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Note: <\/em><\/strong>All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions\u2014please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips. <\/em><\/p>\n

When I envision my perfect summer paradise, I\u2019m sitting by the pool at my resort…which overlooks the beach…which is on the edge of the isolated jungle\u2026 which is right by a bustling city. Yes, I suppose I want a little bit of everything. I\u2019m rather a renaissance gnome of vacationing. And with this expertise on a variety of vacations, I can give you some advice on what sort of summer trip you\u2019d enjoy most.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> The Roaming Gnome’s favorite sweet treats across the U.S.<\/a><\/p>\n

Sandy seasides<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"\"\n

The pros on this one: Bad hair and bad books improve tenfold on the beach. My tangled beachbeard looks tousled and windswept, and reading in the umbrella shade is delightful no matter the content. The best part is that you can\u2019t get bored or burned out because it\u2019s the perfect mix of splashing around and sitting around. Sure, you get some sand in your trunks, which isn\u2019t my favorite feeling, but that\u2019s easily remedied by a nearby shower. Try Fort Lauderdale<\/a>, Myrtle Beach<\/a>, Brighton Beach<\/a>, or pick a lovely beach near you.<\/p>\n

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Luscious tropics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"\"\n

It might be a challenge to find some tropical locations near you, but botanical gardens count, too. This sort of vacation is all about experiencing the wonders of nature. Smelling flowers, for example, is one of my favorite pastimes since they tend to be at nose-level already. This is a wonderful trip for a summer of learning and discovering with the whole family. And you get to experience that real-life jungle noise you hear piped in at your hotel spa. Of course, Hawaii is America\u2019s resident tropical paradise, and you can tour its jungle here<\/a>. But there are also many almost-rainforests across the U.S., like Olympic National Park<\/a> in Washington or Ocala National Forest<\/a> in Florida.<\/p>\n

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Adventurous trails<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"\"\n

Not for the faint of heart. I predict your summer will be full of adventure and amazing pictures if you go this route. I\u2019ve been on many a hiking trip, and I\u2019ll let you in on the best part: A day on the trail will give you the best night\u2019s sleep ever (meaning it\u2019s ideal if you know any little ones in need of some wearing out). I recommend Petrified Forest National Park<\/a>, Palo Duro Canyon State Park<\/a> or Blue Ridge Parkway<\/a> as delightful places to plan your next adventure.<\/p>\n

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Relaxing resorts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"\"\n

For the faint of heart and proud of it. This is for those who think a trip is more trouble than it\u2019s worth. No hustle. No bustle. Just massaging the muscle. Sure, you could venture outside the resort if you really have nothing to do, but sometimes nothing to do is just what the doctor ordered. For those in search of the perfect lazy weekend, I always enjoy Mandalay Bay Resort<\/a>, Wild Dunes Resort<\/a> or The Broadmoor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Humming metropolises<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"\"\n

A city vacation is for those who love culture, food, people, and planning. There\u2019s less lazing about on this kind of vacation, but who would want to when you\u2019re surrounded by so much to do and see? I can\u2019t help but want a little taste of everything travel has to offer and the cities are where you can get it. A few of my favorites are New Orleans,<\/a> Nashville<\/a>, Miami<\/a>, and San Francisco.<\/a> Mind you, that is an abridged list, as I have too many favorites to count.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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