Fun Weekend Getawy Ideas For NYC Couples Fighting The Winter Blues
New York City can be beautiful during the winter (think of the famed Rockefeller Christmas tree) but it can also be quite cold and dreary. And many people who live in the city year round like to get out and escape for a short time during the coldest part of the season to recharge and end up feeling a bit better. While you might not have the time to take a really long two week vacation, you can certainly fit in a short trip over the weekend. This is perfect for people who might only have a few days to get away. And one of the best things you can do is to take a trip somewhere where you get to do something fun and active. You don't necessarily have to go somewhere down in the Caribbean to escape the winter blues, as the two ides below will illustrate.
Rent A Mountain Lodge And Go Skiing
A really fun idea is to get a mountain lodge rental for the weekend. This will allow you to not have to travel too far from the city (you can find mountain lodge locations in upstate New York as well as in New Hampshire and Vermont). The great thing about renting a mountain lodge is that it's a complete escape from the noise and hustle and bustle of the crowded city. Then when you throw in the fun that you get when you go skiing, you really see how it's a great escape from the dreary city during the winter. You can spend the days skiing, then sit back at night and relax by a warm fire. You can book a mountain lodge rental accommodation that is near a ski mountain so that you won't have to travel far when the days is over. Most of these locations will also have really nice restaurants so that you don't have to worry about cooking.
Take A Trip Out West To Visit A National Park
If you want to take a bit of a long weekend, you should look into visiting a national park. The parks out West are especially cool because not only do they have amazing recreation opportunities (white water rafting, hiking, horseback riding) but they are in a warmer climate during this part of the year. So, consider booking a trip out west and hitting one of the major national parks for a couple of days and completely recharging yourself so that when you return to the city you will be in great spirits and won't be counting the hours until the spring hits.