DestinationVillas.com editors reveal some great winter destinations for those who love the cold weather. Travelers should head to points north to experience a great day of skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling or relaxing by the fire with a great book. For those who do love the snow there are so many wonderful places to visit and great deals to be had in a
vacation rental home from DestinationVillas.com.
Burlington, VermontBurlington is a college town if there ever was one. It is home to the University of Vermont, St. Michaels, Champlain College and Burlington College. Plan to visit Burlington in February when Winter Fest is in full swing. The highlight of Winter Fest is the ice sculptures. Sculptures are illuminated for night viewing and community members can vote online for their favorite one. Rachel Fogel, UVM President Daniel Mark Fogel’s wife, is one of the judges. The town has some great restaurants on Church Street and along Lake Champlain. Stop by for some signature Ben and Jerry’s ice cream and take a factory tour of the original location, which opened in 1979. The vistas are fantastic from town, which overlooks the lake and White Mountains of New York. Consider heading east to Stowe, Sugarbush or Smugglers Notch for a day of skiing or snowboarding. Best bet: rent a Vermont vacation rental and get more for your money.
Chicago, IllinoisChicago is, after all, the windy city. While you may not be able to take in a game at Wrigley Field in January, you may want to stroll through Millennium Park on a sunny afternoon. Our favorite adventure is to head down to Hyde Park, home of the University of Chicago, to see Frank Lloyd Wrights Robie House or the last remaining building from the 1893 World’s Fair. Benefits to a Chicago Winter getaway include no crowds at downtown restaurants and great deals on hotels and vacation rentals.
Calgary, CanadaCalgary Winter Fest offers a full calendar of events for families, seniors, jazz lovers and chocolate lovers from February 4-18. There is plenty to discover in Calgary, located on the banks of the Bow River overlooking the Canadian Rockies. Visit Canada Olympic Park, Genbow Museum or make a trip to Banff for a weekend of skiing or just to take in nature’s splendor. Best bet: rent a British Columbia vacation rental and get more for your money.
Try renting a
vacation rental instead of a hotel this winter. Vacation rentals offer fireplaces, decks jacuzzi's, multiple bedrooms and full kitchens to come home to.
