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Introducing You Pick Trips: Freedom to Choose Your Destination

Imagine embarking on a vacation where the thrill of the unknown is combined with the power to choose your own destination.

We are thrilled to announce an expansion and renaming of our renowned Staycation Trip Type to "You Pick Trips." This exciting evolution is set to revolutionize the way travelers plan their Pack Up + Go experiences and helps us to further expand the definition of Surprise Travel!

Let's delve into the details of this newfound freedom and how it empowers travelers to curate their dream vacation while still enjoying the spontaneity and excitement of a surprise trip.

You choose the destination, we’ll plan the surprises!


The Magic of Staycations

Pack Up + Go launched Staycations in March 2020 to give travelers an opportunity to explore their nearby cities in a new way. With travelers hesitant to take long-distance trips during that time, Staycations offered the perfect solution for those who craved a vacation without venturing too far from home.

By focusing on nearby destinations, travelers could still enjoy a break from their day-to-day while minimizing exposure to travel risks. It also enabled Pack Up + Go and our travelers to continue to support small businesses + local economies when many businesses were struggling due to the pandemic's economic impact.

Staycations enabled us to grow our family of Trip Types, stay connected with our travelers, and continue to foster a sense of wanderlust and adventure during a time when the world was seeking safe and accessible travel options!

The Evolution - You Pick Trips

Since launching, we have helped 100s of travelers explore their cities in a brand new way. We are excited to expand the options available with this Trip Type and are reimagining Staycations to be You Pick Trips.

With a You Pick Trip, you’ll still be in control of the destination, but now we encourage you to explore further than your home city! We have dozens of cities across the US for you to choose from. Decide your destination, get yourself there, and then we’ll plan the rest, including pre-paid accommodations, dinner reservations, and at least one activity or gift card.

You Pick Trips all come with a Destination Envelope sent to your home!

How You Pick Trips Work

  1. Select Your Destination: With You Pick Trips, you get the chance to choose your preferred destination from a diverse range of options. Whether you're yearning for the tranquility of the countryside, the vibrant buzz of a city, or the coastal charm of a beach town, the power is now in your hands.

  2. Customize Your Experience: Unlike traditional trip planning, You Pick Trips retains an element of surprise while allowing you to personalize various aspects of your journey. Let us know your interests, if you have any specific accommodation preferences, and outline your favorite type of activities so that our expert Travel Planning Team can curate a getaway tailored to your tastes.

  3. Leave the Rest to Pack Up + Go: Once you've made your selections, the true magic unfolds. We’ll take care of the logistics, curating recommendations catered to your chosen options while ensuring that you still encounter delightful surprises along the way.

Benefits of You Pick Trips

  1. Empowerment + Freedom: Gone are the days of relinquishing control over your vacation plans. With You Pick Trips, you can satisfy your adventurous spirit while maintaining control over your destination.

  2. Surprises with a Personal Touch: The element of surprise is what sets Pack Up + Go apart, and You Pick Trips beautifully blends the thrill of the unknown with your personal preferences! You can expect carefully curated surprises that align with your interests.

  3. Effortless Planning: Planning a vacation can be time-consuming and stressful, but You Pick Trips simplifies the process. It offers the convenience of pre-arranged accommodations and activities while still allowing you to tailor your Trip to suit your desires.


The reintroduction of You Pick Trips marks a new era of travel where adventure meets freedom.

By offering the opportunity to choose your destination and customize your experiences, we hope to inspire wanderlust + adventure!

If you seek the excitement of the unknown while cherishing the freedom to design your own getaway, You Pick Trips is the perfect way to satisfy both cravings. Embrace the journey, embrace the possibilities, and embrace the magic of You Pick Trips with Pack Up + Go.

You Pick Trips start at $500/night and are available to any traveler exploring the US.