Tips for Planning a Summer Cannabis Vacation

The official beginning of summer is almost here and it’s time to solidify those summer vacation plans! More states than ever have legal, adult-use cannabis markets, and there are more options than ever – even internationally – to explore local cannabis offerings and culture. From the cannabis connoisseurs looking to explore new pot locales, to the canna-curious who have a hankering to see what all the hubbub is about, here at PotGuide, we’ve got the goods to help you find the trip that’s right for you.

To have the best possible vacation experience and not run afoul of the law, you will definitely want to familiarize yourself with local marijuana laws and regulations. Be sure to look up the state you are traveling to in the search bar on the PotGuide homepage. From there, you can find a wide variety of cannabis legal information and FAQs that will keep you in the know.

PotGuide has tons of great resources to make your canna-vacation memorable!

Don’t forget, every state has different laws on the books regarding consumption, possession, how much you can buy and transport, and driving under the influence. For example, what applies in California may not apply at all in Nevada, even though they are neighbors. So keep those laws handy!

Are you an adventurous type that prefers spending time in the great outdoors? If so, perhaps Colorado, Washington, Oregon, or Alaska should be on your radar. If your idea of the perfect vacation is to lie under a huge umbrella poolside in flip-flops, fruity beverage in hand, then maybe California or Nevada are your go-to locations.

International options are abound as well, with Canada leading the way as they roll out their legal markets in the summer of 2018. Christiana, Denmark, has a “green light” district where cannabis shops operate 24- hours a day, and Prague, in the Czech Republic, has some of the friendliest drug laws in Europe. Uruguay surprised the world when they legalized the use and possession of cannabis in 2014, and Barcelona has their famous cannabis social clubs. And of course, there’s always the option of taking a trip to the proverbial marijuana motherland, Amsterdam.

There are tons of great international cannabis destinations!

Groups like StoptheDrugWar.Org work really hard to keep U.S. consumers knowledgeable about what’s happening with drug policy beyond our borders. And just like traveling in the U.S.A., knowing local laws abroad is a good idea.

Trying to figure out what you should do one your canna-vacation? Don’t worry, PotGuide is here! We have compiled pretty much everything you need to know to plan your perfect vacation by helping you find cannabis-related events and activities, 4/20 friendly lodging options, amazing dispensaries and marijuana deals, and of course, legal info that isn’t written in lawyer-ese.

Given all the incredible places in the U.S. and around the world that have legal cannabis – or at least cannabis friendly laws – your vacation options are seemingly endless. You could go on a cannabis tour, take in some 4/20 music events, plan an outdoor adventure like hiking, camping, or mountain biking, find a great yoga or art class, or pair your favorite strain with a new museum. Figure out what you’re in the mood for, then start hunting for local businesses that cater to you, the savvy canna-consumer. Most importantly, remember to have an excellent time!

Do you have any cannabis vacation questions? Comment below and we’ll be happy to answer!