If a weekend antique hunting, bird watching, fishing, or just relaxing sounds appealing, head to Nacogdoches, two-and-a-half hours from Houston and three hours from Dallas. Known as the “oldest town in Texas,” Nacogdoches offers a historic downtown, nature trails, festivals, and more.

I’ve tracked down several properties that offer a good value for your weekend getaway, each with reasonable prices and/or a little something extra to make your stay memorable.

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Visiting Orlando in springtime can be a great escape—the heat hasn’t settled in, and (if you avoid spring break) you won’t have to deal with the summer vacation crowds.

I’ve tracked down several properties that offer a good value for your weekend getaway, each with reasonable prices and/or a little something extra to make your stay memorable.

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Flights to Austin are on sale from Southwest, with fares starting at $79 one-way or $158 round-trip. Several routes included in this offer compete with JetBlue’s introductory Austin offer.

Unlike JetBlue’s fares, Southwest’s sale prices were among the best available for every route I checked. American, Northwest, United, and US Airways matched Southwest’s fares in many cases, so you should be sure to shop around before you book.

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By visiting Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, before the summer rush, you’ll be able to save. Many hotels, inns, and B&Bs offer spring specials available through May, so if you can take a weekend getaway before Memorial Day, you’ll get a good value.

I’ve tracked down several properties that offer a good value for your weekend getaway, each with reasonable prices and/or a little something extra to make your stay memorable.

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A weekend in Toronto offers visitors all the options of a world-class city. Enjoy the theater, museums, cafes and fine restaurants, and plenty of green spaces. Highlights include seeing exotic animals at the Toronto Zoo, finding world treasures at Kensington Market, or pretending you’re royalty at the famous Casa Loma.

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A weekend in San Luis Obispo, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on California’s Central Coast, can include mountain biking, wine tastings, and even a trip to the nearby Hearst Castle.

I’ve tracked down several properties that offer a good value for your weekend getaway, each with reasonable prices and/or a little something extra to make your stay memorable.

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The Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains in Arizona offers an Escape! Family Fun Package including lodging in a suite, an in-room movie, a pizza delivered to your room, unlimited soda and juice, and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Rates start at $219 for stays through late May.

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