The best thing about weekends is they provide a tiny window of opportunity to explore a new area and take mini-vacations (or staycations) near your home. Two nights away from your daily environment can help reset the brain and offer adequate rest and relaxation before returning to the grind come Monday morning. But local bed-and-breakfasts and sleepy beach towns may get repetitive after awhile, so some weekend wanderers are looking beyond U.S. borders for a weekend getaway. If you’re eager to break out the passport this weekend, here are a few suggestions for the best (and most accessible) international two-night retreats.
This Caribbean island doesn’t even require a passport, leaving you no excuse not to go. Although still in American territory, you’ll feel worlds away with towering fortresses, centuries-old churches and tropical rainforests all on one island.
Northerners seeking a quick escape can drive across the border to Quebec City in Canada. Practice your high school French at one of the boulangeries or spend hours strolling the streets that feel like they are right out of a European storybook.
For those who want to actually cross the pond, Ireland’s capital city is one of the best bets. Flights to Europe are cheaper than ever, and the 6.5-hour flight can be completed as two red-eyes. Down your body weight in Guinness and Jameson, and be back home in time for Monday’s work day.
Turquoise waters, Mayan ruins and a tropical climate make a trip to Belize feel like a trip halfway across the world to the likes of Bali. Island-hop by boat to one of the 200 small islands, or just kick back on the supremely white sand with a tropical cocktail.
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