We are only a one full month into 2019 and let me tell you – We’re already ready for a vacation. Does anyone else feel like mercury never left retrograde?
Luckily, National Plan for Vacation Day was last week – and even if you missed it, it’s never too late to start planning. National Plan a Vacation Day encourages hard-working Americans to actually commit to taking their time off. According to the U.S. Travel Association, 53% of those individuals who planned for their vacation time took all of their vacation time. (That’s almost as great as 60% of the time, it working every time).
In 2017, S.C. ranked #23 in paid time off usage by state– with 38,028 PTO days earned and only 27,808 PTO days used (i.e. 10,221 days left untouched for a total of 26.9% unused PTO).
We’re here to help change that. From 30+ non-stop flights to 10 major airports in 9 cities out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport to guides to a weekend getaway + how to how to plan the perfect staycation – 2019 is the year you submit your PTO requests and set your OOO replies.
For those looking to hit the skies or seas:
- Here are 5 flights under $300 from CAE to kick off 2019
- Head to Charleston and cruise out of the terminal on Carnival
Check out our weekend guides to Charleston, Asheville + Greenville for more #RoadTrip inspiration. Or, visit our archives for the ultimate guide to happy hour + the most Instagrammable spots in Soda City + more here. ⬇️
Should you stay or should you go?
For those looking to put the pedal to the metal:
- Experience Greenville like a local
- Plan the perfect 24 hours in Charleston
- Head north to Asheville, N.C.
- Take a #RoadTrip to one these 30 outdoor adventures in the Carolinas
For those who would rather not have to pack a bag:
- Here’s how to spend 48-hours Columbia
- Visit all the hot spots considered to be Columbia’s version of the Hollywood sign
- Spend the day admiring all our local art with One Columbia’s new Public Art Directory
- Happy hour hop across Soda City
- Give yourself the royal Trundle treatment with Hotel Trundle’s new experience packages
While I’m guilty of not taking full advantage of National Plan a Vacation Day yet, something tropical is definitely in the works for the near future.
Hope to see y’all making the most of your time off, Columbia.
– Sam
