We’re back with the scoop on how to maximize your summer fun with easy escapes for a quick getaway. This week for Trip #9 of our 15 Summer Weekend Trips series we’re cashing in on Charlotte’s current low-fare bonanza. That’s right, some airfares are at an all-time low (even out of our normally higher-priced airport!) and great accommodation offers are yours for the taking.
We’ve scoured recent rate drops and compared the best hotel offers to round up three great destination resort options, each just a short nonstop flight away from our Queen City. We’ll share each of the three below, in order of least expensive flight to most.
The Greenbrier
Nonstop Roundtrip Flight = starting at $83 for a quick 1-hour flight from Charlotte
Destination Resort = The Greenbrier (just a 1-hour drive east of the airport)
Why Go = If you’ve never been to The Greenbrier and soaked in the iconic style of Dorothy Draper, you’re missing out – it’s a resort all Easter Coasters should checkout at least once in their lifetime, if possible. The landmark resort (also known as “America’s Resort”) dates back to 1778 and has so many activities on site you’ll never want to leave.
Located on over 11,000 acres amid the beautiful mountains of West Virginia, guests of the Greenbrier can enjoy virtually anything their heart desires – time at their world-class spa and mineral hot springs, retail therapy, games at the casino, golf, multiple dining options, bowling, a tour of a declassified bunker, falconry, and more. And, with the recent announcement of New River Gorge becoming a National Park and Preserve, The Greenbrier is the closest 5-star resort to the park at just a 39-minute drive away.
Current Offers = Stay for three nights and get the fourth night free. To see available booking dates, checkout the website linked here. When you book, be sure to checkout their Farm to Table dinner series for the chance to dine alfresco in the new Greenbrier Creekside Gardens.
Acqualina
Nonstop Roundtrip Flight = starting at $116 for an easy 2-hour flight from Charlotte
Destination Resort = Acqualina Resort & Residences (just a 25-minute drive south of the airport)
Why Go = Acqualina is a luxurious oasis located right on Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach. You’ll never want to leave this seaside haven with its ESPA spa, three oceanfront swimming pools, and world-class dining options.
Need more evidence? In the 2021 Travelers’ Choice Awards by TripAdvisor, they were named the #1 Luxury Beachfront Resort in the US for seven consecutive years, making it in the top 1% of hotels worldwide. Additionally, Acqualina has been named a Five Star Hotel and a Five Star Spa by Forbes Travel Guide for nine consecutive years.
Current Offers = Receive your fourth night free plus a few additional perks including a welcome amenity upon arrival, a daily $40 body or facial spa treatment credit for up to two adults, and private 90-minute sessions at AcquaMarine children’s program for children ages 5-12. For all of the juicy details, visit their website linked here.
Las Vegas
Nonstop Roundtrip Flight = starting at $120 for a 4-hour and 40-minute flight from Charlotte
Destination Resort = There’s a plethora of great options (all with enticing deals!) in Vegas – we’ll share some of our favorites below based on the quality of their ratings, spa, and pools.
Why Go = If you’ve never been to Vegas and have at any point considered going, now could be a perfect time thanks to insanely low airfares, great hotel deals, and Vegas’s effort to reimagine itself in our COVID-19 world.
Keep in mind that Vegas is HOT during the summer, temperature-wise. So, plan to book now and take advantage of these deals once the heat subsides or get ready to spend your vacation in the pool and at the spa (doesn’t sound too bad, right?!).
Current Offers = Stay at The Venetian and receive up to 25% off your stay, get 50% off your Sunday stay when you also book Friday and Saturday at the Waldorf Astoria, and/or save up to 30% off your stay with Wynn.
We’ll be back next week with more handpicked destinations to fill 15 incredible summer weekends. Want to see your favorite summer destination featured? Email us at hello@adventuredesigned.com and let us know. Until then, follow us @adventuredesigned for more travel tips and inspiration.
