As a typical MBA student, you most likely put in long hours chained to a desk at a summer internship from late May to August. Nonetheless, whether you are paying dues at a top-notch investment bank or helping launch a startup, chances you can find time for an occasional weekend off. Here are some tried-and-true suggestions for summer getaways in different regions of the U.S.
NORTHEAST. If you’re sick of fighting crowds in the Hamptons, try heading in the opposite direction — south on the New Jersey Turnpike. Within an hour or two you’ll find yourself on the Garden State’s famous shore. No, it doesn’t equal Hamptons in prestige but, hey, if it’s good enough for Bruce Springsteen…
In recent years, such celebrities as Sopranos star James Gandolfini have turned Point Pleasant, N.J., into a renowned hangout. There, you can soak in the sun or enjoy a ride on the boardwalk’s giant caterpillar. Once you work up an appetite, you’ll find the shore area abounds with places to refuel.
Even Italian-Americans agree that Jenkinson’s Joey Tomatoes offers the best slice of pizza on the boardwalk. Locals rave about the low prices the Shrimp Box on Inlet Drive charges for seafood stew and shrimp scampi with asparagus and mushrooms.
Back on the boardwalk, Martell’s Tiki Bar, with its great view of the ocean, makes a terrific spot for night owls. If you’re feeling lucky, drive an hour down the Turnpike to Atlantic City, a favorite pit stop for many graduate students, to play the slots or a little blackjack.
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