According to Trip.com, group bookings for long weekend trips have increased over 34 percent year after year, and are largely taken by working parents who strategically want to use one or two vacation days to extend weekend family travels. As family travelers look to make the most of their PTO, these two destinations are perfect for travelers looking to take advantage of long weekend travels:
While the kids are off from school for a holiday weekend, parents have the perfect chance to turn a long weekend into an unforgettable trip without taking a full week off of work. Evermore Orlando Resort is the perfect place for this kind of vacation. Evermore is home to Orlando’s only true beach, Evermore Bay, where guests can kayak, paddleboard, relax in private cabanas, rope swing into the water, go down the waterslides and get competitive in beach games. The resort also offers Evermore Residences, accommodating up to 32 guests for a multigenerational, extended-family retreat. Families can also take advantage of resort amenities such as grocery delivery, ready-to-heat meals and a private chef.
The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa
Parents looking to leave the kids behind can head to The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort for the perfect blend of relaxation, romance and adventure. Days include relaxing in a floating ocean cabana, unwinding with a beachfront massage at Hibiscus Spa and exploring the crystal-clear waters snorkeling or taking a sunset sail. While the sun sets, couples can toast to love with handcrafted cocktails before enjoying island flavors at one of the resort’s signature restaurants or intimate Toes in the Sand private beachfront dinner.
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