{"id":1626,"date":"2023-01-31T21:41:53","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T21:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/?p=1626"},"modified":"2025-08-28T13:43:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:43:00","slug":"out-of-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/31\/out-of-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Out of Office"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Life moves fast. So fast, many of us forget to take a day off, leaving our hard-earned vacation days on the table. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hr-brew.com\/stories\/2024\/08\/08\/workers-are-supposed-to-come-back-from-vacation-refreshed-and-remotivated-but-do-they\">A recent survey<\/a> by Qualtrics found that only 27% of working Americans use all of their paid vacation time, and those who do typically stay connected despite their \u201cout of office\u201d reply, which often leads to burnout, fatigue and a dip in creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how can we take back our precious time off and enjoy ourselves more in the new year? With some good old-fashioned planning! With a bit of preparation, savvy travelers can extend weekend getaways with shouldering holidays, scope out the best hotel rates and curate awesome itineraries that make every minute of PTO count. Meaning when vacation time rolls around, all that\u2019s left to do is kick back and have some fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure where to start? Take a cue from National Plan for Vacation Day on the last Tuesday of January and explore Independent Collections\u2019 season-by-season guide below for the best travel destinations for this year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WINTER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Go Somewhere Warm<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Without the holiday cheer, winter can sometimes feel a bit <em>blah<\/em>. Sunshine, ocean views and frozen daiquiris are proven to fix that. This winter, spread your snowbird wings and head south to Florida for a taste of island life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Florida Keys<\/strong>, vacationers have their pick of fun-in-the-sun activities, all with jaw-dropping views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennekamppark.com\/\">John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park<\/a> in <strong>Key Largo<\/strong> protects miles and miles of mangrove swamps and the largest coral reef ecosystem in the continental U.S., where you can snorkel or scuba dive alongside sea turtles, colorful fish and other fascinating marine life. If you love fishing, you can\u2019t miss <strong>Islamorada<\/strong>, hailed as the sports fishing capital of the world. Kayaking, parasailing, boating, jet skiing and paddleboarding are also popular throughout the Florida Keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paradise is surprisingly easy to reach, too. The journey from Miami to the Keys\u2019 southernmost island, <strong>Key West<\/strong>, is about four hours by car and can be tackled in a day, but getting there is half the fun.&nbsp;<br><br><em>Where to stay: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/parrot-key-hotel-villas\"><em>Parrot Key Hotel &amp; Villas<\/em><\/a><em> in Key West.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-id=\"1630\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/parrot-key-drone-images-resized-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"aerial drone shot of Parrot Key Hotel &amp; Villas in Key West, FL\" class=\"wp-image-1630 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/parrot-key-drone-images-resized-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/parrot-key-drone-images-resized-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/parrot-key-drone-images-resized-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/parrot-key-drone-images-resized-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/parrot-key-drone-images-resized-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/parrot-key-drone-images-resized-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1440;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" data-id=\"1631\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ParrotKeyRemainder-37.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of villa at Parrot Key Hotel &amp; Villas in Key West, FL\" class=\"wp-image-1631 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ParrotKeyRemainder-37.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ParrotKeyRemainder-37-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ParrotKeyRemainder-37-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ParrotKeyRemainder-37-768x1152.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1536;\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><em>(Image: Parrot Key Hotel &amp; Villas, Key West)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re more of a \u201chang by the pool with a tropical cocktail\u201d person, consider a winter vacation in <strong>Miami Beach<\/strong>. Besides its picture-perfect <em>playas<\/em> and Art Deco architecture, Miami Beach has a jam-packed social calendar with annual events like Miami Art Week and Art Basel in December, the South Beach Wine &amp; Food Festival (SOBEWFF\u00ae) in February, and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the beach, curious travelers can explore Miami\u2019s local neighborhoods like <strong>Coral Gables<\/strong> and <strong>Coconut Grove <\/strong>\u2014 home to some of the city\u2019s most acclaimed restaurants \u2014 and historic treasures like Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.&nbsp;<br><br><em>Where to stay:&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/cadillac-hotel-beach-club\"><em>Cadillac Hotel &amp; Beach Club<\/em><\/a><em> Miami Beach.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1634\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SocialMediaContent-CadillacHotel-60-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of outdoor pool at Cadillac Hotel &amp; Beach Club in Miami Beach, FL\" class=\"wp-image-1634 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SocialMediaContent-CadillacHotel-60-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SocialMediaContent-CadillacHotel-60-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SocialMediaContent-CadillacHotel-60-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SocialMediaContent-CadillacHotel-60-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SocialMediaContent-CadillacHotel-60.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1633\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cadillac_pool_506-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor pool, lounge chairs, and cabanas at Cadillac Hotel &amp; Beach Club in Miami Beach, FL\" class=\"wp-image-1633 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cadillac_pool_506-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cadillac_pool_506-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cadillac_pool_506-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cadillac_pool_506-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cadillac_pool_506-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><em>(Image: Cadillac Hotel &amp; Beach Club, Miami Beach)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Save During Slow Season<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling on a budget? Winter may be the perfect time to visit some of your bucket list cities without breaking the bank!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take for example <strong>Washington, D.C.<\/strong> Airfare and hotel rates are considerably more desirable during winter months. And with fewer tourists around, you can enjoy the District\u2019s historic monuments, award-winning restaurants and world-class Smithsonian museums at your leisure.&nbsp;<br><br><em>Where to stay:&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/the-morrow-hotel\"><em>The Morrow Hotel<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/THE_MORROW_DC_759-HDR-Edit_4K-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Lobby of The Morrow Hotel in Washington, DC\" class=\"wp-image-1562 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/THE_MORROW_DC_759-HDR-Edit_4K-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/THE_MORROW_DC_759-HDR-Edit_4K-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/THE_MORROW_DC_759-HDR-Edit_4K-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/THE_MORROW_DC_759-HDR-Edit_4K-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/THE_MORROW_DC_759-HDR-Edit_4K-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(Image: The Morrow Hotel, Washington, D.C.)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SPRING<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spend Time in Nature<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>California is a dreamy travel destination any time of year, but we\u2019re partial to springtime when all those beautiful mountains and oceanfront parks are lush and blooming with wildflowers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your ideal vacation is spent relaxing in nature, consider a visit to <strong>Monterey, California<\/strong>. This gorgeous coastal city is sandwiched between rugged beaches and redwood forests, offering some truly wild views and outdoor activities. Go for an oceanfront hike through the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail or Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Bike through Point Lobos State Reserve, go whale watching with a naturalist guide, or simply unwind with a beachside bonfire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monterey also has a relaxing small-town vibe about it. This is the kind of place you can really live out your \u201ccoastal grandmother\u201d aesthetic, complete with a cable-knit turtleneck and winery visits with your girlfriends.&nbsp;<br><br><em>Where to stay:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/the-sanctuary-beach-resort\">The Sanctuary Beach Resort<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1003\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/6061f5ee8c37d-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"View of The Sanctuary Beach Resort in Monterey, CA from the surrounding sand dunes\" class=\"wp-image-1003 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/6061f5ee8c37d-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/6061f5ee8c37d-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/6061f5ee8c37d-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/6061f5ee8c37d-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/6061f5ee8c37d-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1640\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kal-visuals-oMg3M0Sthwg-unsplash-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tree on cliff beside sea\" class=\"wp-image-1640 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kal-visuals-oMg3M0Sthwg-unsplash-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kal-visuals-oMg3M0Sthwg-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kal-visuals-oMg3M0Sthwg-unsplash-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kal-visuals-oMg3M0Sthwg-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kal-visuals-oMg3M0Sthwg-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kal-visuals-oMg3M0Sthwg-unsplash.jpg 1279w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 682px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 682\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><em>(Image: The Sanctuary Beach Resort, Monterey)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SUMMER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enjoy a Quintessential American Summer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Few places scream summer like <strong>Cape Cod, Massachusetts<\/strong>. While summertime marks peak busy season for the picturesque peninsula, it\u2019s also the best time of year to enjoy the Cape\u2019s soft, sandy beaches and New England charm. Grab an ice cream cone and go antique shopping along cobblestone streets, eat your way through the Cape\u2019s famous clam shacks, get up close to gray seals and humpback whales, or grab a ferry to <strong>Martha\u2019s Vineyard<\/strong> for some beautiful sightseeing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro tip: Book your summer trip during the winter months to take advantage of discounted hotel rates and special offers!&nbsp;<br><br><em>Where to stay:&nbsp; <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/sea-crest\"><em>Sea Crest Beach Resort<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1651\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC04065_NoWater-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of lounge chairs on a deck along the beach at Sea Crest Beach Hotel in Cape Cod\" class=\"wp-image-1651 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC04065_NoWater-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC04065_NoWater-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC04065_NoWater-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC04065_NoWater-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC04065_NoWater-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1652\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC04354-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Shops and trees along Main Street in Falmouth, MA\" class=\"wp-image-1652 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC04354-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC04354-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC04354-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC04354-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC04354-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DJI_0918-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial drone shot of the ocean and Sea Crest Beach Hotel in Cape Cod\" class=\"wp-image-1650 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DJI_0918-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DJI_0918-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DJI_0918-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DJI_0918-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DJI_0918-2048x1153.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><em>(Image: Sea Crest Beach Resort, Cape Cod)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For even more family-friendly fun, plan a trip to <strong>Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<\/strong>. Summer is an especially vibrant time for the City of Brotherly Love, when historic town squares are buzzing with outdoor concerts and special events like Center City District SIPS. Philly is home to some incredible culinary minds, meaning foodies have their pick of Michelin-starred restaurants and mom-and-pop shops boasting the best Philly cheesesteak around. The city is also home to many national monuments including Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were signed and adopted. It goes without saying, the Fourth of July is a pretty big deal around here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Where to stay:&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/the-rittenhouse\"><em>The Rittenhouse<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sundeck4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Sundeck with view of Philadelphia skyline from Rittenhouse Spa &amp; Club\" class=\"wp-image-1097 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sundeck4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sundeck4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sundeck4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sundeck4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sundeck4.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(Image: The Rittenhouse, Philadelphia)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FALL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get Lost in Fall Foliage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Few places are as beautiful as <strong>Boston, Massachusetts<\/strong> during the fall. The air is crisp, trees are ablaze in fiery reds and orange hues. Even the locals are excited to be in town! Plan your visit around mid-October for prime leaf peeping at the Public Garden, or venture to a nearby farm for traditional fall activities like apple picking and pumpkin patches. Halloween fans can tack on a day trip to <strong>Salem<\/strong> for a spooky ghost tour. Or, if you\u2019re a sports fan, plan your trip around a New England Patriots game or Boston Bruins match.<br><br><em>Where to stay:\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/the-envoy\"><em>The Envoy Hotel<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/the-whitney-hotel\"><em>The Whitney Hotel<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1657\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/james-frewin-ddNusCwUkvw-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Fall leaves covering a brick sidewalk beside townhouses in Boston, MA\" class=\"wp-image-1657 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/james-frewin-ddNusCwUkvw-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/james-frewin-ddNusCwUkvw-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/james-frewin-ddNusCwUkvw-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/james-frewin-ddNusCwUkvw-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/james-frewin-ddNusCwUkvw-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/james-frewin-ddNusCwUkvw-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 683px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 683\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"1656\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/051917-106-HDR-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Sailboat on the Boston Harbor in front of The Envoy Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-1656 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/051917-106-HDR-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/051917-106-HDR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/051917-106-HDR-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/051917-106-HDR-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/051917-106-HDR.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/684;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1675\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/andrew-spencer-QuK_nn2tunY-unsplash-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Crisp fall day in Boston along the Charles River\" class=\"wp-image-1675 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/andrew-spencer-QuK_nn2tunY-unsplash-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/andrew-spencer-QuK_nn2tunY-unsplash-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/andrew-spencer-QuK_nn2tunY-unsplash-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/andrew-spencer-QuK_nn2tunY-unsplash-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/andrew-spencer-QuK_nn2tunY-unsplash-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/andrew-spencer-QuK_nn2tunY-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 683px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 683\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><em>(Image: The Envoy Hotel, Boston)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explore The Southwest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fall is the Goldilocks season for visiting Texas. Not too hot, not too crowded. Natural landscapes are blooming after a rainy summer season. It\u2019s the perfect time of year to explore Texas\u2019 many personalities, including<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/15\/summer-adventures-in-the-lone-star-state\/\"><strong>El Paso\u2019s<\/strong> desert landscapes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lone Star State is vast and varied, and best explored by car. Embark on an epic fall road trip through <strong>Big Bend National Park<\/strong>, learn about Texas\u2019 German heritage at an <strong>Oktoberfest<\/strong> celebration, or venture to the strangely wonderful town of <strong>Marfa<\/strong> for eccentric public art and mysterious light shows.<br><br><em>Where to stay:&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/the-plaza-pioneer-park\"><em>The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park<\/em><\/a><em> in El Paso.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1662\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DowntownView-PlazaTheatreSign-ThePlazaHotel-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"View of Downtown El Paso - Plaza Theatre Sign with The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park in the background\" 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