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Wintertime Adrenaline in Lake Placid, New York
Lake Placid sits in the heart of the Adirondack Park Preserve, the largest park in the contiguous United States. But the city's bigger claim to fame is playing host for the 1980 Winter Olympics. Explore this spectacular wilderness while engaging... read more

A Norwegian Christmas for Less in Oslo
Visions of marzipan and Nisse, a mischievous elf, dance in the heads of Oslo's children during the holiday season. Book a cozy downtown hotel and experience the holiday fun for less with an Oslo Pass, your ticket to 33 museums... read more

Come in From the Cold in North Conway, New Hampshire
When the weather outside is frightful, come to the White Mountains, where it's delightful. In North Conway, you can experience extreme wind while safely indoors at a discovery center, or thaw out with hot drinks and art in a local... read more

Affordable Seasons Greetings and Eatings in Strasbourg, France
Completely surrounded by a river, Strasbourg's city center captures the magic of the holidays with markets decked out with the season's finest products, twinkling lights, carolers, and roasted chestnuts. After you've had your fill of goodwill toward men, you can... read more

A Festive Taste of Denmark in Solvang, California
Escape SoCal's big city holiday shopping hordes with a weekend getaway in the charming Danish village of Solvang. This little Santa Barbara County town is home to more than 150 boutiques and specialty stores with everything from clogs to hand-blown... read more

Capture the Holiday Spirit in New York City's Bryant Park
Far beneath the towering skyscrapers, you'll find an oasis of open space called Bryant Park. When it snows, the park becomes a winter playground, with a holiday market of unique designs, a free skating rink, and a plethora of tasty... read more

Don't Break the Holiday Bank Shopping in Minneapolis
It's nearly impossible to mention shopping and Minneapolis in the same sentence without talking about the Mall of America, a shopper's dream come true for the holidays. However, after a long day of walking the mall's four levels at one-half... read more

Follow the Star to Savings in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Oh, little town of Bethlehem, how perfectly you capture the spirit of the season. Located in eastern Pennsylvania, only about an hour outside of Philadelphia, this small town attracts visitors from near and far when the Christmas countdown begins. Discover... read more