Your Adventure Guide Curated by Travel Healthcare Pros Like You

Explore Our Traveler-Approved Google Map of Hidden Gems, Must-Sees, and Road Trip Routes

One of the greatest gifts of working in travel healthcare is the freedom to turn any corner of the country into your backyard. As a traveler, your life isn't just shaped by shifts and schedules—it's shaped by sunrises on unfamiliar coastlines, weekend hikes in national parks, and local diners where the staff knows your name by the second visit. This lifestyle invites discovery, and no one knows that better than the travelers who are out there doing it every day. 

So, we asked them—our travel community—to share the places that made them pause. The hidden cafés, the scenic highways that cleared their minds, the parks where they reconnected with themselves, and the quirky spots that made them laugh. The result? A living, growing Traveler-Curated Google Map that’s filled with their personal road trip routes, hidden gems, and can’t-miss experiences across the U.S. Whether you’re planning your next assignment, taking the long way there, or making space for joy between shifts, this is your invitation to explore like a local—with the people who’ve walked the road before you as your guides.

Handpicked Road Trip Routes by Travelers, for Travelers 

When you're a travel healthcare professional, getting from one assignment to the next isn’t just a commute—it’s a chance to experience the country in a way most people never do. With flexible schedules and time off between contracts, you can trade in the quick flight for a scenic detour and discover the beauty of the journey itself. Inside the map, you’ll find: 

• Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip 

• Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip 

• Southwest National Parks Loop Road Trip 

• Olympic Peninsula Loop Road Trip 

• Wild West Road Trip 

Whether you’ve got a long weekend or a full week off between contracts, these routes are made for open windows, playlists on repeat, and spontaneous detours. 

Hidden Gems that Make Every Assignment Special 

There’s something magical about discovering a place you never meant to find. And as a traveler, you get more chances than most. Maybe it’s a tucked-away trail you hike after a long shift, or a breakfast spot that knows your order by the second week. These are the places that transform an assignment into something more—a memory, a moment, a mini chapter of your life. Here’s just a sampling of the hidden gems waiting for you on our map: 

• Camp Coffee Roasters in Blowing Rock, NC: “Adorable and outdoorsy coffee shop located downtown Blowing Rock has the best lattes, coffee, and delicious bakery items.” - Adrianna 

• Portuguese Bend Reserve in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA: “A beautiful hike in Rancho Palos Verdes! You can see Catalina Island from the top (yes, the Catalina wine mixer)!” - Krysia 

• Apocalypse Tattoo Co in Atlanta, GA: “I got to visit a tattoo shop inspired by anime and manga panels. I got the Berserk brand of sacrifice to remind me to remain strong and that every day is a blessing.” - Bridget 

• The Sands Beach in Port Royal, SC: “Sands is a great place for a short walk on the beach! A ton of shells and you can even find shark teeth.” - Kristen 

These aren’t just recommendations—they’re invitations. To wander a little. To be open to wonder. To notice the places that aren’t in the guidebooks but linger in your memory long after the assignment ends. 

Your Map to More than Just Tourist Attractions 

This map is a reminder that being a healthcare traveler is about more than just moving from one assignment to the next. It’s about creating a life filled with stories. About balancing service with exploration. About finding your version of home again in new places—with new people, new landscapes, and new moments of joy. Wherever your next contract takes you, we hope this map helps you see more, feel more, and fall in love with the road a little deeper.