Weekend Vacation In December
You need a break, so pack your bags and get ready for an exciting weekend vacation resort in December. You’ll have an enjoyable time full of fun, excitement and thrill at the most amazing place. It is a picturesque destination where everything you enjoy will be entertained heartily in one place.
If you have ever been to Champaign, Illinois in the month of December, you know it can get really cold. They say you can’t fight Mother Nature, which I guess is why Adrian and I packed up his Jeep with a tent before we left. We wanted to find a place that would warm us up for the rest of the winter.
After an entire week of hard work, today we are absolutely disconnected from everything and we want to take a break. We will dream about the beach, spend time with loved ones or simply curl up in our favorite blanket and do nothing else. This holiday season the best way to relax is to enjoy our free time.
Looking for a getaway this December? Look no further than the most luxurious, high-end hotel in town — The Holiday Inn.
Just a three-hour drive from the urban sprawl of San Francisco, Truckee is a picturesque mountain town that’s the perfect home base for exploring the majesty of Lake Tahoe. Fill your days with hiking, snowshoeing, skiing and snowboarding or go for a nostalgic twirl with your partner on the Northstar Village Ice Skating Rink.
Where to stay: We dare anyone not to fall head over heels for the breathtaking vistas, sophisticated ambiance, ski-in/ski-out setup and serene spa (OK, that’s going to be a next-level couples massage) at.
Weekend Vacation In December
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Are art and Instagrammable sights your love language? Then we’d highly recommend journeying to Marfa. This 1.6-square-mile desert gem in west Texas may be tiny, but it’s packed with creative energy and cool stuff to see. And the vast, arid landscape is nothing short of mesmerizing. Because winter isn’t as popular of a time to visit, you might even get lucky and capture some pics sans other tourists.
Where to stay: As hip as the town it calls home,has photogenic suites and a no B.S. attitude that’s totally refreshing.
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New Orleans has a party-centric reputation and that’s definitely warranted. However, there’s more to the Big Easy than Mardi Gras and Bourbon Street. It’s a rich melting pot of music, cuisine and architecture that’s totally tempting in the winter when the temperature drops yet the offerings remain sizzling hot. If you’ve already done the whole dimly-lit dinner date night thing, why not shake up the after-dark activities with a haunted bar crawl?
Where to stay: A seductive and serene sanctuary in the trendy Warehouse District,is the grown-up guesthouse getaway of our dreams.
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Those who self-identify as snowbirds (and really any couple keen to escape the cold that batters most of the country during the winter) should fly down to Key West for a sun-splashed, stress-free weekend of enviable weather, daiquiris, beach strolls, candy-colored sunsets and bar hopping in Florida’s southernmost point. Don’t stay out too late because you’ll need to rise early for a snorkeling excursion to North America’s only living coral barrier reef.
Where to stay: After a day of seaside fun, kick back at thisone block from Duval Street.
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A *literal* oasis in the middle of the desert and the retreat of choice for A-listers dating back to the Golden Age of Hollywood, Palm Springs still tops the list of weekend getaways for romance and relaxation. With championship golf courses, gorgeous mountain views and some of the most swoon-worthy examples of mid-century modern architecture in the country, it’s easy to see why.
Where to stay: Rent thisin the Indian Canyons neighborhood with vaulted ceilings, modern flourishes, a huge yard and a pool.
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If you live anywhere in the Midwest, chances are you’re only a direct flight (or, maybe, even a reasonable drive) away from Chicago. While the weather in the Windy City might be a bit unforgiving in the winter months, the abundance of incredible things to do indoors—from visiting world-class museums to splitting a deep-dish pizza with your person—along with seasonal attractions such as Christmas markets make it an enticing urban escape.
Where to stay: Following a multi-million dollar transformation, the is even more stylish, vibrant and luxurious than ever. (And we thought it was fabulous even before the refurbishment.)
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7. Scottsdale, Arizona
Winter in Scottsdale is just WOW. It won’t be scorching like the summertime (that’s actually a really good thing because if you’ve ever visited in July that’s a one-and-done situation), but you will get to enjoy clear, sunny skies and plenty of outdoor activities, ranging from hiking to golfing. Don’t forget to add spa sessions and trips to the nearby Desert Botanical Garden to your weekend itinerary.
Where to stay: Planning an extra special weekend away—perhaps an anniversary trip or proposal? It’s got to be.
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8. Aspen, Colorado
Heaps of powder turn Aspen into one of the most magical places on the planet. Killer skiing and snowboarding are a given. But that’s only part of the appeal. Thanks to high-end shops, intimate restaurants (candlelight dinner, anyone?), luxury resorts and cultural attractions such as the Aspen Art Museum, you can still have an incredibly romantic weekend without ever even putting on snow boots.
Where to stay: A mountainside retreat that’s steeped in history, Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection turns up the romance with this impeccably posh yet warm, Western-y ambiance and what we’re calling luxury cowboy-inspired decor.