{
  "id": 16336151,
  "title": "My best friend and I have taken a trip together every year since college. Our getaways look very different now.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/my-best-friend-and-i-have-taken-a-trip-together-every-year-since",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-24T14:28:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/take-trip-with-friend-every-year-since-college-how-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alexa Mellardo and her best friend Lisa have been taking annual trips together since college. These trips have evolved from wild and fun in their 20s to relaxed and enjoyable in their 30s. Since graduating in 2015, they have been visiting various destinations each summer. Initially, they preferred the Jersey Shore for its accessibility and perfect summer weather, but they now choose different locations for variety.\n\nTheir accommodations reflect their preferences, from charming B&Bs and boutique hotels to cozy rooms at the Greydon House in Nantucket, Massachusetts. They enjoy a mix of activities, from beach time to exploring local shops, dining at local restaurants, biking, and relaxing by the beach. Their nights often include dinner at nice restaurants followed by after-dinner cocktails and relaxing with a movie. They plan their trips in the spring to ensure they can find a suitable time for both of them to take time off in the summer. Despite their busy lives, they make it a point to prioritize their friendship and summer tradition, carving out time for each other and maintaining their strong bond.",
  "summary": "Every year since graduating from college, my best friend and I have taken a trip together. It helps us stay in touch even though we live far apart.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alexa Mellardo and Lisa have been taking annual trips together since college.",
    "Their trips evolved from wild in 20s to relaxed in 30s.",
    "They choose different destinations each summer for variety."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}