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    Tips for planning the perfect long weekend trip

    If you're planning a getaway for the long weekend, consider cost, distance and what you want from your trip. If you're staying local, you can still plan a special weekend with activities at home.
    by Life Kit May 25, 2023 3 minutes
    Source: Kaz Fantone/NPR

    Hannah Sampson has two rules for every trip she goes on: She always tries to visit a bookstore (ideally one that sells used books), and she always gets some local ice cream.

    Beyond books and ice cream, Sampson, a staff writer at The Washington Post who covers travel news for its By The Way vertical, has tips on making the most of a long weekend trip.

    If getting out of town this weekend isn't in the cards for you, use her tips as inspiration for the next long weekend (planning

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