Want to explore some swanky U.S. tourist towns worthy of Black luxury travel this summer? Travel to these destinations will leave Black luxury travelers wanting to come back again and again. These tourist towns come quipped with activities, luxury accommodations and fine dining.
Keep that travel list up to date and add Santa Fe, New Mexico; Laguna Beach, California and others listed below. Black luxury travelers will love these swanky U.S. tourist towns.
1. Laguna Beach, California
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Laguna Beach sits just outside of Los Angeles and is one of the swankiest tourist towns on the coast.
Dazzling beaches, beautiful beachside accommodations, seaside gourmet lunches and plenty of art galleries create the ambiance that exudes from Laguna Beach.
Spend the day at Crystal Cove State Park and go snorkeling at an underwater park. Or, go surfing at Aliso Beach Park.
2. Aspen, Colorado
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A well-known ski town, Aspen, Colorado has plenty of activities in every season. The X Games are hosted in Aspen every year and it brings a ton of visitors ready to party like they just won the Superbowl. It kind of is like the Super Bowl, as it is dubbed the, “top winter sports event of the year.”
In the summer, visit the Aspen Summer Music Festival which includes classical performances and a free concert series. Wheeler Opera House, high end shopping and exquisite meals entice chi chi summer visitors.
Spend your spare time at the The Little Nell, a five-star, ski-in/ski-out resort. “Wine and dine at two restaurants, two bars and two speakeasies, and enjoy elevated amenities and adventures.”
Take a hike into one of The Little Nell’s mountainside suites to relax in style. Guests at The Little Nell are welcome to a complementary 2-hour test drive of Audi’s completely electric Audi e-tron SUV to explore this chi chi U.S. tourist town.
3. Beaufort, South Carolina
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With a population of just over 13,000, this town is perfect for a swanky weekend getaway. A sweet little harbor village, Beaufort, South Carolina hosts a variety of activities.
You can watch dolphins or go sailing, visit a museum or take the advice of the locals and, “enjoy casual fare, elegant dining, fresh seafood and international cuisine.”
Unwind with the southern charm of The Anchorage 1770. “Every room at Anchorage 1770 offers a varied and unique experience. While some offer 4 poster beds, waterfront views, and high ceilings, others offer stunning bay windows, original Adams Mantels and detailed plasterwork… For those desiring that extra bit of privacy, a new cottage is a romantic option.”
4. Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Housing a long-known artist’s colony on Canyon Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico has drawn tourists for decades. Visit Canyon Road during the day and see the famous colorful mailboxes, and the artists living and working on the winding, pedestrian-friendly road.
The town has over 250 art galleries within the city limits, enough for a full chi chi vacation. Concha belts are specially made with pressed silver and large turquoise pieces, ready to wrap the waist of a tourist with taste. The downtown plaza has plenty of boutique clothing shops, delicious meals and deep culture found all over the historic town. Take an afternoon to explore Meow Wolf and maybe even find one of the secret rooms that have yet to be discovered.
Make your stay in Santa Fe a luxurious one with the two-story Three-Bedroom Casita Suite at Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection. Bring along some friends or family to fill this chi chi accommodation in the tourist town of Santa Fe. Private meditations with sound bowls, tours of the local pueblos and sunrise horseback rides await.
5. West Palm Beach, Florida
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Miami is fun, but for a more chi chi tourist town, try West Palm Beach for a weekend. Water skiing, tubing, jet skiing, snorkeling and scuba diving; all off of a million dollar yacht. West Palm Beach is known for their huge, private yacht community, stellar shopping and gorgeous accommodations.
Stay at The Breakers Palm Beach and step into a suite with a beach view. Spend the day golfing, tennis or the spa. West Palm Beach is ready for the chi chi-est of all summer trips.
