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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 Landmarks in Croatia You Cannot Miss

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on May 2, 2026July 27, 2026

This post covers 20 Croatian landmarks. Our Croatia itinerary gave us a chance to visit some of the famous landmarks in Croatia plus a few hidden gems.

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Best wineries in Napa: California’s premier wine region

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on April 25, 2026June 17, 2026

Napa Valley Wine Country is known for wine tasting and tours, regional gourmet food, and soaking in the beauty of the vineyards. Here are 12 of the best wineries & vineyards to go to.

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Top 10 Lake Towns to visit in Northern Italy

  • by loraalden
  • Posted on April 23, 2026April 29, 2026

When we talk about lakes of Northern Italy, we usually mean Lake Garda, Lake Como and Lake Maggiore. Besides a classic beach holiday, the Northern Italian lakes can offer a lot of other activities.

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Iceland Day Tours: Best Tours for attractions + adventure activities

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on April 15, 2026July 6, 2026

Visiting Iceland for a few days and looking for the best tours to take? This comprehensive post covers the best Iceland day tours for sightseeing and adventure activities.

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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, 2026October 17, 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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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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