According to psychologists, taking regular vacations offers many remarkable benefits. You’ll experience a new level of life satisfaction, improve your mental health, and give your creativity a boost. And while this might be true no matter where you go, finding the vacation that’s right for you could be even more beneficial. After all, thoroughly enjoying yourself is the key to an amazing adventure. So, no matter what type of traveler you are — whether it’s water, land, or air — you’ll find an idea here that’s right for you.
1. South Florida
A trip to South Florida should be on every ocean-lover’s bucket list. You can start your vacation in the Florida Keys and take in the beautiful landscapes and laid-back vibe.
Spend the day snorkeling and lounging on the beach before heading to Miami for a night of fun. Miami is a lively array of trendy restaurants, hip clubs, and metropolitan museums.
Spend the rest of your time parasailing in Palm Beach, partying in Fort Lauderdale, or surfing in Delray. If you’re the type of traveler who loves the beach, you’ll feel right at home anywhere along the coast.
2. Caribbean cruise
Speaking of oceans, how about vacationing right there on one? Many cruise lines travel to destinations in the Caribbean and offer world-class dining and entertainment.
You can lie back on the deck and work on your tan, watch movies on the big screen by the pool every night, or grab a drink and play blackjack any time of night.
Most ships also offer plenty of options for shopping, and they all have fabulous dining selections on several levels. Caribbean destinations include places such as Cozumel, the US Virgin Islands, and Barbados.
Once you land, you can explore the islands, take exciting excursions, or stay on the ship. The best part is that most of your costs are included in your cruise package, and you’ll never run out of things to do.
3. Steamboat Springs, Colorado
For all the mountain-lovers out there, you can’t go wrong with a trip to Steamboat Springs. No matter what time of year you visit, you can find plenty of things to do.
Winter fun includes night skiing on Christie Peak, balloon rides over Yampa Valley, and snow-biking on Emerald Mountain. You can also attend the Winter Carnival every February or soak in the hot springs year-round.
For summer fun, you can fly fish, ride horses, tour breweries, paddleboard, and attend outdoor concerts.
4. Coos Bay, Oregon
Right where the Coos River meets the Pacific Ocean in Oregon is nestled a little community called Coos Bay. Here, you can enjoy the foliage in Oregon State Park, where you’ll find exotic plants and intricate light gardens.
Further into town, you’ll also find plenty of shopping, museums, and restaurants. When nighttime arrives, you can visit a casino for gambling and entertainment.
5. Pennsylvania for history-lovers
No history buff should go his or her whole life without exploring Pennsylvania. In Gettysburg, you can take a guided tour of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, where Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address.
You can learn about Lincoln and Eisenhower and their contributions to our freedom. And you can even take a ghost tour through the town for fascinating rumours about the hauntings people report.
Other must-see sites in Pennsylvania include Valley Forge, where George Washington once camped; Pittsburgh, where you can visit the famous Carnegie and Andy Warhol museums; and Hershey, where America’s love for chocolate began.
