Opinion: Three Nights Is the Perfect Stay for a Short Trip (opens in new tab)

Lately, I’ve been on a series of three-night stays and the conclusion is this: It is the perfect trip length. (I’m also mortified it took me this long to figure it out.) Three nights is the perfect amount of time for a short trip, because it gives folks one full day to unwind stress-free (and go crazy!), while keeping the trip interesting enough to keep from being boring. Here’s how a typical three-night itinerary would unfold: Day 1: Arrive (usually after 3pm) Day 2: One full day Day 3: One ...