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Most homes seem to be made up of straight lines and right angles.

10 Unique Dome Airbnbs with Incredible Views

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“Dizzy heights” are quite literal in Canada's Rockies.

Ascend to the Top of the World in Banff National Park

Los Angeles

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Lifestyle

Southern California winter may not cause locals to flee for warmer weather, but it does remind us that the desert is right nearby.

Now Is the Perfect Time to Head to Palm Springs 

Chicago

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The post-holiday winter months might be the best time to hit the pavement and embark on a mini road trip.

Perfect Winter Road Trips for When You Need to Escape Chicago

Boston

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When the weather hits freezing, very few things can draw Bostonians out of their cozy apartments.

These Ice Castles Near Boston Are a Must-See Winter Wonderland

New York

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While New York City’s hottest clubs and weekly crop of restaurant openings do their part in getting us through the season, it’s definitely also a great time of year to consider a city escape.

12 Unique and Exciting Weekend Getaways Within 5 Hours of NYC

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It shouldn’t take a special occasion to prompt a weekend getaway, but for those who are big planners—or the opposite, terrible at planning—this can seem more overwhelming than it needs to be.

The Most Romantic Weekend Getaway in Every State

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Even with the sub-zero temps and frozen appendages, there’s something magical about Wisconsin in the wintertime.

Embrace Winter in This Cozy Wisconsin Town with a Huge Ice Castle

Visit Jackson Hole

Ski resorts are places of arresting charm and wonder.

How to Have Fun at a Ski Resort if You Don’t Actually Ski

Austin

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The cool season is finally here—a time when the weather in Texas really allows us to enjoy the great outdoors.

10 Perfect Road Trips When You Need to Escape Austin

Philadelphia

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

In Philadelphia, we possess an embarrassment of recreation riches.

11 Epic Mountains for Skiing and Snowboarding Near Philadelphia

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Home to more than 3,000 islands, cays, and islets, the Bahamas invites winter-weary travelers to suspend their seasonal depression with peaceful white-sand shores, crystalline waters that teem with ocean life, and an unhurried philosophy that demands you savor every moment.

weekend getaways

10 Unique Dome Airbnbs with Incredible Views

You'll never want to sleep in a square house again.

Ascend to the Top of the World in Banff National Park

Dizzying views in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Now Is the Perfect Time to Head to Palm Springs

Winter is the sweet spot, when the weather is just right for brunch, hiking, architecture tours, and poolside drinks.

Perfect Winter Road Trips for When You Need to Escape Chicago

There are plenty of day trips near the Windy City when you need a quick reset.

These Ice Castles Near Boston Are a Must-See Winter Wonderland

Explore 25 million pounds of ice constructed into tunnels, slides, and towers.

12 Unique and Exciting Weekend Getaways Within 5 Hours of NYC

Choose your own adventure: stargazing, forest bathing, foraging, and more.

The Most Romantic Weekend Getaway in Every State

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Embrace Winter in This Cozy Wisconsin Town with a Huge Ice Castle

Channel your inner Elsa on a weekend getaway to the Midwest’s frozen paradise.

How to Have Fun at a Ski Resort if You Don’t Actually Ski

Tips and tricks from someone who’s been there—a lot.

10 Perfect Road Trips When You Need to Escape Austin

Easy getaways under the Texas sun.

11 Epic Mountains for Skiing and Snowboarding Near Philadelphia

Hit the slopes for a winter weekend getaway.

Escape Winter at These Idyllic Islands Off the Florida Coast

Flirt with flamingos and swim through crystal-clear waters in the Bahamas.