Unfortunately, most of the time we do have to choose whether to use our sacred vacation time for rest, recreation or travel. The newest vacation craze lets you have it all: rest, recreation and travel.  The luxury vacation allows the traveler to take it at their own pace, to explore exciting cities, to sightsee, to dine at the finest restaurants and to stay in the most lavish accommodations. Vacations should be a time to rejuvenate the soul, to rest the mind and to pamper the body. Check out these destinations across the United States and Canada that will allow you to do just that.

 Eastern United States
Two charming cities on the East Coast, Virginia Beach and Atlantic City, are perfect for a luxury getaway.  Virginia Beach is characterized by its leisurely beach-living attitude.  Spend your days relaxing along the shores, watching for dolphins on a coastal cruise and exploring the live music and vendors in the waterfront parks.  Atlantic City has a completely different, yet still relaxing, vibe with it's bustling boardwalk, flashy casinos and amazing ocean breeze.  Spend your nights nursing a cocktail and playing roulette and your days strolling along the beach spending your winnings at the variety of amazing storefronts. 

Southern United States
Escape to the slower-paced Southern states for some of that old-fashioned hospitality and charm.  Large metropolitan cities like Dallas-Fort Worth are sure to give you a chance to kick back and relax.  Attend live music performances and plays, eat at world-class restaurants and stay in the best accommodations.  The smaller coastal cities of the south,  Myrtle Beach, South Padre Island and Destin-Fort Walton, are each known for their easy coastal living.  Their warm climate  is sure to give you plenty of time to catch some rays on the beach, play a few leisurely rounds of golf on world-renowned courses and experience the happening nightlife that each of these cities offers.  Let the waves wash away your stress and take it out to sea.  The only thing you need to bring home is a golden tan. 

Midwestern United States
Visit the third largest city in the country with a luxury vacation to Chicago.  See the sights on one of hundreds of sightseeing tours, experience world-class cuisine, shop on the famous Magnificent Mile, explore the vast number of art and history museums and relax in the finest hotels.  Sports fans can take in a game, fans of the dramatic arts can take in a show and animal lovers can go to the number of zoos and aquariums in the area.  Between outings, take some time to relax and people watch in one of the cities numerous parks. Chicago never disappoints the luxury traveler with its wide variety of activities and its top notch hotels and restaurant selections. 

 Western United States
California is a state of great diversity.  From north to south, no city is the same.  San Francisco, known for its culturally diverse atmosphere is an amazing destination for those looking to escape from the norm.   From culinary delights in Chinatown to the upbeat atmosphere of Fisherman's Wharf to the majesty of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco is the perfect place to explore at your own pace. 

Lake Tahoe, California is known as a romantic destination.  From dining cruises at sunrise and sunset to days skiing in the mountains ending with nights sipping hot chocolate in the lodge, Tahoe is the premier couples luxury destination.

Los Angeles, known for its sunny, casual attitude couldn't be a better place to relax and revitalize.  Spend your day acting like a star with by taking a shopping trip to Rodeo Drive, a visit to the premier Aquarium of the Pacific, taking in a show at the Kodak Theater, sizing your hands with the hands of other stars at Grauman's Chinese Theater and by dining at celebrity hotspots. 

 Canada
Canada is arguably one of the most scenic countries in the world.  From majestic mountain ranges to stunning coastal views to historic and modern cities, Canada is a choice destination for luxury travelers.  Toronto, Ontario is a city full of wonder and indulgence.  Enjoy the finest dining in the rotating CN Tower restaurant.  Take the short jaunt down to Niagara Falls.  Stay in a five-star hotel (or one a little easier on your pocketbook).  Toronto is the city of luxury in southeastern Ontario.  For travelers looking to the West, Vancouver is a city full of opportunities.  From whale watching tours on the Pacific to leisurely strolls through Butchart Gardens to birdwatching in Lighthouse Park, it doesn't get much more luxurious than Vancouver.  Pamper yourself in one of the cities premier five-star hotels located in the heart of downtown and enjoy fine dining and a lively nightlife.  From east to west, Canada is the luxury traveler's paradise. 

With luxurious destinations across the United States and Canada, there is no excuse to hold off on your luxury vacation any longer.  Let Vacations Made Easy do the planning for you and indulge even more!  Visit luxury.vacationsmadeeasy.com or call (toll-free) 1-800-987-9852 to speak with a  vacation specialist. Without the planning to worry about, you'll have even more time to indulge yourself.  Remember, you can have it all.  Rest, relaxation and travel are only a few clicks away.  Rejuvenate  your soul, rest your mind and pamper your  body.  You work hard so vacation easy.