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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ve got plenty of options when it comes to winter snow sports destinations<\/a>. But you\u2019ll find what many agree is \u201cthe greatest snow on earth\u201d in Park City, Utah<\/a>. Located just a short drive from Salt Lake City International Airport, this spot is known the world over for its fresh powder, averaging 300 to 400 inches of snowfall annually. Park City Mountain Resort features 7,300 acres, 330 trails, 43 lifts and six terrain parks, all just steps away from the destination\u2019s historic Main Street, which buzzes all winter long with dining, shopping and entertainment. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCheck out RedWeek\u2019s Park City Travel Guide<\/em><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay:<\/strong> Marriott\u2019s MountainSide at Park City<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhale Watching In San Diego<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/whale-watching-700x420.jpg?v=b69cbe21ef98add392929744c4ebe2fc\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nA different kind of parade than you\u2019re used to takes place every winter in San Diego<\/a>. From mid-December through April, 20,000 majestic grey whales make their epic annual migration south from Alaska, passing close offshore to the southern California city. With more than 70 miles of coastline, San Diego makes it easy to spot whales from the shore \u2014 Cabrillo National Monument and Torrey Pines State Reserve are both great places to look for their telltale spouts. But there are also plenty of opportunities to get out on the water for a more up-close-and-personal experience, with several tour operators offering whale watching excursions suitable for all ages. <\/p>\n\n\n\nDiscover San Diego\u2019s Best Museums<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay:<\/strong> Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWinter Waterfall Hikes In The Great Smoky Mountains<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/smoky-mountains-700x420.jpg?v=9caf253799019066064b92b806e21b5c\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nChasing waterfalls is a year-round pursuit in the Great Smoky Mountains, with dozens of beautifully cascading falls to discover. But for an extraordinary outdoor adventure, pay a visit to Tennessee\u2019s Great Smoky National Park (located just minutes from Gatlinburg<\/a>) during the winter to see this natural attraction\u2019s waterfalls in all their icy glory. When temperatures drop, spots like the 90-foot Hen Wallow Falls are covered in evocative ice formations. That\u2019s just a short two-mile hike, but if you\u2019re up for something a little longer, try the five-mile round-trip trek to Abrams Falls, the highest volume waterfall in the Smokies. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCheck out RedWeek\u2019s Gatlinburg Travel Guide<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay:<\/strong> Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSnowmobiling In West Yellowstone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/yellowstone-snow-700x420.jpg?v=f8fbe9db5c627771dd4a23c29e019bef\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s nothing quite like the rush of riding a snowmobile through a wintry landscape. And there\u2019s nowhere to do just that quite like West Yellowstone, Montana<\/a> \u2014 AKA the \u201cSnowmobile Capital of the World.\u201d As the most popular gateway to the extraordinary Yellowstone National Park, West Yellowstone is a wintry playground, with an average of 150 inches of snowfall each year. Here, you\u2019ll find more than 400 miles of snowmobiling terrain, with groomed trails suitable for all experience levels, from \u201copen-play\u201d zones to off-the-beaten-path backcountry excursions. No need to come with your own equipment; the town is filled with outfitters who can get you out on the trails in no time. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay: <\/strong>WorldMark West Yellowstone<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStargazing In Hawaii<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hawaii-stargazing-700x420.jpg?v=917fb201f9b8a1a4c0ded5e91244fa8f\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHawaii<\/a> is heavenly 365 days a year. But if you want to get a glimpse of the actual heavens in Hawaii, winter is your best bet, with dazzlingly clear skies and mild temperatures. The stargazing opportunities in the destination are legendary, highlighted by Mauna Kea on the \u201cBig Island.\u201d At nearly 14,000 feet above sea level, Mauna Kea is Hawaii\u2019s tallest volcano \u2014 and it\u2019s also home to the Mauna Kea Observatory. The visitors center here offers several telescopes that you can use to get a look at the Milky Way (and beyond). But millions of stars are visible to the naked eye. It\u2019s an out of this world adventure, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere To Stay:<\/strong> Kona Coast Resort<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ve got plenty of options when it comes to winter snow sports destinations<\/a>. But you\u2019ll find what many agree is \u201cthe greatest snow on earth\u201d in Park City, Utah<\/a>. Located just a short drive from Salt Lake City International Airport, this spot is known the world over for its fresh powder, averaging 300 to 400 inches of snowfall annually. Park City Mountain Resort features 7,300 acres, 330 trails, 43 lifts and six terrain parks, all just steps away from the destination\u2019s historic Main Street, which buzzes all winter long with dining, shopping and entertainment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out RedWeek\u2019s Park City Travel Guide<\/em><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay:<\/strong> Marriott\u2019s MountainSide at Park City<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n A different kind of parade than you\u2019re used to takes place every winter in San Diego<\/a>. From mid-December through April, 20,000 majestic grey whales make their epic annual migration south from Alaska, passing close offshore to the southern California city. With more than 70 miles of coastline, San Diego makes it easy to spot whales from the shore \u2014 Cabrillo National Monument and Torrey Pines State Reserve are both great places to look for their telltale spouts. But there are also plenty of opportunities to get out on the water for a more up-close-and-personal experience, with several tour operators offering whale watching excursions suitable for all ages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Discover San Diego\u2019s Best Museums<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay:<\/strong> Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Chasing waterfalls is a year-round pursuit in the Great Smoky Mountains, with dozens of beautifully cascading falls to discover. But for an extraordinary outdoor adventure, pay a visit to Tennessee\u2019s Great Smoky National Park (located just minutes from Gatlinburg<\/a>) during the winter to see this natural attraction\u2019s waterfalls in all their icy glory. When temperatures drop, spots like the 90-foot Hen Wallow Falls are covered in evocative ice formations. That\u2019s just a short two-mile hike, but if you\u2019re up for something a little longer, try the five-mile round-trip trek to Abrams Falls, the highest volume waterfall in the Smokies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out RedWeek\u2019s Gatlinburg Travel Guide<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay:<\/strong> Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s nothing quite like the rush of riding a snowmobile through a wintry landscape. And there\u2019s nowhere to do just that quite like West Yellowstone, Montana<\/a> \u2014 AKA the \u201cSnowmobile Capital of the World.\u201d As the most popular gateway to the extraordinary Yellowstone National Park, West Yellowstone is a wintry playground, with an average of 150 inches of snowfall each year. Here, you\u2019ll find more than 400 miles of snowmobiling terrain, with groomed trails suitable for all experience levels, from \u201copen-play\u201d zones to off-the-beaten-path backcountry excursions. No need to come with your own equipment; the town is filled with outfitters who can get you out on the trails in no time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay: <\/strong>WorldMark West Yellowstone<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hawaii<\/a> is heavenly 365 days a year. But if you want to get a glimpse of the actual heavens in Hawaii, winter is your best bet, with dazzlingly clear skies and mild temperatures. The stargazing opportunities in the destination are legendary, highlighted by Mauna Kea on the \u201cBig Island.\u201d At nearly 14,000 feet above sea level, Mauna Kea is Hawaii\u2019s tallest volcano \u2014 and it\u2019s also home to the Mauna Kea Observatory. The visitors center here offers several telescopes that you can use to get a look at the Milky Way (and beyond). But millions of stars are visible to the naked eye. It\u2019s an out of this world adventure, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay:<\/strong> Kona Coast Resort<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhale Watching In San Diego<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Start planning your winter vacation with RedWeek now.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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