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If you’ve been considering a perfect destination for a romantic getaway, Massachusetts is the place to be! Being one of the 13 original American colonies, this state has a lot to offer in terms of rich history, culture, architecture and great food. 

It also offers wonderful opportunities for romantic dates for couples – it has gorgeous beaches for a destination wedding and honeymoon, over 15 national parks with a wide range of outdoor activities and great accommodation that goes from affordable hotels to luxury resorts.

As you will probably be visiting several places, it’s advisable to think in advance about the best mode of travel. Consider renting a free transfer car as it turns out to be the best overall option – it’s practically free as the service operates on the principle of connecting rental companies to move cars from one city to another so you get a free car for the day and they get a free driver. On the plus side, it’s an eco-friendly way of travelling as less fuel is consumed than in standard car rentals.

With all the plans made for visiting Massachusetts, here’s a list of 5 most romantic spots to help you get started. 

Boston

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA and a genuine all-American town. Founded in 1630, it has a rich history that left lots of historical attractions to explore. One of them is the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile walking trail but you should also check out Fenway Park, North End and explore the beautiful seaside.

Speaking of North End, it’s the oldest neighborhood in Boston with true Italian flair. It’s known as “Little Italy” because of its predominant Italian population, great Italian restaurants and a general Italian vibe. It’s also hard to imagine seeing Boston without experiencing its waterways. They’ve been an integral part of Boston since the very beginning and are still the best way to see the city. You can book the couples tours that will get you to see the wonderful Boston skyline while enjoying a delicious meal to the sounds of iconic jazz music. 

Accommodation in Boston offers something for everyone’s pocket, from romantic and inexpensive Boston hotels to luxury, high-end hotels such as Yotel Boston located in Boston’s Seaport District. It boasts gorgeous panoramic views from their rooftop terrace, an on-site restaurant, co-working club lounge and many other luxury amenities.  

With all the genuine American culture, traditional cuisine, turbulent history, beautiful parks and beaches and city entertainment, Boston will ensure you have an amazing romantic getaway!

Cape Cod

With its sandy beaches, ponds, marshes, beautiful forests and wildlife, Cape Cod already has the reputation of one of the most popular vacation destinations. Visitors simply adore its incredible beachfront sunrises and sunsets, whale-watching and an overall welcoming atmosphere. Couples who love the outdoors will certainly enjoy numerous walking and cycling trails the Cape has to offer, its quirky boutique shops and unique restaurants.

Cape Cod’s popular destinations include Chatham, Provincetown, Cape Cod National Seashore and Martha’s Vineyard which is often called the jewel of Cape Cod. This vineyard has been a popular romantic getaway destination for years, both for locals and visitors. People come here to enjoy the beaches, epic sunsets, enjoy visiting a quaint little city of Hyannis with its cafes, ice cream shops and restaurants, to relax and unwind in the elegant resorts and go on romantic day trips. 

Perhaps the most beautiful spot in Cape Cod is its National Seashore. It stretches over 44,000 acres of protected shorelines where you can find breath-taking beaches, slat ponds, woodlands and marshes. You can try going on a romantic bike rides, go surfing or explore the underwater world. 

Rockport

Rockport is a charming and idyllic New England harbor town perched out over the Atlantic contrasting its deep blue colors with its red harbor buildings. It has miles of beautiful sandy beaches, great shops and restaurants, and tons of watersports opportunities. 

Just south of Rockport is Gloucester, one of the best sports to go whale-watching with miles sandy beaches but also where you can enjoy different performances, concerts and film on your romantic dates. 

Nantucket

Nantucket is another little charming town on an island some 15 miles south of Cape Cod and is a home to some of the most expensive homes in the country. The prices are high but it’s worth every penny – the views are magnificent and the entire island is decorated in the old world New England architecture dating from the late 18^th century. 

There are many romantic things for couples to do – explore, the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge, visit old historic buildings and the Nantucket Whaling Museum, but probably the most romantic part of your stay would be enjoying the beautiful beaches with its tall lighthouses, huge sand dunes, massive rocks and powerful ocean waves. When the outdoors exhausts your energy, head over to Cisco Breweries for a date night of cocktails, wines, beer and spirits. 

Cambridge

Home of the world-renowned MIT and Harvard University, the city of Cambridge, packed with historical buildings, gardens, museums and cathedrals, is surely one of the most beautiful places to visit in Massachusetts. 

As a romantic destination, check out the North Point Park, famous for its beauty in every season. It offers spectacular views of the city and the Zakim Bridge. Then, head to the Charles River Esplanade where you can take romantic walks alongside the river and maybe have a picnic in spring when its numerous flowers are in bloom. If you can brave the cold, winters there are also magical. 

Overall, Massachusetts offers many romantic spots for lovebirds even though it’s a relatively small state, from the great outdoors to historical landmarks and beautiful beaches. Whether you chose to stay in the city of Boston or lounge in the small coastal town of Rockport or Nantucket, with a help of free car rental, your Massachusetts romantic getaway is bound to be memorable!

Fall is probably the best time of year to set off on an outdoor adventure with your kids and one of the best places to do it is Colorado. With school in full swing and the weather still not too cold. There’s no time like now to enjoy fall activities. Kids will surely love picking their own pumpkin to be carved for Halloween or bushels of apples that you will together turn into yummy apple pies and sauces. Events all over Colorado celebrate the gifts that fall brings. Here’s a list of family-favorites to get you started. 

Farmers Markets in Colorado with Kids

Located all over the state of Colorado, farmers markets are a staple fall activity to do with your kids. There’ you’ll find seasonal fruit and vegetables, as well as fresh meat and eggs, local honey and all sorts of home-baked goods for everyone’s taste. There are also many stalls with authentic local goods such as hats, artsy photography, hand-made jewelry and art. Some markets are open year-round while others don’t begin till May or early June so you should research the options and find the one open for your fall getaway with the kids. 

U-pick farms 

Apple picking is one of the most popular fall activities in Colorado that you can do with your kids. Kids love the sense of accomplishment when back home, the apples they picked get to be made into home-made apple pies or sauce. Some of the farms where you can try your luck at apple picking are Colon Orchard in Canon City, Happy Apple and Third Street Apples in Penrose, and Orchard Valley Farms and Markets in Paonia. 

Anderson farms, Erie

This farm is an absolute must-visit farm on your trip to Colorado. Located in Erie, you’ll see the big pumpkin silo as you get off the highway 52 and approach the farm. At the farm, your kids will get the chance to run through corn and rainbow mazes, pet the animals and climb the tire mountain, ride the pedal cars, play on the playground, take a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, and the best part is that it’s all for free. 

Sunflower Farm, Longmont

Sunflower Farm in Longmont emphasizes nature, children and animals, especially during their Sunflower Farm fest.Then, the kids get the chance to see free-roaming turkey, peacocks and guineas, sit on a giant John Deere tractor, try out tire swings, discover treehouses, old airplanes, play in sandboxes and many more. One thing you need to bear in mind is that no food or beverages are served so you’ll need to pack your picnic basket when you book your tickets in advance. 

Bee Hugger & Ya Ya Apple Orchard and Farm, Longmont

While still in Longmont, save time and combine a visit to the Bee Hugger and Ya Ya Apple Orchard and Farm. Both locations offer a day of adventure filled with apples, honey, apple cider, animals and lots of fall activities. There’s a wide sunflower field that hides spooky surprises and if you love getting scared even more, visit the haunted VW bug yard at the Bee Hugger.

7th Generation Farm, Louisville

October family fun wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the 7^th Generation Farm in Louisville that boasts the name “the best pumpkin picking farm in Boulder Country”! This is a local, family-run farm with lots of fall activities for the kids, from U-pick pumpkins to exploring mazes, petting animals or enjoying a tractor ride.

Denver Botanic Gardens & Denver Zoo, Denver

Visiting Denver Botanic Gardens is a great way to experience fall as a family and it offers two excellent locations – one on York Street and the other in Chatfield Farms in Littleton. Both locations are unique in their own way and offer fun fall activities. For instance, at Chatfield Farm, there’s a 7-acre corn maze with lots of twisting paths and bridges to explore and a 10-acre pumpkin farm where the kids can pick their perfect pumpkin for Halloween.

On Friday and Saturday nights in October, the Denver Zoo organizes Enchanted Hollows: Bigfoot Festival where families can discover two events – the Harmony Hill Bigfoot Festival and the Woodland Hollow. There will be attractions and activities for both the kids and adults alike so the entire family is sure to have a fantastic time whether it’s enjoying in an immersive art walk at the Woodland Hollow, playing a game of corn hole and creative pumpkin carving.  

Colorado in fall offers an abundance of activities you can enjoy doing with your kids, from spending time outdoors hiking, picking apples and pumpkins to just enjoying a leisurely walk through parks and botanical gardens or the Zoo. Whatever you plan to do, make sure you include some of the suggestions from this list, rent a free transfer car, and create unforgettable memories as a family!

North Carolina, located in the southeastern region of the United States is a gorgeous state and great place to visit at any time of the year, but to pick one, the fall would be exceptionally pleasing with all of the gorgeous seasonal colors and fun fall activities organized everywhere, from the beach to the mountains.  

Regardless of your interests and passions, be it hiking in nature, doing extreme sports or tasting exquisite wines, you are sure to find something interesting to do this fall in the Tar Heel state.

See the impressive colors of the changing leaves

North Carolina is the ideal place to witness and enjoy in the seasonal changing of the leaves as it boasts majestic mountain ranges covered with thick forests that put on a long colorful show from the higher levels to the lower ones. In early fall, start at Boone, Grandfather Mountain or Blowing Boone. Once the season is in full swing, make way to the lower elevations such as the Pisgah National Forest or the cities of Asheville or Brevard. The best way to get around is by renting a transfer car that will take you anywhere so by late November, as you make your way to Lake Lure, you’ll be able to catch a break, soak in all the amazing colors and enjoy your time resting and relaxing. 

Try grape stomping

Over the past decade, North Carolina has grown increasingly popular as a wine country become a fierce competitor to Virginia and California. If you still haven’t been to one of its wineries, fall would be a great time to do so. You’ll be able to enjoy a great tour of the winery and a tasting, but what is more, you’ll get to participate in their annual “grape stomping” fall festival. 

Many vineyards like Cypress Bend, Childress, Gregory and Duplin invite visitors to jump in the barrels and give the grapes their best stomp. At Cypress Bend, you can even win an award at the end of the day if you manage to stomp out the biggest amount of juice!

Go pumpkin picking

It’s hard to imagine fall without pumpkins! There are many farms all over North Carolina where you can go pumpkin picking, but there are usually more things to enjoy in. You’ll get a hayride out to the pumpkin patch, enjoy a walk through it looking for the perfect pumpkin that ranges from tiny to huge. Many places also have decorative grounds, shops and farmers markets with lots of delicacies such as pumpkin pies and pumpkin butter.

Pick your own apples

If you’re not a big fan of pumpkins and you prefer apple pies to pumpkin ones, you’ll be happy to know that there are many NC farms and orchard where you can go apple picking. Fall is the prime season for apples and it offers a great variety such as granny smith, gala, golden delicious and Fuji. You’ll be picking them straight from a tree which means they’ll be as fresh as they can get!

Besides picking apples, you’ll also have the opportunity to try seasonal treats like homemade apple cider, caramel apples, apple turnovers and even apple cider slushies!

Don’t miss the seafood festival

Fall in North Carolina is also known for its Oyster Festivals which are held throughout October and November all over the state. Make sure you check out the following: the North Carolina Oyster Festival on Ocean Isle Beach, the Airlie Gardens Oyster Roast in Wilmington, the First Flight Rotary Oink & Oyster Roast in Kitty Hawk, and the Burke Arts Council Oyster and Shrimp Festival in Morganton. 

If your itinerary this year has room for only one festival, don’t miss out on the North Carolina Seafood Festival in Morehead City. This is one of the largest events in the state and besides the amazing food, it also features a boat show, sailing regatta, a “Flounder Fling”, fishing tournaments and a special memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives in the fishing industry. 

Lose yourself in a corn maze

One of the most popular fall activities for all ages lately are corn mazes and North Carolina has a lot to offer, from Ken’s Korny Corn maze in Garner, the first and longest running maze in the state, the Clayton Fear Farm in Clayton to the Country Days Corn Maze in Charlotte, the Regal Corn Maze in Statesville and the Cold Mountain Corn Maze in Canton. The latter offers a maze for every budget and skill level, and if you love a little bit of thrill and scare, a few mazes even include some haunted attractions. 

Treat yourself with some hard cider

For many people, fall is synonymous with apple cider and if you prefer yours with some extra kick, you’ll find plenty of cideries in NC with hard cider tasting rooms. Treat your palate with a cherry-infused cider from Noble Cider in Asheville or a cider infused with smoked habanero peppers and vanilla, from Urban Orchard Cider and a cider-lavender blend at Black Mountain Ciderworks. You could also visit a cider festival held annually in Asheville. 

Summer may be the first choice of many travelers, but it’s fall that carries special seasonal magic and offers an abundance of colors, smells and activities to enjoy in, especially in the state of North Carolina, with its fruit-bearing orchard, vineyards and splendid scenery!

Florida is among the top destinations in the US. Equally adored by families, individual travellers, and retirees, this federal-state offers dozens, if not hundreds, of beautiful destinations. But even if you go on a very long vacation, you’ll hardly be able to see a fraction of these places, so narrowing down the list of places to visit in Florida is a must before you hit the road. With this in mind, we’ve prepared six top RV parks for Florida visitors who come here by car or decide to rent a free campervan. 

Bahia Honda State Parks in the Florida Keys

One of the most attractive locations in the Florida Keys, Bahia Honda State Park offers a wide range of activities. You can go snorkelling, paddling or kayaking, in addition to swimming and diving in azure ocean waters. For families that are planning a longer stay, it’s good to know that this camp works seven days a week. Equally important, this camp has restaurants and shops so you don’t have to worry about the food. The exact location is Mile Marker 36.8, on the Big Pine Key. 

Fort de Soto Park in St. Petersburg

Fort de Soto Park represents a wonderful combo of entertainment park, RV camp, and ocean resort. Like many other destinations in Florida, it’s a perfect choice for every family. It exhibits exciting wildlife and interesting architecture. For instance, here you can the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, well-known as being one of the most impressive cable-stayed bridges in the world. As for swimming and family fun at the beach, North Beach in Fort de Soto is chosen as one of the top beaches in Florida by the readers of Parents magazine. 

Juniper Springs in Ocala

Florida isn’t only beautiful resorts and camps along the Florida Keys. It has numerous inland destinations, ideal for families and campers. Juniper Springs National Recreation Area in Ocala is such a place. From the well-organized campground surrounded by lush woods to walking trails and cycling lanes to crystal-clear springs, this place is like a Floridian Garden of Eden. Parents and older children shouldn’t miss the Juniper Run, a unique 7-mile paddling run. The easiest way to get here is to find a free transfer car and drive from Orlando to Ocala. It’s a bit more than a one-hour drive.

Fort Pickens in Pensacola

From the abundant groves and forests of North Florida, we’re moving eastward, along the Gulf of Mexico coastline. Fort Pickens is only 75 miles away from Mobile, Alabama, situated on the Gulf Islands National Seashore – i.e. on Santa Rosa Island. This place will give you a mixture of fun water activities and history. It’s an Aquatic Preserve so children will like Fort Pickens for the variety of sea animals. While here, don’t miss to take your kids to the Pensacola Lighthouse in Pensacola Bay. 

Florida Caverns in Marianna

In addition to the expected sea experiences the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida Keys, Florida is a place where you can see caverns and other features typical for mountainous regions. Florida Caverns, situated in the Marianna District, it’s a magnificent place where you can visit dozens of caves. A display of stalactites, stalagmites, as well as biking and hiking trails, represent a challenge for every nature-loving family. 

Children might want to try equestrian camping, while adults can try how good they are at playing golf. 

Disney’s Fort Wilderness

Most probably the top Florida destination for families with toddlers and young children, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort offers a vast array of fun activities. From inevitable theme parks and polls of all sorts to canoeing and horse riding, it’s a place for the entire family. Adults can indulge in archery and wagon rides, to try some genuine things from the past, as well. If you’re into fishing and other similar activities, there are many options for this kind of fun, as well. 

Florida is one of the most interesting places for family vacations in the US. Families from different parts of the country come here to swim in the azure waters of the Florida Keys or walk through the lush forests of the Florida inland. Our two cents: organize a car trip around this wonderful state and put the places from this guide on your itinerary. You’ll see a huge variety of different places without spending a fortune on your vacations. 

New York is always a great destination to visit no matter the season. During the winter, the whole city turns into a snowy fairytale. Of course, it may be cold to walk around exploring the city for hours, but there are so many interesting activities and great sights to keep you warm. With these 10 great reasons to visit New York during the winter season, you will surely be planning your trip and packing your suitcase. So, wait no further, get a free transfer car and head off to the most beautiful places the Big Apple has to offer in the winter edition. 

Affordable plane tickets

Most tourists visit New York during the holidays but that is when the airports and the whole city are crowded, and the airfares are too expensive and almost impossible to find. To avoid this scenario, try booking your travel after the holidays, ideally in the period from mid-January till late March. This way you can buy plane tickets for an affordable price. 

Inexpensive accommodation

Although tourists visit New York throughout the year, there are always periods when the city isn’t very packed with travellers from all over the world. During these short periods, you can find great accommodation options for a fairly reasonable price. Moreover, with the significantly reduced influx of tourists, it is much easier to get tickets for the theatres, museums, restaurants, and the most iconic landmarks are less congested than usual. 

Major post-holiday sales

The Big Apple is the city of high couture and refined clothing items. As such, it is home to numerous world-famous department stores and brands. The shopaholics will be delighted to hear that the vast majority of these boutiques and shops organize post-holiday sales in winter when the prices turn from overpriced to rather affordable to suit everyone’s budget. While visiting this city, spare a couple of hours for shopping and renew your wardrobe. 

New York Fashion Week

As one of the world’s fashion capitals, every year NYC traditionally hosts the iconic Fashion Week gathering creme de la creme of the fashion world. It is extremely difficult for someone not a part of this community to attend the shows as they are mostly invite-only. However, shows aren’t the only events at the Fashion Week. There are many after-parties and dinners you can attend or you may casually stumble upon some celebrity as you are exploring the city. You never know who you can meet in the city that never sleeps. 

Cultural celebrations

Know as the melting pot, New York is home to several interesting as well as culturally significant festivals and traditions. Even in winter, these celebrations attract hundreds of thousands of tourists every year who visit this city to take part and promote diversity. 

One such festival is the Lunar New Year Parade celebrated in Chinatown in early February. The festivities start with Firecracker Ceremony in Manhattan, and then spread out all over the city with minor events, only to reach its climax in Chinatown with a colorful and spectacular parade. 

Another festivity is the city’s oldest and biggest parades which take place on St. Patrick’s Day. In March, the celebrations kick off with a parade on the streets including bagpipers, marching bands, and Irish dancers by day, while as the night falls, they move to numerous Irish Pubs all over the city to celebrate along some Guinness and Irish music. 

NYC Broadway Week

Visiting NYC during winter has its many perks, one of which is definitely a chance to participate in one of the city’s most important cultural events – NYC Broadway Week. It starts in late January and lasts to mid-February, offering a unique opportunity to get 2-for-1 tickets to some of the city’s hottest performances of the season. Whatever your interests may be, whether you prefer musicals or drama, you are bound to find a show to enjoy during this festival.

Skating

If you get overwhelmed by exploring the city, take a break in Midtown, close to Times Square and Theatre District and enjoy some ice skating at the well-known The Rink at the Rockefeller Center. By ice skating in this place, you are participating in one of New York’s finest traditions. With an open-air ice skating rink, you can enjoy the activity while at the same time enjoy being surrounded by some of the city’s skyscrapers, and winter atmosphere. 

Holiday festivities 

If you decide to visit New York during the holiday season, then you will most certainly enjoy this city’s exuberant festivities. There are two legendary landmarks during the winter holidays: the gigantic and wonderfully decorated Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, whose lightning ceremony attracts many celebrities every year, and the Times Square Ball, which begins to descend when the gathered mass of people start the countdown until it finally drops at midnight celebrating the New Year. 

Fascinating window displays

Every year, department stores, shops and boutiques around the city compete whose windows will be better decorated and attract more customers. This ‘’competition’’ isn’t only interesting to tourists who visit from afar but also to locals who enjoy shopping and looking around the decorated displays. 

Winter markets

Winter markets are incredibly popular among tourists. They offer a great opportunity to buy souvenirs and the ideal Christmas presents for your loved ones if you haven’t done that already. You can find wonderful gifts at the Union Square Holiday Market, Columbus Circle Holiday Market and the Brooklyn Flea. 

Surely some of these reasons made you think of visiting the Big Apple during the winter. If you decide to do so, find a free car for a pleasurable stay during your visit to this stunning metropolis. 

Going on a road trip in Nevada is a real treat for adventure seekers, offering them some truly astonishing, often unexpected landscapes, with little to no crowds and plenty of open space for camping. If you are looking to go off the beaten path, here are some amazing road trip stops in the Silver State to get you started.  

Cathedral Gorge State Park

Walking around the Cathedral Gorge State Park, on Nevada’s eastern border and less than half an hour from Utah, truly makes you feel like you’re on a totally different planet. With its cathedral-like spires (hence the name Cathedral Gorge, you guessed it right) rising high over the land and canyon walls in different hues of red, you’ll instantly feel the urge to walk its exciting trails, explore its fascinating caves and simply take it all in. Day use areas and campsites at the park are shaded and provide all the amenities that you might need. The park is open seven days a week, and the day-use entrance fee is $5.00 per vehicle.

Goldfield Open Air Museum

Located just outside of Rhyolite, a cool ghost town about a couple of hours northwest of Las Vegas, the Goldfield Open Air Museum exhibits seven immense sculptures created onsite by a group of prominent Belgian artists. Set amidst the striking scenery of the vast upper Mojave Desert, this roadside attraction has the mission to present preserve and encourage artistic exploration, and it’s definitely a sight to see. The visit to the museum is made easy by the fact that it’s open 24/7 and totally free. 

The Loneliest Highway

This highway is easily the most famous drive to take on your Nevada road trip. The iconic east-west US Route 50 stretches about 410 miles through Nevada, connecting the Great Basin National Park in the east to Lake Tahoe in the west. Justifiably nicknamed the Loneliest Highway, Nevada’s segment of the highway goes across huge desert valleys, with scarce signs of civilization, except for an occasional ghost town here and there. You can use this opportunity to enjoy the silence, distant mountain views and the extensive blue sky.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Less than half an hour west of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a must-hit for hikers and climbers, with plenty of marked hiking trails. Ice Box Canyon is a cool, shady hike that takes you through a narrow canyon with seasonal waterfalls (December to April). Calico Tanks Trail is popular with families, leading to a hidden water pocket and offering a splendid view of Las Vegas. For those of you who are not looking to hike or climb a summit, there’s also a lovely 13-mile scenic drive loop to explore.

The Black Rock Desert

Home to Burning Man, the Black Rock Desert is a semi-arid region of lava beds and dry lakes in northwestern Nevada, encompassing over 300,000 acres of land and containing more than 120 miles of historic emigrant trails. What this means is that you can find camping spots literally anywhere you please. You can explore the area by day on a mountain bike, and enjoy an incomparable stargazing experience at night. Whatever you do, just remember to leave no trace.

Lake Tahoe

Straddling the border of Nevada and California, Lake Tahoe is the third deepest lake in the entire North America. While winter is obviously the peak season for hitting the snowy peaks at one of the surrounding ski resorts, in spring and summer the lake takes centre stage. With multiple campgrounds nestled under pine trees, the lake is an ideal place to stop for some swimming, stand-up paddling, hiking, and all-out relaxing on your Nevada road trip.

6 Stunning Road Trip Stops for Truly Discovering NevadaThese were just some of the great stops when road tripping in the Silver State. If you feel adventurous, get a free car or campervan and hit the road in search of your own favorite places.