Millions of travelers took to the skies over the Memorial Day holiday weekend in record-setting numbers, but flight delays and cancellations rolled into Tuesday and created a post holiday weekend hangover.
12.05.2024 - 13:53 / thepointsguy.com
Strip off your sweaters; the official start of summer is coming in hot. Gear up for a long weekend where the smell of bonfires, the taste of freshly grilled hamburgers and the feel of the ocean wash all the winter blues away. Memorial Day Weekend — when millions of Americans take off for vitamin D-drenched destinations from sea to shining sea — is just around the corner.
Whether you're looking for a coastal California retreat or a fun Hamptons getaway, these are the best hotels to check into this Memorial Day weekend.
It seems only natural that America's oldest resort pulls out all the stops for Memorial Day. This American Express Hotel Collection member is in the leafy green mountains of Bath County, Virginia, near the West Virginia border.
Holiday weekend celebrations here are jam-packed with activities, including a carnival with face painting, live music by the pool, T-shirt tie-dying classes and fireworks — perfect for families. Parents will love the minigolf tournament, formal afternoon tea and the Kick-Off To Summer cookout with a live orchestra.
Rates at The Omni Homestead Resort start at $503.
There's no better place to honor America's fallen soldiers than in Washington, D.C. Home to the country's largest war memorials and monuments, spend days visiting these historic sites and evenings poolside at the Washington Hilton.
With views over the Washington Monument, the hotel will mark the weekend by opening its poolside restaurant and bar for the summer season. They're partnering with Roseblood Rosé for creative drink specials and merch giveaways from Friday to Monday. The team here will also be putting on a poolside barbecue with Washington, D.C.'s famous half-smoked hot dogs, barbecue chicken and hamburgers.
Rates at Washington Hilton start at $212.
Few summertime destinations invoke more Americana than Cape Cod. This stately inn at the center of Chatham, one of its most frequented oceanside towns, has been a beloved institution for 110 years.
This American Express Preferred Hotels & Resorts member hosts a jam-packed calendar of events each year and has more perks than ever this Memorial Day Weekend. From an adult tennis camp led by a tennis pro to build-your-own stuffed animals for kids to a paint-and-sip class, there's something for every family member. There are also plenty of ocean offerings, including whale watching, fishing and lobstering (or lobstah-ing) on the Cape.
Rates at Chatham Bars Inn start at $900.
In the idyllic Orange County city of Dana Point, it's summer year-round, and this Hilton hotel loves any excuse to throw a shindig.
Start the holiday weekend with a special breakfast buffet — stocked with homemade pastries and piles of bacon — at Aveo while live music plays and
Millions of travelers took to the skies over the Memorial Day holiday weekend in record-setting numbers, but flight delays and cancellations rolled into Tuesday and created a post holiday weekend hangover.
Colombia is the leading destination for birdwatching in the world. That’s a fact. With a total of 1,558 species recorded and 12,007 checklists submitted during the Global Big Day, the Country of Beauty outperformed countries such as Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, and India, positioning itself at the top of the global count. Since the inception of Global Big Day in 2015, Colombia has ranked first in the standings since 2017, except for the year 2021. This event is organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, which invites people from around the world to observe and record birds for a day. Its goal is to gather important data on the distribution and abundance of birds on its eBird platform, which is crucial for conservation and scientific research.
It's that time of year again—spring is finally turning into summer and travelers are excitedly planning their next great vacation. As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, the last hurrah before the official beginning of the summer season, we can't forget about the many great travel deals that are popping up this week. From PLAY's Memorial Day flash sale to Cruise Croatia's 20 percent off savings for active and retired military, there is no shortage of great deals.
Short-term rentals are experiencing a boost for this year’s Memorial Day.
Memorial Day officially kicks off the summer travel season here in the US, and millions of travelers plan relaxing long weekends around it. But in order to get to a sunny beach or serene national park to unwind, you'll likely have to contend with stressful crowds and traffic—unless you time your great escape exactly right.
When visting a new city, few LGBTIQ+ travelers can resist making a beeline to the local “gayborhood.”
Whether you’re looking forward to a much-needed vacation or are scrambling to plan a last-minute getaway, make sure shopping some of the best Memorial Day sales is on your three-day weekend itinerary. We’ve been eyeing deals on comfortable shoes, activewear, and outdoor essentials that will get use all summer long. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of the best deals while you're barbecuing in your backyard or laying poolside this weekend, we’ve curated a list of top Memorial Day sales for travelers—some of which last well into next week—so you can shop when you have time. Read on for all the best sales to shop from travel-friendly brands we love: Everlane, Calpak, Cozy Earth, and more.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) is forecasting that 38.4 million people will be hitting the road for Memorial Day Weekend—up 4% from last year and the highest number since the Triple-A started tracking the holiday’s traffic in 2000.
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Memorial Day is a chance to honor U.S. military personnel and to celebrate the distinct history and landscapes that make this country so unique. The three-day weekend has become the unofficial kick-off to summer and one of the year's busiest travel weekends. More than 42 million Americans traveled over the weekend last year, and airlines and experts expect a similar number this year.
With the three-day Memorial Day weekend just a week away, travelers can expect roads and airports to be more crowded than last year. But will your getaway cost more than it did last year? It depends on how you plan to get there.
Memorial Day Weekend sneaks up on you. Suddenly, it's less than two weeks away, but it's not too late to plan a fabulous last-minute trip.