Ever heard of micro-vacations? They’re a new term to describe three-night getaways, usually scheduled from Thursday through Sunday.
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Micro-vacations are the modern iteration of the weekend warrior, or a new type of traveler who uses their PTO to maximize the amount of time they spend in faraway places… or maybe a quaint small town close to home.
Micro-vacations aren’t for everyone. Personally, I favor longer trips that are more immersive, letting me skip out on reality and responsibilities for as long as possible. But longer trips are harder to plan for, both in terms of budgeting money and time off.
Micro-vacations are simply more accessible, especially for those who have a typical office job with limited time off. If you’re a typical nine-to-fiver, learning how to nail a micro-vacation will help you keep your travel spark alive—even if your resources are limited.
Holafly experts list five tips to nail a micro-vacation or a weekend getaway
Holafly, a popular eSIM provider, recently laid out the best destinations for Americans who are looking for a weekend-long international getaway. The guide lists a range of international destinations that you can enjoy for a few days before returning home, from Cartagena to Rome.
The guide also lays out a few handy tips to nail your micro-vacation, whether you’re going for a short-haul escape or a long-haul trip.
Here’s what experts at Holafly want you to keep in mind:
- If you only have 48 hours to get away, go for destinations that are in the same time zone and can be reached on a short-haul flight
- When possible, book a red-eye flight to get away that night and wake up at your destination—you’ll save a morning of travel
- Don’t check bags when you’re going on a micro-vacation, as you’ll face delays at baggage claim and open yourself up to a lost luggage debacle
- Don’t book a hotel in the city center if it’s really far from the airport—you need to stay close to the airport to avoid long, expensive transportation
- If you’re going long-haul for your micro-vacation, use jet lag tricks to start managing the time zone jump days ahead of your departure
If you want to learn more about which destinations are most accessible for weekend-long getaways to/from the United States, check out the full guide.