Aka Kreg17

You've caught my attention. What's your favorite vacation destinations in the continental USA? Im looking for ideas and you're obviously in the industry. FYI my go-to has been the PNW and ive considered Bar Harbour Maine as I feel it will be a eastern coast version of Astoria/Cannon Beach/Manzanita Oregon

Hi there!

Generally speaking I favor the Rockies, New England, and California.

I was born in CO so it feels like home. We try to go to the mountains at least once a year. I think Montana has been my favorite, but I love fly fishing and it's incredible there. Park City is always an option because the logistics are so easy. 45 minute uber from the airport and then there are shuttles around town, the Deer Valley side if we're feeling extra fancy.

In the NE, Vermont, Maine, and Upstate NY are my favorites. These are perfect for family getaways which I do more of now with three little kids. Kannebunk, Bar Harbor and Acadia are my go to's for my family and for my clients going to Maine. In Vermont: Stowe, Burlington, and Champlain are perfect for a mix of activities like river rafting, boating, mountain biking, ziplining, etc. Maple syrup farms, hand made ice cream everywhere. It's a summertime dream for kids who like to be outside. Upstate NY mostly because my wife has family here but berry picking, apple picking and cider making are so much fun.

In California, Big Sur/Carmel/Pebble beach are incredible. Alila Ventana Big Sur is probably top three favorite hotel for me. You also have the Carmel valley behind with some really nice resorts, wineries, and golf.

More recently I've been wanting to explore Virginia (the Primland lodge is at the top of my list), the "horse country" towns like Middleburg are making a come back and the downtown areas are perfect for an adults getaway.

Happy to give advice or answer questions based on your interests, there are so many good options!

Just want to chime in and give another thumbs up to Kyle who helped us with an awesome trip this past spring. Muy recommendo.

What is best way to get to Vermont or upstate New York from Austin area. Cheapest direct flights?

Looking for just a quick 2 night stay somewhere this next weekend. Don't like to travel without or kids but looking for something quick for just the 2 of us this time.

Looks like Stamford CT and Boston MA are the only direct flights. Boston will be closer to VT and Stamford will be slightly closer / same to Upstate NY.

IMO a 2 Night trip is tight for both of those locations. You'll have ~3 hours worth of driving when you land and when you leave. The drives are pretty but depending on flight times you might not get much time in the destination.

Assuming you don't want to do a big city (like Boston) Kannebunk or Ogunquit Maine are both good since they're an hour and a half or less from Boston Logan.