Best Destinations for Last-Minute Events

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Written By BoomPop Team

At BoomPop we know all too well that last-minute planning for a retreat is inevitable. We see clients frequently come to us seeking support for their last-minute getaway. We always recommend giving yourself more time, because when you have more time to plan, it gives you more options about where to go and when.

However, last-minute planning never stopped us from giving our clients a good time! Sometimes parameters like urgency can be a great thing. They force us to get creative.

So this week, we synced up with our BoomPop event planning experts to hear where they would take clients if they were planning a last-minute event. And unlike what you might expect, these recommendations are anything but boring. Instead, they are places that will likely spark intrigue and excitement!  

In addition to sharing specific location and hotel recommendations for your last-minute summer or fall events, the BoomPop expert event planners shared their advice on how to conduct a last-minute hotel search.

This is what they had to say, check it out!

Dupe Locations

San Antonio over Austin
Hotel Emma, San Antonio, TX

San Diego over Los Angeles
Paradise Point, San Diego CA

Sonoma over Napa
Faimont Sonoma Mission Inn, Sonoma CA

Orlando instead of Miami
Conrad Orlando, Orlando, FL

Midweek Gems

Choose stunning, sought-after locations by checking in on a Sunday so you can traipse through these crowded weekend destinations. Being flexible about going midweek will be your best bet to immerse in a stunning setting, without the competition for the best hotels on the weekends. Here are some of our favorites…

The Sebastian in Vail, CO

Drive Destinations

Choose locations that are right outside major cities, especially if you have a large group of people who live and work within that city.

Urban Cowboy, Catskills, NY

New Locations that Just Opened

Look out for hotels that have just opened. They are looking to begin filling those rooms immediately! Here are some of our favorites that just came on our radar…

Thompson Palm Springs, CA

Pendry Natirar , New Jersey
(also an easy drive from NYC!)

Are you beginning to feel inspired!? Are you feeling a little bit better knowing that there are ways to find unique places even when you are planning a last-minute event? Us too!

We wish you luck and if you need support, we are here to help!

We know last-minute planning can feel really stressful when you have so many other things to do at work. This is why BoomPop exists: to help cut out the stress and make the planning process seamless.

Our team of experts can handle everything from venue sourcing to activity coordination, allowing you to focus on fostering connections with your team. Contact us today for a free consultation!

 

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