If you’re looking to travel smarter in 2026, it all starts with your PTO calendar. By strategically taking just a few days off around holidays, you can stretch your time away into long weekends—or even full-on vacations—without burning through your balance. Below, we’ve mapped out the best PTO-friendly weekends of 2026 and paired each one with standout events in Arizona and Tennessee. Use this guide to plan ahead, lock in...