Save this 3-Day North Florida Road Trip itinerary for a long weekend road trip!
✈️ AIRPORT: Orlando International Airport (MCO)
⏰ TIME NEEDED: 3 full days
🗓 WHEN TO GO: Visit northern/central Florida between January - May for the fewest crowds ☺️ aka right now is a great time to go if you want to escape the snow!
Note - the Florida Springs stay a chilly 70-ish degrees F all year round
🚐 HOW TO GET AROUND: Rent a car in Orlando.
💦 ITINERARY:
DAY 1: Visit Silver Glen Springs and Kelly Park/Rock Springs
DAY 2: Book a tour to see Mantees in Crystal River with a **certified guide** and then visit Ginnie Spring (flip flop these if you want to avoid the crowds because Ginnie Springs gets crowded in the afternoon)
DAY 3: Madison Blue Spring or Gilchrist Blue Spring, and then kayak/SUP in Rainbow Springs in the afternoon
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What I STOPPED doing to make travel more affordable 👇
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1️⃣ I stopped choosing the destination first and started chasing the flight deals instead. When you’re open to exploring any destination, you can look for the cheapest flights because airlines often have special offers, last-minute deals, or less popular routes that are way cheaper than usual.
Here’s a tip: Use the Google Flights explore tab to put ‘anywhere’ as your destination. It will show you a list of the cheapest flights from your chosen airport.
2️⃣ I stopped paying for flights out of pocket and started paying for 75% of my flights with points and miles.
An easy way to start accruing miles is by funneling all of your necessary expenses through a dedicated travel credit card (and paying it off every month).
3️⃣ I stopped unnecessary spending in my everyday life. Something that helped the most was to start thinking about things in terms of travel.
For example: eating out once a week averaged about $400/month for 2 people, which could have paid for a rental car for 1 week abroad. And getting my nails done was $60, but so is the cost of checking a bag.
Let me know if this helps you save some money on your next trip ✈️
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3 things I STOPPED doing so I could travel more affordably 👇
(Like this post if you find this helpful!)
1️⃣ I stopped choosing the destination first and started chasing the flight deals instead. When you’re open to exploring any destination, you can look for the cheapest flights because airlines often have special offers, last-minute deals, or less popular routes that are way cheaper than usual.
Here’s a tip: Use the Google Flights explore tab to put ‘anywhere’ as your destination. It will show you a list of the cheapest flights from your chosen airport.
2️⃣ I stopped paying for flights out of pocket and started paying for 75% of my flights with points and miles.
An easy way to start accruing miles is by funneling all of your necessary expenses through a dedicated travel credit card (and paying it off every month).
3️⃣ I stopped unnecessary spending in my everyday life. Something that helped the most was to start thinking about things in terms of travel.
For example: eating out once a week averaged about $400/month for 2 people, which could have paid for a rental car for 1 week abroad. And getting my nails done was $60, but so is the cost of checking a bag.
Let me know if this helps you save some money on your next trip ✈️
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Get 1 night FREE when you book 2 nights ✨
Save this for your next stay in Upstate New York!
@dellcollective is one of the most unique, dog friendly stays in Upstate NY. This is the perfect getaway for friends, couples, and families.
Dell is located Upstate in Western NY, just a one minute drive to Letchworth State Park (known as the Grand Canyon of the East), where you’ll find some of the most beautiful hiking and waterfalls in New York State.
There are two stunning spaces you can rent in their West Barn. The Highbanks space sleeps up to 4 people and the Southview space sleeps up to 6. Or rent out both spaces for a large unit that sleeps 10-12!
AMENITIES:
• Overlooks Letchworth State Park
• 5 minutes to shopping in Perry NY
• Fast WiFi
• Thermal glass paned garage doors for beautiful sunrises
• Modern kitchens with Kitchenaid appliances
• Friendly farm animals
• Streaming services
• Soaking tubs
• Add a private chef dinner or other culinary services
• Dog Friendly 🐶
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✨ Book two nights and get a third night free. Valid on bookings at the West Barn between now and April 10, 2025. To redeem, book directly via the contact page on dellcollective.com and use code JKROW
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Looking for things to do in Upstate NY? Visit my blog, The Adventures Atlas, for guides to the best hiking trails from the Catskills to Buffalo NY.
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Freedom is cantering through the fields of Patagonia, Chile with the wind in your hair and the most beautiful mountain views on the planet right in front of you.
I rode horses for 15+ years and have missed it every day. Ill get back to it in my next season of life, but for now, this ride healed me.
Thank you @cimarron.travel for making my Patagonia horse girl dreams come true 🫶✨
Win 2 nights at this pet friendly hotel in the Adirondack Mountains.
Sometimes all you need is a clean, cozy home base for your adventures and @thedevlinny has you covered.
This locally owned, historic hotel has an Olympic Legacy and is right in the heart of Lake Placid, NY.
It’s walking distance to the Olympic Center, amazing restaurants downtown, and lots of activities (bowling is right next door!). It’s also just a short drive to the Adirondack High Peaks and skiing at Whiteface Mountain 🏔️⛷️
Rooms range from suites with a kitchen, to cozy rooms with mountain views & balconies, to smaller double rooms.
👉 Here’s how you can get 2 nights for you and your +1 in a Double Mountain View Room:
1️⃣ Follow @thedevlinny
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend!
Winner will be announced Monday, January 20, 2025! Valid on travel booked through January 2026.
Can’t wait until then? Comment “Lake Placid” and I’ll send you the booking 🔗 with a 10% discount code ❄️
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Have you been here? 👀
Kaaterskill Falls is one of the most popular hikes in Upstate New York. It’s actually two waterfalls, the upper falls and the lower falls. At a combined 260 ft tall, Kaaterskill is one of the tallest waterfalls in New York State.
There are three ways to see the falls:
1. Kaaterskill Falls Viewing Platform: A short 0.5 mile hike from Laurel House Road for a top-down view
2. Kaaterskill Upper Falls: Follow the trail to the base of the upper falls from Laurel House Road. This hike is about 1.5 miles and involves a lot of stairs and steeper sections. Microspikes are necessary once the weather gets cold enough for the water to freeze
3. Kaaterskill Lower Falls: Continue following the trail from the Upper Falls down to the base of the lower falls
⚠️ Please note that there have been fatal accidents on these trails. It REQUIRES proper footwear. Do NOT attempt it without sturdy boots AND traction devices, if necessary.
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This easy, 0.5 mile waterfall hike is perfect if you want to squeeze a bit of nature into your day
🥾 HIKE DETAILS:
• Location: Wilmington, NY (10 minutes from Lake Placid)
• Hike distance: 0.5 miles
• Trail rating: Easy
• Entrance fee: $18 adult
On the High Falls Gorge trail, you’ll view four frozen waterfalls that cascade through a granite crevice formed over 1 billion years ago.
You can easily complete this hike in under an hour, which makes a perfect stop when driving between Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain.
🗺️ This hike is one of 150+ places to discover on my interactive Upstate NY map and itineraries. Unlock the best waterfalls, hikes, hidden gems, and places to stay for your next trip to Upstate NY.
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PTO friendly tropical vacation idea from the East Coast USA ✈️
It’s almost time to escape the cold in New York and if you haven’t considered visiting Puerto Rico, then it needs to be at the top of your travel wishlist.
Save this 3 Day Puerto Rico itinerary for your next weekend adventure:
✈️ AIRPORT: Aeropuerto Internacional Rafael Hernández (BQN) in Aguadilla
⏰ TIME NEEDED: 2.5 - 3 days
🗓 WHEN TO GO: Visit in December - April for the best weather
Itinerary:
✈️ Day 1: Fly into Aguadilla Airport (BQN), pick up your rental car, and check into your hotel. We arrived late on Friday and stayed at @courtyardaguadilla, which was right next to the airport.
🌅 Day 2: Wake up early and make your way from Aguadilla to Manatí. Stop at @pastelilloslamboy for Puerto Rican fritters and take a farm tour at Frutos del Guacabo (@guacabo674) - make reservations in advance!
When you get to Manatí, check in at @hyattplacemanati and then catch sunset at the famous Mar Chiquita beach.
🏝️ Day 3: Grab breakfast at @kfeina_coffee_shop and then go beach hopping!
There are tons of incredible beaches to choose from around this part of the Island, including Cueva de las Golondrinas (follow the path on AllTrails).
Then stop at @salpiconfrestaurant to try their famous mofongo before making your way back to Aguadilla to watch the sunset and go for a swim at Punta Borinquen Beach.
#WarmWishesFrom🇵🇷 #DiscoverPuertoRico @discoverpuertorico @stellerdestinations
Here’s a secret…
You actually don’t need to drain all of your PTO to take a tropical vacation ✈️🌴🇵🇷
We just got back from a 3 day trip to the North Shore of Puerto Rico with @discoverpuertorico . We road tripped from Aguadilla to Manatí and WOW - we saw so much in such a short time. I truly can’t recommend it enough, especially if you want to get off the beaten path.
Here’s what to know when you visit!
🏠 Where to stay:
* Aguadilla: @courtyardaguadilla; @bqnresort
* Manatí: @hyattplacemanati
🌴 Best Beaches:
* Mar Chiquita
* Cueva de las Golondrinas (follow AllTrails and go at low tide)
* Punta Borinquen Beach
* Boquillas Beach
* La Poza de las Mujeres (good for swimming!)
🐟 Where To Eat:
* Puerto Rican fritters at @pastelilloslamboy
* Breakfast and coffee at @kfeina_coffee_shop in Manatí
* @eltren_decano for incredible beef stew and local dishes
* @salpiconrestaurant to try the famous Puerto Rican mofongo
* Fresh seafood at @saldemarbeachrestaurant in Aguadilla
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Winter’s just around the corner, and it’s a great reminder that a Subaru is more than just a car - it’s an adventure partner for every season 🚗❄️
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