Two years ago, I took my toddler skating for the first time. Holding his hand as his feet wobbled beneath the blades of his skates, I felt a huge sense of joy in sharing the wonder of ice skating with him. Skating is fun no matter where you are, but if you’re looking for a “special” ice rink, here are three of my favorite places in the U.S. to skate with the family.

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If your family is anything like mine, you love the start of winter. That first snowfall is magical, and the thrill of warm soup and hot chocolate has not yet worn off.

Fast forward to January.

You’re all freezing, your kids have lost one mitten out of each of three sets and your front yard snowman is looking kind of gray. Even worse, you have at least a couple more months to go.

But you don’t have to take the cold lying down. January’s a great time to travel. Fares are low because kids are back in school, and everyone’s back at work after the holidays. The airports aren’t crowded, and parts of the country (believe it or not) are sunny and bright.

Make a new year’s resolution to get the family together and take off for warmer climates like these.

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It’s no secret that Christmas is an incredibly popular season for travel, both in the U.S. and beyond. After all, kids are on a break from school and most people get time off from work; even the Scroogiest of bosses understands the value of a good holiday.

While there’s something to be said for remote vacation destinations – places where we can unplug, unwind and take a break from our workaday lives – the popular Christmas travel destinations in the U.S. are popular for good reasons. When considering where to go for your Christmas holiday vacation, consider the fun winter activities these popular destinations have to offer.

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A fall getaway is something everyone deserves, especially since summer is over and stores have been stocking Christmas decorations for over a month. So before the hectic holiday season begins, head out to enjoy some of the peace and beauty fall brings to the country with these fabulous fall getaway tips.

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