{"id":3912,"date":"2024-12-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/?p=3912"},"modified":"2025-03-20T14:59:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:59:02","slug":"the-best-vacation-spots-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/10\/the-best-vacation-spots-for-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Travel Destinations for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A New Year brings new adventures. As 2024 winds down, we\u2019re looking ahead to 2025 to fuel our wanderlust and jump-start our vacation planning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They say the early bird gets the worm, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/offers\">the best hotel deals<\/a>, too. With a bit of foresight, savvy travelers can have first pick of their favorite oceanfront suites, historic walking tours, and the best food crawls in the city. Not to mention, a planned vacation gives a bit of motivation when the New Year cheer has dimmed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, where to? We dig into on-the-ground insight from our hotels and resorts, pull from travel trends, and bring imagination to present the <strong>best vacation spots for 2025<\/strong>, from 8,000-year-old desert mountains to sandy beach towns on Massachusetts\u2019 coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><br><strong><br><\/strong>1. <a href=\"#monterey-bay\">Monterey Bay<\/a><br>2. <a href=\"#cape-cod\">Cape Cod<\/a><br>3. <a href=\"#el-paso\">El Paso<\/a><br>4. <a href=\"#washington-dc\">Washington, D.C.<\/a><br>5. <a href=\"#frederick\">Frederick<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monterey-bay\"><strong>Go on a \u2018Reset Retreat\u2019 in California<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3984\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC9833-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Group of people roasting marshmallows around a beach bonfire at The Sanctuary Beach Resort in Monterey Bay\" class=\"wp-image-3984 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC9833-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC9833-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC9833-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC9833-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC9833-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3985\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC9265-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Woman wearing noise-cancelling headphones doing yoga on the beach at The Sanctuary Beach Resort in Monterey Bay\" class=\"wp-image-3985 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC9265-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC9265-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC9265-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC9265-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC9265-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3306\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Oceanfront_Deluxe_Patio-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Wine set up to watch the sunset from Oceanfront Deluxe guest room patio at The Sanctuary Beach Resort in Monterey Bay\" class=\"wp-image-3306 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Oceanfront_Deluxe_Patio-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Oceanfront_Deluxe_Patio-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Oceanfront_Deluxe_Patio-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Oceanfront_Deluxe_Patio-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Oceanfront_Deluxe_Patio-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A whopping 62 percent of American travelers say they feel more mindful about their overall health and well-being than ever before.\u00b9 Beyond spa treatments and yoga classes, vacationers are looking for a \u201creset retreat,\u201d a place where they can <strong>zen out in nature<\/strong>, treat their bodies right, and recharge their batteries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindful travelers find scenic serenity at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/the-sanctuary-beach-resort\"><strong>The Sanctuary Beach Resort<\/strong><\/a>, a laid-back luxury escape on the California coast in <strong>Monterey Bay<\/strong>. Surrounded by the ocean and dreamy sand dunes, The Sanctuary is a picturesque place to hit the reset button (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/lauraannaparker\/2024\/11\/06\/post-election-burnout-this-seaside-california-resort-has-the-cure\/\"><strong>even Forbes says so<\/strong><\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practice \u2018grounding\u2019 with your toes in the sand, read a book by the bonfire, or join a nature walk through Marina Dunes Preserve. Newly renovated, The Sanctuary offers daily holistic wellness activities, too: stretching and mobility classes, healing sound baths, energizing yoga flows, and chakra-aligning Reiki journeys, to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3924\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sanctuary10-1024x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3924 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sanctuary10-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sanctuary10-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sanctuary10-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sanctuary10-1536x1013.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sanctuary10-2048x1351.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/675;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2888\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grilling_Oysters_22-12-15_12595-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Selection of grilled oysters at Salt Wood Kitchen &amp; Oysterette at The Sanctuary Beach Resort in Monterey Bay\" class=\"wp-image-2888 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grilling_Oysters_22-12-15_12595-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grilling_Oysters_22-12-15_12595-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grilling_Oysters_22-12-15_12595-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grilling_Oysters_22-12-15_12595-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grilling_Oysters_22-12-15_12595-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The beachside resort has also introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesanctuarybeachresort.com\/spa-at-the-sanctuary-beach-resort\">The Renewal Studio &amp; Spa<\/a>, an on-site destination for <strong>ocean-inspired spa treatments<\/strong>. After a lazy beach day, hydrate your skin with their signature Marina Reset facial layered with fresh seaweed, vitamin C serum, and low-level LED light therapy. Feeling tense from all that desk time? Opt for a deep-pressure Sports Massage or healing hot stones to melt sore muscles. New technology furthers healing, like the Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy mat with electromagnetic waves to stimulate the body\u2019s natural recovery process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Top it off with a soul-nourishing meal at <a href=\"https:\/\/saltwoodkitchenandoysterette.com\/\">Salt Wood Kitchen &amp; Oysterette<\/a>, a fiery seafood restaurant nestled on the beach. <strong>Bay scallop ceviche and garlicky clams <\/strong>for dinner, with a bottle of Cali-grown cabernet, perhaps? (Wellness is all about balance, after all\u2026)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All this and more await at The Sanctuary Beach Resort, a short drive from Big Sur hikes, exciting downtown bars, and famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seemonterey.com\/listings\/monterey-bay-food-tours\/7606\/\">foodie tours<\/a> by Moss Landing, perfect for a well-rounded reset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cape-cod\"><strong>See the Stars on Cape Cod<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" data-id=\"3925\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-590268314-1024x654.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3925 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-590268314-1024x654.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-590268314-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-590268314-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-590268314-1536x981.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-590268314-2048x1309.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/654;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3927\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC01365-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3927 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC01365-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC01365-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC01365-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC01365-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC01365-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"3926\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DJI_20240702073717_0033_D-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3926 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DJI_20240702073717_0033_D-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DJI_20240702073717_0033_D-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DJI_20240702073717_0033_D-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DJI_20240702073717_0033_D-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DJI_20240702073717_0033_D-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the way in Massachusetts, nature and serenity are met with a dash of nostalgia on <strong>Cape Cod<\/strong>, a coastal peninsula with beautiful beaches, charming village streets, and easygoing activities for every age.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For travelers who yearn to slow down, Cape Cod offers blissful beach days and breathtaking scenery that\u2019s home to some incredible wildlife. In fact, the Cape is one of the world\u2019s best destinations for <strong>whale watching<\/strong>, especially from June through September!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"671\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3930\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC00745-671x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3930 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC00745-671x1024.jpg 671w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC00745-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC00745-768x1172.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC00745-1006x1536.jpg 1006w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC00745-1342x2048.jpg 1342w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC00745-scaled.jpg 1258w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 671px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 671\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3928\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1480498138-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3928 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1480498138-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1480498138-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1480498138-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1480498138-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1480498138-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/sea-crest\"><strong>Sea Crest Beach Resort<\/strong><\/a>, the Upper Cape&#8217;s only beachfront resort, nature is everywhere you look; even the cottages are surrounded by sand dunes. This hidden gem is great for stargazing, too. The Cape has some of the darkest night skies on the eastern seaboard, making it a top-rated spot for <strong>astronomic adventures<\/strong>. With four eclipses on the horizon for 2025, Cape Cod may be the perfect vantage point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there\u2019s plenty to do besides the beach. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellfleetcinemas.com\/drive-in-theatre\/\">Wellfleet Drive-In<\/a> for an old-school movie, or tee off from a <strong>famous oceanfront golf course<\/strong>. Scope out saltwater taffy in Cape Cod\u2019s classic candy stores, or eat your way through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seacrestbeachresort.com\/dining\">Streetscape<\/a> \u2013 Sea Crest\u2019s on-site eateries \u2013 for quintessential New England favorites: beachside lobster rolls at The Hatch, ice cream sundaes at Captain Scoops, and famous clam chowder with a side of ocean views at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lanternroomcapecod.com\/\">The Lantern Room<\/a>, open all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"el-paso\"><strong>Channel Your Inner Cowboy in El Paso<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_6433-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two women wearing cowboy hats toasting drinks on La Perla rooftop at The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park in El Paso\" class=\"wp-image-3788 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_6433-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_6433-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_6433-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_6433-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_6433-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"3932\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jenny-Farhat_Plaza-Hotel_10.2024_DSC03143-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3932 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jenny-Farhat_Plaza-Hotel_10.2024_DSC03143-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jenny-Farhat_Plaza-Hotel_10.2024_DSC03143-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jenny-Farhat_Plaza-Hotel_10.2024_DSC03143-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jenny-Farhat_Plaza-Hotel_10.2024_DSC03143-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jenny-Farhat_Plaza-Hotel_10.2024_DSC03143-2048x1368.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/684;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3396\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JamesBaigrie_Plaza_laperla_resized-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"La Perla Rooftop Bar at sunset at The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park in El Paso\" class=\"wp-image-3396 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JamesBaigrie_Plaza_laperla_resized-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JamesBaigrie_Plaza_laperla_resized-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JamesBaigrie_Plaza_laperla_resized-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JamesBaigrie_Plaza_laperla_resized-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JamesBaigrie_Plaza_laperla_resized-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cowboy culture is all the rage these days. Even Beyonc\u00e9 has a country album! America\u2019s fascination with the Wild West runs deep and seems more fervent than ever. Younger generations are especially into the trend; a reported 63 percent of travelers ages 18 to 24 are fans of <strong>\u2018cowboy core.\u2019 <\/strong>\u00b2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an unconventional cowboy vacation, consider <strong>El Paso, Texas<\/strong>. Teetering on the edge of West Texas and New Mexico, this unique city has hazy desert mountains and loads of cowboy history. In fact, El Paso is known as the <strong>\u201cboot capital of the world.\u201d <\/strong>Cowboy cobblers have been stitching up specialty boots here for decades, transforming leather and alligator skin into wearable works of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"229\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/LandmarkSuite_SittingArea-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sitting area in Landmark Suite at The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park in El Paso\" class=\"wp-image-229 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/LandmarkSuite_SittingArea-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/LandmarkSuite_SittingArea-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/LandmarkSuite_SittingArea-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/LandmarkSuite_SittingArea-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/LandmarkSuite_SittingArea-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"3934\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jenny-Farhat_Plaza-Hotel_10.2024_DSC04231-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3934 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jenny-Farhat_Plaza-Hotel_10.2024_DSC04231-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jenny-Farhat_Plaza-Hotel_10.2024_DSC04231-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jenny-Farhat_Plaza-Hotel_10.2024_DSC04231-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jenny-Farhat_Plaza-Hotel_10.2024_DSC04231-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jenny-Farhat_Plaza-Hotel_10.2024_DSC04231-2048x1368.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/684;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the hunt for a unique pair? <strong>Follow in Taylor Swift\u2019s footsteps<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketbuster.com\/\">Rocketbuster<\/a>, one of El Paso\u2019s famous shops for handmade custom kicks. Show them off horseback riding through the Chihuahuan Desert, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/04\/fall-magic-in-marfa-texas\">take a road trip to Marfa, Texas<\/a>, where real-life cowboys brush shoulders with blue-chip art collectors. Don\u2019t miss the Old El Paso City Jail, where Billy The Kid famously tricked his way into prison to free his friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/the-plaza-pioneer-park\"><strong>The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park<\/strong><\/a> is equally as thrilling as its El Paso hometown. Inside this MICHELIN Key hotel is <strong>Elizabeth Taylor\u2019s old penthouse<\/strong>, a rooftop lounge with mountain views, and the largest agave spirit collection in all of North America. An El Paso visit is incomplete without some Mexican food, and The Plaza has some of the city\u2019s best at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plazahotelelpaso.com\/ambar\">\u00c1mbar Restaurante<\/a>, where smoke and flame impart big flavor to tacos carnitas and <strong>mole poblano duck<\/strong>. Wash it all down with a rare Tequila sipper, and you\u2019ve got a Texas vacation for the books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"washington-dc\"><strong>Get Some Culture \u2013 and Some Sleep \u2013 in Washington, D.C.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3936\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/THE_MORROW_DC_206-HDR-Edit_FULL_RES-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3936 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/THE_MORROW_DC_206-HDR-Edit_FULL_RES-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/THE_MORROW_DC_206-HDR-Edit_FULL_RES-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/THE_MORROW_DC_206-HDR-Edit_FULL_RES-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/THE_MORROW_DC_206-HDR-Edit_FULL_RES-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/THE_MORROW_DC_206-HDR-Edit_FULL_RES-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3937\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/TheMorrowHotel_PresidentialSuite_Credit-Vina-4-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3937 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/TheMorrowHotel_PresidentialSuite_Credit-Vina-4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/TheMorrowHotel_PresidentialSuite_Credit-Vina-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/TheMorrowHotel_PresidentialSuite_Credit-Vina-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/TheMorrowHotel_PresidentialSuite_Credit-Vina-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/TheMorrowHotel_PresidentialSuite_Credit-Vina-4-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/TheMorrowHotel_PresidentialSuite_Credit-Vina-4-scaled.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 683px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 683\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3935\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1495956202-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Blurred motion of people passing through the paintings on the wall in art gallery\" class=\"wp-image-3935 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1495956202-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1495956202-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1495956202-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1495956202-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1495956202-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Culture has long been a motivator for travel, and 2025 looks poised to stay the course with 49% of travelers citing culture as the most important factor in choosing a vacation spot. \u00b3&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Washington, D.C. makes an excellent choice for <strong>culture-loving travelers<\/strong>, not only for its political history and iconic architecture, but also for its world-renowned museums and diverse culinary scene. Art enthusiasts will especially love D.C.\u2019s newer immersive art exhibits, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artechouse.com\/location\/dc\/\">ARTECHOUSE<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/monetexpo.com\/washington\/\">Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience<\/a>, where Monet\u2019s Impressionist masterpieces come to life with 360\u00b0 digital art projections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4315\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A0AD2BC1-6B11-490D-B733-4BC59293E779_1_201_a-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4315 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A0AD2BC1-6B11-490D-B733-4BC59293E779_1_201_a-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A0AD2BC1-6B11-490D-B733-4BC59293E779_1_201_a-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A0AD2BC1-6B11-490D-B733-4BC59293E779_1_201_a-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A0AD2BC1-6B11-490D-B733-4BC59293E779_1_201_a-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A0AD2BC1-6B11-490D-B733-4BC59293E779_1_201_a-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A0AD2BC1-6B11-490D-B733-4BC59293E779_1_201_a-scaled.jpeg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 683px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 683\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3940\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jade-stephens-N21356amsyw-unsplash-779x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3940 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jade-stephens-N21356amsyw-unsplash-779x1024.jpg 779w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jade-stephens-N21356amsyw-unsplash-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jade-stephens-N21356amsyw-unsplash-768x1010.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jade-stephens-N21356amsyw-unsplash-1168x1536.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jade-stephens-N21356amsyw-unsplash-1558x2048.jpg 1558w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jade-stephens-N21356amsyw-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1460w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 779px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 779\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But stacked itineraries can turn vacation into work. In the year ahead, moms are turning the page to more-balanced travels that prioritize rest, <em>and<\/em> cultural pursuits. Recent studies show moms want more self-care in their 2025 vacation plans, and 72% of moms with young kids say they\u2019re <strong>most excited to sleep on vacation.<\/strong>\u2074&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/the-morrow-hotel\"><strong>The Morrow Hotel<\/strong><\/a> is here to help. A pocket of respite in the heart of D.C., The Morrow Hotel is a posh hideaway with a focus on mind-body wellness. When it comes to a good night\u2019s sleep, The Morrow is ultra-prepared. Browse their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themorrowhotel.com\/our-hotel\/self-care\">self-care menu<\/a> for <strong>customizable pillows<\/strong>, sleepy tea elixirs, in-room spa kits, and even eucalyptus to hang from your shower. On-site programs further promote rest and relaxation, like mat Pilates and Barre fitness, crafty floral workshops, and a locally-loved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themorrowhotel.com\/happenings-events\"><strong>Trap Yoga flow<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frederick\"><strong>Live Your Small-Town Fantasy in Frederick<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1006\" data-id=\"3941\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Photos-5-1024x1006.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3941 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Photos-5-1024x1006.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Photos-5-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Photos-5-768x755.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Photos-5-1536x1509.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Photos-5.jpg 1954w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1006;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3942\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1285579447-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3942 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1285579447-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1285579447-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1285579447-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1285579447-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1285579447-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3943\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Renderings_2024-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3943 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Renderings_2024-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Renderings_2024-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Renderings_2024-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Renderings_2024-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Renderings_2024-5-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wished to vacation in a Hallmark movie set? You\u2019re not alone. As more American travelers seek out relaxation, small towns are seeing an uptick in popularity. Boomers frequently visit small towns for their comfort and community feel. Even young travelers are <strong>\u201ctownsizing<\/strong>\u201d their 2025 vacations, choosing cozy small towns over big-city stays<strong> <\/strong>like a Nancy Meyers character. \u2075<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frederick, Maryland<\/strong> is an hour outside of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., away from the hustle and bustle but no less rich with history and buzz, a perfect choice to live out your small-town fantasies. Visit Civil War sites known to George Washington and Frederick Douglass, stroll through <strong>18th-century gardens,<\/strong> or bike around the downtown area, where you\u2019ll find a bit of boutique shopping and minor league baseball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3947\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1411606505-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3947 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1411606505-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1411606505-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1411606505-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1411606505-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1411606505-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" data-id=\"3951\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Photos-1-1024x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3951 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Photos-1-1024x568.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Photos-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Photos-1-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Photos-1-1536x852.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Visitation-Photos-1.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/568;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For your small-town adventure, consider a hotel that\u2019s just as charming and under the radar. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/visitation-hotel-frederick\"><strong>Visitation Hotel<\/strong><\/a>, a brand-new hotel with <strong>200 years of history<\/strong>, takes root in one of Frederick\u2019s most recognized landmarks that dates back to 1824 as a cloistered monastery, and later, a renowned academic institution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reimagined as Visitation Hotel, this architectural gem now plays host to curious travelers from all over the world and takes care of them with brand-new amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center and cozy cafe. Guests and Frederick locals can also enjoy the hotel\u2019s new restaurant, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitationhotel.com\/savor\"><strong>Wye Oak Tavern<\/strong><\/a>, helmed by Executive Chef Bryan Voltaggio, a James Beard semi-finalist with a penchant for culinary art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1498911233-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3948 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1498911233-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1498911233-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1498911233-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1498911233-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1498911233-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Looking for even more travel inspo for 2025 vacations? Explore Independent Collection\u2019s blog archive, or visit <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/our-hotels-resorts\"><strong><em>Our Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> to discover more one-of-a-kind experiences.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u00b9<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyscanner.com\/travel-trends\/wellness\">https:\/\/www.skyscanner.com\/travel-trends\/wellness<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u00b2<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyscanner.com\/travel-trends\/cowboy-core\">https:\/\/www.skyscanner.com\/travel-trends\/cowboy-core<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u00b3<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyscanner.com\/travel-trends\/art-culture\">https:\/\/www.skyscanner.com\/travel-trends\/art-culture<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u2074<a 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