With the work epidemic spreading as rapidly as the sun's rays engulfing the earth at dawn, even the thought of taking a long time off work seems like an inappropriate act. Our minds and bodies have become so conditioned to working endlessly that the 16-hour shifts, six days a week, seem like routine. Yet, we all experience these anxiety pangs occasionally that compel us to think about the injustice we are meting out on ourselves each day of our lives. Once we come to terms with this aspect, we start to work out ways to live our lives in a more fulfilling and rounded manner. After all being mere cogs of a wheel will ultimately take us nowhere. Now is the time to get out of these working shells and explore the fascinating and mystical world around you. All said and done, it is also understandable that this libertarian idealism does not work well for people who have scores of bills to clear out every month and have families to support and nurture. However, striking a balance between work and leisure is no rocket science. This holds even truer in a world like today where almost everything, starting from ready-to-eat-foods available at supermarkets to weekend getaways, seem to be perfectly customized according to your needs and preferences.

You don't have to worry about getting back to work on time if you are planning a trip between two weeks of work. A holiday does not need to be a long and elaborate vacation. It can be a quick escape for the weekend and can work wonders for rejuvenating your body and spirit. There are numerous cities around the world that are perfectly tailored for short weekend getaways. The Conde Nast Traveller journal has assimilated a list of eight cities around the world that are best suited for short trips. They include, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Copenhagen, Mumbai, New York, Paris and Vancouver. However, an American will not be benefited to know about cities that are ideal for short trips in the Asian continent and likewise an Australian will never plan a weekend escape to New York city, simply because all your time will be wasted traveling. The following will encompass some of the most exotic destinations for weekend getaways in North America and depending upon the region in which you are situated, you can pick and choose a destination that is most appropriate for you.

• The Adirondacks Getaway Weekend Getaway
• Lake Geneva: Luxury and the Lake Weekend Getaway
• Lake Erie Islands: Island Idyll Weekend Getaway
• Door Country: Cape Cod of the Midwest Weekend Getaway
• Long Island Getaway Weekend Getaway
• California Travel Guide by Fodor's Weekend Getaway
• Carmel and Pebble Beach Weekend Getaway
• Anderson Ferry, OH, & Belleview, Rabbit Hash, Big Bone Lick, & Warsaw, KY, & Vevay, IN Weekend Getaway
• Montauk and the Hamptons: Long Island Beaches Weekend Getaway
• Kerr House Spa: Oasis in Ohio Weekend Getaway
• Oklahoma's Kiamichi Country: Ouachita National Forest, Beavers Bend State Park, Broken Bow Lake, Talimena Scenic Drive Weekend Getaway
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park Scenic Drive
• New Jersey Getaway Weekend Getaway
• Starved Rock State Park: Take a Hike Weekend Getaway
• Chicago, Illinois Weekend Getaway
• Bimini, Bahamas: The Complete Escape Weekend Getaway
• New York City Getaway Weekend Getaway