We are 76 days from a Donald Trump presidency. Roughly half of the country is jubilant. The other half is reaching for anything to help them explain what just happened. Many of us are feeling déjà vu — thinking back on another vote that shocked pundits and statisticians.
As you’ve probably heard, Canada’s immigration webpage crashed as distraught Americans dove for the escape hatch last night. While we don’t think turning your back on your country is the answer, we do think that we all need a f*cking break over the next 76 days. So we’ve compiled a little list of some seriously awesome houses you and your election fatigued compatriots can rent to lick said wounds, get some r&r, turn off the Twitter feeds, regroup, and come back strong.
LOS GAVIOTAS, MEXICO
This one’s an easy drive for any southern California resident — just hop over the border at Tijuana. Rosarito is an awesome hamlet, hugging the Pacific coast just south of Tijuana proper. You’ll be able to catch a few waves, eat some awesome tacos, and drink enough margaritas to wash away the pain of a 500+ day election cycle.
PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO
Further down the coast, and a couple hour flight for most Americans, is the the Mexican Riviera. This Airbnb is on the baller side, so bring friends to spread out the cost. The best part of being in Puerto Vallarta is that you have the best of both worlds — if you want to be a beach bum tourist, you can be a beach bum tourist. Or you can go into the hills of Jalisco and discover where tequila comes from.
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COPPOLA’S JOINT IN BUENOS AIRES
Heading even further south to Argentina, why not stay in Francis Ford Coppola’s place? It’s a tranquil and super secluded townhouse in the center of one the world’s hippest cities. Plus, it has a home cinema with Coppola’s personally curated collection of films to watch. That sounds like a perfect way to rest and forget the troubles of the world for at least a few days.
AN IGLOO ON THE FAROE ISLANDS
Maybe a city or tourist hot spot isn’t stoking the wanderlust fires to cure your election blues yet. Well, then, let’s try a tiny igloo on the very remote Faroe Islands. This igloo doesn’t have it all, but it has everything you need to get close nature — hanging out with sheep and puffins awaiting the aurora borealis’ dance across the night sky.
A COTTAGE IN RURAL IRELAND
If it’s a little closer to civilization you’re looking for, then try a nice wee cottage in Ireland. It’s rural without being nearly off the map. Plus you’ll be able to wile away the days in a quaint Irish pub next to a roaring fire and nice pint of the black stuff to sooth your scarred soul. Just don’t get into a drinking contest with anyone.
VILLA IN THE MED
Let’s dip back into baller mode. Just off the French coast in the Med there are plenty of villas just waiting for you to make camp and live like a king or queen for a week or two. You can soak in the sun poolside, take a dip in the Med’s crystal clear sparkling waters, sail around a bit, and enjoy some of the finest and freshest seafood in Europe. Definitely a place for recharging the batteries.
A HUT IN THAILAND
Dawn Of Happiness. That’s a great slogan to name a destination and start a new chapter. This no frills hut on the beach in Thailand is definitely the way to get back in touch with your zen after a long slog, and it’s silly cheap. Plus, it’s Thailand — stellar food options, idyllic beaches, and shocking beauty abounds at every turn. Detach, unwind, find happiness.
A CABIN IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS
And, in the end, maybe it’s worth exploring your own backyard a bit. Finding a beautiful cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains is always a solid option for exploring a part of America you may not be too familiar with. After all, in 76 days we’ll all be in a new situation. Uncharted waters. We need to move forward by talking to each other and engaging, not polarizing further. And you can do that by actually reaching out to your fellow Americans so that we all can find a middle ground that’ll stop us reaching for the fringes and extremes.
