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Alternative Winter Getaways
If you live in the northern climates winter is usually when you dream only of sipping a tropical drink on sunny beach somewhere. And all of your neighbors have the same idea. This year, consider avoiding the pricey and crowded popular winter travel spots and opt for a fun alternate getaway this winter.

Hôtel de Glace 75, Montée de l’Auberge, Pavillon Ukiuk Station touristique Duchesnay Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Québec Canada G3N 2Y5 418 875-4522 January 4 - March 29,2009 For a special trip that combines entertainment, nature and a truly unique experience try the Ice Hotel in Quebec. Located just 30 minutes north of Quebec City, this kid-friendly "igloo castle" is an easy trip from most of the eastern U.S. and Canada. Spend the night and enjoy the nordic relaxation of an outdoor spa and sauna, drink in the ice bar and then bed down in an arctic sleeping bag atop an ice-bed base with a regular mattress and box springs.

Chinese New Year's Various Locations centered in and around Chinatown January 24 - February 15, 2009 San Francisco has one of the oldest and largest Chinatowns in the world. The city and the Chinese community pull out all the stops every year in celebration of Chinese New Year. There are dozens of activities and events that take place during this three week party; including the New Year's Flower Market, a Carnival, Miss Chinatown Pageant and Coronation Ball to name just a few. The highlight of the celebration is the parade on February 7th from 5:30 - 8:00PM. This parade is ranked as one of the top ten parades in the world and one of the few parades in the country that take place in the evening.
The St. Regis San Francisco 125 3rd Street 415.284.4000 The St. Regis is the latest addition to luxury hotel inventory of this beautiful city. Ideally situated in the South of Market area adjacent to the San Francisco Museum of Art, the St. Regis puts you in the cultural heart of downtown. The hotel is located in a historic landmark with a new 40-story tower attached which provides some of the best views in the city.

The Armory Show – International Fair of New Art The Armory Show – Modern New York, New York Piers 92 & 94 (at the Passenger Ship Terminal) March 5 - 8, 2009 New York always has a plethora of visual arts to take in. But once a year, The Armory Show comes to town and gives visitors the opportunity to see a "world" of art in one place. The Armory Show – International Fair of New Art has been one of the world's leading international contemporary art fairs since its debut in 1999. The show offers one of the best opportunities to view up-to-the-minute trends in art from all over the world. And for the first time this year a sister event, The Armory Show – Modern joins the scene with dealers specializing in historically important Modern and contemporary artworks.
Library Hotel 299 Madison Avenue at 41st Street New York, NY 10017 212.983.4500 The Library Hotel is a charming boutique hotel conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, just steps away from the New York Public Library, Bryant Park and Grand Central. In keeping with its name, the hotel has a charming library theme with each guestroom floor representing different topics, such as Language, Technology and The Arts and Religion.
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