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Memorial Day Weekend Getaway Ideas
Memorial Day weekend always feels like the unofficial kickoff to summer. Pools reopen. Amusement parks fire up their roller coasters. Beach towns dust off their boardwalks. And suddenly, everyone is ready to get outside again. Even better, it’s a 3-day weekend, so it’s a great opportunity to travel. And I’ve got a lot of good vacation ideas for Memorial Day weekend. Whether you want thrill rides, mountain air, beach sunsets, or small-town charm, here are some creative and totally doable ideas for the long weekend. Last year, we spent the long weekend in Palm Springs–one of my favorite getaways when I want sunshine and relaxation. I love staying at one…
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The Best Hotels for Kids at Christmastime — Where Holiday Magic Actually Happens
There’s hotel holiday cheer, and then there’s the kind of Christmastime that makes little kids’ eyes go wide and grown-ups whisper, “remember this forever.” If you want more than a tree in the lobby and a hot cocoa cart, look for places that go all-in: Santa visits, horse-drawn sleighs or carriage rides, ice skating rinks, snow tubing or sledding hills, life-size gingerbread displays, and full-on immersive holiday programming. Below are my favorite U.S. hotels that do that extra bit of magic — perfect for families who want a Christmas you can feel. Mohonk Mountain House — New Paltz, New York If you picture an old-school holiday postcard — a Victorian…
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Best Ski Resorts for Families in North America
A Look at the Best Ski Resorts for Your Family Vacation Ski trips are some of the most popular family vacations all throughout the United States. In fact, many school districts give students an entire week off during the late winter months and call it ski week. It’s the perfect time for families to hit the slopes during the day and cozy up playing board games near the fire at night. Most of the time, I love living in San Diego. But when it comes to hitting the slopes, Southern California doesn’t have anything that compares to these amazing ski resorts throughout the U.S. There are so many great ski…
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A Perfect 3-Day New York City Itinerary
A New York City Travel Itinerary for Any Kind of Traveler I first visited New York City when I was 22 years old. I instantly fell in love. And I wouldn’t want my life to turn out any differently than it has, but part of me wishes I had left home and gone to college there. Because, man, what a great city it is to experience when you’re young, wild and free. But no matter what phase of life you’re in, a trip to New York City will be a memorable one. It’s truly a bucket-list travel destination. Planning a trip to the Big Apple can feel overwhelming—there’s just so…
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Magical Christmas Hotels in NYC for Your Holiday Stay
Hotels NYC Christmas: The Most Magical Places to Stay in New York City This Holiday Season Few things feel more magical than Christmastime in New York City. It’s truly a bucket-list experience that’s every bit as magical as it appears to be in the movies. If you’re dreaming of a December trip to New York City, choosing the right hotel can turn your visit from festive to unforgettable. While NYC shines during the holidays with its sparkling lights, ice-skating rinks, and iconic window displays, some hotels take it to another level—transforming into winter wonderlands that feel like you’ve stepped into a Christmas movie. These are the best Christmas hotels in…
