{"id":78772,"date":"2020-10-20T10:02:09","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T15:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=78772"},"modified":"2020-10-20T10:03:45","modified_gmt":"2020-10-20T15:03:45","slug":"7-tropical-getaways-you-can-drive-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/7-tropical-getaways-you-can-drive-to\/","title":{"rendered":"7 &#8220;tropical&#8221; getaways you can drive to"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><i>Note:<\/i><\/b><i>\u00a0All travel is subject to frequently changing governmental restrictions\u2014please check federal, state and local advisories before scheduling trips.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Mexico and the Caribbean have long been popular spots to escape the everyday grind, traveling is a little more complicated right now. Many of us are avoiding\u2014and in some cases banned from\u2014visiting spots beyond the American mainland, and that means finding stateside destinations that offer some of the benefits of a tropical escape. Here&#8217;s where to set your watch to pi\u00f1a colada o&#8217;clock\u2014no passport necessary.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/todrick-halls-guide-to-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: Todrick Hall&#8217;s Guide to Texas<\/a><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Palmetto Bluff, SC<\/strong><\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_78956\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78956\" class=\"wp-image-78956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Palmetto-Bluff.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Palmetto-Bluff.png 1936w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Palmetto-Bluff-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Palmetto-Bluff-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Palmetto-Bluff-600x388.png 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Palmetto-Bluff-526x340.png 526w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-78956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Montage Palmetto Bluff<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best tropical vacations offer a chill, relaxed feel amid a sandy backdrop. All that is possible in South Carolina&#8217;s Low Country, right between Charleston and Savannah. This area just west of Hilton Head is surrounded by 32 miles of riverfront and boasts river access and boat storage, plus a canoe club and golf course. For an elegant mix of Southern hospitality and breezy palm trees mixed with plenty of joints boasting Southern classics like biscuits and gravy, or shrimp and grits, Palmetto Bluff is a great pick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>STAY<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Hilton-Head-Hotels-Montage-Palmetto-Bluff.h1105531.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montage Palmetto Bluff<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h1><strong>St. Pete Beach, FL<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-78955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/st-pete-beach.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/st-pete-beach.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/st-pete-beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/st-pete-beach-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/st-pete-beach-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/st-pete-beach-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida is a no-brainer when it comes to visiting paradise without a passport. Full of sandy beaches and sunshine, Florida looks a lot like a trip to the Bahamas, but with all the conveniences of remaining stateside. St. Pete Beach offers fun options like pirate cruises, marine line excursions, major league baseball spring training, or just a relaxing day at the beach or the pool. (Which is all we really want anyway, right?) For a classic old Florida feel, don&#8217;t miss a stroll around charming Pass-A-Grille.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>STAY<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/St-Petersburg-Clearwater-Hotels-The-Hotel-Zamora.h7282620.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kimpton Hotel Zamora<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Nashville, TN<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-78952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/nashville.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/nashville.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/nashville-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/nashville-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/nashville-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/nashville-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hear us out! While Nashville is best known for country music, there\u2019s much more to love about this Southern city. From upmarket eateries to rowdy honky tonks, Nashville has it all, including a slice of island life via the just-opened Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, offering beach-vacation vibes in the middle of the city. In the lobby check out the life-sized (and Instagrammable) flip-flop, catch some rays on the palm tree-lined rooftop pool deck, and enjoy a Tiki beverage at Fins Bar. You\u2019ll forget you are minutes from Music Row and instead think you&#8217;ve landed in Key West or the Bahamas!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>STAY<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Nashville-Hotels-Margaritaville-Hotel-Nashville.h33793279.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Margaritaville Nashville<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/10-secret-places-florida-locals-vacation-that-arent-on-your-radar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO:<\/strong>\u00a0Earn rewards while you relax in the sun, only with Orbitz Rewards!<\/a><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Huntington Beach, CA<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-78951\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Huntington-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Huntington-Beach.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Huntington-Beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Huntington-Beach-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Huntington-Beach-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Huntington-Beach-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southern California technically boasts a Mediterranean climate: Think sun, sand and surf all year round. Plus, Huntington Beach in Orange County is a mecca for the ultimate beachfront sport\u2014surfing! Rise and shine to check out the city&#8217;s best breaks (wetsuit required), then enjoy Pacific Rim eats at the Shore Hotel chased with rum-inspired drinks at Jan and Dean&#8217;s Tiki Lounge. Expect the weather in SoCal to be pretty much perfect year round so feel free to hit the waves, even in winter.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>STAY<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Shore-Hotel.h893218.Hotel-Information?mcicid=blog.orbitz.article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Shore Hotel<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Santa Fe, NM<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-78954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Santa-Fe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Santa-Fe.jpg 1255w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Santa-Fe-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Santa-Fe-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Santa-Fe-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Santa-Fe-511x340.jpg 511w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While not the first place someone may think of when planning a tropical getaway, Santa Fe is nothing if not a string of colorful adventures. From unique pueblo-inspired architecture to elegant art, you can\u2019t help but feel like you are in another world even as you enjoy green chilies and fun jewelry finds. And while Santa Fe can get pretty chilly in winter, it&#8217;s a mecca for day spas and wellness retreats so you&#8217;ll have no trouble melting away in paradise. For a taste of island life, hit up Jinja Bar &amp; Bistro\u2014a local favorite.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u00a0STAY<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Santa-Fe-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-Rancho-Encantado-Santa-Fe.h40731.Hotel-Information?chkin=11%2F2%2F2020&amp;chkout=11%2F10%2F2020&amp;rm1=a2&amp;misId=Agjxi7GQ_56IhYEBEN6d5MajhdiWgwEgmuL1GQ%7EARIEGgIIAhoxCAESFgoDSkZLGMqMrQIqCjIwMjAtMTEtMDISFQoDU0FGGLz-CioKMjAyMC0xMS0xMA&amp;sort=recommended&amp;hwrqCacheKey=e47d7d2d-cc67-45ca-94e3-572727569619HWRQ1600615898724&amp;cancellable=false&amp;regionId=180028&amp;vip=false&amp;c=0bb8e2f0-6370-4526-ae5b-a64cf4502913&amp;packageType=fh&amp;selectedRoomType=200196363&amp;selectedRatePlan=206195309&amp;exp_dp=5893.96&amp;exp_ts=1600615899434&amp;exp_curr=USD&amp;swpToggleOn=false&amp;exp_pg=HSR&amp;inttkn=GRi9yF6yjXwZgeHa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/10-secret-places-florida-locals-vacation-that-arent-on-your-radar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> These are the places Florida locals vacation<\/a><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Las Vegas, NV<\/strong><\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_78959\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78959\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/flamingo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/flamingo.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/flamingo-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/flamingo-768x479.png 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/flamingo-600x374.png 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/flamingo-545x340.png 545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-78959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Las Vegas may be known for endless casinos, shows and restaurants, this desert paradise actually has a lot of tropical fun going for it. The Flamingo is the Strip resort that most closely resembles island life, thanks to outdoor waterslides, access to nearby <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">golf courses, and a wildlife habitat filled with\u00a0 exotic birds, koi fish, turtles and, yes, Chilean flamingos! It doesn&#8217;t hurt that Margaritaville restaurant is located within the resort.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>STAY<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Las-Vegas-Hotels-Flamingo-Las-Vegas-Hotel-Casino.h13945.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel &amp; Casino<\/a><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Palm Springs, CA<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-78953\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/palm-springs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/palm-springs.jpg 1253w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/palm-springs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/palm-springs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/palm-springs-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/palm-springs-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The desert climate alone screams paradise, but sunny days aren&#8217;t the only item on tap in this mid-century mecca. For a true taste of island life in the desert, check into Caliente Tropics. This A-frame hotel is a touch kitschy, but that\u2019s also part of the fun! Tiki touches abound, including vintage surf posters and floral prints in guest rooms, tropical libations at the classic poolside Reef Bar and lush grounds meant to evoke Polynesia. Best of all, the Caliente is one of the desert&#8217;s better budget options\u2014more money to spend sipping mai tais!<\/p>\n<p><strong>STAY<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Caliente-Tropics-Hotel.h14592.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caliente Tropics<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/OrbitzApp-300x50.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find the good life at these sunny US escapes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":217,"featured_media":78957,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[4,44,10,2799,2811],"tags":[2228,2885],"class_list":["post-78772","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-california","category-florida","category-las-vegas","category-nashville","category-palm-springs","tag-hotels","tag-winter-travel"],"acf":{"api_active":false,"api_title":"","api_excerpt":"","api_featured_image":false,"api_lob":"Hotels"},"posts_api_cpm_point":"","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>7 &quot;tropical&quot; 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