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!
Holiday Gift Guides: Winter At Home Essentials
Need gift ideas for the travel-loving homebody in your life? We got you. 😎
Written by the Pack Up + Go Team
Arrivals + Departures: November 2020 in Review
Get the inside scoop on what a Pack Up + Go Trip is really like from past travelers. This monthly feature, Arrivals + Departures, brings you stories from all four of our Trip Types, traveling to destinations near + far. Discover something new for your next Pack Up + Go vacation!
Written by The Pack Up + Go Team
Pack Up + Go's Experiential Gift Guide
If there is one thing we have missed in 2020, it is experiences. With events, concerts, and holiday traditions being cancelled or postponed this year, we have all had to get creative to keep ourselves busy. We thought this unique year calls for unique gifts, and have rounded up some of the awesome experiences you can gift during the 2020 holiday season.
Written by Corinne Hogge
Packing Tips You Need ASAP
With the holiday season right around the corner, we wanted to share some of our favorite packing tips + tricks so that you can have one less thing to worry about!
Written by Amelia Johnson
Arrivals + Departures: October 2020 in Review
Wondering what a Pack Up + Go trip is really like? Find out more in this new monthly feature that will showcase traveler reviews from throughout the month. No two trips are a like and now is your chance to explore travelers’ unique surprise vacation experiences.
Written by The Pack Up + Go Team
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!