The Constitution Day long weekend is here—literally—and with it comes that sociological phenomenon that only happens twice a year: half the country trying to travel at the exact same time. If you’re planning a getaway in the next few days—especially on Monday, December 8th, a national holiday—get ready for an adventure worthy of a Netflix series. But don’t panic: here’s a small survival guide to make your 3-day escape as enjoyable as sharing breakfast with Mediterranean views.
Not even Bruce Willis in Die Hard saw this much action. The truly impressive part? Arriving at the airport. You’ll likely encounter endless queues, rebellious wheeled suitcases, and that one traveller who believes the best way to go through security is to empty their entire luggage into a tray. Nothing new. But here’s an expert tip: arrive early. Really early. That buffer might be the difference between a calm boarding experience and an improvised adult version of Home Alone.
And if you want a ninja trick: carry everything you need within easy reach—including patience, hydration, and the unshakeable conviction that no matter what happens, you are a balanced human being who will not lose their cool… too much.
Three days? Plan, yes… but don’t overdo it
A three-day trip has a special kind of magic: the perfect blend of holiday excitement and the pressure to see absolutely everything. Key advice: don’t try to do it all. Make a short list—a very short one. Three essential plans, one per day, and let the rest unfold naturally. If you get stressed planning, you lose the essence of the long weekend: disconnecting.
Go for things that make you genuinely happy. A comfortable hotel, a good breakfast, a stroll around the area, a delicious dinner… And if you stay somewhere that pays attention to the details, even better. You know, the little things that make three days feel like a full week: good coffee, soft sheets, and friendly staff who make you feel at home.
Now, while you’re reading this post, take note (mentally or with pen and paper) of these recommendations to enjoy the most and survive the experience:
· Do a digital “reset”. You don’t need to switch off your phone, but you do need to stop working. A long weekend is a long weekend. Emails can wait.
· Look for local experiences: markets, museums, quiet routes, or even an impromptu tasting of local products.
· If you’re travelling with family or friends, agree on a shared plan, but leave some room for everyone to explore on their own. That’s part of enjoying the trip together, too.
And the most important thing -the main reason to take a long-weekend trip or a holiday in the first place; come back with a story. Three days go a long way: laughter, discoveries, photos, anecdotes, and maybe even a new friendship with a lost tourist who was looking for gate 78 and somehow ended up at 17. Sometimes the best parts of travelling aren’t the ones you plan, but the ones that just happen.
So if you’re preparing your Constitution Day getaway, enjoy the excitement of travelling, the airport chaos, and the freedom of three glorious days off. Breathe, smile, and let yourself go. That’s what long weekends are for—especially the good ones!
