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Set off for a hassle-free summer escape
It's hard not to love summer. With some of the longest days of the year, temperatures warm enough to spend all day outside, and the laid-back vibe that comes along with the season, it's no wonder kids and adults alike count late June through early September as their favorite time of year. Whether cities, beaches, or quiet country lanes are your idea of an ideal vacation, nothing says "summer Friday" like a weekend away. We've rounded up 10 places just a quick flight from many U.S. cities and even included information on how to get there to make your summer weekend getaway as easy as possible.
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$109+: Chicago-area resort w/bowling alley, spa, pool & more Eaglewood Resort and Spa
$109+: Spend weekends in Chicago at the Marriott Marriott Hotels
$76+: Great rates at Los Angeles Marriot nr beaches Marriott Hotels
$83+: Dinner & a movie nts in Redondo Beach Marriott Marriott Hotels
$99+: Stay in sunny Palos Verdes hotel for less Marriott Hotels
$103+: Couple, family & girls' night packages in CA Marriott Hotels
$80+: Deals on Chicago Marriott w/health club Marriott Hotels
$109+: TownePlace Suites in Chicago city center Marriott Hotels
$99+: Weekend packages at Chicagoland hotels Marriott Hotels
$135+: Chicago Marriott deals w/airport shuttle Marriott Hotels
$109+: Sales on Marriott hotels in Illinois Marriott Hotels
$169+: Chicago family hotel stay, kids eat free Marriott Hotels
$149+: Room deals at Chicago Marriott w/free nt Marriott Hotels
$109+: Chicago Marriott Suites in w/bonus savings Marriott Hotels
$109+: Chicago O'Hare Marriott stay w/bonus Marriott Hotels
$99+: All-suite Chicago airport hotel w/free breakfast Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suites Hotel
$79+: Low rates Chicago hotel near Magnificent Mile Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North
$109+: Discounts on rooms at Chicago Marriott Courtyard® by Marriott® Chicago Arlington Heights/South
$104+: Chicago hotel w/free airport shuttle, pool & more Radisson Hotel Chicago O'Hare
$195+: Oceanfront Bermuda hotel w/pool near major attractions Grotto Bay Beach Hotel
$229/nt+: 4-star The Fairmont Hamilton Princess Expedia
$410/nt+: 4-star Elbow Beach Expedia
$549+: Reduced price 7-nt Alaska cruise to Juneau & Skagway Royal Caribbean
$599+: Alaska & Sawyer Glacier 7-nt Norwegian cruise w/bonus CruisesOnly
$649+: Great deal on 5-nt Bermuda cruise w/prepaid tips Cruise.Com
$399+: 7-nt Alaska cruise from LA w/up to $800 in savings Cruise.Com
$504+: 7-nt Alaska cruise to Juneau, Ketchikan & Skagway Cruise.Com
$5301+: 7-nt Alaska cruise w/unlimited shore activities Cruise.Com
$499+: 7-nt Alaska family-friendly voyage w/prepaid tips Cruise.Com
$3959+: 7-nt Alaska cruise w/free unlimited shore excursions Cruise.Com
$1269+: 10-nt Radiance of the Seas Alaska tour includes tips Cruise.Com
$1234+: 10-nt Alaska Princess Cruise w/$325 onboard savings Cruise.Com
$479+: 7-nt Alaska cruise w/free lunch & up to $150 credit Cruise.Com
$599+: 7-nt Alaska cruise Seward to Vancouver w/prepaid tips Cruise.Com
$659+: 6-nt Alaska Inside Passage cruise w/savings booklet Cruise.Com
$413+: 7-nt relaxing Caribbean cruise on Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises
$799+: 9-nt Alaska cruise & Seattle hotel combo w/transfers AlaskaCruises.com
$1149+: 10-nt escorted Alaska cuise & land tour w/credit AlaskaCruises.com
$599+: 7-nt Bermuda cruise w/spa & golf course from Boston CruisesOnly
$399+: Oceanview on Alaska 7-nt cruise from Los Angeles Expedia
$729+: 8-night Alaska cruise from Vancouver to Seattle Norwegian
$499+: 7-nt Pacific Coast cruise w/prepaid tips & spa Cruise.com
$447+: Budget Chicago airport hotel w/spa, airfare included Holiday Inn O'Hare
$542+: Chicago 3-nt trip at modern hotel w/health club Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre
$672+: 3-star Surf Side Beach Club Expedia
$724+: Grape Bay Beach Hotel Expedia
$750+: Wharf Executive Suites Expedia
$169+: Discount fall fares to NYC (round-trip) Expedia
$169+: Chicago fares from top cites (round-trip) Expedia
$10/day+: Cheap car rentals from major US airports CarRentals.com
