The Pack Up + Go Blog
Inspire adventure. Explore more. Travel often.
The Pack Up + Go blog is a collection of travel tips, an exploration of amazing US destinations, and info about how our Trips work!
Road Trip Essentials
Have a road trip coming up? Make sure you have these essentials before you hit the road!
Written by Amelia Johnson
Your Pack Up + Go Outdoors Questions Answered
Whether you are heading to the great outdoors for the first time or are an outdoor aficionado, our Travel Planning Team can plan an exciting adventure vacation for you! Let us answer all of your most frequently asked Pack Up + Go Outdoors Surprise Road Trip questions.
Written by Corinne Hogge
Pack Up + Go Outdoors: Your Accommodation Guide
What’s the difference between a cabin and an inn? And what the heck is glamping?! Explore all your Pack Up + Go Outdoors luxury camping + more traditional accommodation options.
Written by Amelia Johnson
Introducing Pack Up + Go Outdoors
It’s official! We now offer outdoor-focused trips!
Written by the Pack Up + Go Team
Back to Travel 2020: Survey Results
The results are in! Are people comfortable traveling? Are Road Trips on the rise? What about Staycations? Read on for the findings from our 2020 Travel Survey!
Written by Amelia Johnson
Pack Up + Go's New Booking Platform
Signing up for a surprise trip just got a whole lot easier! Check out all the new options we’ve added to the booking process for simpler vacation package planning.
Written by the Pack Up + Go Team
Small Business Spotlight: Denver Local Tours
Pack Up + Go is passionate about Small Business and sharing our fantastic partners with all of you. Denver Local Tours curates unforgettable culinary + walking tour experiences that highlight the Mile High City.
Covid-19 Travel Q + A
With the information about COVID-19 constantly changing, many people are wondering if they can travel again and what their options are. Our Team is here to help answer your questions + make a travel plan that works for you!
Written by The Pack Up + Go Team
What Trip Types are Possible with Pack Up + Go?
There are many different styles of vacations out there to choose from…so what exactly is possible with a Pack Up + Go trip? Click here to read about the trip possibilities with our surprise trips!
Written by Rachel Abendroth, Corinne Hogge, and Jordan Tobe
Our Favorite Hikes (to Get out of the House!)
It’s time to get some fresh air. Here are our favorite hikes in the U.S!
Introducing Pack Up + Go Staycations
We are excited to introduce a brand new type of vacation: The Pack Up + Go Staycation. Staycations are the only Pack Up + Go Trip Type where you get to decide your destination and will be an opportunity for you to feel like a tourist in your own city!
Written by The Pack Up + Go Team
What's Included in a Pack Up + Go Envelope?
Ever wondered what’s included in the Pack Up + Go Surprise Trip Envelope? Read on to learn everything there is to know!
Travel Wouldn't Be the Same Without These Icons
Check out these inventors + icons that have helped shaped the world we live in and changed the way we travel forever!
Written by Corinne Hogge and Amelia Johnson
Why Travel Is The Perfect Cure For A Broken Heart
Breakups are hard. Travel makes it easier.
Written by Laura Slingo
Small Business Spotlight: Bonnie Blue Tours
Pack Up + Go is passionate about Small Business and sharing our fantastic partners with all of you. Bonnie Blue Tours allows travelers in Savannah, GA feel less like a tourist + more like a local with daily and private walking tours!
Packed Up + Went: An Alumni Group
Introducing Packed Up + Went - an alumni group for past travelers!
Written by The Pack Up + Go Team
The Benefits of Mystery Travel
Want to know how surprise travel helps you and the city that you are visiting? Here are some benefits to mystery travel!
Written by Kelly Schanes
Everything You Need to Know About Pack Up + Go Gift Cards
You are probably familiar with what a gift card is, but you might not know exactly how to use a gift card for a Pack Up + Go surprise vacation. Explore the sign up process and more with us in this gift card guide!
Written by The Pack Up + Go Team
Pack Up + Go: 2019 Year in Review
2019 was a BIG year for Pack Up + Go! We are thrilled to share some of our milestones and favorite traveler moments.
Written by The Pack Up + Go Team
How To Stay Comfortable (+ In Style) While Traveling
Comfort doesn’t have to be jeopardized to stay stylish while traveling. Read more for our best tips to do both, just in time for holiday travel!
Written by Laura Slingo