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Summer 2025 travel trends

The numbers are in! These summer 2025 travel insights provide a roadmap for understanding modern travelers' mindsets and meeting their evolving expectations.

Discover 2025 Summer Travel Trends

Summer travel ideas

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15 best summer vacations to beat the heat
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Luxury experiential travel: Redefining the way we vacation
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The best summer lake vacations in the U.S.
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Golden Sands Condos in Ocean City, MD
Plan the perfect Ocean City summer 2025 vacation
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Plan the perfect Bethany Beach summer 2025 vacation
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Tropical vacation rentals for an island retreat
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Summer vacation destinations for teachers
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5 prime summer road trip ideas
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Beautiful green mountain landscape with a golf course in Beaver Creek, CO
The best Colorado summer resorts
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Vacation rental cabin in Blue Ridge, GA
9 underrated vacation spots to visit this summer
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Lakefront vacation homes peeking through a dense forest at Big Bear Lake
Top 8 things to do in Big Bear this summer
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A view from the town in Telluride, CO towards a massive mountain range and a forest.
Things to do in Telluride this summer
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Vacation rentals for outdoor lovers.
The best things to do in Jackson Hole in summer
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8 can’t-miss things to do around Lake Chelan in the summer
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Beach vacations

View from a balcony overlooking Destin, Florida
The best beach towns along the Florida Panhandle
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The best fishing spots along Alabama’s Gulf Coast
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The best beaches in Southwest Florida
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Epic Hawaii hero
Epic experiences you can only have in Hawaii
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View of the pool as seen from the balcony at a condo rental at Reflections at Bay Pointe in Panama City Beach, FL.
Uncover the best Florida Gulf Coast vacation spots
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The best beachfront resorts for your next sun-soaked getaway
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A drone shot of the coastline lined with vacationers in Gulf Shores, AL.
The ultimate Gulf Shores travel guide
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The dining area overlooking the ocean in San Diego, CA
Plan your San Diego summer 2025 vacation
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Cape Cod from a drone.
Plan your Cape Cod summer 2025 vacation
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Best Alabama beach vacation spots
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Rehoboth Beach
Plan your Rehoboth Beach summer 2025 vacation
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view of blue gulf waters and beach in Miramar Beach, FL
5 states for the best secluded beach rentals
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Man walking on the coast in Maine.
The best beach vacations in the United States
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Boats docked at the marina at Hatteras Island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Plan your Outer Banks 2025 vacation
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Ocean City, Maryland boardwalk
Where to stay in Ocean City on the boardwalk
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Guide to Florida's best beach resorts
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The pools at the Shores of Panama Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida
The 5 best beach spa getaways
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A view of Destin, FL overlooking the shore, city, main road and large outdoor pool.
Guide to Florida's beachfront condos
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blue waters and a boardwalk by the beach in Fort Myers, Florida
The best beach towns near Tampa for every traveler
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the beach of Anna Maria Island
7 charming Anna Maria beach cottages for a seaside retreat
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Family vacations

The pool at a vacation rental in the Gulf Shores.
10 last-minute spring break destinations for every type of traveler
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The pool area overlooking the beach at a hilton head island vacation rental.
8 fresh spring break getaway ideas
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16 best spring break vacation spots for families
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The best resort pools for kids and families across the U.S.
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The most popular family-friendly vacation spots
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Costa Rica vs. Belize for a Family Vacation
Costa Rica vs. Belize for family vacation
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A beach communicating the differences of Hawaii vs Mexico.
Hawaii vs. Mexico: Where should you take your vacation?
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Aerial view of Honolulu skyline and coastline
The best Hawaiian island for your family vacation
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Small town fun

Washington coastal towns you have to visit

5 best small towns in Texas

Best small beach towns on the East Coast

7 best small towns for a summer vacation

Lake vacations

The best lake vacations in the South

10 affordable lake vacations for money-savvy travelers

The top 10 most beautiful Idaho lakes

Top 10 most beautiful lakes in the U.S.

7 states for the best secluded lake house rentals

Hiking guides

The 10 best hiking trails near Deep Creek Lake

Our favorite hiking spots near Cannon Beach

Best 14ers in Colorado (for beginners and beyond)

6 easy-to-reach Big Bear hiking trails

Dog-friendly travel

Dog holding a frisbee at the Oregon Coast.
7 Oregon Coast pet-friendly vacation rental destinations
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Kayak and bike rentals in Boothbay Harbor, Maine
The ultimate guide to a dog-friendly East Coast vacation
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Best dog-friendly vacation spots in California
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Pet-friendly cabin vacations in Tennessee
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Golden Retriever jumps on the side of a hot tub to kiss owner
9 dog-friendly vacations to celebrate National Dog Day
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Sports and outdoor recreation

Man on a small piece of land fishing.
The best fishing spots in Florida for every angler
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St. Germain, WI cabin rental in a forest with a beautiful green lawn.
Find the perfect catch at these Wisconsin fishing cabins
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The best states for water sports
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8 best mountain biking towns
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6 top spots for surf vacation homes
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The best fishing vacations in the U.S.
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Mauna Lani Resort golf course
The best golf resorts in Hawaii
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The Oregon Ducks team stadium
Vacation homes to score the ultimate CFB game day getaway
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Clear blue water is perfect for snorkeling in the Florida Keys
Best places to stay in the Florida keys for snorkeling
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4 scenic Florida Keys races and marathons for every skill level
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Cabin vacations

Colorado river cabins
Riverfront cabins in Colorado
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The interior of an A-frame cabin rental in the woods of Washington in Snoqualmie Pass.
Stay at one of these striking A-frame cabin rentals
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Smoky Mountains cabin with gorgeous mountain views
Affordable cabin getaways around the country
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Vacation rental in North Carolina surrounded by woods
Top 7 states for secluded cabin rentals
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Winter Cabin Travel Trends and Destinations
Winter Cabin Travel Trends and Destinations
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The hot tub and back deck of a vacation rental in the Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, TN.
The best Tennessee cabins with a hot tub
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8 breathtaking Colorado cabin rentals with hot tubs
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South Lake Tahoe a-frame cabin rental
Find alpine bliss in a Lake Tahoe winter cabin
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Large wood cabin in Cascade, ID with a wrap around porch
12 cool log cabins to reconnect with nature
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Cabin near Deep Creek Lake
The best Deep Creek Lake cabins for any season
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Vacation rental front porch in Fredericksburg, TX
The 7 best Texas Hill Country getaways
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Cozy up to a rustic cabin getaway in Tennessee
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Explore homes

Our favorite vacation ideas for artists

Soak it up: Best vacation rental bathtubs

6 unique vacation rentals for unique travelers

13 cool vacation rentals from coast to coast

The ultimate Key West cottages with private pools

Oceanfront Hilton Head vacation rentals with pools

5 vacation rental kitchens that are simply chef’s kiss

Explore nature

9 best off-the-grid vacations for outdoor adventurers

12 national park vacation ideas

The most scenic places in western Montana

5 must-visit hot springs near McCall, Idaho

Best places to go leaf peeping this season

Best winter destinations for non-skiers

Best Dark Sky Parks in the U.S. by state


Weekend trips

The best weekend getaways from Portland

The best weekend trips from New York City

The best weekend getaways from Atlanta

The best weekend getaways from Washington, D.C.

The best weekend getaways from Dallas

12 weekend getaways from San Francisco

9 weekend trips from Chicago that are worth the drive

The 10 best weekend getaways from Seattle

Unique weekend getaways in Florida

6 most popular long-weekend getaways

Weekend trips from Los Angeles for every escapist

Unique vacations

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7 foodie destinations worth traveling for
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10 best solo travel destinations in the U.S.
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Best babymoon destinations for one last hurrah
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Road tripping through Northern California
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The town of Helen, Georgia.
13 places in the U.S. that feel like Europe
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Visit a real-life sugarhouse on these Vermont maple syrup tours
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The best Highway 101 road trip route
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Best tennis getaways just in time for the U.S. Open
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7 Costa Rica coffee tours that will elevate your palate
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Top haunted U.S. cities for a supernatural getaway
Haunted places to visit in the U.S. for a supernatural getaway
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Plan your Oregon wine country vacation
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5 tips for an amazing Haleakala sunrise excursion
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Visit these states with epic Wild West towns
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a man jumps across rocks to take in the amazing view in Big Bear during a hike
5 ecotourism destinations to visit this Earth Day
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Vacation guides and how to's

How to plan a snowbird stay

How to travel sustainably

How to avoid vacation rental scams

How to travel alone

Best time to book a vacation for major travel holidays

Our top pool safety tips for travelers

Top 5 ocean safety tips for travelers

Is travel insurance worth it?

Romantic vacations

How to plan a couples trip

Plan your romantic getaway to the Smoky Mountains

Best romantic getaways in Upstate New York

Rekindle the flame at these romantic getaways in Vermont

Best romantic getaways in Oregon for every couple

How to plan an Airbnb wedding

Festivals and events

Florida’s best festivals and events

A year of festivals: US festivals month by month: 2025

Where to stay during free U.S. national park days

Where to stay for Coachella

Where to stay for the Sundance Film Festival

10 Best LGBTQ+-friendly vacation spots

Best cities in the U.S. to celebrate Oktoberfest

Fall getaways

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Experience the beauty of the Adirondacks in the fall
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2024 fall travel trends
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8 best mountain cabin amenities guests will love
Best places to go for leaf peeping
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The best places in New England to visit in the fall
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The best fall East Coast road trip route
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Holiday travel

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with the perfect getaway
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Best places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
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Best Easter travel destinations in the U.S.
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Escape to these romantic cabin retreats this Valentine's Day
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Best underrated winter holiday vacation destinations
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Seven best small towns to visit at Christmas
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10 affordable places to travel in December
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6 underrated New Year's Eve destinations
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Magical Christmas destinations on the West Coast
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Best cities in the U.S. to celebrate Oktoberfest
5 family-friendly activities for Christmas in Leavenworth, WA
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Popular destinations for Mother’s and Father’s Day getaways
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Getaway gift guide: Unique experience gifts for every traveler
Getaway gift guide: Travel experience gifts for everyone
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Escape to a cozy cabin this winter
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Ski vacations

Aerial shot of ski-in/ski-out rentals near the slopes in Breckenridge, CO.
The best Ikon and Epic ski pass destinations
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7 Things to do in Steamboat Springs in the Winter
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Vacation rentals for skiing in Lake Tahoe
Vacasa’s best places to ski this winter
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Best ski resorts for Spring Break
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Skiers headed to a lift from their ski-in/ski-out vacation rental in Park City, Utah.
Take on the winter slopes from these ski-in/ski-out Park City rentals
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5 best ski-in/ski-out resorts
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Utah lodge and condos at the bottom of a ski hill
Where to find the best skiing in Utah
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Where to stay in Girdwood, Alaska during ski season
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Destination guides

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Top 14 must-visit Pacific Northwest destinations
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9 best things to do in McCall, Idaho
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Our favorite things to do on Hatteras Island
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8 best Florida snowbird destinations
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City guide: Things to do in Palm Springs
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Craftsman home in the heart of southeast Portland
City guide: Things to do in Portland, Oregon
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City guide: Things to do in Cape Cod, MA
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The streets of Charleston.
City guide: Things to do in Charleston, SC
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City guide: Things to do in Park City, UT
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Best winter getaways in the U.S. - Fredericksburg, Texas
City guide: Things to do in Fredericksburg, TX
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Downtown Santa Fe, NM at dusk.
City guide: Things to do in Santa Fe, NM
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The town of Vail, Colorado surrounded by mountains
City guide: Things to do in Vail, CO
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City guide: Things to do in Myrtle Beach, SC
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City guide: Things to do in 30A, FL
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Best things to do in Gatlinburg, TN
Things to do in Gatlinburg, TN
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Best things to do in Banner Elk, North Carolina
City guide: Things to do in Banner Elk, NC
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Panama City Beach vacation rental information
City guide: Things to do in Panama City Beach, FL
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City Guide: Things to do in St. Augustine cityscape
City guide: Things to do in St. Augustine, FL
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The pool area and ocean view at the SeaScape Condos in Galveston.
City guide: Things to do in Galveston, TX
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More travel inspiration

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Winter travel trends: ‘Tis the season for winter getaways
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North Carolina’s best vacation spots
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Best winter getaways in the U.S.
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