Pennsylvania Resort Named One of the Best in America
While travel season is usually in the summer, the holidays obvious bring a lot of travel to Americas and those around the world. That said, it’s not surprising that there’s an uptick in resort bookings over the holidays. Well, one Pennsylvania resort has been named one of the best resorts in America. This is when it comes to “action-packed mountain resorts,” according to a new list.
The list comes from Good Housekeeping‘s new 2024 Family Travel Awards. Of the awards, Good Housekeeping states, “Our team of travel agents, editors, engineers, scientists and product analysts thoroughly evaluated each submission, focusing on attributes such as quality, convenience, value, sustainability, inclusivity and more.” They also “enlisted the help of over 100 travel testers to try out the gear and services while visiting cities, resorts, attractions and other destinations to help us choose these standout winners.”
Pennsylvania Resort Named One of the Best in America
So, which Pennsylvania spot is one of the best mountain resorts in America? It’s the Poconos, with Good Housekeeping deeming it, “Nonstop fun in the Poconos.” They say nobody will ever get bored here, but the magazine recommends the area for the holidays. “Whether or not Mother Nature comes through with snow in the winter, Woodloch makes its own so wanna-be sledders and snow tubers won’t be disappointed,” they explain. “Holidays usher in guest favorites like a Gingerbread Wars contest and a Yule Log Hunt.”
One of the other other top spots in the Northeast was Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York. Of Mohonk, the publication raves, “The Victorian castle resort on a private glacial lake is an all-inclusive, so let their fairy godmothers of sorts guide you through a jam-packed lineup of activities that families can do together (like archery in the forest or ice-skating in an open-air stone pavilion) plus a supervised nature-focused program for kids ages 4 to 12 at no extra charge.” Find more here.
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Frankenmuth, Michigan
Frankenmuth, Michigan, is the self-proclaimed Christmas capital city of the world. Okay, so many argue that Strasbourg, France, takes that honor, but Frankenmuth is close, and it’s a lot cheaper to get there. No passport needed. The villiage’s Franconian-style architecture has given it the loving name “Little Bavaria.” Frankenmuth is also home to the world’s biggest Christmas store.
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Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina, is a great spot to visit in the holiday season, because it’s not as crowded as other times during the year. It’s also less expensive to visit during the holidays and offers beautiful decorations during Christmas. Don’t forget the many holiday markets.
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is located in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and it offers a beautiful view of snowy hills and Amish country. It’s a very old-fashioned type of town, making it a charming winter getaway. There are plenty of fun, holiday-type things to do in Lancaster that won’t break the bank.
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