The Pack Up + Go Blog

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The Pack Up + Go blog is a collection of travel tips, an exploration of amazing US destinations, and info about how our Trips work!

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How To Book A Surprise Trip With Your Long-Distance Besties

If you have long-distance besties, you know how precious the moments you spend together truly are.

Maybe you take turns visiting each other’s cities every year or try to plan a trip to a new destination for an annual reunion. If you’ve done the latter, you know how difficult and time-consuming it can be to plan a trip with multi-city departures, especially if there are more than just two travelers! Luckily, Pack Up + Go has an expert team of Trip Planners who can coordinate transportation, accommodations, and curate the activities for the vacation, taking away all your planning stress. And, you get the added bonus of spontaneity by going on a Surprise Trip, so the anticipation is even higher leading up to departure!

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The Best Cities for Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day 

One of the liveliest holidays is nearly upon us, and we’re feeling lucky! While it's true that several cities across the US love to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, there are a few that stand out from the crowd. We gathered our top 5 favorite destinations that know how to do it best, from parades to bar crawls and even green rivers!

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Guide for First-Time Flyers

Flying for the first time can feel overwhelming, but this guide will make your first flight a breeze. For information on what to do before, during, and after your flight, we have you covered.

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Our Favorite Fall Foliage Destinations

Autumn is knocking at your door.

The US boasts a plethora of stunning locations to flock to in order to take in the beauty of the changing leaves. Depending on the region, peak leaf-peeping season is between late September to mid-October, so now is the time to plan your trip. We’ve gathered a few of our favorite spots to visit during this time.

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The College Towns of Pack Up + Go

Feeling nostalgic for your school days?

Let’s get to class and take a look at some of the college towns that have made it on the Pack Up + Go destination list. Keep reading for great recommendations for activities + places to eat while you are in town!

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10 Things You Need in Your Car For The Perfect Road Trip

Fall is nearly here! Soon it’ll be time to pack your bags, load up the car, and hit the road to visit loved ones for the holidays! Whether it lasts a couple of hours or a couple of days, a road trip requires careful planning. Every trip requires list-making, packaging, and checking to ensure that you have all the necessary items to make the journey enjoyable + memorable. Here are 10 essentials every car needs for a comfortable, and complaint-free, road trip!

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Travel Ideas for Labor Day Weekend

The final long weekend of the summer is nearly here!

Close out the season on a strong note with the perfect getaway. We’ve gathered a handful of our favorite locations to visit in early September that boast fair weather, exciting activities, and beautiful sights.

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How to Celebrate American Adventures Month

As a travel agency, we’re always on board to celebrate exploration.

American Adventures Month takes place every August with the purpose of encouraging us to discover all the US has to offer and step outside of our comfort zones. There are several ways to take part, so let’s review a few of our favorites.

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