The start of the new year brings a fresh, clean calendar to fill in with birthdays, anniversaries, special events and — last but not least — vacations. Publix is a great place to work, but where’s a great place to vacation?

With the help of user votes and expert analysis of factors like variety of attractions, lodgings and restaurants, U.S. News & World Report ranked the 20 best places to visit in the United States. Two cities within our six-state operating area made the list.

• Orlando, Florida
• Charleston, South Carolina

And, when you’re looking for affordable vacation spots in America that offer unique hotels, restaurants and a ton of things to do at reasonable prices, the U.S. News & World Report has a ranking for that too. Five cities within our operating area topped the list.

• Nashville, Tennessee
• Savannah, Georgia
• Charleston, South Carolina
• Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Key West, Florida

For U.S. News & World Report’s complete lists of best places to visit and best affordable destinations in the U.S., visit www.travel.usnews.com. Use these lists to get ideas for your next vacation.

However you choose to spend your time away from work, Publix offers eligible full-time associates paid time off for vacation. The amount you receive is based on your full-time date and years of continuous full-time service.