You need a break. So do your family, your friends and your significant other. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution brings you 36 destinations, from Georgia and the Southeast to other spots in North America and the world where you can recharge, have fun and make discoveries. Whether you’re on a budget, looking to spend a moderate amount or ready to splurge, we’ve got a vacation for you. Keep this section for your next adventure.

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Inventor Lonnie Johnson stands with his Super Soaker water guns at JTEC Energy on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Johnson, a former NASA engineer, is currently working on a new energy technology through his company’s JTEC device that turns thermal heat into usable energy. (Natrice Miller/AJC)