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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Winter is the time of year when families tend to focus their vacations on either embracing the snowy weather by heading up to a ski resort or escaping the winter chill with a tropical beach vacation.

While these trips certainly result in some family fun, I think that big cities, which are often overlooked in the winter months, offer some terrific vacation opportunities as well. Hotel rates are often lower during the winter months, and cities offer all sorts of seasonal fun.

Bundle up in your pea coat, mittens, and that brand new scarf you got for Christmas and enjoy what three of my favorite cities – San Francisco, Chicago and New York City – have to offer this winter!

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While a steaming cup of soup may be great at any time of the year, winter time is when a big bowl of liquid goodness can really help alleviate the blues. We’ve picked five of the best places in the country to find soup, along with perfect recommendations for accommodations. And remember, all Homewood Suites locations come with an in-room kitchen, making them perfect for dining in and then taking some extras back to your room.

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For some, New Year’s Eve is best spent sitting behind the TV with a warm drink. Others may prefer to head out into the cold and brave the crowds to soak up the festive atmosphere. For the latter variety, we collected the top five places to spend your New Year’s Eve.

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