I've been to over 50 countries. Here are my 4 favorite destinations to escape the winter cold.

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An aerial view of Campuhan Ridge Walk in Ubud in Bali, Indonesia.
If you'd rather look at greenery than snow in the winter, Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, is a great place to visit.

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I've skied at over 20 resorts in the US. Many won me over, but there's one popular spot I wouldn't go back to.

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Author Abby Price on skiis at Brighton Resort
A lot of people love Brighton Resort, but with so many other options out there, I don't think I'd go back a third time.

Abby Price

I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are the 10 best holiday gifts I'm seeing on shelves right now.

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Two Ghirardelli gift baskets sit side-by-side in a Costco display. One gift basket has a silver tin, and the other has a bronze tin
Costco has plenty of great options for the holiday season.

Veronica Thatcher

Skip Paris and visit this pretty city 2 hours away. It feels less crowded but still has lots of holiday magic.

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Swirling lines projected onto le Grand Théâtre in Bordeaux
By late November, Bordeaux feels like it's filled with lights.

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8 nail trends that are in right now and 3 that are out, according to salon owners and nail techs

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nail tech giving someone a manicure with dark nail polish
Short nails painted in dark colors are in this season.

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I've lived near Glacier National Park for 35 years. Here are 4 things visitors need to know before visiting in the winter.

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Snow-covered mountains surround a lake with snowy shores.
Glacier National Park is beautiful in the offseason.

Amy Grisak

5 shoe trends that are in right now and 4 that are out, according to stylists

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composite image of a man wearing cow print loafers and a woman wearing tan short uggs
Sleek shoes with funky patterns are in, and bulky boots are out.

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I was born and raised in Salt Lake City. These are 5 things first-time visitors shouldn't miss if they visit Utah this winter.

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The Salt Lake City skyline at dawn, with mountains in the distance.
I was born and raised in Salt Lake City.

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I've been skiing and snowboarding for decades. I beat the crowds at these Northeastern resorts instead of flying out West.

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empty chairlift going up plattekill mountain in new york
There are bigger mountains out West, but New England has some quaint places to ski.

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This winter was weirdly warm — and rough for retailers

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Skiers participate in the 30K Skate/Classic Open Track event of the 50th annual American Birkebeiner in Hayward, Wisconsin Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.
Due to the warm and nearly snowless winter, artificial snow was brought in for the 50th annual American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race in Hayward, Wisconsin in February.

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