Extended Weekend Getaways - Dec. 2023

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“Seas-And” Greetings From

The Wequassett Resort & Golf Club New England is special during the holidays, for many compelling reasons. The towns are decorated tastefully and traditionally, there is typically snow or, at the very least, cold temps with the promise of snow—all part of the classic Christmas magic. These towns and hotels are quintessential New England, many are near the coast— naturally, Santa arrives by lobster boat or tugboat. And many of these inns and hotels have rooms with a view—and rooms with a flue (think: fireplaces).

Cape Cod

Santa arrives by boat in Chatham—the Cape’s loveliest village—at the Chatham -114- | ExtendedWeekendGetaways ~ December, 2023

Fish Pier, thanks to the US Coast Guard stationed down the street. And the annual Christmas Stroll in Chatham features a tree lighting ceremony, horse-drawn carriage rides, Christmas cookies, caroling, breakfast with Santa, Elf at the historic movie theatre from December 8 to 10. Chatham First Night on New Year’s Eve has also become a New England favorite, with ice sculptures, dancing, music, fireworks and more.

Where to Stay

Wequassett Resort & Golf Club, Cape Cod’s Forbes Double Five-Star Resort, will celebrate its first-ever holiday and winter season (the resort has been seasonal until this year.) Wequassett debuts a winter wonderland, with an

ice skating rink, 120 decorated Christmas trees, garlands of string lights throughout the 27-acre property and Mrs. Claus’s Cottage—celebrating the women of the moment. Guests can take wreath and ornament making classes, cookie decorating classes with Mrs. Claus, get “elf care” spa treatment rubs and holiday wraps, too. Also, themed holiday dinners at the resort’s Twenty Eight Atlantic, the first and only Forbes Five-Star restaurant in the region. Captain Farris House Gourmet breakfast is served at this lovely bed and breakfast in South Yarmouth. The inn is welcoming and unpretentious, the afternoon cookies are addictive and the guest rooms are elegant, some with


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Wellsboro: The Town That Saved Christmas

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pages 124-126

Extended Weekend Getaways - Dec. 2023

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Travel Treasures: Last Minute Gifts

2min
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Recipes For Life: A Memorial, Magical, Meaningful Christmas

3min
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Wedding Tips: 'Tis The Season For A Holiday Wedding

5min
pages 10-11

Hotel Hospitality: Redweek.com Offers Exquisite on a Budget

4min
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Sports Spot: The Top Ten States For Sports Fans To Go

5min
pages 14-15

Delicious Delights Gracias Madre's Organic Fare

4min
pages 16-17

Going Global: Christmas and Winter The Swedish Way

5min
pages 18-21

Winter Wonderland Fairmont Lodge

5min
pages 24-25

Christmas Magic

3min
pages 26-27

All Aboard Jingle Rails

4min
pages 28-29

Amana Colonies Christmas

3min
pages 32-33

Wichita-Meet The Legendary

4min
pages 34-35

A Holly Dazzle Holiday

3min
pages 38-39

A Festive Holiday Retreat

6min
pages 40-43

Comstock: Christmas Lights Capital

5min
pages 44-47

Best Holiday Events in Butler County

4min
pages 48-51

Creating Memories This Holiday Season: At Shores & islands Ohio

5min
pages 52-55

Fantasy Of Light

1min
pages 56-57

A Holiday Journey

3min
pages 58-59

Grand Geneva Resort Sets the Mood for a Grand Christmas Holiday Spirit

5min
pages 60-61

Cullman Pyramid & Rickwood Caverns

2min
pages 64-65

It's The Happy Place For The Holidays

5min
pages 66-69

9 Ideas For Family Fun At Blue Ridge Cabin

3min
pages 70-71

Van Gogh Experience

3min
pages 72-73

A journey Into Joy

3min
pages 74-75

The Reindeer Farm Is Ready For Guests

4min
pages 78-79

Enjoy a "Home Alone" Experience

3min
pages 80-81

The Greatest Stories Never Told

5min
pages 82-83

The Inn At Christmas Place

5min
pages 84-86

A Magical Tennessee Christmas

2min
page 87

Old Town Alexandria: A Magical Journey In History

4min
pages 88-89

A Winter Wonderland At The North Pole Alaska

3min
pages 92-93

Luminaries At Desert Botanical Garden

5min
pages 94-96

Sunny Scottsdale

2min
page 97

It's A Luxurious Holiday Staycation

6min
pages 98-101

A Denver Zoo Christmas

2min
pages 102-103

A Winter Wonderland In The West Worth Repeating

3min
pages 104-105

Jack Frost To Lead A Grand Snowball Fight

2min
page 109

A Christmas Prelude At Kennebunkport

2min
pages 108-109

Old-Fashioned Christmas In Whitehaven

7min
pages 110-113

"Seas-And" Greeting From Massachusetts

9min
pages 114-117

Uniquely Western Massachusettes

6min
pages 118-121

Santa's Workshop

2min
pages 122-123

Holiday Trains Are Fun For All Ages

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Unforgettable Christmas

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Enjoy A Wintertime Getaway In Washington D.C.

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Coulterville Holiday Light Display

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