Seasonal Mystery Trips
Pick the season you’d love to get away. I’ll plan a trip around what’s happening that time of year and keep the destination a surprise for as long as you’d like.
Current Seasonal Spotlight
Christmas Markets & Towns
Browse market stalls, grab something warm to drink, and spend an evening wandering a town dressed up for Christmas. Tell me if you want a quiet weekend or a few towns to explore. I’ll check market dates against your travel window and keep the destination a surprise at the level you choose.
Plan My Christmas TripPick Your Season
Choose the season or the kind of trip you’re in the mood for. You can leave the destination entirely up to me. The examples below are just to give you ideas. I’ll look at places that fit your dates, budget, and interests.
Spring
Spring in Bloom
Get out for a few days of garden walks, small-town shops, and the first good patio meal of the year. Tell me how much time you want outdoors.
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A few places that show what this season can look like.
- Holland, MichiganTulip Time brings spring color to the city’s parks and gardens, along with Dutch heritage events.
- Washington, DCVisit the Tidal Basin for cherry blossoms and build in time for the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
- Lisse, NetherlandsSpend a spring day in Keukenhof’s flower gardens and explore the surrounding bulb region.
Summer
Summer Festivals
Make a weekend out of live music, local food, or a town celebration. Tell me what you’d show up for and how much of a crowd you enjoy.
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A few places that show what this season can look like.
- Milwaukee, WisconsinBuild a lakefront weekend around live music at Summerfest.
- Montréal, QuébecHead downtown for the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal and leave time to explore the city between shows.
- Edinburgh, ScotlandMix comedy, theater, and live performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Fall
Haunted History
Explore old towns, historic inns, and the stories people still tell about them. Tell me whether you want a ghost tour or mostly a fall getaway with a little atmosphere.
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A few places that show what this season can look like.
- Salem, MassachusettsGo in October for Haunted Happenings, with walking tours, Halloween events, and time to explore Salem’s history.
- Sleepy Hollow, New YorkSpend a fall weekend in Headless Horseman country with Halloween events and pumpkin displays in the area.
- New Orleans, LouisianaCatch the Krewe of BOO! Halloween parade for floats, costumes, and a night out downtown.
Winter
Christmas Markets & Towns
Shop for local gifts, see the lights, and leave time to warm up somewhere cozy. Market dates and holiday events depend on where and when you go.
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A few places that show what this season can look like.
- Vienna, AustriaStart at the Christmas market in front of City Hall at Rathausplatz and make time for another market across town.
- Strasbourg, FranceBrowse Christmas stalls in the historic center and see the holiday lights after dark.
- Nuremberg, GermanyBrowse the Christkindlesmarkt in the old town’s main square for gifts and holiday treats.
How It Works
- Tell me what you’re after. Share your dates, budget, and the kind of seasonal trip you’d enjoy.
- Decide how much you want to know. We’ll agree on what you need up front and what stays a surprise.
- Watch your mailbox. For your mystery trip, clues arrive by mail, followed by your Destination Reveal Box.
Ready to Get Away?
Tell me what you’d love to do. A season or an idea is plenty to get started.
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