Twentysomething graduate students unwind on a Caribbean isle.

A high-minded, free-spirited holiday for two surfers in love.

...For rock climbing, wine tasting, music, and outlet shopping.

You and your spouse are newly babied, but the in-laws are on duty for two precious nights. Squeeze the most out of one last irresponsible weekend.

...bond with friends, or never see a soul.

For a budget-friendly sampling of retro family fun, rent a station wagon and head to the North Fork.

Leave in the morning, be in the steam room before (a calorie-controlled) lunch.

Red-eye excursions to the southern hemisphere.

The best time to hit the Jersey Shore is in late June, when you’ll find the beaches less crowded and the prices far less painful—sometimes about $100 less per night than in July or August.

The art of instant sanity restoration: 42 ways to soothe and/or stimulate the soul in four days or less, ranging from fresh-seafood sampling in Japan to open-air moviegoing in Dutchess County.