Long weekends in India are seeing a major increase in travel bookings, with demand for both domestic and international destinations rising over three times compared to previous weeks. The trend this year is multiple short breaks and drive-cations to nearby offbeat places. Popular destinations include Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, Kerala, Goa, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, while newer destinations being explored include Mashobra, Gokarna, Coorg, Wayanad, Ajmer, and Puducherry. Despite higher airfares and hotel rates, interest in domestic and easy-visa international locales remains high. | Travel
Looking for a quick getaway but don't want to be in the car for very long? Here are some cool spots a short drive from Baton Rouge that won't break the bank.