Let Someone Else Do The Cooking and Enjoy a Relaxing Holiday Escape
There are a lot of things travelers should be thankful for — like long weekends, the perfect time for a quick escape to somewhere new. Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to steal away for a quick vacation.
This year, why not let someone else do the hard work so you can enjoy a relaxing vacation and a fabulous feast too? These Thanksgiving getaways for couples will allow you to do just that.
Kauai, Hawaii
The Garden Isle is especially enchanting, filled with magnificent natural wonders that perfectly set the scene for a romantic weekend getaway— yet it’s in the US, so you still can enjoy American holiday traditions. You’ll find everything from Thanksgiving brunches to buffets and dinners, as well as the chance to enjoy touring the island and visiting some of its out-of-this-world attractions.
Renowned as an adventurous paradise, discover countless waterfalls, flower-filled gardens and lush green valleys. There are plenty of things to do in Kauai that you can indulge in as a couple — like kayaking the only navigable river in Hawaii, taking a secluded dip in a hidden pool and sailing the coast in a catamaran.
While you’re here, don’t miss the chance to take a helicopter tour over the Na Pali Coast for a bird’s eye view of one of our planet’s most wondrous spots.
Lake Tahoe, California
Lake Tahoe offers the chance for all sorts of Thanksgiving fun, including spectacular slopes for skiing and boarding. The ski season begins here in mid-November. After taking advantage of the world famous powdery snow, you can take a break to feast on a traditional Thanksgiving meal, offered at many resorts and restaurants.
Special packages including both accommodation and a feast are offered at places such as Granlibakken, an upscale lodge on the northwest shore which features all your favorite holiday delights, including a table-side turkey carving with all of the trimmings.
These Oceania cruises will take you to some of the most stunning locations in the region, from Fiji to Bora Bora to Tasmania to Oolala Island.
San Diego, California
San Diego allows visitors to enjoy a sunny Thanksgiving with its year round idyllic climate, picture-perfect beaches, renowned attractions, and much more.
Stay at the historic Hotel del Coronado, located oceanfront on Coronado Island, where you can enjoy awe-inspiring water views, a world class spa with signature ocean inspired treatments, a fabulous Thanksgiving meal prepared by expert chefs, live musical performances and elaborate holiday decor.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe offers the chance to experience the Native American side of Thanksgiving, hosting its annual three day Winter Indian Market over Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the holiday weekend. It features more than 200 artists, music and native dance groups, while area restaurants serve Thanksgiving dinners with a southwest twist.
The official start of the Christmas holiday season begins the day after Thanksgiving too, so you’ll be able to watch as the dazzling lights are illuminated at the historic Santa Fe Plaza.
Cannon Beach, Oregon
November kicks off the start of storm season in beautiful Cannon Beach, Oregon, a town that sits on a stretch of some of the state’s most breathtaking coastline. It’s hard to beat watching a storm from the comfort of a luxurious oceanfront room, cozied up with the one you love next to the warmth of a roaring fire.
There are plenty of boutiques and galleries in town to peruse when you want to take a stroll, and many upscale eateries like the Wayfarer serve Thanksgiving meals. If that storm doesn’t blow through, you can look forward to peering into the tide pools and hiking the miles and miles of scenic trails through old growth forest that boast Pacific Ocean views.
There are plenty of things to do in Hanoi to keep you entertained, from delicious street food, to fascinating museums to bustling shops.
Woodstock, Vermont
Woodstock offers that quintessential New England experience and makes for the perfect Thanksgiving trip for couples. Settled in the mid-18th-century, it boasts white steeple churches, a picturesque covered bridge, lovely parks and old country farms. A number of its charming inns serve Thanksgiving dinner too, such as the Woodstock Inn & Resort.
Stay here and you can enjoy the ultimate relaxation package, including accommodations, breakfast for two, a welcome bottle of wine and a $100 credit for the spa, which has an impressive menu of treatments. In town, enjoy wandering Woodstock’s pretty streets lined with beautiful homes that look the same as they did over a century ago.
Be sure to sample the array of cheeses and maple syrups at Sugarbush Farm as well!
San Sebastian, Spain
Thanksgiving is all about feasting, but if you’d like to really try something different this year, why not head overseas? As the holiday isn’t celebrated in Europe, you’ll often find bargain airfares this time of year.
San Sebastian, named 2016’s European Capital of Culture, has more Michelin stars per capita than any other city on the entire continent, along with beautiful city beaches and a stunning mountain backdrop. Rekondo, set in the hills above Donostia San Sebastian, is just one of its impressive restaurants.
It not only has a terrace with spectacular views of the bay to the north and the mountains of the Basque Country to the south, but its wine list is a couple of hundred pages long. The Basque city has earned another accolade too: one of the most romantic cities in the world. It is without a doubt the ultimate destination for a romantic getaway for foodie couples.