5 Last Minute Labor Day Weekend Escapes

Labor Day Weekend is around the corner and we want you to make that three-day weekend count. Here are a handful of last minute vacation ideas.

1. Hollywood Beach

Staycation close to home this Labor Day Weekend at one of Hollywood Beach’s newest resorts. Take your pick from wasting away again in Margaritaville, a culinary journey through the newly renovated Diplomat or pool party vibes at Hyde Beach Hollywood. 

2. Key West

Hop in the car and drive south until you reach the end of the road. Spend the weekend in Key West at classic haunts like the Green Parrot and discover all the new restaurants, bars and shops that have popped up recently. We’ve got you covered on where to stay, including a pair of fancy new resorts on Stock Island. If you’d rather not make the drive all the way to Key West, hide away at a resort in the Upper Keys.

3. Grand Cayman

If the Caribbean is calling, might we suggest the hourlong flight to Grand Cayman and a stay at the new Kimpton Seafire on Seven Mile Beach? The resort is to die for and you can even tack on a trip to the remote Cayman Brac for some off the grid relaxation.

4. Puerto Rico

Take your Labor Day celebrations to Puerto Rico and leave your passport at home when vacationing at this US territory. Discover San Juan and its charming Old Town from the comforts of the newly renovated El San Juan Hotel complete with a restaurant by Miami’s own Barceloneta and nightlife by former Opium Group kingpins.

5. New York City

New York is always a good idea. And there’s plenty to discover in New York’s outer boroughs from the New York Botanical Garden in The Bronx to a surfing safari in Rockaway Beach, Queens. There are also plenty of hip new hotels to check into, including the stunning new 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge.

This story was originally published August 16, 2017 at 11:08 PM.