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Rates: Starting at $239 per night
Craving a vacation on the shore with a city vibe? Long Beach is one of the best beaches in California. To embrace this multifaceted beach town, stay on the waterfront at the Four Diamond Award–winning Hyatt Regency Long Beach, where the Los Angeles River spills out into the Pacific. Grab a poolside cabana, and watch sailboats laze past. Then later, dive into the bustling city—just a 10-minute stroll away—at Shoreline Village, which is lined with restaurants, shops and the Pelican Pavilion, with its kitsch carousel and video games.
Before you book, look for Long Beach’s annual events, like the Indy Car Grand Prix, held in the spring. Throughout the year, you’ll also want to check out the area’s various attractions, including the Aquarium of the Pacific, and book a gondola ride or two.
Can’t-miss deals: World of Hyatt members are privy to special discounts and deals. Sign up online or in person, for free. Members get a 10% discount, and if you also enroll in Hyatt’s Bonus Journeys or Double Your Points programs, you can earn points, get upgrades and score free nights at participating hotels. No matter where you’re heading, the best travel apps can help you get the best rates and make your trip better in every way.
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Rates: Starting at $214 per night
Relax and reconnect with your besties on a girls weekend getaway at the AAA-rated Four Diamond Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes. With its oceanfront setting and indoor and outdoor pools, it’s pretty darn perfect for some serious bonding and R&R. Exhausted after a busy workweek … or a day in the sun? Get thee to the hotel’s Hibiscus Spa for a deep-tissue massage. As the sun sets, reminisce over handcrafted cocktails at the Ocean Blu Restaurant and Lounge, or hit the town. Summer here is busy, of course, but you’ll see another dip in rates (and crowds) once September hits and the kids head back to school.
Oh, and don’t forget to go shopping guilt-free. After all, one of the perks to saving on your hotel is that you just might have some extra cash to spend elsewhere! While you’re at it, check out the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, and take a spin on the Sky Wheel for some memorable Atlantic Ocean panoramas.
Can’t-miss deals: Book the Spa Escape with your squad. A two-night stay comes with a $100 spa credit through April 30, 2022.
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Rates: Starting at $127 per night
It’s easy to see why Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort and Spa has a fan following. It overlooks St. Andrews Bay, and everyone’s buzzing about this winter’s room upgrades as the property transitions into a timeshare that continues to welcome resort guests. While there, hang out on the beach by the bay, float in the swimming pool and hit the links on the resort’s Nicklaus Design golf course, the only one of its kind in northwest Florida.
Not a golfer? Indulge at the Serenity Spa for some pampering, then grab dinner on Bluegreen’s new 780-foot Champagne Lady yacht. The weather is pretty much always lovely, but you’ll tend to get better hotel rates between September and February.
Nearby, check out this eco-friendly city’s parks. At St. Andrews Park, you can hike on the two half-mile trails, enjoy Heron Pond (which winds through a flatwood pine forest) and spy Gator Lake, where toothy alligators cohabitate with bird life.
Can’t-miss deals: The Romantic Getaway package will upgrade you to a Deluxe Bayview guest room and comes with a bottle of champagne and an artisan cheese board, while the two-night Spa Getaway offers a $100 spa credit.