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The Coolest, Most Overlooked Vacation Destinations for the Summer

by jessica on Sat, 2011-07-23 05:00


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It has been one hot summer! If you want to get away from the heat, MyWeather.com has hand-picked 7 domestic destinations (and the unassuming activities that make them cool) that are often overlooked when planning a summer vacation.

The following locations were chosen based on consistent and appealing summer weather, awesome attractions and an array of other appeals that offer something for all types of travelers:

• Breckenridge, Colorado – Average July High: 73 Degrees F
What's cool about it: This winter wonderland is more than just a ski town boasting 300 days of sunshine annually with activities to keep you busy all year long. Breckenridge Fun Park features scenic gondola and ski lift rides – 2 miles high – along with plenty of hiking, whitewater rafting, and picturesque views of the Continental Divide.

• Upper Peninsula, Michigan – Average July High: 73 Degrees F
What's cool about it: With more than 150 waterfalls, 40 lighthouses, and a terrain that's perfect for camping, boating, fishing and other outdoor activities, Upper Peninsula boasts 1,700 miles of shoreline along three of the nation's five Great Lakes. Want to be adventurous? Try taking a glass-bottom shipwreck boat tour.Read more

Spring Travel Deals

We're all sick of hearing the depressing news about the economy, so why not take a vacation? It may sound like the last feasible thing to do as we're all trying to cut down on spending. But with many travel destinations slashing prices and offering added value to their lodging, a quick getaway might be just the ticket to relax and recharge. Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, Deer Creek Resort and Conference Center in Ohio, Lake Quinault Lodge in Washington and Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado are destinations offering great specials this spring:


Shenandoah National ParkShenandoah National Park Lodging's "Early Bird Special" offers $104 room rate – more than 30 percent in savings – on traditional lodging at Skyland Resort and Big Meadows Lodge on Mondays through Thursdays and includes breakfast for two. Everyone comes to Shenandoah for the fall foliage, but locals in the area say spring – with the abundant wildflowers and no crowds – is the best time to visit this park.

And one of the best ways to visit Shenandoah National Park is with friends. For women, taking a trip with the girls can be the perfect way to escape the stresses of everyday life and come back feeling ready to take on the world again. This season, Shenandoah National Park Lodging is inviting women to grab a girlfriend, leave their Blackberries behind (okay, maybe not, but at least turn off work email!) and explore the serene panoramic views and unique wildlife that the park has to offer with the Girlfriend Getaway package. Read more

Kalaloch Lodge "Twilight" Movie Package


Kalaloch LodgeHunting for vampires and werewolves in a misty, green rainforest doesn’t top many vacation itineraries, unless you’re a Twilighter! For fans of Stephenie Meyers’ hit saga, “Twilight,” imagination meets reality in the small town of Forks, Wash., where the romantic adventures of a teenage girl, Bella, and her vampire boyfriend, Edward, take place. Located on the Olympic Peninsula, Forks and Kalaloch Lodge is surrounded by miles of peaceful beaches and beautiful forests that provide the ideal landscape for visitors to do some fantasy sightseeing.

With “Twilight” premiering today and more movies on the way, this cultural phenomenon will not be disappearing any time soon. For the thousands of Twilighters that are making the pilgrimage to the Olympic Peninsula, Kalaloch Lodge is offering a Twilight Package starting at just $349.*

Available now through April 30, 2009, the Twilight Package features a two-night stay, dinner for two with a special Twilight dessert and extra Twilight amenities. Read more

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