Want to plan a getaway but don't know where to start? Here are the fool-proof steps I took to explore Ithaca, New York along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail in the Finger Lakes, NY region.

@BriBooksPod Tips for the Perfect Weekend Getaway

1. Choose how far you’re willing to travel
2. Choose where you want to be vis-a-vis the ‘action’
3. Choose a destination with a unique natural history, culinary tradition, art scene, etc.
4. Bonus: Visit a museum and support local artists at a market while travel