The Best Places to go for Memorial Day Weekend

May, 2021

With memorial day around the corner, barbecues will be turned on, hotels and restaurants will be fully open, and we can hopefully have a majority of our population vaccinated. While we are nearing the end of the pandemic, it’s still important that we are being safe and adhering to CDC travel protocol. Here are the 5 places I recommend you go this memorial day weekend:

For Those that Want Resort Amenities Without the Hoardes of People: Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

Rates: From $1049

Description: Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa effortlessly blends five-star luxury with the spirit of Southern California in its guest casitas and restaurants. Nestled in a private enclave in Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Valencia is sought out for its spacious, hacienda-inspired accommodations and lush grounds. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel an unmistakable sense of comfort in this relaxed yet refined, sophisticated yet understated atmosphere. And, with a year-round sunny climate, it’s perfect for enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. (from Virtuoso)

For Those that Desire Wine, Privacy, and Views: Carneros Resort & Spa

Rates: From $609

Description: Deep in wine country and privy to Napa's natural beauty, Carneros Resort and Spa is a bold, contemporary vision of traditional local farm structures – the distinctive tin-roofed barns, silos and rancher's cottages dotted throughout Napa Valley have informed an ultra-modern 'agri-chic' aesthetic that marries old-school decked porches, cowhide rugs and rocking chairs with Le Corbusier chaises and a colour scheme Giorgio Armani would be proud of. And you'd have to search long and hard to find a much warmer welcome anywhere in the world. (from Mr & Mrs. Smith)

For Those that Want to Party Under the Sun: Villa Tranquilo

Rates: from $735

Description: Rugged mountains, swaying palms and mid-century cool: you’ll find all the ingredients for a quintessential Desert Cities holiday at Villa Tranquilo. This remodeled ranch home in the historic Movie Colony neighborhood of Palm Springs lives up to the area’s reputation as a sun-splashed escape with sleek architecture and a gorgeous backyard. Invite up to three friends or family members—or use the bungalow as a honeymoon-style retreat.

Make like a Hollywood star of the ’50s and ’60s and spend your holiday by the pool, or take advantage of the villa’s location close to downtown Palm Springs and visit the art museum, browse the shops, sample the restaurants and take a closer look at local flora in the Moorten Botanical Garden. For a day trip, ride the aerial tramway at Mount San Jacinto or take a hike through the otherworldly landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park. (from AirBnB Luxe)

For Those that Want to Hear, Smell, and Taste Only Nature: Dunton Hot Springs

Rates: From $730

Description: The last inhabitants left in 1918. This former mining town deep in Colorado has been restored from top to bottom and offers an exquisite retreat. Log cabins and spacious tents provide delightfully comfortable rooms; meals are taken in the saloon which has retained its original character, and provides a convivial gathering spot. The landscape of this splendid alpine valley, nestled in the San Juan mountains, changes with the passing seasons, from pristine white snow to flaming orange in autumn. This magnificent site’s natural hot springs with their life-enhancing benefits are an added bonus. (from Relais and Chateaux)

For Those that Want to Glamp in Style: Under Canvas

Rates: From $199

Description: Recognized as the “perfect glamping experience” by Vogue, Under Canvas operates locations in Yellowstone and Glacier in Montana; Moab, Zion and Lake Powell-Grand Staircase in Utah; Mount Rushmore in South Dakota; Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee; Grand Canyon in Arizona and Acadia in Maine.

The inherently spatially distanced, safari-inspired tents include amenities such as daily housekeeping and fresh towels, plush king-size beds, luxurious linens, en suite bathrooms, hot running water and even a wood burning stove for chilly nights. Complimentary programming ranging from yoga classes and crafts to acoustic live music and outdoor games means the fun doesn’t end when the national park adventures do. Kids and adults alike delight over evening s’mores around the communal campfire as they share their stories of their day’s adventure. Guests wake to sounds of nature, perfectly positioned to explore America’s most iconic national parks and monuments. (from Under Canvas)