BY: Asia Shamir Ferguson
Summer –those special three months are here! The season where the kids are out on school break and we try to keep work light so we can escape to those vacations that got booked months in advance.
We all need a break sometime, especially if you’ve been on the grind non-stop. Make plans to escape the meetings and constant ripping and running with these vacation ideas this summer. For these trips, the only time you have to book on your calendar is your spa day; and the only running you’ll be doing will be to your terminal!
If you plan on traveling solo, with the family, or with your girlfriends we’ve got the perfect summer getaways for your sunny regroup.
SOLO TRIPS
Ease your mind, relax, and regroup alone. Don’t feel anxious or guilty for wanting to pour into yourself and refresh. Working as hard as you do, it’s extremely important to delegate time to self-care where you can be fully present and at peace in your isolation. There’s something liberating about taking back your time and getting to be as adventurous as you want! Because this is your trip, the possibilities are endless. However, in this economy, we want to stay open to multiple price points, so you don’t end up with your back against the wall. For solo trips, if you don’t want to run through a whole paycheck in a day, the most ethical, yet still luxurious options would be a staycation, spa day, or a day trip to a nearby resort.
FAMILY TRIPS
The kids are out of school, and you can finally spend time with your loved ones far outside of home. When vacationing with a group where every member has separate interests, it’s best to choose activity-based trips!
Cruises or resorts make the perfect family getaways as they’re all-inclusive with dining and entertainment and childcare.
Also, booking a vacation in a family- friendly hotspot like Charleston, SC or Savannah, GA could open you and your family up to a new and relaxing scenery. If you’re traveling with sustainability in mind, camping and road trips allow for ways to save money while still getting valuable quality time. While family vacations may sound overwhelming to some, not all vacations need to be grand-sized trips. Sometimes a simple day trip to the beach if you could swing it could prove to go a long way.
GIRLS TRIPS
International trips with the girls will always be one for the books! Cruises are also a great way to enjoy a simple, yet luxurious getaway with your fellow hardworking besties. Even if you get separated due to limitless activities, no one will get bored.
For the women who enjoy music and desire more artistic activities, considering attending a music festival could be an exhilarating experience. If you and your girls want to commit to vacationing further than Miami, international hotspots like Greece, Mexico, Spain, and Italy are perfect getaways to explore new cultures and food together. Not only is it less expensive than a solo trip, but nothing beats sipping margaritas in bikinis in new corners of the world with your girls.
The hard work doesn’t stop, but we can always take a break to play hard and take advantage of the sunny skies while they’re here. So let this be your nudge to book a beautiful getaway whether it’s a solo trip, with family, or with your girls so you can soak in the warm and vibrant days ahead.
Asia Shamir Ferguson is an Atlanta-based fashion and entertainment journalist. Asia is part of Generation Z of storytellers, fashion writers, and creatives.
