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10 Winter Getaways
By Cassandra Stinchcombe
Summer
is typically the season that everyone thinks of when planning
their vacations. But why not dare to be different and take a
winter vacation getaway instead? If you are a skier, snowboarder,
or just someone who enjoys the winter months, a winter vacation
may be just what you have been looking for. There are plenty
of spots around the world that make spectacular winter getaways.
Hershey.
If you are traveling before or during the Christmas season,
consider Hershey, Pennsylvania as your vacation destination.
The home of Hershey's candy, Hershey Park becomes home to Christmas
Candyland, where over one million Christmas lights are put on
display. Christmas Candyland typically runs for a month prior
to Christmas.
Sweden.
Located in the small riverside village of Jukkasjarvi, Sweden,
Sweden's Ice Hotel is famous worldwide for great winter vacations.
The hotel is created each winter out of 10,000 tons of ice from
the nearby river and 30,000 tons of snow. The hotel features
the famous Absolut Ice Bar, a winter favorite for the 21+ crowd.
Yellowstone.
During the winter the Yellowstone National Park, a popular summer
destination in the United States, offers Lodging and Learning
programs where guests of all ages can stay at Yellowstone and
participate in educational lessons during the winter. These
programs offer a great way for visitors of all ages to learn
about the beautiful and fascinating Yellowstone Park.
Wisconsin
Dells. This small Wisconsin town offers a great winter vacation
at the Great Wolf Lodge, home of huge indoor water parks. Great
Wolf Lodge is a popular destination for families. Visitors of
Wisconsin Dells get the best of both worlds with summertime
perpetually recreated indoors and snow falling outdoors. Wisconsin
Dells is located near both Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin.
New
England. One of the most historical areas in the United States,
New England is where the country was founded. In addition to
the number of historical sites throughout the six states that
make up the region (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
Rhode Island and Vermont), you will also find plenty to do in
the winter months. Maine offers one of the nicest ski resorts
in the country in Sugarloaf USA, or you can try the beautiful
White Mountain area of New Hampshire where you will find a plethora
of ski resorts and the historical Mount Washington, the highest
peak in the Northeastern United States.
Orlando.
If skiing is not really your thing and you are looking to get
away from the snow for a few weeks then travel to Florida, one
of the most frequented states in the US by vacationers each
year. Walt Disney World offers discounted rates during specific
periods of the winter months, considered the theme park's off-season.
Not only will the parks and restaurants be less crowded than
during summer or a school vacation week, but you will be able
to enjoy the beautiful Florida weather during your stay.
Caribbean.
Why not take a cruise during the winter months? Like Florida,
a Caribbean cruise offers a change of pace from the snowy, cold
winter months that you may be used to. Winter is typically a
perfect time for a cruise because the weather in the Caribbean
has calmed down. Summer is hurricane season, spelling trouble
for cruises but winter is perfect for calm seas and a relaxing
cruise.
Mont
Tremblant. Located in the spectacular Laurentian Mountains of
the Canadian province of Quebec, Mont Tremblant offers its visitors
over 600 acres of land for skiing and snowboarding. Perhaps
the best choice if you are looking to take to the slopes, keep
in mind that the US dollar is worth more in Canada and can go
further than it would on a vacation in the United States.
Alaska.
If you are traveling with children, Alaska may be the perfect
vacation choice for you. Offering everything from dog sledding,
one of Alaska's most popular sports, to viewing the Northern
lights, Alaska is one of the best winter vacation destinations.
Although it is notorious for its cold, wintry weather, Alaska
also holds a number of entertainment options that are likely
to keep the whole family busy.
Lake
Tahoe. For decades Lake Tahoe has been one of the top winter
vacation destinations in the world. Located on the border of
Nevada and California just west of Carson City, Nevada, you
will find that Lake Tahoe has plenty of activities for everyone
in the family. Lake Tahoe averages 360 inches of snow each year,
making for a winter wonderland of fun on your winter vacation.
There are a number of high quality resorts around picturesque
Lake Tahoe and the Rocky Mountains make a fabulous backdrop
for the perfect getaway.
Cassandra
Stinchcombe - For all your travel information, tips and ideas
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