Looking for a vacation spot that you can "run" and relax in? Here are three spots that will interest you. Don't forget to bring a pair of running shoes.

Picture this. It's a cool summer day. The sun is shining and lush greenery is all around you. Thick, tall trees. Arduous, sweet flowers. Fresh, clean air. The best part? You are on vacation and running through a magnificent trail that only gets better with each step. It's an exhilarating experience that you can make come true by planning your next vacation in one of these areas.

South Florida (Miami and Florida Keys)

Ask your grandmother, there are a lot of reasons why people retire in Florida. It's warm, full of sunshine and oodles of places to run. You can buy a packaged vacation in this area that includes a group run over a variety of trails or you can go solo. Just remember, that your choices will be endless. Beaches. Parks. Bridges. Lagoons. You can run in all of these areas. Just watch out for the crocodiles.

Napa Valley, Calif.

Ask anyone to tell you why Napa Valley is famous and they will say "wine." While this is true, it's also popular for another reason. It's a great vacation spot for people who enjoy running. You can take a friend out for a run or go solo. Either way, you will be able to run for miles and miles through natural terrain cluttered with orchards and other country fare. Then, after a relaxing run, you can retreat to a nearby spa or visit a winery. It's a great place to go if you want to get away for a bit of romance, but also enhance your usual physical routine.

New York City and Suburbs

Are you yearning for excitement, big crowds and city lights? You can get them all along with a fantastic run by vacationing in New York. Manhattan, Central Park and the Hudson River offer up a mesh of urban and country terrain that will challenge you physically as well as stimulate your senses. The key is to visit during the spring season. It is during this time that the weather is runner "friendly" and you can participate in big events like the Boston Marathon. This area will offer you a lot of photo ops and unforgettable memories.

These three spots will offer you a lot of great places to run. So next time you plan to get out of town, don't forget your running shoes. You'll have plenty of places to use them in.

Sources:
http://www.runningawayonline.com/sofla_active
http://www.runningawayonline.com/nyc_active
http://www.runningawayonline.com/wine_count_activ