According to Forbes, traveling boosts happiness and satisfaction, and helps reinvent yourself by enjoying new experiences. However, you may not know where to go or what to do once you get there. Whether you are a student looking for a Spring Break destination, or want to plan a trip for the family, we have the solution.
We have compiled a list of destinations with nonstop flights out of Tampa and Orlando International Airports with ideas of what to do once you have reached your final stop.
Vacation is about unwinding, so let us do the heavy lifting.
Boston | May 21 - 27 | $170+ roundtrip* | book here
🎸 Book tickets to the city’s premiere music and entertainment festival, Boston Calling. Music acts include Twenty One Pilots, Hozier, and Travis Scott. The festival also features comedians like Saturday Night Live’s Michael Che and Fred Armisen. Purchase tickets here.
🍲 Discover one of the region’s trademark dishes, and see if you can find the best New England “Clam Chowdah” (aka Clam Chowder) in Beantown.
⚾ If you’re in for a longer stay, check out the Boston Red Sox’s Spring 2019 schedule. The Red Sox are a staple of New England culture, and are the current World Series Champions (with a few of our own on the team.)
New York | Apr. 22-26 | $281+ roundtrip* | book here
🎭 Broadway has seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to shows like Hamilton, The Waitress, and Mean Girls. Whether you prefer musicals, a one man act, or dramatic plays, there is a show for everyone to see. Check here for full show listings and schedules.
🌲If you need a break from the concrete jungle, use this parks guide to immerse yourself in nature. There is more to the city than meets the tourist’s eye.
🚌 If you are a lifelong movie or television fan, New York offers visitors tours to see landmarks from their favorite productions. Bus tours include spots seen in Sex and the City, Gossip Girl, The Sopranos, and When Harry Met Sally. Check out the full list here.
Chicago | May 16-21 | $130+ roundtrip* | book here
🥘 To kick off festival season, the City is hosting its annual Mayfest. The three-day event will include food, speciality drinks, and live music.
🚣 Chicago’s Riverwalk offers visitors a serene view of the city, while serving as a guide for places to check out. Along the uninterrupted walkway is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza, boat rentals, and the McCormick Bridgehouse.
🎙️Check out The Second City, the famed comedy club that hosts up-and-coming comedians, and offers classes for beginners. Among the famous comedic acts to perform include Bill Murray, Tina Fey, and the late Joan Rivers. The theatre also has locations in Hollywood, California, and Toronto, Canada.
Los Angeles | Apr 3-8 | $751+ roundtrip* | book here
📷 If you love taking vacations with picture-perfect memories, try some of these Instagrammable spots around the City of Angels. Just pretend your travel companion is your paparazzi and make the streets your runway.
🍅 Vacation is all about breaking out of your comfort zone. Whether you want to try culinary masterpieces or want to know if vegan donuts stack up to the original. Here are some vegan hot spots in the L.A. area that will make you want to move west.
🖼️ To escape the L.A. heat, take a detour and check out some of the city’s museums. From the birth city of the Museum of Ice Cream, tinseltown offers visitors an unorthodox museum-going experience. There are also museums geared toward fashion, music, art, and food.
Austin | Sept. 27 - Oct. 1 | $309+ roundtrip* | book here
🎶 If you decide to check out the city in the fall, it hosts it’s submersive event, Austin City Limits. The festival features several stages, food vendors, partners with local charities. Past performers include Paul McCartney and Metallica.
🏈 Alright alright alright, even if you are not a football fan, we recommend that you check out a University of Texas Austin game. The atmosphere of UT on gameday is like no other, considering how deeply-rooted the sport is in the culture of the town and the school.
🚲 Meet fellow visitors and take an active, yet scenic tour of the town. There are several bicycle tour companies that offer tourists a unique look at the current state of the town, as well as the history.
*Flight prices subject to change.
My best memories were made across the country in places like Santa Barbara, California, and Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Insider tips: Take the time to research where you would like to go, and take yourself on an adventure. Being present in the process will make it even more enjoyable. The greatest experiences come from outside of our comfort zone.
