{"id":9127,"date":"2018-01-04T16:04:05","date_gmt":"2018-01-05T00:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=9127"},"modified":"2018-01-04T16:04:05","modified_gmt":"2018-01-05T00:04:05","slug":"winter-vacation-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/wayfaring\/winter-vacation-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter vacation ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Winter wonderlands<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s easy to get sucked into the enticing <\/span>hygge<\/span><\/i> (if you haven\u2019t looked it up yet, now\u2019s the time) haven of your home, but there\u2019s no better way to beat the winter blues than with an adventure. We\u2019ve rounded up some favorite winter vacation ideas to inspire your wanderlust \u2014 whether that involves herds of zebras, ice fishing, or straight-up sunbathing. <\/span><\/p>\n

FOR ADVENTURE: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, TANZANIA<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Lions and rhinos and zebras, oh my! January to March are prime time for sighting these critters and more (including about 1.5 million wildebeest grazing on the grasses that mark Tanzania\u2019s green season). And what better way to ring in the new year than with a safari? Make 2018 the year of the wild!<\/span><\/p>\n

FOR PARADISE AND PARTIES: MIAMI, FLORIDA<\/span><\/h4>\n

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A winter vacation idea that doesn\u2019t require mittens or scarves, Miami brings the heat (get it?) with beaches, nightlife, top-notch dining, and a cutting edge art scene. Grab a cubano while strolling the Wynwood walls for a taste of the city\u2019s eclectic art, then head to the Miami Music Club for an electronic music and visual arts experience. For the best of crystal-clear waters and white sand, take a day to drive the Overseas Highway and soak up the sun in Key West. <\/span><\/p>\n

FOR CHARM ON A BUDGET: QUEBEC CITY, CANADA<\/span><\/h4>\n

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For a French vibe without leaving North America, Quebec City is a picturesque winter vacation idea that won\u2019t break the bank. Cobblestone streets wind around towering cathedrals and open onto European-style squares filled with cafe tables. The 17th- and 18th-century buildings house all manner of options to warm up, from trendy boutiques to bakeries offering flaky croissants and freshly-baked baguettes. <\/span><\/p>\n

FOR PEAK COZINESS: BITTERROOT RANGE, MONTANA<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Is your idea of snow heaven the kind you watch from the window while curled up by a fire? A dude ranch in Montana might just be your new favorite spot. At <\/span>Triple Creek Ranch<\/span><\/a>, log cabins come with hot tubs and wood-burning fireplaces, and the restaurant serves dishes like wagyu beef with caramelized fennel home fries. Better yet, rates drop at the all-inclusive, adults-only hideaway in the winter months. And if just cozying up under a blanket doesn\u2019t sound like enough for you (weird, but okay), there\u2019s snowshoeing and ice fishing to keep you busy. <\/span><\/p>\n

FOR HISTORY (AND PIZZA): ROME, ITALY<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Chillier than the sun-soaked Mediterranean you might have in mind, Rome in the winter months more than makes up for it with an absence of crowds and cozy restaurants to warm up with a perfectly al dente plate of <\/span>cacio e pepe<\/span><\/i>. Stroll the Forum and Colosseum without battling the summer crowds or oppressive heat, and catch an early sunset from Aventine Hill. <\/span><\/p>\n

FOR SNOW SPORTS: BRECKENRIDGE, VAIL, AND DENVER, COLORADO<\/span><\/h4>\n

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If you like your winter vacations more traditional, Colorado is top of the list. Plan a mini ski road trip with stops in some of the best powder around. The mining town of Breckenridge maintains its friendly charm now complete with elite runs, while Vail is made for luxury-seeking snow bunnies. Top it off with a stop in Denver for outstanding local craft beer before hitting up the Rockies for one last run. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Winter wonderlands It\u2019s easy to get sucked into the enticing hygge (if you haven\u2019t looked it up yet, now\u2019s the time) haven of your home, but there\u2019s no better way…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":9221,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9127","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wayfaring"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t