Do you have a favorite time for vacation? Are you limited by a school schedule? Or your specific occupation? Does your employer shut-down and thus everyone has the same vacation days?
My personal favorite vacation time is September.
Early on this 2013 vacation trip, my travel companion was driving and I was able to enjoy our crossing of the Ohio River at Louisville, KY.
The fictional town of Elm Ridge, Illinois, attracted residents from Kentucky. And many other places — including the German States. For a sweet, historical romance featuring a few of these people, check out New Dreams. https://amzn.to/3vWydWE