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Thrillist shares itineraries to some of the best towns and small cities across the United States. Everything you need to know to make the most of your weekend away.

Two Days Away: Small Town Weekend Getaways in the U.S.

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Like a great book that you just can’t put down, some small towns are filled with so much personality that their stories jump off the page.

A Weekend Retreat to the Island Town Dubbed the ‘Queen of the Carolina Sea’

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There are lots of reasons to enjoy spending time on a cruise ship, but many people also book cruises with the intent of venturing off the ship in appealing locales.

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La Casa de la Playa

It began in 1950, in a small fishing village on the Balearic island of Mallorca.

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As my mom and I made our way along Via Del Corso in Rome last July, our faces beet red and heat stroke starting to set in, we had to stop and hydrate.

The Greenest Countries on Earth Are Also Absolutely Stunning

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As legend has it, a Buddhist monk by the name of Dochi Shoninwas traveling across Japan about 1,300 years ago, in search of healing waters to help cure the ill, when he stumbled upon the small mountainous village of Kinosaki.

Where to Go Hot Spring Hopping in Japan

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Even in idyllic Southern California, where the average temperature rarely dips below a “brisk '' 65 degrees, San Diegans long for a picturesque autumn season filled with brilliant blue skies, changing leaves, piles of pumpkins, and hikes through the woods.

Pick Apples and Run with the Wolves in This Rustic SoCal Town

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“Idaho is like the new Colorado, and Sun Valley is like the new Aspen,” a woman leaned over and said as we began our descent into Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey, Idaho.

Hollywood’s Favorite Mountain Town Isn’t Where You’d Think It Is

Castle Hot Springs

For centuries, the Sonoran Desert has been considered a place to get your spiritual healing on.

Come to the Desert for Hot Springs, Floating Massages, and Sound Baths

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Chiawa Safaris

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The birthplace of the humble walking safari, Zambia has maintained a low profile compared to safari destinations in many other African nations.

How to Take an Ethical, Eco-Minded Safari Trip in Zambia

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Latest Posts From Michelle

A Weekend Retreat to the Island Town Dubbed the ‘Queen of the Carolina Sea’

There’s a whole lotta Southern charm in this town bursting with history.

What Experts Want You to Know About Shore Excursions on Cruises

Here’s how to make the most of your cruise—even when you venture off the ship.

All-Inclusive Resorts Are Having a Moment

And these 10 all-inclusives are offering way more than poolside cocktails.

The Greenest Countries on Earth Are Also Absolutely Stunning

Ethical wanderlust never looked so good.

Where to Go Hot Spring Hopping in Japan

Soak next to monkeys or in a sake bath at these onsens.

Pick Apples and Run with the Wolves in This Rustic SoCal Town

Hit the trails, pan for gold, and howl with the wolves in this mountainous region outside of San Diego.

Hollywood’s Favorite Mountain Town Isn’t Where You’d Think It Is

It’s all hot springs and Hemingway lore here.

Come to the Desert for Hot Springs, Floating Massages, and Sound Baths

Plus astrological journeys and dream specialists, man.

How to Take an Ethical, Eco-Minded Safari Trip in Zambia

Sustainable safari operations for those who dream of big game.

The Best Caribbean Resorts for Your Money

If you're a hopeless procrastinator like me and still haven't planned your winter escape strategy, you probably assume it's too late to find anything affordable.