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Category: Short Getaways & Day Trips

Short getaways or weekend trips provide much-needed relaxation and rejuvenation in our urban lifestyle. It is not always possible to take time off to explore a new area and what’s needed is a quick trip with family and friends.

This section includes blogs on day trips suggestions, short getaways from a main city, properties that make for a great short trip.

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20 Best Day Trips from Lisbon, Portugal

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on April 8, 2026April 15, 2026

Lisbon is close and well connected to several other smaller towns and coastal areas in Portugal, by train and by car. There are so many amazing day trips from Lisbon that you can enjoy.

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Forget the Crowds: Mapping Thailand’s Jungle Golf Courses (A 2026 Guide)

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on April 6, 2026April 11, 2026

If you are looking for uncrowded golfing experiences, check out these golf courses in Thailand set amidst nature, rolling hills and beautiful scenery.

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Turkey beach holidays: Sea, sand and ancient ruins at this paradise

  • by MonoMood
  • Posted on March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Looking for a Turkey beach holiday? Read for some of best beach resorts in Turkey and scenic towns.

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Day trip from Florence to Tuscany: Soaking the beautiful landscape

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on March 21, 2026April 1, 2026

One of the most fabulous day trips to take from Florence has to be to the Tuscan region. Our itinerary included exploring the striking city of Siena, the medieval towns of Monteriggioni and San Gimignano and having an authentic wine tasting session at a vineyard.

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A perfect day at Ston Croatia: Travel Guide to climb the ‘Great Wall of Europe’

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on March 13, 2026May 2, 2026

Ston in Croatia, in my opinion, is an underrated destination. Here is a travel guide to explore Mali Ston and Ston Croatia in a day.

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A day trip to Landmannalaugar is absolutely worth it!
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Day Trip to Landmannalaugar: Iceland’s Central Highlands

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on February 14, 2026June 6, 2026

During our visit to Iceland in June, we only had time to fit in a Landmannalaugar day hike, and that was absolutely worth it.

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Hi! I am Shweta, the zest of this blog :-).

I have always been passionate about travel and immersing in new experiences. Having been to over 45 countries, the idea behind this blog is to bring family-friendly itineraries and tips, destinations, and luxury stays to the readers. My belief is that family travel needn’t be boring and one can do a mix of local culture & food, adventure activities and relaxation, all with family.

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