Hidden Gems & Getaways

A complete guide to winter in Upstate New York’s Adirondack Mountains: the Saranac Lake Ice Palace, Olympic bobsledding in Lake Placid, and cozy historic lodges.

Experience Norway’s UNESCO fjords without massive cruise ships. Discover why winter is the most dramatic, serene time to explore Flåm and the Aurlandsfjord.

Escape the tourist crowds and enter the real-life Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Here is your winter insider guide to Germany’s snow-covered Black Forest.

Experience the southwest’s most magical winter secret. Discover Taos Pueblo in the snow, world-class skiing at Taos Ski Valley, and fragrant piñon wood fires.

Looking for world-class winter charm at a fraction of Western European prices? Explore Karpacz, the Karkonosze range, and medieval stave architecture in Poland.

Discover the wild winter beauty of Eastern Canada. From pastel seaside villages to frozen sea caves, explore 5 unforgettable Atlantic winter towns.

Experience Slovenia’s iconic glacial lake without summer tour buses. How to visit Lake Bled in winter, from frozen castle walks to traditional cream cake.

Soak in naturally heated mineral waters surrounded by snowy fir trees and frosted peaks—the ultimate relaxation after a day in the cold.

Easy train journeys from major hubs to enchanting medieval hamlets, castle ruins, and picturesque canals blanketed in snow.

Explore the drama of Norway’s Lofoten Islands and Denmark’s tranquil archipelagos in their moody, peaceful off-season glory.