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The Best New Year’s Eve Party Hotels in the U.S.

New Year’s Eve is often a pricey proposition – but if you love to party, it’s a prime opportunity to dance your tail off at some of the country’s hottest clubs. And if you’re traveling to a major city for a night on the town, note that there are plenty of hotels with truly fantastic…

The Coziest New England Inns for Winter

Staying in a New England inn in the snowy wintertime is about as cozy as a vacation gets. If you’re conjuring up images of horse-drawn sleigh rides, historic mansions, elegant antiques, thick oriental rugs, and roaring fireplaces for those chilly nights – well, you’re right on the money. These inns all have charm to spare.…

Your Winter Escape Plan: 7 Top Warm-Weather Getaways

Let’s face it: winters are tough. When it gets dark at 4:30 p.m. and there are sheets of freezing rain outside, it’s hard not to fantasize about getting out of dodge. But choosing where to escape to can be overwhelming; with so many options, where does one begin? Luckily for you, planning vacations is one…

9 Snug Hotel Bars to Warm You Up This Winter

The weather outside may be frightful, but in these snug hotel bars, things are – well – quite delightful. Our top picks exude warmth and coziness, with features such as leather banquets, wood paneling, strong drinks, and hot fireplaces. Let it snow! Rose Bar at the Gramercy Park Hotel, New York City

11 of the Most Gorgeous Ski Resorts in Colorado

If you’re planning to hit the slopes in Colorado this winter and are looking for a place to stay, you can’t do much better than these gorgeous ski resorts. They embody everything a person wants out of a ski resort — think: handsome lodge decor, cozy apres-ski bars with roaring fires, sophisticated rooms, and first-rate…

Haunted Hotels: Get Spooked for Halloween

Forget the haunted house. Those looking for a ghostly encounter this Halloween can get up close and personal with departed spirits in the luxury of a hotel room. Because who says you shouldn’t have room service while you’re feeling spooked? These hotels across the country allegedly have some very active poltergeist activity – so prepare…

Where to Stay for Your College Homecoming

For many people across the country, fall means two things: Back to school, and football season. And for many college alumni, it can mean both of those things at once – fall is the time to visit the ol’ alma mater for Homecoming and watch your college team (hopefully!) beat the pants off its biggest…

5 Cozy Hotel Bonfires to Warm You Up This Fall

There’s nothing like a roaring blaze to make nippy nights more pleasant, and a bonfire is a cozy — and fun — addition to any fall vacation. We’ve found five charming hotels in the U.S. making the most of this toasty tradition. Hidden Pond, Maine

Cool Pools for Summer: 9 Outrageous Spots Around the World

Nothing says summer like a long, lazy day by a cool blue pool. And if that pool happens to be completely gorgeous and over-the-top, all the better; it can help turn a typical day by the pool into a summer memory to last a lifetime. Whether you’re looking to swim at the base of an…