1.) Kingston, Jamaica<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"Mehdi](\"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Jamaica.jpg\")
<\/a>Mehdi Kasumov \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n
If you\u2019re looking for an amazing beach vacation\u2014with a side of adventure<\/a>\u2014Jamaica\u2019s the place for you. This Caribbean island nation can be the epitome of luxury and relaxation, or an adrenaline junkie\u2019s dream. The choice is yours!<\/p>\nIf relaxation is what you\u2019re after, grab an adult beverage and sink your toes into the sand. Spend a week lying in the sun, swimming in the crystal blue waters, and eating ridiculously delicious Jamaican food. Calories don\u2019t count on vacation, remember?<\/p>\n
If you\u2019d rather do a little more than lie around with your toes in the sand, you can zip line through the jungle, swim with dolphins, sharks, and stingrays, or jump off the famed Jamaican cliffs into crystal blue waters below. Even crazier, you can go bobsledding through the jungle! Jamaica\u2019s got an Olympic-level bobsledding team, and you can experience the quirky sport\u2019s thrill, sans ice and snow. That sounds like the ideal way to go bobsledding, am I right?<\/p>\n
2.) Nassau, Bahamas<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"nicolas.voisin44](\"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Bahamas.jpg\")
<\/a>nicolas.voisin44 \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n
Get ready for a ton of beach options, folks. The island chain of the Bahamas has more than 700 unique islands and cays<\/a>, meaning you\u2019ve got the pick of the litter when it comes to choosing the perfect square of sand to plop yourself down onto for a few days.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re looking for luxury, head over to New Providence Island for gorgeous resorts, casinos, and golf courses. Keep an eye out for your old prep school buddies! If you\u2019re more of a nature lover, swing by Grand Bahama, where you can tour underwater limestone caves and botanical gardens.<\/p>\n
No matter which island you hit on the Bahamas, most will allow you to go snorkeling, fishing, scuba diving, and more. You might even get to swim with dolphins! SOLD.<\/p>\n
The quirkiest thing you can do in the Bahamas<\/a>? Take a tour of the cays, each of which is weirder and more idiosyncratic than the last. One cay is inhabited by a family of adorable, wild pigs who will doggy-paddle<\/a> their way out to meet your approaching boat. Caribbean beach vacations don\u2019t get much more Instagram-able than that.<\/p>\n3.) Myrtle Beach, SC<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"Sean](\"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Myrtle-Beach.jpg\")
<\/a>Sean Pavone \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n
One of the most family-friendly beach destinations you could possibly hope for, get ready for a fun-filled getaway that everyone will enjoy!<\/p>\n
There are miles of pristine beaches for the adults\u2014and let\u2019s be real, the kids will love the beach too\u2014filled with the brown sand that the region\u2019s famous for. When you need a break from vegging out on the beach, visit one of the area\u2019s many golf courses, or bring the kids to one of the nearby amusement parks in town! Other highlights include Ripley\u2019s Aquarium and a Dixie Stampede Dinner show<\/a>. Yee-haw!
\n<\/em><\/p>\n4.) New York City, NY<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"dibrova](\"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/New-York.jpg\")
<\/a>dibrova \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n
Not a beach bunny? Never fear. The period between late summer and early fall is the perfect time to visit the Big Apple, with moderate weather, smaller crowds, and lower accommodation prices.<\/p>\n
What to do once you get here? The beauty of the city lies in its neighborhoods, so hop on a double decker bus or take a walking tour to get a lay of the land. Make sure you check out Greenwich Village during the day for its gorgeous parks and local art scene, then hit up the Lower East Side after dark for exciting nightlife. Other must-sees<\/a>? Central Park and the Empire State Building should be on your to-do list, as well as climbing to the Top of the Rock<\/a> for an amazing view in the city. Awesome!<\/p>\n5.) New Orleans, LA<\/a><\/h3>\n![\"Curioso](\"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NOLA-1.jpg\")
<\/a>Curioso \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n
If New York\u2019s a little too crazy for you, head down to New Orleans for the ultimate cultural extravaganza. Set up camp in the French Quarter, the historic part of town where you\u2019ll find ridiculously good food and lots of old, fancy architecture. In the evenings, make sure to check out some live music\u2014jazz, specifically<\/a>\u2014as this is NOLA\u2019s true claim to fame.<\/p>\nFor a look into the local Creole culture, head out on a Voodoo shopping tour<\/a>. And of course, don\u2019t forget to eat plenty of beignets!<\/p>\nWho knew you could go to so many cool places for around such an affordable price?<\/p>\n
<\/a>Mehdi Kasumov \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n
If you\u2019re looking for an amazing beach vacation\u2014with a side of adventure<\/a>\u2014Jamaica\u2019s the place for you. This Caribbean island nation can be the epitome of luxury and relaxation, or an adrenaline junkie\u2019s dream. The choice is yours!<\/p>\n If relaxation is what you\u2019re after, grab an adult beverage and sink your toes into the sand. Spend a week lying in the sun, swimming in the crystal blue waters, and eating ridiculously delicious Jamaican food. Calories don\u2019t count on vacation, remember?<\/p>\n If you\u2019d rather do a little more than lie around with your toes in the sand, you can zip line through the jungle, swim with dolphins, sharks, and stingrays, or jump off the famed Jamaican cliffs into crystal blue waters below. Even crazier, you can go bobsledding through the jungle! Jamaica\u2019s got an Olympic-level bobsledding team, and you can experience the quirky sport\u2019s thrill, sans ice and snow. That sounds like the ideal way to go bobsledding, am I right?<\/p>\n nicolas.voisin44 \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n Get ready for a ton of beach options, folks. The island chain of the Bahamas has more than 700 unique islands and cays<\/a>, meaning you\u2019ve got the pick of the litter when it comes to choosing the perfect square of sand to plop yourself down onto for a few days.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for luxury, head over to New Providence Island for gorgeous resorts, casinos, and golf courses. Keep an eye out for your old prep school buddies! If you\u2019re more of a nature lover, swing by Grand Bahama, where you can tour underwater limestone caves and botanical gardens.<\/p>\n No matter which island you hit on the Bahamas, most will allow you to go snorkeling, fishing, scuba diving, and more. You might even get to swim with dolphins! SOLD.<\/p>\n The quirkiest thing you can do in the Bahamas<\/a>? Take a tour of the cays, each of which is weirder and more idiosyncratic than the last. One cay is inhabited by a family of adorable, wild pigs who will doggy-paddle<\/a> their way out to meet your approaching boat. Caribbean beach vacations don\u2019t get much more Instagram-able than that.<\/p>\n Sean Pavone \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n One of the most family-friendly beach destinations you could possibly hope for, get ready for a fun-filled getaway that everyone will enjoy!<\/p>\n There are miles of pristine beaches for the adults\u2014and let\u2019s be real, the kids will love the beach too\u2014filled with the brown sand that the region\u2019s famous for. When you need a break from vegging out on the beach, visit one of the area\u2019s many golf courses, or bring the kids to one of the nearby amusement parks in town! Other highlights include Ripley\u2019s Aquarium and a Dixie Stampede Dinner show<\/a>. Yee-haw! dibrova \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n Not a beach bunny? Never fear. The period between late summer and early fall is the perfect time to visit the Big Apple, with moderate weather, smaller crowds, and lower accommodation prices.<\/p>\n What to do once you get here? The beauty of the city lies in its neighborhoods, so hop on a double decker bus or take a walking tour to get a lay of the land. Make sure you check out Greenwich Village during the day for its gorgeous parks and local art scene, then hit up the Lower East Side after dark for exciting nightlife. Other must-sees<\/a>? Central Park and the Empire State Building should be on your to-do list, as well as climbing to the Top of the Rock<\/a> for an amazing view in the city. Awesome!<\/p>\n Curioso \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n If New York\u2019s a little too crazy for you, head down to New Orleans for the ultimate cultural extravaganza. Set up camp in the French Quarter, the historic part of town where you\u2019ll find ridiculously good food and lots of old, fancy architecture. In the evenings, make sure to check out some live music\u2014jazz, specifically<\/a>\u2014as this is NOLA\u2019s true claim to fame.<\/p>\n For a look into the local Creole culture, head out on a Voodoo shopping tour<\/a>. And of course, don\u2019t forget to eat plenty of beignets!<\/p>\n Who knew you could go to so many cool places for around such an affordable price?<\/p>\n2.) Nassau, Bahamas<\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/a>3.) Myrtle Beach, SC<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/em><\/p>\n4.) New York City, NY<\/a><\/h3>\n
<\/a>5.) New Orleans, LA<\/a><\/h3>\n
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