Top 3 Places Californians Go to Get Away from the Hustle and Bustle

California is not always an easy state to live in! Whoever called it the Golden State, or the Eureka State, obviously didn't spend the whole day in traffic, honking in rage, speeding off in anger and ramming into people's bumpers in spite.

California is a great place, but let's be honest, if you live in the city it can drain your soul, especially if you never take vacations. Here's an idea...take a mini-vacation rather than waiting another year for a week long vacation. You can arrange for a vacation getaway, just to get away from the hustle and bustle. No one has to know except you and the immediate family. Here are three places Californians love to go to get away from city noise.

1. Romantic Getaway in Avalon Palm Springs

This spot is great for a romantic getaway with a partner and it takes less than two hours to get there from some of California’s biggest cities. Palm Springs has warm weather, hot natural springs, while the Avalon Hotel has three swimming pools, a spa with botanical baths, aromatherapy and massages, and a boutique store.

2. A Californian Cruise

If you fancy leaving the land to regain some sanity, what better way to do it than to take a cruise ship out into the great ocean? Princess Cruises have their own category of “California Coastal Cruises from the West Coast” where you can enjoy ocean views over a 7-day journey where you can taste wines, gamble aboard the ship or even ride a cruise ship with special guest celebrities like "Iron Chef" Cat Cora and Suzanne Tracht, who run Jar restaurant. You can sample their meal and watch them work in a once in a lifetime experience.

3. Cabin in The Smoky Mountains

Who says you have to stay in the state of California? You can always choose to take your exit and head to a rustic, old world charming center of nature, like the Smoky Mountains. Take Friday afternoon off and fly to Tennessee for a three-day weekend. A cabin in the Smoky Mountains not only puts you in the middle of sweet, quiet nowhere, but also giving you 800 miles of hiking trail and over 1,000 miles of whitewater streams. You can even see wildlife in its natural habitat at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with 2,000 black bears and many other animals. In addition to full relaxation in a cabin, you can also enjoy horseback riding, tours of Cades Cove, or trout fishing. The Great Smokies also have whitewater kayaking activities, which is loads of fun. You can find out more information about booking a quiet cabin in the middle of the beautiful wilderness by visiting Timberwinds Cabins.

California natives always have options for getting away to relax. Be kind to yourself and treat yourself and the spouse to a nice, quiet mini-vacation while waiting for the big Eurotrip splurge vacation next year.