Great winter trips in the West

Find snow, solitude, shopping, and even warmth on a fun winter getaway

Sandhill cranes in Bosque del Apache, New Mexico.

6 quiet winter escapes

Experience amazing wildlife, Aurora Borealis, Death Valley, Mendocino, Yosemite, and more

Waimea Plantation Cottages in Kauai, Hawaii.

7 warming winter trips

Warm up on a vacation to Baja, Laguna Beach, Hawaii, Sedona, Phoenix, or San Miguel

Skiing in Bear Valley, California

15 great snowy getaways

Where to hop on a sleigh, lace up your skates, ski deep powder, or just cozy up

Festive holiday lights hanging in downtown Santa Fe.

9 fun winter towns

Cool finds, festive neighborhoods, cozy cafés, and artsy winter days

Beach at Inn at Mama's Fish House, Maui, HI

Dream trips with ocean views

Laid-back getaways, offbeat adventures, and ocean views (all under $200)

Rancho Pescadero hotel in Mexico

6 dream trips for pampering

Indulge in one of these luxurious retreats under $200

Grand Targhee Mountain in Alta, Wyoming

5 laid-back escapes

From a low-key ski destination to a Hawaiian yurt retreat, we've got the easy-going vacation for you

Rainforest Nature Trail

5 offbeat adventure trips

Need to shake things up? One of these budget-friendly adventures should do the trick

Downtown Vancouver

Why to visit Vancouver now

Where to eat, stay, and explore at the home of the 2010 winter Olympics

San Miguel street

Fall in love with Mexico's San Miguel

Visit a mountain city of courtyards, cobblestones, and secrets waiting to be revealed. Here's where to go and what to see

Methow Valley Rendezvous Huts

Snow fun

Winter adventure where Olympians train: Discover Washington's Methow Valley

Crystal Cove State Park

5 gold-medal towns

Want to work out–or just hang out–like an Olympian? 5 contenders share their favorite spots for both

Snowshoeing in Park City, Utah

Affordable Park City, Utah

Go after Sundance and you'll be rewarded with peace, quiet, and plenty of deals

Cross-country skiing in Hood River, OR

Ski on the cheap in Hood River, Oregon

An hour from Portland, OR, Hood River’s great après-ski restaurant scene is booming. Here's where to go

Outer Sunset surfers

Beach day in San Francisco

5 great reasons to head to the Outer Sunset in winter

Rainbow Lodge in Royal Gorge, CA

Royal Gorge, CA

Find killer cross-country trails on the cheap

A wrangler-guided sleigh ride in Big Sky, Montana

Plan a winter weekend in Big Sky

Fresh powder and no lift lines are two reasons to check out this mountain town

Skiing in Bear Valley, California

Ski in peace at Bear Valley

Escape the lift lines at Tahoe and head south to California's peaceful Bear Valley

Sandhill cranes in Bosque del Apache, New Mexico.

Into the wild

Escape to New Mexico's Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Durango ski lift

Snowplay in Durango, Colorado 

Enjoy sunshine and skiing in Colorado's San Juans

Telluride ski view

Telluride on a dime

Think this ritzy Colorado ski town is out of reach? Get 4 end-of-season strategies to save

stilt cabin

10 amazing places to stay

For a unique sleep, try an overnight in a treehouse, igloo, lookout, work of art, or hanging orb

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