After surviving a winter in Pittsburgh, kids aren’t the only ones who deserve a spring break. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing road trip, a sun-filled destination, or a ready-made international getaway, there are plenty of easy options for you to escape the city. Here are five recommendations for perfect March or April getaways. 

Take a Spring Break for Grown-Ups with these Relaxing Getaway Trips from Pittsburgh

Postcard Cabins Beaver Creek, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

45529 Middle Beaver Rd, Lisbon, OH 44432

You may have seen Postcard Cabins on social media, complete with their picturesque windows overlooking uninterrupted forest views. If you’re looking for a relaxing, solitary getaway from Pittsburgh, the Beaver Creek location of these cozy cabins is a perfect fit. They provide all the basics you need for an easy stay: cookware, dishes, wood and a fire starter, and an incredibly cozy bed with heating/air conditioning, while still letting you connect with nature and get away from city life for a few days. Camping can feel like a big undertaking – especially in spring weather – but Postcard Cabins are a great stepping stone to the outdoors, especially in the shoulder season. 

Travel time: 1 hour (drive)

Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa

391 Main St, Aurora, NY 13026

While most people visit the Finger Lakes in the summer or fall, they can be just as beautiful in the spring. The crowds are thinner, the air is crisp, and it’s also an amazing time to take advantage of the area’s wineries or wellness facilities. In addition to their world-class spa, the Inns of Aurora offer an impressive daily schedule of guided activities, including morning yoga, nature hikes, painting workshops, and more. But the best wellness amenity? Their hydrotherapy offering, complete with hot pools, cold plunges, as well as a sauna and steam room, which can be added on to a spa package or purchased as a standalone treatment. 

Travel time: 5.5 hours (drive)

Scottsdale, AZ

If you’re after warm weather, take advantage of direct Allegiant or Southwest flights from Pittsburgh to Phoenix, and treat yourself to a spring break getaway to Scottsdale. The drive from Phoenix to Scottsdale is less than 30 minutes, and you’ll be instantly transported to a desert oasis. There’s no shortage of amazing hotels in the area, though a stay at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess will give you Nemacolin vibes… only in warm weather and sunshine. Once you’re there, you can easily spend the whole time relaxing by the pool, or you can enjoy a round of golf, explore the nearby Desert Botanical Gardens, indulge in Old Town Scottsdale’s food & drink scene, or explore the outdoors and take a hike on Camelback Mountain. It’s a great place to get some much-needed Vitamin D after several months of grey in Western Pennsylvania.

Travel time: 5 hours (flight) 

Miraval Austin

13500 Farm to Market Rd 2769, Austin, TX 78726

Blue skies, warm weather, unlimited wellness activities, and all-inclusive healthy meals? That’s what guests of Miraval’s Austin property will get upon check-in, and it’s all accessible via a 3.5-hour direct Southwest flight from Pittsburgh to Austin. Miraval is one of the top names in wellness, and for good reason. Their Austin resort is on 277 acres, 170 of which are a nature preserve, which invites guests to unplug and truly embrace the beautiful surroundings. Though the cost of a room at Miraval Properties is on the higher end, it’s an all-inclusive stay (including transfer to/from Austin’s airport!). Nothing at Miraval feels like an afterthought: the rooms have beautiful designs, the food will leave you feeling fantastic, and their wellness offerings are world-class.

Travel time: 3.5 hours (flight)

FTLO Travel

Coordinating work and family schedules as adults can be tricky. If you’re itching for spring break travel but can’t seem to corral your friends, joining a group trip might be the perfect solution. FTLO Travel plans group trips for solo travelers ages 25-39 to destinations worldwide. Last spring, I traveled with FTLO to Belize and have been recommending the company ever since. Everything about the trip is easy: accommodations, meals, activities, and it also proved to be a great way to make friends as an adult. Nothing about the experience felt forced or awkward, and I left feeling like I’d gotten an incredible vacation without the stress of planning. With over 35 trips to choose from, my biggest issue is choosing which one to take next!

Story by Lillian Rafson
Featured Image Courtesy of FTLO Travel

Subscribe to TABLE Magazine‘s print edition.