa, you will likely want to spend a day browsing through the otherworldly rooms, grand staircases, and manicured gardens the town of Newport so beautifully preserves.
At sunset, make sure to walk the Cliff Walk, the elevated path along the ocean, for a breathtaking sunset view. The Chanler at Cliff Walk boasts only 20 rooms, each individually named and designed to reflect the luxury, charm, and rich history of different historical periods.
Guests of the Chanler can now partake in a socially distant happy hour with gazebo cabanas spread across the expansive lawn. For dinner, Cara boasts stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean with only three coveted tables operating Wednesday through Sunday, with two seatings per night. Open as of last summer, The Wayfinder Hotel brings the vibrant, local culture of Newport to life. If you're looking for something a bit more classically Newport, check in to Castle Hill Inn , which boasts an incredible lawn, perfect for enjoying sundowners.
While the hotly anticipated Wharf district nears completion of its second phase, hop over the Potomac to Alexandria, Virginia, for a quaint colonial vibe along its shores, where Georgian-style row homes feature worthy stops like vintage bar shop The Hour currently open for pick up only and local favorite The Majestic , which lays on the old-school brasserie charm.
Up the road, Baltimore—a. The new luxury property in town, the Pendry Hotel , is the crown jewel of the Harbor where cloudlike linens, buttery leather accent pillows, and a highly tempting minibar with local specialties await you after a long day of sightseeing.
House food hall in Remington are not to be missed. Check in to the stunning Inn at Perry Cabin , which was the backdrop for the rom-com Wedding Crashers.
Michaels, to arrive faster at the intimate waterfront resort. And with good reason—this is cabin country par excellence, with low-key townships dotting the craggy shoreline all the way up to Canada. Only about an hour and half north of Boston lies the town of Kennebunkport, filled with lobster shacks as far as the eye can see.
A chic cottage getaway awaits at Hidden Pond , an enclave surrounded by a pristine birch forest, a fresh vegetable farm, and the stunning Goose Rocks Beach. With the feel of a luxury summer camp for adults, the property is converting its standard hotel experience into private summer rentals for Per the property, this is akin to "the private summer home in Maine you've been dreaming about—without any of the planning, prep work, maintenance or clean up.
His and her bikes are available on property for guests to take into town or to the beach. Getaway April Add to favorites. Read More. South Africa. November October September August July June Leave the spring break mayhem to Panama City Beach.
Neighboring Panama City proper is a Panhandle revelation home to an Oyster Trail with a dozen restaurants proffering the fruits of the local Gulf and a burgeoning Mural Trail , too. Less than a five-hour drive from cities like Atlanta , Birmingham, New Orleans , and Jacksonville, Panama City—with its historic downtown and easy access to the nearby sugar sand beaches of Panama City Beach—might surprise you.
Andrews , ten minutes away, a funky fishing village with streets lined with oyster shells, a few decent waterfront restaurants for a seafood meal, and pretty Oaks by the Bay Park, with its highly Instagrammable and ancient oak tree, "Old Sentry," estimated to be more than years old.
The first major beach resort area you hit heading south along Interstate into Florida, the Jacksonville Beaches comprise a string of several laid-back communities.
Atlantic Beach—home to the oceanfront One Ocean resort and miles of dunes backed with stately oceanfront homes—and the friendly little surf community of Neptune Beach are our favorites for their untrampeled-by-the-masses appeal.
Augustine, which claims to be the oldest city in the U. About two hours south of Tampa along the Gulf of Mexico, Fort Myers and nearby Sanibel are known for great shell collecting on white sand beaches so pristine you may blink to be sure they're real.
Or stay on a acre nature preserve at South Seas Island Resort , also on Captiva Island, where hotel rooms, tennis villas, and entire beach homes are among the many options for staying the night. Downtown Fort Myers is a delight to explore, with its pleasant, pedestrian friendly River District snaking along the Caloosahatchee River.
Right on the river, the newly opened Sept. The Gulf Coast Visitors Center entrance is in Everglades City—an easy road trip of less than an hour southeast of Naples—where you can head out on pontoon boat cruises into the Ten Thousand Islands then feast on stone crab claws for lunch at the dockside Camellia Street Grill as air boats and fishing boats cruise past.
For a beautiful beach stay that will facilitate all those nature outings and plenty of strolls past the outdoor cafes along Naples' Fifth Avenue, make your base LaPlaya Beach Resort or Edgewater Beach Hotel in Naples.
For something fun with kids in tow or if you're feeling lucky , rent a metal detector from the Mel Fisher Treasure Museum and try your hand at treasure hunting at Wabasso Beach—after all, this is the Treasure Coast, and people still regularly find loot coins, jewelry and the like from the fleet of Spanish treasure ships that wrecked in a hurricane just offshore.
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