The winter months are steadily approaching, and bring with them some of the things humans hate most: cold, snow and awful driving conditions. Now would be a perfect time to start planning for a vacation to escape the cold for a couple of weeks, because we all know how nice sunny beaches feel when your family is shivering near a fireplace in December.

Below I’ve included five of the best locations the United States has to offer, and I’m sure you’ll agree.

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1. San Diego

Home to some of the prettiest beaches in the world, San Diego makes for a perfect destination away from the cold weather. In addition to lounging on the beach and enjoying some sun, you could also partake in the many activities that accompany a location such as: water-skiing, boating, surfing, volleyball and especially swimming.If you’re a sports fan, you’ll also want to check out QualComm Stadium, home to the San Diego Chargers football team. What better way to spend the day than to watch a rousing game of football and watch a whole slew of guys pound each other into the ground?

2. San Francisco

The Gold Gate Bridge, the famous trolley system and the world class dining and atmosphere are just some of the attractions most often affiliated with San Francisco. With an assortment of art and culture exhibits and attractions, wild and sophisticated nighttime activities and high class hotels, those who visit the famed city will have plenty to do.Take a ride on the trolley while you’re there, too. You have to!

3. Las Vegas

This one really needs no introduction, because, well, it’s Las Vegas! Gambling, drinking, partying and a loose atmosphere make this a hotspot for fun and excitement. While gambling in the casinos and viewing the special design of hotels like the Bellagio, Excalibur and the Hard Rock are wonderfully fun, there are other attractions as well like visiting spas, golf courses, racing and even indoor skydiving.

4. Seattle

While this may not be the warmest location of them all, Seattle does have a mild climate all year round. If you can handle 50 degree weather and a bit of rain here and there instead of 30 degree weather, you’ll love what Seattle has to offer. Aside from being a beautiful city, it is one of the northwestern cities that has a very sophisticated and youthful population. If you’re the artsy or culture type, you’ll be in heaven. But just about everyone will enjoy the ski resorts, beaches, dining and even the first Starbucks coffee house to ever be built in Seattle, all within an hour or two apart.

5. Phoenix

Phoenix has a very warm climate, and visitors will love the outdoor activities that are available to them. With many parks and outdoor attractions, all nature lovers will enjoy everything about them. Perhaps one of best outdoor attractions that many find to be exhilarating fun is the River Rampage water rafting and kayaking, where you can combat the white, raging rapids and make your way down river, making for an exciting adventure.

There you have it, folks, the five best vacation destinations for those seeking refuge from the colder months. You’ll be glad you took a vacation when those blizzards and 20 degree winds swoop in. That’s for sure!

Joe Petchonka has been a writer for over five years, and has written for newspapers, websites and automotive dealerships. In addition to having an extensive writing background and bachelor’s degree in English, he has helped companies develop professional material to help them achieve their goals. He currently writes for Nexteppe, who helps dealerships sell Queens Used Cars, New York Used Cars, CT Used Cars and Bronx area Kia cars, in their social media department.

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Finding kid-friendly activities in a new city is tough. Luckily, Phoenix has a variety of great things to do with your kids this summer. Just try to stay cool while doing it!

Read the Top 7 Free Summer Activities in Phoenix

Summer can be a lot of fun in Phoenix. But when the kids want to go out to the amusement park every day, it can get too expensive for comfort with the paid rides. And if you have driven down to the city to enjoy a holiday in Phoenix, demands such as this can send your vacation budget for a toss. Check out some activities for yourself and the kids that you can do for free in Phoenix.

Read the Top 5 Free Museums in Phoenix

Traveling with kids and entertaining them easily gets very expensive. Especially when your wallet is a little tighter, it does help to visit museums or children’s places on their free admission days. But when are they, and for which places? For Rent A Car has prepared an overview of free kid-friendly museums in Phoenix.

Read the Top 5 Free Phoenix Attractions for Kids

Phoenix is full of entertaining family activities. However, you may want to save up a few bucks and also take advantage of the free things to do in Phoenix while you are there! Here is a list of the top 5 free attractions for kids in Phoenix presented by Fox Rent A Car.

About Fox Rent A Car

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

About the Author: Amy Schmittauer is currently on a road trip sponsored by Fox Rent A Car.  She is a freelance social media consultant, blogger, and copywriter from Columbus, Ohio.  Her true passion lies with video production and vlogging, originating from the influence of the many inspiring personalities of Youtube. You can find her videos at Savvy Sexy Social for advice on implementing social media for your business, and on Schmittastic for personal experiences and all the footage from the #FoxRoadTrip.

If Hugh Hefner owned a hotel in Phoenix, it would be the Clarendon. This place is the bomb. Dot com.

OK, so you’ve been expecting the sanitized version of events – you know, the “gee we’re all having such a freakin’ great time” experience.

You’re not getting it.

No, today, I’m dishing out the cold, hard truth:

I wish I had never come on this road trip.

I mean. What the hell was I thinking? Three weeks in a car with three total strangers, leaving my wife and son on the other side of the world, living out of a suitcase.

No. I didn’t think this through.

It would be OK if the guys in the car were better company, but they’re not.

Here’s the skinny:

Lauren Rains

Don’t believe the “nice girl next door” image. This girl can cuss. In fact, I don’t think there’s a five minute break between one expletive-ridden tirade and the next.

I’m no prude. I like to think I can curse and swear like the rest of them. But this girl is HIGHLY offensive. I don’t even know half the words that come out of her mouth.

And she’s RUDE. You should see how she treats the servers. Just the other day she emptied a whole plate of spaghetti and meatballs over some poor dude’s head, just because he asked her if she needed any more water.

“DON’T F***ING INTERRUPT ME WHEN I’M TALKING,” she screamed, before punching him in the nuts for good measure.

I’m terrified of her.

Nick Laborde

Eighty percent of Nick’s luggage is made up of various weapons. He made us pull over in the middle of the Arizona desert so that he could “shoot me some darn critters.”

We sat by the side of the car, Rains cussing to high heavens for the entire two hour stretch, before Laborde came back, drunk on whiskey and covered in blood.

“Did you get anything?” I asked.

“I can’t say I did,” he replied, enigmatically.

He spent the next three hours on the phone to somebody called “Clyde”, talking in whispers.

Amy Schmittauer

Amy is the worst of the lot.

She refuses to speak. She hasn’t yet said a single word to anybody.

The only time you hear her speak is when she fires up her video camera.

The minute the camera is off, she doesn’t open her mouth again. She recently scribbled a note to us, in her own blood, that said “I hate you all.”

Other than that note, she’s communicated only by eyebrow signals. Whenever we try to put anything up to the vote, Amy turns up the volume on the ghettoblaster that she carries everywhere on her shoulder (mainly Britney), sighs audibly and raises her eyebrow.

I haven’t worked it out yet, but I think it’s left eyebrow for yes and right eyebrow for no.

Me, I spend my days hiding in the room. When we’re in the car I sit in the trunk. I’m terrified and perplexed.

I want to go home.

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Matthew Kimberley is the author of How To Get A Grip. Please send help. You can follow his experience of the Road Trip over at Matt Is In …

Vacations are great for relaxing and catching up on some rest. But sometimes you just need a vacation to let loose and have some fun and excitement. If you’re looking for great outdoor activities, and exciting, action packed days, then head over to Phoenix this spring. The weather is perfect year-round, and there’s plenty of fun stuff to do in Phoenix. Here are some of our favorites.

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Outdoors Attractions

Nature is always the first thing that comes to mind when looking for free things to do. Hiking is a great way to plan a fun day without spending more than gas money to take you there. Camelback Mountain close to Phoenix has two major hiking trails – the Echo Canyon Trail and the Cholla Trail – which are not always easy, and can be quite steep. But if you are able and have the physical condition to do some serious hiking, you will enjoy the great views of Phoenix on these trails. There are also a few rock climbing sites close to the trails.

Helicopter Tour

I said no plane… not helicopter! You are in Arizona… and what is this state famous for again? The Grand Canyon, right! The first Phoenix flight you should think about is that one: the sky view of the Grand Canyon! Different Helicopter Tours to discover the Grand Canyon from the sky are available from Phoenix. But be aware, this is an all day attraction, and it’s worth it. You are surrounded by breath taking views of the changing landscape and colors of the Grand Canyon. It’s an amazing experience!

Skydiving

Be adventurous, take a jump day! Have you ever wonder what it feels like to be a bird for a minute? Here is your chance with another Phoenix flight. Experience a free falling dive in the sky and appreciate the silence of the sky, the beauty of the view, the majesty of the shoot carrying you through the air… what more could you want! And if you are not so thrilled about having to jumped out of a plane, you can always try the indoor skydiving!

Off Road Driving

A fun desert adventure in Phoenix is off road driving. It’s a great way to discover the desert and spend a fun adventurous time with friends or family. Extreme Arizona gives you the opportunity to get behind the wheel and ride off road while enjoying the beauty of the rustic desert landscape. You can rent one of their vehicles (Polaris Ranger, Jeep Wrangler or Tomcar) and go on this desert adventure by yourself or with a guide. Don’t forget your camera! Make sure to make your reservation.

Desert Dog Hummer Tour

Now if you want to take another desert adventure without coming back covered of sand, the Hummer Tour of Desert Dog is also a fun thing to do. What a better way to discover the desert than comfortable seated in an air-conditioned vehicle! You have the choice of 6 different tours, each with different sites and attractions. It’s a great way to discover Phoenix and the desert, with historical and cultural sights included.

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Phoenix is full of entertaining family activities. However, you may want to save up a few bucks and also take advantage of the free things to do in Phoenix while you are there! Here is a list of the top 5 free attractions for kids in Phoenix presented by Fox Rent A Car.

Top 5 Free Phoenix Attractions for Kids: Arts Workshop

The Vision Gallery organizes art classes for kids who want to unleash their creativity. Children between the ages 6 and 14 are allowed to join in and work with mud sculptures, sand paintings and more. While the classes are free, prior registration for these is required.

Free Phoenix Attractions for Kids: Goldfield Ghost Town

What could be more entertaining than visiting a ghost town with your kids? When visiting Phoenix, a visit to Goldfield should be on your list of things to do during your family vacation! Your kids will love the gunfight shows. You can plan quite a fun day there. From horse back riding to mine tours and a stop at the Saloon, Goldfield Ghost Town is worth the visit. Discover some of the Ol’ Wild West!

Free Phoenix Attractions for Kids: Cerreta Candy Co

This child friendly candy company, located at 5345 W. Glendale Avenue in Glendale organizes free tours, Monday through Friday at 10am and at 1pm. While on the trip you can see how candies are made and if you are lucky you may even get a chance to create a free treat for yourself. If you want to make sure that you are chosen to create a treat, you will need to choose a paid tour.

Free Phoenix Attractions for Kids: Outdoors Attractions

Nature is always the first thing that comes to mind when looking for free things to do. Hiking is a great way to plan a fun day without spending more than gas money to take you there. Camelback Mountain close to Phoenix has two major hiking trails – the Echo Canyon Trail and the Cholla Trail – which are not always easy, and can be quite steep. But if you are able and have the physical condition to do some serious hiking, you will enjoy the great views of Phoenix on these trails. There are also a few rock climbing sites close to the trails.

Free Phoenix Attractions for Kids: Museums

Museums often have a free day per month or even per week. The Children Museum for example is free every first Friday of the month from 6pm to 10 pm.
Phoenix organizes quite often festivals on weekends. Those festivals can be art festivals, or Native American cultural events. You can attend them for free. Try to find a community calendar for Phoenix, it gives you all the information you need about the festivals in and around Phoenix.

As off 2010, the public libraries of Phoenix County are organizing a culture pass program. By presenting your library card you can get a culture pass, which gives you free access to various cultural institutions. The passes are free. And if you don’t have a library card you can sign up for one, for free!

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Sedona is located in the southwestern desert around the Colorado Plateau. The mild temperatures of the place throughout the year and the beauty of the place attract various tourists every year. The red rock cliffs in the background with greenery in the foreground add to the unique beauty of the place and give it a spiritual aura. There are monoliths called Coffeepot Bell, Cathedral and Snoopy and each of these resembles their names. These red rocks have been forming for the last 300 million years due to volcanic activity, erosion and geological shifts. With 4 million tourists every year, tourism is the main revenue generating industry of the reason.

Around Sedona is also the Coconino National Forest that spans 1.8 million acres of trails, wildlife and camping fun. Also called the Red Rock Country the place is open throughout the year and offers something for everyone irrespective of whether they are archaeologists, historians, artists, sculptures or sightseers.

Sedona Climate

The climate in Sedona can be defined as temperate high desert and the average temperature in January is 57 degree Fahrenheit while the lows are around 31 degree Fahrenheit. Summers sees highs of around 97 degrees Fahrenheit and lows around 64 degrees Fahrenheit.

Things to Do in Sedona

The numbers of activities that one can explore are numerous. There is the Balloon over the Desert experience that everyone should have at least once if not more number of times. Residents of the place and tourists can enjoy golf on some of the most challenging golf courses and those interested in adventure can take one of the numerous trails among the red rocks. Summers see a lot of people swimming in the Oak Creek Canyon and there are various energy vortexes that you can explore too if you are spiritually inclined.

Sedona has more than just natural beauty to offer. Tourists should visit the Sedona Heritage Museum, the Montezuma Castle Cliff Dwelling, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Fort Verde Park in Camp Verde and the Tuzigoot National Monument.

You can also check out some of the regular events that are held in Sedona if you go there at the right time. The Sedona International Film Festival, Sedona Marathon, Sedona Miracle Annual Charity Fundraiser and Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Festival are some of the famous ones.

Those interested in camping can check out the national forest services like the Prescott National Forest, Coconino National Forest and the Sedona Ranger District. State and National Parks like the Slide Rock State Park, Redrock State Park, Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Montezuma Castle National Monument, Tuzigoot National Monument and the Sunset Crater National Monument are some of the popular ones that you can explore. Here you can enjoy mountain biking, fishing, wildlife watching, picnicking, stargazing and more.

When you visit Sedona, take home mementos and gifts for your loved ones from the Sedona Arts Center or the Sedona Heritage Museum.

Retirement at Sedona

Due to the laid back, calm and spiritual aura of the place, Sedona has become a retirement hub. It is considered to be a place where many people choose to purchase retirement homes so that they can spend their later years in peace. The average age of the residents is estimated to be 50 and a fifth of the homes in the area are second homes that have been bought for retirement.

Another reason why this place is extremely alluring for those who are looking to retire is the ambient temperature that the place has throughout the year. There are no scorching summers or freezing winters to deal with.

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Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

These days some have taken to spending New Year’s Eve at home to avoid the traffic and the crowds. But New Year’s Eve is not the same if you sit at home alone or with a couple of friends. The idea really is to get out there and enjoy with these very friends and welcome the next year with gusto. To help you in picking a great destination this year, here are the top 10 destinations in the United States that you should consider going to.

1. New York – 10 Best Places to Spend New Year’s Eve 2010

Millions of Americans have watched the famous ball drop from a building in Times Square in New York. But to experience the Waterford Crystal New year’s Eve Ball come down from a flagpole on top of a Times Square Building as you stand among the thousands of people who come to visit each year is a completely different feeling altogether. There are people who start to assemble in the Times Square as early as 3pm to be a part of the celebrations. If you would rather be more comfortable as you watch the ball descend, get a reservation in one of the fine dining restaurants in Times Square that has a view of the proceedings. These are extremely sought after reservations and so you may want to book in advance. The party goes on till after midnight and there are amazing fireworks that you can witness too.

2. Las Vegas – 10 Best Places to Spend New Year’s Eve 2010

For a city that knows how to party every night, the New Year Eve celebrations are a class apart. The place sees the busiest night of the year on the thirty first of December with all restaurants and clubs packed to the brim. So do make your reservations if you do not want to starve. With tequila shots and margaritas flowing, the city offers two prominent options for the party. The Strip is a vehicle free area where you can carry your drinks on the road and enjoy the fireworks as they start about 10 to 15 minutes before midnight. Those looking for a less crazy night may choose America’s Party that is a closed block party and is charged at $20 for non Nevada residents.  An electronic firework display with tribute bands awaits all those who decide to go here this New Years.

3. Los Angeles – 10 Best Places to Spend New Year’s Eve 2010

With the diversity that Los Angeles is known for, there is a New Year’s Eve celebration for every budget. Some of the events that you can check out include the annual Giant New Year’s Eve at The Hollywood Palladium. Tickets are for $65 and the VIP passes are priced at much higher at $165. There is also the Gridlock that is being held at the Paramount Pictures Studio Lot. The show with multiple stages and fireworks shall be hosted by Pamela Anderson this year. General admission is for $150 and the VIP passes go for $250. Another interesting event, the Cleopatra’s New Year’s Eve Ball is being organized at the Egyptian Theatre. Tickets are available between $25 and $100. A large outdoor New Year’s Eve Countdown Bash is being organized at the Universal City Walk for anyone who wants to come and visit and be a part of the city’s celebrations. Some other options that you can also check out in LA include Together As One at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, Chromeo at Club Nokia, Glow Masquerade NYE at the Marriott Marina Del Rey, Giant Hotel 2010 at The Westin Bonaventure and more.

4. New Orleans – 10 Best Places to Spend New Year’s Eve 2010

The fact that you are in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve is celebration enough due to the large number of events that are planned in the city. The atmosphere is just right and the place is abuzz with the Sugar Bowl Teams, students and alumni. The city that rocks every nights, rocks even harder on New Year’s Eve with numerous events that are too many to even list. Celebrations at Jackson Square begin as early as 9pm with local musicians and fireworks. There is also the famous gumbo drop and street parties that you can enjoy. For heralding 2011 on the river the Steamboat Natchez allows for two interesting hours on board. You can also depend on the House of Blues to have a good concert on for the weekend.

5. San Francisco – 10 Best Places to Spend New Year’s Eve 2010

San Francisco and the Bay Area offer a lot on all days of the year and the New Year celebrations are a class apart. Celebrate the eve with a twist this year at the Comedy Countdown New Year’s Eve, a show that includes Sklar Brothers, Shane Mauss and Charlyne Yi among others. The show starts at the Palace of Arts at 9:30pm on New Year’s Eve. If you would rather enjoy the fireworks outside than those inside the hall, walk towards Bay Bridge and you could catch the New Year’s Eve Fireworks with Kayak. There is also an open bar and fireworks at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion starting at 9pm where you can enjoy music till the wee hours of the morning. Some other events that have been planned in San Francisco include Sea of Dreams NYE at the Concourse Center, Sensation Feat. DJ Collette and DJ Heather with Bali at Ruby Skye, Dawn of a New Decade at the Infusion Lounge and Front Row NYE 2010 at Sens.

6. Denver – 10 Best Places to Spend New Year’s Eve 2010

The mile high city has concerts, fireworks and various events to offer this New Year’s Eve. You can choose to start the celebrations slightly earlier for the little ones at the Children’s Museum of Denver. There are five ball drops planned just like the way they do in Times Square and these are planned by the hour between 9am and 4pm. The fireworks at 16th Street Mall promise to be spectacular as you watch among magicians, costumed entertainers, artists and comedians. A quieter and yet mesmerizing option is the concert at the Boettcher Concert Hall by Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Bring in the New Year with polkas, waltz and other classics. Some other options that are recommended include the trendy nightclub Beta that brings the Manufactured Superstars, The Church that has 6 dance rooms and 8 bars open for the night and miniBar at Cherry Creek if you want to avoid downtown.

7. Phoenix – 10 Best Places to Spend New Year’s Eve 2010

Celebrate a country style New Year in Phoenix at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino. This place promises to have live music and other interesting options like building your own slide, grilled wood fire vegetables and more. The Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party has been named as one of the best places to bring in the New Year. The place is likely to have more than 150,000 people enjoying rallies, fireworks and carnivals. Good New Year’s Eve theatre can be enjoyed at the Celebrity Theatre with Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers.

8. San Antonio – 10 Best Places to Spend New Year’s Eve 2010

Another favorite destination to celebrate New Year’s Eve, the Alamo City has many parties to offer on the riverside this year too. The Carnaval de San Antonio is free for all. If you can afford to continue the festivities for some more time, then you can also catch the Alamo Bowl that will be held in the city on Jan 2, 2011.

9. Atlanta – 10 Best Places to Spend New Year’s Eve 2010

Atlanta’s largest New Year’s Balloon Drop is planned at Downtown Countdown. This open to public event is likely to have the young and the old enjoying side by side with musical performances from Coolio and Soul Asylum. Check out Atlanta’s very own version of the Times Square ball drop – The Peach Drop. There is a Spiral Entertainment party on Peachtree with open bars, DJ’s, gourmet buffet and much more. The Château Élan New Year’s Eve Parties in the foothills of Georgia promise to be bewitching with the Masquerade New Year’s Party and Carnival celebrations.

10. San Diego – 10 Best Places to Spend New Year’s Eve 2010

San Diego has some large events that San Diegans can enjoy in their own city. In fact these events are so great that they are also an attraction for outsiders. The First Night Escondido 2010 at Grape Day Park, Escondido City Hall and California Center for the Arts, Escondido brings in the New Year with dazzling fireworks and music. Celebrate New Year’s Eve on a Midway Aircraft Carrier and witness the fireworks from the best location. The Yacht Party at North Harbor Drive where you can enjoy the best wines, chocolate fountains, hors’ d’œuvre and much more.

No matter where you celebrate New Year’s this year, Fox Rent A Car wishes you a Happy New Year and a wonderful New Years Eve 2010!

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You do not have to go out of the country for a vacation if you do not have too much time. There are a lot of vacation spots in the United States that are worth seeing before you decide to make a trip overseas. Here are the 10 best holiday locations in the US that you can visit. A great thing about a holiday in the United States is that you can choose to drive down if you care and enjoy the road trip too.

10 Best Holiday Locations in the US – New York

Even though this is the most populous city in the country, the financial capital of the country is worth a visit anytime. Many people like to visit the city after what they see of it in the iconic films. With the designer shops, traditional coffee shops and street shows, the city fails to let anyone down.

There are many attractions in the city that you can look at. The Empire State Building is a great place to visit if only to look at the New York City from one of the highest buildings that is an architectural masterpiece. You can avoid waiting in line for the tickets if you book in advance. The Statue of Liberty is obviously something that you have to see when you are in New York City. Gifted to the united States by France during the French Revolution, this statue is a symbol of a lot of things that the United States stands for. The Grand Central Terminal opened in 1913 and renovated ever since, the place is more than a transportation hub. The Rockefeller Center in Manhattan is a place for viewing the Christmas tree, ice skating, Rock observation Deck and Radio City Music Hall. Other attractions in the city include Ellis Island Immigration Museum, Staten Island Ferry, American Museum of Natural History and Central Park.  Don’t miss the Times Square that has all sorts of fun, exciting and informative tours.

10 Best Holiday Locations in the US – Seattle

The largest city in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is a popular seaport that brings images of the Space Needle, ferries and fish flying through the air at Pike Place Market. Made popular across the world with the movie ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ the place is a great spot for vacationers.

The Pike Place Market covers 9 acres of shops, stalls, eateries, galleries and more. Just wandering among the colorful flowers, foods and decorations (and of course the seafood) is a pleasure in itself. The Seattle Center is known as the popular site of the 1962 World Fair. Here you can witness the Space Needle, the Science Fiction Museum, Hall of Fame and Pacific Science Center. When in Seattle, it is mandatory that you take a ferry for a day and look at the city from the waterfront. The Woodland Park Zoo and the International District along with the Ballard Locks are worth a visit too.

10 Best Holiday Locations in the US – Phoenix

The capital and the largest city in Arizona, Phoenix is a hub of performing arts, museums, fine arts and great cuisine. Among the places that you have to visit when you are in town are the Heard Museum, the Chase Field, the Desert Botanical Garden, the Climb Piestewa Peak, the Scottsdale Art Walk, the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, the Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse, the Phoenix Zoo, the Drive Apache Trail and more. Make sure that you visit some of the national parks in the area too and get a taste of the wild west.

10 Best Holiday Locations in the US – Williamsburg

Located on the Virginia Peninsula, Williamsburg is an independent city that makes a good getaway for many attractions like historical sites, amusement parks, shopping and fine dining too. Some major attractions of the city include Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Water Country, Jamestown Settlement, Yorktown Victory Center and more. Some great food can be found at Chowning’s Tavern, Christiana Campbell’s Tavern, Shields Tavern and King’s Arms Tavern.

10 Best Holiday Locations in the US – Lake Tahoe

You can choose to visit the north side of Lake Tahoe or choose to be in South Lake Tahoe if you wish to. Either way, you shall find that there is enough to keep you occupied when you visit Lake Tahoe during the Holiday Season. The lake itself offers a great range of activities that you can do and this is particularly true for the winter where winter sports are abound. Ice skating, snow mobiling and more are only part of the activities that are available. You can choose to take a boat cruise, or attend the Shakespearean festival if you go at the right time. The fishing and casino scene at the location attracts many tourists and fans too.

10 Best Holiday Locations in the US – Austin

The capital of Texas, Austin has a humid subtropical climate that means mild winters. This is why it makes for a great vacation spot especially in winters. You can choose to make a visit downtown and check out the Governor’s Mansion, the Capitol Building, the Sixth Street, the Lady Bird Lake and Hike and Bike Trail, Austin Children’s Museum and various museums too. You may want to engage yourself with natural springs, rolling hills and gorgeous lakes while you are in this active and outdoor loving city.

10 Best Holiday Locations in the US – San Diego

A great family destination, San Diego is a lovely pace to visit during the Holidays 2010. SeaWorld San Diego is one of the world’s premier marine adventure parks. It has 200 acres of world-class shows and animal encounters that you will not forget in a hurry. A large number of people visit this place every year to check out the animals up close.

This is a place where you can enjoy family time during the day and also dive into the night life when the kids have gone to sleep. The city also has a lot of quality venues that host celebrity shows from all over the world. Some famous landmarks in the place include the Coronado Bay Bridge, Balboa Park, Mount Soledad, Mount Helix and more.

10 Best Holiday Locations in the US – Vermont

Vermont is known for its scenic beauty and the rural charm that it has. The ancient towns and villages of the place have something to offer those who are looking for quaint locations and artifacts. Enjoy the Green Mountains or get active and ski down the mountains when visiting here. In addition to that, a visit to the Vermont Teddy Bear factory is a must.

10 Best Holiday Locations in the US – Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah, Salt lake City has many attractions that can keep you busy all throughout your vacation here. Check out Temple Square, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Assembly Hall, Lion House, Tabernacle, Family Search Center, Museum of Church History and Art, Beehive House, Brigham Young Historic Park and more. The Hogle Zoo is a favorite among children and the Liberty Park and Tracy Aviary is also something you should not give a miss.

10 Best Holiday Locations in the US – Orange County

Known to be the largest county to have gone bankrupt, the place is now known for far better things like the beaches, places to see , things to do and more. The Venice Beach, Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios, Grauman Chinese Theater and Knotts Berry Farm make for great getaways.

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.