From Moose Safaris to Ski Camp, Here’s Your Winter Travel Primer

The six December sojourns every New Yorker needs

By Shari Gab

05 December 2017

Busy isn’t a temporary state in December — it’s a way of life.

And only one thing can give you a brief, fleeting reprieve from it all: jetting outta town for a long weekend.

Which is why we’ve rounded up six nearby destinations for attending to the “play hard” part of your ethos, from a Catskills ice-fishing derby with an open vodka bar to an adult sleepaway camp with ski tours and snow bunnies.

Prefer some fun in the sun? There’s a golf-and-wine sojourn in there that’ll warm you right up.

Book now. Something to look forward to will make the 9-to-5 fly right by.

For “Nightlife”: Waterville, NH

Where to stay: Waterville Valley Resort
What to do: A few times a year, the resort holds a not-to-be-missed affair: Starry Nights, a powder-shredding, grub-loving whale of a time. Halfway down the mountain, you’ll stop at the Sunnyside Timberlodge for a full feast. The evening kicks off with a wine-and-cheese hour, proceeds to a sit-down spread (oft times complete with live music and opera a capella) and ends with a Torchlight Parade back down the mountain. That means everyone gets a torch and you all jet down the mountain under cover of stars and darkness.
Where to grub: If you didn’t get your fill at Starry Night, check yourself. But the next day, hit up Coyote Grill for chalet vibes and perfect sirloins.

For Adventure: Catskills, NY

Where to stay: The Arnold House
What to do: Snowshoeing, snowmobiles and a lil’ something called the Ice Fishing Derby. Taking place from February 23-25, the Ice Fishing Derby package includes a private lesson and an afternoon on Shandelee Lake with an open oyster and vodka bar. Packages start at $799+ for the weekend.
Where to grub (and drink): Try Prohibition Distillery and Roscoe Beer Company in Roscoe. And if you venture just 10 minutes down the road (via designated driver), you’ll find Catskill Brewery in Livingston Manor.

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