Quick Getaways 

Getaway with Getaway

The end of the year always runs away from me faster than I can catch up, and so for me, January is all about slowing down and reflecting. I’ve had my eye on Getaway, a company with small secluded cabins two hours outside of major cities including New York, Boston, and Atlanta, for a couple years now. The start of a new decade seems like the perfect time to take advantage. Cabins include AC and heat, hot showers, fire starters, two-burner stoves, a private toilet, and a cell phone lockbox—which means you can disconnect in nature without having to worry about camping equipment or pitching a tent. —Ally Betker, Editorial Director

Jersey City, New Jersey

I’ve been wanting to make a Jersey City pilgrimage from NYC ever since I heard the new Bread & Salt pizzeria is the best new pizza spot in the Tristate area, but if it’s going to take me over and hour and a half to get there from the Upper East Side, I might as well make a weekend of it, no? I’d also love to check out some low-key natural wine bars while I’m there (like Pet Shop and Frankie). Also, while Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty technically have New York addresses, the historic sites are significantly closer to Jersey City. It may be time to check that off the ol’ bucket list. —Annie Werner; Managing Editor, Digital

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philly has picked up a momentum in the last decade that I don’t see slowing down anytime soon. Just two hours away from NYC by train, I’m ready to experience the hype for myself in one of the country’s most historic cities—even if I don’t eat meat and can’t enjoy a traditional cheesesteak (recommendations for vegetarian or vegan answers to this problem welcome!). Of all the things there are to see, the mosaic masterpiece and community art project that is the Magic Gardens is definitely at the top of my list. —Tiana Attride, Editorial Assistant

Boulder, Colorado

Outdoorsy types love to rave about Colorado—and though past experiences haven’t totally sold me on the place just yet, I suspect it’s time to give Boulder another try. It seems like the kind of city I could really vibe with; plus there’s no better way to start off a new decade than with a weekend full of contemporary art at BMoCA, craft breweries, and unbeatable hiking. —Emma Glassman-Hughes; Senior Associate Editor, Print

Extended Vacays 

Marrakech, Morocco 

I sort of gave up on Morocco after it started dominating my Instagram feed over the past couple years, but now that the content has subsided I’m ready to give it another chance.  Marrakech in January is mild, with temperature highs only reaching the mid-60s, so while it won’t exactly be a steamy page from the romanticized Arabian Nights, it will likely be less crowded. This trip would be all about design; I’d love to check out French visual artist Jean-François Fourtou’s Dar El Sadaka villa, the home of perfumer Serge Lutens, and the Royal Mansour hotel, which was built by over 1,200 artisans for Morrocco’s King Mohammed VI. —AB

Outskirts of Siem Reap, Cambodia

As we kick off a new decade, I’m looking for a reset. Several of my friends have raved about the six-day retreat at the Hariharalaya Retreat Centre. Located in the remote Cambodian countryside, the retreat doesn’t allow mobile phone use while guests immerse themselves in yoga, meditation, art courses, vegan cuisine, and more at incredibly affordable prices (starting a $340 for all six days, including meals and lodging). —AW

Kingston, Jamaica

Spending a lot of time with my family over the holiday season got me especially interested in exploring my roots and taking a trip to Jamaica. My dad and his sister were the first of their family born in the US after my grandma migrated from the Caribbean to New York in the 1960s. Growing up, I never fully embraced or appreciated the culture (outside of the food!) as much as I should have—and in the new decade, I’d love the chance to do just that. —TA

Guanajuato, Mexico

On the way home to my apartment from the airport recently, my Uber driver Rosendo launched into an endearing rant about the mountainous city of Guanajuato, where he was born. After we had both waxed poetic about Mexico City and Guadalajara, he suggested I visit Guanajuato, a little over four hours north, where pedestrians amble past brightly painted houses on old, crisscrossing cobble stones. It didn’t take much to sell me, and I’ve now added Guanajuato to my always-growing list of must-visits in extraordinary Mexico. —EG-H

Where We’re Going 

London, United Kingdom 

I’m already making good on my promise to revisit some of the top European cities this year, with a trip to London early this month. I studied abroad there in 2010, and so it’s been a full decade since I’ve wandered around Camden, taken a jog in Hyde Park, and spent too many late nights at O’Neill’s and Cirque le Soir (I’ll be skipping those last two this time around). Safe to say my taste levels have improved in the last 10 years, and during this visit I’m excited to eat at Bright, Barrafina, and Noble Rot. —AB

Washington, D.C. 

I’ve successfully avoided our nation’s capital since the 2016 election, but I’ve had to admit to myself that steering clear of D.C. is mostly hurting the city’s local businesses (including it’s fantastic food scene) and isolating myself from America’s incredibly rich history—and the immersive experiences D.C provides through institutions like National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Museum of the American Indian. —AW

Minneapolis, Minnesota

I’m going to the Midwest for the first time and visiting Minneapolis over MLK weekend! (Yes, I am aware that around this time of year it isn’t a city so much as it is a tundra.) Aside from the Mall of America (by which I am genuinely fascinated), I’m mostly excited to dig into the surprisingly robust restaurant and bar scene. Talking points include: Colita, Martina, Grand Café, Young Joni, Hyacinth, and Rainbow Chinese. —TA

Melbourne, Australia

This month I’m returning to Melbourne—one of my all-time favorite cities—for a few days after a hiking trip in nearby Tasmania. I’m most excited to eat everything, catch up with old friends, and explore as much as I can, from new museums to new bars and new neighborhoods. I’m ready for a sea change! —EG-H