{"id":3989,"date":"2024-12-27T18:10:53","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T18:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/?p=3989"},"modified":"2026-04-29T20:33:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T20:33:01","slug":"our-favorite-winter-escapes-for-sand-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/27\/our-favorite-winter-escapes-for-sand-snow\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Escapes for Sand & Snow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For some, winter vacation means frolicking through snow and curling up by the fireplace. For others, it means leaving all that behind to thaw under a warm, golden sun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever your style, Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts have a seasonal escape perfect for couples, solo adventures, and everyone in between. Check out our top picks for the best winter vacations this year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Boston<\/a>
2. Brooklyn<\/a>
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Bundle up in Beacon Hill<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Boston\u2019s Beacon Hill neighborhood is bursting with historic charm all year long \u2013 but we admit we\u2019re partial to wintertime, when the cobblestone streets and red-brick buildings are dusted with fresh snowfall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Boston Common, the oldest public park in America, to the picturesque alley of Acorn Street, a stroll through Beacon Hill feels like walking through a real-life snow globe<\/strong>; dreamy, romantic, and wonderfully whimsical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Couples will especially love this classic winter getaway, made even more magical at The Whitney Hotel<\/strong><\/a>. Tucked inside a brick townhouse in the heart of Beacon Hill, this MICHELIN Key guesthouse <\/strong>is luxuriously intimate with just 65 rooms and suites that look out to the Charles River. Kick up your feet by the fireplace, curl up with a book from the hotel\u2019s collection, or warm your soul with a bowl of pasta bolognese from The Whitney\u2019s top-rated restaurant, Peregrine<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staying at The Whitney unlocks even more local gems with the hotel\u2019s Neighborhood Passkey<\/a>, which offers exclusive perks and special discounts across Beacon Hill\u2019s bookstores, boutique shops, restaurants, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Culture Season in Brooklyn<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The holiday season in New York City gets a lot of love, rightfully so \u2013 but the fun doesn\u2019t stop when the ball drops on New Year\u2019s Eve. Winter in NYC brings a buzzy calendar of concerts, art exhibitions, restaurant openings, and lots of snow-filled fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skip the crowds in Manhattan for a stay in Brooklyn, home to famous brownstones and beautiful public parks, world-renowned bars, cultural hubs, museums, and more. NU Hotel Brooklyn<\/strong><\/a> is perfect for friend groups who want a winter vacation with a bit of edgy adventure<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, loft-inspired rooms reflect the borough\u2019s creative soul with Brooklyn-themed murals<\/strong> painted by local artists \u2013 and it\u2019s all a quick walk or subway ride away from the area\u2019s best activities. Stroll across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, sled down Prospect Hill with the locals, marvel at ancient artifacts housed in the Brooklyn Museum, or take the Polar Bear Plunge on Coney Island<\/strong>, a New Year\u2019s Day tradition since 1903.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Like It Hot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking to hang somewhere warm this winter? Consider a trip to sunny South Florida, the land of tropical drinks, and lazy beach days<\/strong>. From Fort Lauderdale to the Florida Keys, your options for sun-soaked fun are practically endless \u2013 but look a bit closer and you\u2019ll find each destination has a style all its own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take for example Delray Beach<\/strong>, an artsy enclave on the southeast coast. Long a hidden gem for in-the-know locals, Delray Beach is fast becoming South Florida\u2019s next \u201cit\u201d spot thanks to the area\u2019s many art galleries, chef-led restaurants, and independent shops; not to mention its picture-perfect beach, a stretch of sugar-soft sand that\u2019s recently been voted the best beach in Florida<\/strong><\/a> by USA Today <\/em>readers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a proper introduction to Delray\u2019s dynamic spirit, check into The Ray Hotel<\/strong><\/a>, a chic boutique hotel with two on-site restaurants, a dreamy art collection, and a fabulous rooftop pool<\/strong>. Guests of The Ray are also within walking distance of the Pineapple Grove Arts District, home to Delray\u2019s best bars, local shops, and vibrant public murals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wherever you wish to spend your winter, Independent Collection has a <\/em><\/strong>unique hotel or resort<\/em><\/strong><\/a> to bring that dream to life. Explore our <\/em><\/strong>special offers<\/em><\/strong><\/a> page for exclusive room rates, complimentary dining credits, and other holiday perks to book this season.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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