Well, it’s finally here. Winter, that dark grey mistress, has finally taken hold across broad swaths of these United States, and in most places they’re predicting a season equally as bad as the last. Hopefully you all took advantage of those short, warm months to stock up on sunshine, pineapple and good karma – you’ll need it for this trip past March.

Or maybe you’re like my friend Jon, a native New Englander who has the right idea about winter and is actually looking forward to the season that’s great for skiing and other outdoor adventure. It’s hard to concede, but, with the right preparation and context, spending time in the snow can actually be fun. It’s just a matter of picking the right destination and fortifying yourself against the cold. And it doesn’t have to be about skiing either – plenty of destinations have a fair share of activities for those numb to adventure sports.

Here are a few ideas for your winter vacations.

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Family ski vacations can be a really good time, but the cost can make you dizzy sometimes. For what you can spend on accommodations, lift tickets, lessons, equipment rental, gear and meals, you could easily get a nice used car.

Booking early and going off-peak can help lower costs. So can skiing close to home. Better yet, book an extended stay at one of these Homewood Suites and shave a little off your dining budget as well.

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For the outdoor adventure enthusiasts among us, nothing gets one better in touch with the nation’s rivers and landscapes than whitewater rafting.

Here at Suite Trip, we’ve done a fair amount of rafting ourselves; from the raging rivers of Rotorua, New Zealand to the frigid, mountainous waters of Interlochen, Switzerland.

One need not go so far away from home to experience the pure joy of whitewater rafting though — these United States of America host some of the finest rapids in the world, many much closer to your backyards than you think. Ready to whet your whistle on some whitewater adventure? Come along for a tour through the nation’s best hotspots.

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Colorado may be known for its powdery snow and stellar ski slopes, but I think summer is the best time to visit my home state. The climate is divine: plenty of bright blue skies, dry air and moderate temperatures. It’s the perfect weather to enjoy the outdoors in the famous Rocky Mountains.

Most out-of-state visitors begin their Colorado visit in Denver, as the state capital is also home to our international airport. I’d plan to spend at least two days here during any Colorado family vacation, since there is so much to enjoy here in the warm-weather months.

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