Great Escapes

Where to go right now—
whether you’ve got 8, 5, or 3 days

By Elaine Glusac and Nina Kokotas Hahn

When the winter doldrums hit Chicago, all you want to do is vamoose. The trick is finding the time—and the destination. See below for six incredible getaways, perfect for a long weekend, a week-plus, or somewhere in between, and all the info you need to make them happen.

If you have
8
days

Oahu, Hawaii Where it's easy to find you perfect stretch of paradise

Puerto Natales, Chile The last outpost of civilization before wild Patagonia

If you have
5
days

Playa del Carmen, Mexico Just an hour from Cancun but a world away from Spring Break madness

Jackson Hole, Wyoming Where the warm welcome is no longer just for advanced skiers

If you have
3
days

Tucson, Arizona Where you can gaze into the night sky and let your mind rest

Sonoma County, California Windswept coastline, redwood forests, world-class weekend