Jackson Square from above
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A getaway doesn’t necessarily require weeks of downtime. These U.S. hot spots are brimming with cultural treasures and buzzy events worth building your next mini-vacation around.

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Experience the New South in Atlanta, Georgia

The Southern United States has undergone a renaissance, with buzzy new boutiques and bars bolstering the area’s famed cuisine and deep history. Walk the former railway corridor The BeltLine, then finish with authentic Southern oysters and a grilled steak at AG or handcrafted cocktails (and bubbly!) at Lumen Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta.

Spring City Walk
2
Explore the Quieter Side of New Orleans

Synonymous with Mardi Gras celebrations and rollicking fun, New Orleans also offers visitors a host of cultural gems. These can be explored through the lens of the city’s rich history, from iconic squares to magnificent beaux-arts mansions, or its flourishing art scene and plenty of dining options — all at your fingertips with guidance from the concierge at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.

Tina Guo outside Commanders Palace
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Get Inspired by Miami's Arts Scene

Miami’s arts and cultural scene is internationally renowned, and Bal Harbour, situated at the northern tip of Miami Beach, has ideal access to many of the city’s best museums and galleries. Guests of The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami enjoy complimentary access to the city's top museums and private collections with the hotel's Art Access pass.

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Discover Unparalleled Natural Beauty in Puerto Rico

Escape to the idyllic coastline of Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, where a sun-drenched beach and an old-growth forest await. Your must-dos: a hike on the Rockefeller Nature Trail, a treetop treatment at Spa Botánico and Asian-inspired dishes with a Latin twist at Positivo Sand Bar, where you'll dine with your toes in the sand.

Dorado Beach
5
Stroll Through the Heart of Los Angeles

Los Angeles is known as much for its perennial sunshine as it is for its sprawling cityscape, so if you only have a few days to take in this vibrant destination, make the most of your time by spending less of it on the highway. Situated downtown, The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles is within walking distance to some of the most compelling museums, restaurants and architectural gems the city has to offer.

Female Silhouette Los Angeles Sunset
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Make Memories Together in Sarasota, Florida

Sneak away as a family for some overdue downtime on the Gulf Coast of Florida. At The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, families can reserve private cabanas at both resort pools — one at the main resort and one at The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club on pristine Lido Key — or spend the day playing in the waves or on the sugar-white sand. When it's time for a sun break, Sarasota's cultural icons beckon; families (and the young at heart) particularly enjoy the Ringling Museum and the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

Family picnic at the beach
The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club on Lido Key
Family beach excursion in Sarsota
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