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The Best Weekend Getaways to Take This Year

Think about this – as of February 1, summer is still roughly 140 days away. Spring break is closer but it seems like everyone is traveling at the same during spring break getaways so fighting crowds could be a downside there. Ok…so what do you do? Enjoy the weekend getaway, as often as you like! These quick trip options may just be the travel fix you need after a long work week and before you can take a long extended getaway that, as we figure, is still about 20-plus weeks away!

Pacific City RV & Camping Resort Yurt
Thousand Trails Pacific City RV & Camping Resort

Leave the city behind and head to the beach with a quick getaway from Portland to Thousand Trails Pacific City RV & Camping Resort. Glamp in a relaxing yurt accommodation here and plan to commune with the nature found in this great Oregon Coast setting. Wanna whale watch? Mark your calendar for the week of March 24 which is when Whale Watching Week 2023 begins along the coast. Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge is a great spot for birding, wildlife watching and hiking as several trails here are open year-round. Take a drive to the Tillamook Cheese Factory and enjoy ice cream or that big wheel of cheese you’ve been dreaming of! Or, just walk the beach and watch the waves crash against the rocks! Pretty neat weekend getaway for sure.

Natchez Trace Tiny House Village
Natchez Trace Tiny House Village

The Natchez Trace Tiny House Village is about a five-hour drive from major cities like Cincinnati and Indianapolis. That’s not a bad little road trip to find the relaxation of these southern charming glamping accommodations and the southern hospitality found in all the nearby attractions. With Natchez Trace as your home base, you can do big city fun in Nashville or enjoy small town charmers like Leiper’s Fork and Franklin. Nashville highlights include the Country Music Hall of Fame, the classic Ryman Auditorium and the great honky-tonks and eateries found in the city’s Broadway Historic District. Leiper’s Fork has don’t-miss barbeque and biscuits at Fox & Locke and an eclectic assortment of shops, plus the Leiper’s Fork Distillery, featuring Tennessee spirits. Franklin offers a Saturday Farmer’s Market, the Franklin on Foot walking tour, which is a great way to the town’s historical sites and plenty of shopping and eating options.

If you’re lucky enough to call any of the major cities in the Sunshine State home, you are at least blessed with plenty of regular sunshine. But all sun and no play, can make for some dull weekends, so we suggest a getaway to a colorful cottage at Encore Tropical Palms Resort in Kissimmee (conveniently located only a mini-road trip away from points like Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa/St. Pete and Sarasota.) Because the weather cooperates most days, outdoor fun is definitely doable here. Paddle Shingle Creek in a kayak, swim with the manatees on a guided tour of the Crystal River, or bike the many trails in the area. Shingle Creek in fact has a great trail for pedestrians and cyclists – the Shingle Creek Regional Trail. If kitsch is on the menu – consider visiting Gatorland or Eli’s Orange World, both of which are worthy of some great shots to share on all things social media! Of course, there are the major theme parks if you want to feel like a kid again and upcoming local festivals include EPCOT’s International Flower and Garden Festival (begins March 1) and the Orlando Wine Festival is set for March 24-26.

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Visit These Spots for Love Your Pet Day

While National Love Your Pet Day, celebrated on February 20, is relatively new (dating to the early 2000s), humans’ love of pets goes back thousand and thousands of years, with evidence of humans, dogs, and cats co-existing from more than 12,000 years ago. So, if you have furry friends, the best thing you can do on February 20, or any day for that matter, is to do something special for them.

How about taking them glamping to enjoy the outdoors and see the pet-friendly sights of several cities that are considered some of the best for traveling with pets?  And, while birds, fish, and cats fall among the most popular pets along with dogs, we’ll focus on the canine kind for this feature.

Rent a pet-friendly cabin, cottage, or yurt at Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver RV Campground and get ready to explore Bend, Oregon, one of the Ten Best Outdoor Towns, according to thediscoverer.com. Fun on this paws-itively great getaway can include shopping (dogs are welcome at the local Patagonia store); cider and brewery visits (Tumalo Cider Company and 10 Barrel Brewing Company Eastside welcomes furry friends) and outdoor adventure on the Deschutes River (Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe offer dog-friendly rentals); hiking trails at Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort and several pet-friendly trails in the Deschutes National Forest. For a bit of nostalgia, browse the selection of videos available at the last Blockbuster store in North America, which is located in Bend and is pet-friendly.

Vacation Camper at Encore Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina

A Florida getaway for Fido is a good idea considering not only is the weather going to cooperate, but there are plenty of hiking trails, parks, and attractions that allow dogs. The Key West Tropical Forest and Botanic Garden welcomes leashed dogs to walk the 15-plus-acre native garden and forest. If a walk on the beach is on your pup’s agenda, check out Anne’s Beach in Islamorada and Key West’s Dog Beach. And should your Key West beach outing last toward evening, head over to Island Dogs, a pet friendly bar that features live music. Other dog-friendly attractions in the Florida Keys include the Key West Aquarium; Key Largo’s John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (trails only; no dogs allowed on the beach); and National Deer Refuge on Big Pine Key. Rent a fun (and pet-friendly) vacation camper at Encore Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina for this dog-gone great getaway.

Cabin at Medina Lake RV Campground
Cabin at Medina Lake RV Campground

A pet-friendly cabin at Thousand Trails Medina Lake RV Campground, scenic countryside, and plenty of things to do combine to make a glamping trip with your pet one you’ll both remember fur-ever! Take a history lesson and visit the home of our 36th President and Texas native, Lyndon B. Johnson. Johnson’s birthplace can be seen at the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site and leashed dogs and their humans can enjoy a 1.2-mile trail with glimpses of other historic buildings on site. A scenic trip while riding in the car is an option if you choose to take the 13-mile loop drive, known as the Windy City Loop, or the 85-mile Swiss Alps of Texas, to view some gorgeous Hill Country scenery. Take to the water with the pet-friendly outfitter Whitewater Sports (floattheguadalupe.com) and enjoy water fun on the Guadalupe River. If it’s patio weather, consider a meal true to the German roots of the area at The Auslander in Fredericksburg which has a pet-friendly outdoor patio and some tasty schnitzel.

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5 Things to Do in Sedona

There are all kinds of words used to describe Sedona, Arizona: magical, stunning, scenic, peaceful. And every single one of these descriptors is spot on. Sedona is, all at once, all of these things and more. Plan a visit to this Arizona gem and see what words come to mind to describe your perfect Sedona glamping getaway.

First off, book a stay Thousand Trails Verde Valley RV & Camping Resort choosing glamping accommodations that range from two adorable tiny houses to comfy cabins and cottages. Then, check out the five things we found to do and get started on finding out just what Sedona has in store for you!

  1. Blaze the Trails: There are all kinds of hiking trails in and around Sedona. Options can include Broken Arrow Trail, a 2.8 mile trail with beautiful wildflowers; Oak Creek Canyon’s West Fork Trail, which is considered one of the best hikes in the area, with a moderate 3.1-mile trek crossing 13 creeks; Devil’s Bridge Trail with the reward being the view of Devil’s Bridge, the largest sandstone arch in Sedona; and Boynton Canyon Trail, with views of the canyon floor and plenty of desert landscape.

  2. Shopping: Plenty of interesting items to be found in this area, rich in Native American history and culture. Kachina House is the largest distributor of Native American art and artifacts in Arizona. Visitors here can find carvings, pottery, jewelry as well as Zuni Fetishes and Navajo Kachina dolls. Son Silver West Gallery is considered “eclectic” which means there is something of interest here. Art, jewelry, antiques, garden décor, and handmade soaps are just some of the things to find here. Talquepaque Arts & Shopping Village is a lovely outdoor market with plenty of art galleries and craft shops.

  3. Animal Antics: Bearizona Wildlife Park is a 160-acre, drive-through, wildlife park in nearby Williams where visitors can see bears, bison, and wolves in their natural habitat. There are also education programs offered and the park can be seen via car, on foot or on a shuttle (bearizona.com). Out of Africa is another unique up-close animal experience offered in Camp Verde, Arizona. Visitors can take a “safari,” feed predators, see a snake show, and check out the wide variety of animals, which include a two-toed sloth named Bart, a Southern White Rhinoceros, a Black Leopard, camels, and bears (outofafricapark.com).

Pictograph rock art at the Palatki Heritage Site
    1. Palatki Ruins: Head to the Coconino National Forest to check out the largest cliff dwellings found in the area that date back 3000-6000 years. The Palatki Heritage Site (and sister site, Honanki Heritage Site) offer the amazing cliff dwellings plus rock art (pictographs and petroglyphs). They are accessible via three trails, one of which is wheelchair accessible. Dwelling and grotto tours are available, but reservations must be made in advance. For more details on visiting, check out fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recarea/?recid=55368.

    2. Festivals: Maybe it’s the year-round moderate climate, maybe it’s the super cool vibe but it seems like there is always a fun festival to check out when visiting in Sedona. For starters there’s the Sedona International Film Festival, scheduled this year for February 18-26. This event features some of the best independent films from around the world. March has the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival and April is time for the Yoga Festival. Fall brings the Sedona Winefest (September 23-24), the Sedona Arts Festival (October 8-9), a Food Truck Festival (first weekend of November) and winter has all kinds of holiday festivals including the Festival of Lights (December 3). For more information, go to visitsedona.com.

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2023 National Park Bucket List

With the holidays come and gone, you may have received, or know someone who received, a National Park themed item. Maybe it was socks depicting Yosemite highlights, or a National Parks Scratch Off Poster for tracking park visits. One popular gift item is the token bracelet or keychain fob solely for the purpose of adding a national park token for each park visited. All good reasons to make a National Park 2023 Bucket List.

Combine a glamping adventure with Petite Retreats and visit to a nearby NP and you’ll have one great outdoor adventure. Here are a few National Parks near some of our best Petite Retreat accommodations. And don’t forget there are four days of the year when admission to the National Parks are free – April 11, August 4, September 23, and November 11, so plan ahead:

Yosemite National Park is just a stone’s throw (five miles from the Park’s entrance) from the unique yurt accommodations and cute cabins at Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes RV Campground. Enjoy the spacious, cool vibes of your yurt while checking Yosemite off the list. Must-sees include Yosemite Falls, which at 2,425 feet are the tallest falls in North America; the soaring granite peaks of Half Dome and El Capitan; the giant sequoias at Mariposa Grove and of course, the miles and miles of hiking trails.

Yurt at Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes Campground
Yurt at Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes Campground

All the way across the country from sunny California is the rocky coast of Maine and the beautiful Acadia National Park. Book a cozy glamping cabin at one of our Bar Harbor resorts and set a course to explore as much you can of the 48,000 acres of wooded wonderland. Bike the carriage roads, take the Scenic Loop Drive, watch the sunrise from atop Cadillac Mountain or watch the stars at Jordon Pond.

Cottages at Narrows Too Camping Resort
Cottages at Narrows Too Camping Resort

In the beautiful desert outside of Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park is great spot for rock climbing, stargazing, and an abundance of spring wildflowers. Check out Cholla Cactus Garden for life-sized cacti, take the ultimate selfie at Skull Rock, or visit Keys Ranch, built in 1910 as a family home for a rancher and goldminer. Key Ranch is listed as a National Historic Register site. Check out a colorful cottage in Palm Springs for your California getaway.


If National Parks make you think of a wooded setting, check out Dry Tortugas National Park, an island in the Florida Keys, for something completely different. Book a tiny house at Sunshine Key at take off down the Overseas Highway to see what this island National Park is all about. Actually, seven islands make up Dry Tortugas National Park. Garden Key is home to Fort Jefferson, a 19th century fort. Snorkeling and swimming are big activities here, and a kayak ride to tour the various islands is another suggested activity. Plenty of coral reefs to see here and a great spot for birding.


While in Florida, check out a lesser known national park – Biscayne National Park, just about an hour from a cozy cabin accommodation at Miami Everglades. Accessible only by boat, guided tours are available and canoeing, kayaking, and snorkeling activities are also offered here. Of course, one of the most popular national parks, Everglades National Park, is also an option when glamping at Encore Miami Everglades RV Resort – it’s only about a half hours’ drive away!

Cabin at Miami Everglades RV Resort
Cabin at Encore Miami Everglades RV Resort

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3 Great Places to go Off the Beaten Path

If you’re planning to venture somewhere new this year, most likely you’ll either consult friends or family who’ve traveled there before or do a few internet searches to see what’s a not-miss when visiting this destination. But, what if you went off the beaten path (“OTBP”) and shied away from the major draws and reasons the city is appealing? Let’s go off the beaten path in a few of America’s most popular travel destinations.


Nashville: Most visitors to Nashville go for the music. After all, they don’t call it “Music City” for nothing! But what else is there to do in this Tennessee metropolis? First, make your reservation for a tiny house at Natchez Trace and then go OTBP. On the first Saturday of every month, downtown Nashville galleries open their doors, offering free admission, and welcome visitors to shop or just look at the amazing art on display. Hail, Dark Aesthetics bills itself as a gallery of antiques and oddities – whether you’re in the market for a baby octopus in a jar or not, this place is worth a look. Ok, you might as well listen to some music, but do it at The Caverns, a subterranean music venue in nearby Pelham. Visit thecaverns.com for more info about their musical events in a series of caves!

Door County: Goats on the roof, fish boils, and orchards loaded with apples and cherries – that’s the draw of Wisconsin’s Door County, but we found more to do! The Door County Maritime Museum details the maritime history of the area while the Alexander Noble House Museum is the oldest remaining structure in the town of Fish Creek and contains many of the original 19th century furnishings. Take the ferry to Washington Island and join the “Bitters Club” by downing a shot of Angostura bitters at Nelsen’s Hall Bitters Pub. While on the island, don’t miss the Washington Island Stavkirke, an absolutely amazing structure. Plan to glamp at Tranquil Timbers for a Door County adventure.

Tiny Houses at Thousand Trails Verde Valley
Tiny Houses at Thousand Trails Verde Valley


Sedona: Just under two hours from Phoenix, Sedona, Arizona, can be called other-worldly with mystical powers and healing vortexes that can even bring calm to the A-plusses of Type A personalities. Sedona is a healing place thanks in part due to the red-orange color of the red rocks that surround it which is considered one of the most neuro-stimulating colors. Book a cabin, cottage or tiny house at Thousand Trails Verde Valley and you’re on our way to restful retreat. Plan hikes to see the vortexes and soak up their healing energy; take a yoga class in the desert; or enjoy some of the spa services offered at one of the numerous spas in town. Plan ahead and enjoy the Sedona Yoga Festival, scheduled for June 2-5. The Verde River is great for relaxing canoe and kayak trips and a wine tasting at nearby Alcantara Vineyards may be just what you need to take the edge off!

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5 Things to Do in Las Vegas

If you think Las Vegas is all bright lights, big city buzzing 24 hours a day, seven days a week, you only need to know the meaning of Las Vegas to know there is more than a concrete jungle here. When the area was discovered by Spanish explorers on their way west, they named it Las Vegas, meaning “the meadows” because of the vast expanse of greenery. And certainly, the 32 million visitors to Las Vegas annually are most likely there for those bright lights and the 24/7 buzz, but we found five different ways to enjoy the area.

While exploring all Las Vegas has to offer, book a stay in our Las Vegas cabins.

Cabin at Thousand Trails Las Vegas
Cabin at Thousand Trails Las Vegas

1. Museums: Just like the variety of shows, Sin City also offers up some pretty varied museums. There’s the Atomic Museum, whose mission is to “tell the story of America’s nuclear weapons testing program at the Nevada Test Site.” Exhibits include the Phoebus 2-A, a real nuclear reactor, several lesser-known atomic weapons and the interesting Pop Culture, which displays artifacts like comic books and toys related to the atomic bomb (atomicmuseum.vegas). The Mob Museum tells the story of organized crime and law enforcement (themobmuseum.org) while the Neon Museum is dedicated to collecting and preserving the iconic neon signs of Las Vegas (neonmuseum.org).

2. Wildlife: The luxurious hotels along the fame Strip are home to more than gambling casinos and entertainment venues; there is also an amazing array of wildlife to be found. The Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay has not only sharks, but giant rays, sea turtles, and piranha. If you drop by the iconic Flamingo Hotel, not only will you see the exotic Chilean flamingos but also other exotic birds, turtles, and fish among a four-acre garden complete with streams and waterfalls at the hotel’s Flamingo Wildlife habitat. The Mirage Hotel is home to Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat where visitors can see white lions, tigers, and leopards amidst a jungle setting while the dolphins can be seen from an underwater viewing area.

3. About 30 minutes outside Las Vegas is the town of Boulder City, which was built for the purpose of housing the workers who helped build the nearby Hoover Dam. Today the city is worth a road trip if want to visit the Nevada State Railroad Museum, walk or bike the Historic Railroad Trail, check out the Bighorn Sheep roaming the green grass at Hemenway Valley Park or enjoy the restaurants, shops, and galleries in the downtown area and glimpse some really cool 1930s architecture. FYI, Boulder City could be a great stop if you’re heading to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which is about 15 minutes away.

4. The Other Wild Life: As they say, when in Paris…so why not experience a bit of the wild side of Las Vegas? Consider Omega Mart, Meow Wolf’s interactive art installation with secret portals and storytelling to peak the imagination. Omega Mart is just one of several interesting sensory experiences found at AREA15 which also offers non-traditional dining experiences including the space-odyssey inspired LIFTOFF.

5. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area: Just outside Las Vegas, this desert location has plenty to do. There are 26 different trails to hike and explore, the 13-mile Scenic Drive through the canyonlands, rock climbing options, and plenty of native flora and fauna worthy of an Instagram post or two.

Hiking at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Hiking at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

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5 Things to Do in Temecula, California

Looking for a glamping destination that includes great rental accommodations, a beautiful setting, and plenty to do in the area? Consider a glamping getaway to the cozy cabins at Wilderness Lakes in Menifee, California, and check out what we found nearby:

  1. Wineries: The Temecula Valley has more than 40 wineries spread among the rolling hills of this scenic Southern California location. There are four separate wine trails to explore and a complimentary winery map can be found at visittemeculavalley.com. Miramonte Winery is known for its beautiful views in addition to the great wines while Somerset Vineyard and Winery specializes in Spanish varietals. For a carefree tour, consider the tours offered through temeculacablecar.com.
  2. Old Town Temecula: Rustic buildings and quaint storefront shops harken back to the old days in charming Old Town Temecula. Modern-day visitors can enjoy several breweries, as well as antique and artisan shops, boutiques, and eateries. Check out the Old Town Sweet Shop, Temecula Olive Oil Company, Temecula Lavender Co., and the unique Temecula House of Jerky. If you spend the day here, stay for the sunset – Town Square Park is a great place to catch it.
  3. Hiking: There is plenty of hiking in the area with outstanding scenery. Consider the Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve which offers the Scenic Trail that runs along the Santa Margarita River, running about 4.9 miles. Lake Skinner offers a 1.5-mile path great for sighting owls, hawks, and herons. Or consider walking through the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve that offers great opportunities for sighting badgers, mule deer, and turtles and is also home to the historic Moreno and Machado Adobes, former cowboy bunkhouses dating back to the mid-1800s.
Wilderness Lakes Campground Cabin
Wilderness Lakes Campground Cabin

  1. Tenaja Falls: Located in Cleveland National Forest, a short hike from the trailhead (about 1.5 miles) will bring you in view of Tenaja Falls, which cascade 150 feet into the canyon below. Spring is the best time to visit to ensure the falls are flowing. Seasoned hikers take note – there is also a longer trail (about a 7.5-mile hike) through Fisherman’s Camp and San Mateo Creek with equally stunning scenery.
Hot Air Balloons rise over California Wine Country, Temecula, California
Hot Air Balloons rise over California Wine Country, Temecula, California

  1. Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival: Plan ahead to attend this three-day event that includes ballooning, wines and wine tastings, live music, and unique events like wine barrel racing. Craft beer tastings and a fair with over 150 vendors and a food court are also part of this annual event, set this year for May 19-21, 2023.

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Holiday Glamping – How Festive!

Give yourself the gift of glamping this winter and take a trip to a location that offers plenty of holiday festivities as well as winter fun. Consider these glamping spots:

Leavenworth, Washington: This charming town in Washington State ranked as one of the top 25 Festive Christmas Towns in America, according to House Beautiful magazine. First thing on the holiday to-do list is make a reservation for one of the charming tiny houses at Leavenworth Tiny House Village and get set to make merry. One unique holiday experience would be a visit to the Nutcracker Museum that displays 7000 nutcrackers from over 50 countries. And of course, a visit to the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm puts you up close and personal with distant kin of Dancer, Prancer, and the whole team that guides Santa’s sleigh. To enjoy all the fluffy white stuff (Leavenworth averages 89 inches of snow in winter), consider snowshoeing, snow tubing, snowmobiling, sledding, and skiing. Check out Leavenworth.org for more info on outdoor sports. Downtown Leavenworth does not disappoint with its twinkling lights and perfect setting for browsing the shops and wine tasting, among the snow-capped mountain backdrop.

St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine, Florida: According to travelawaits.com, St. Augustine, Florida, is a great place to spend the holidays. The reasons include plenty of twinkling lights (more than 3 million!), festive decorations and all kinds of special events. Starting with the Nights of Lights, which runs through January 31, 2023, and offers great selfie opportunities so you can be the centerpiece of the all the dazzle. Two of the best spots for the shots include the Bridge of Lions and the Plaza de la Constitucion. Rent a cabin or cottage at Bulow and enjoy the Florida sun in winter, holiday shopping in St. Augustine or the nearby St. Augustine Premium Outlets, and the Lighthouse Illuminations exhibit at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, which runs through January 14.

Santa Barbara, California: ZooLights, the Santa Barbara Zoo’s holiday lights display features more than 50,000 LED bulbs lighting up a spectacular animal adventure, holiday-style. Illuminated lanterns showcase the animals and nature scenes representing wild places from around the world. The 36th Annual Parade of Lights at The Harbor takes place on December 11 and several holiday pop-up markets will be open throughout the month where you can find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Makers & Wares Market in downtown Santa Barbara and Yes Store at the La Arcada Shopping Center are just two of these great markets to browse. Check out the glamping accommodations at Rancho Oso and get set for some great glamping to kickoff the holiday season.

Rancho Oso Cabin
Rancho Oso Cabin

Dallas, Texas: If everything is bigger in Texas, then it stands to reason that holiday events are crazy big, too. Book a glamping cabin at Bay Landing and check out how the Big D does the holidays. Enchant Christmas Dallas seems like one-stop shopping for holiday fun. In addition to the interactive light maze adventure, there is also ice-skating, a holiday marketplace, live entertainment, and the Tipsy Tree Lounge with all kinds of holiday spirits (the drinking kind, that is)! What’s a holiday celebration without food? If you’re a foodie, you’ll enjoy the Downtown Lights Holiday Foodie Tour, a curated food tour through downtown Dallas. You can eat, drink, and enjoy the “Merry Everything” holiday lights and displays.

Cabins at Bay Landing RV Campground
Bay Landing RV Campground

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Go Glamping for These 2023 Events

If you want to make sure you have the best glamping spots reserved that are nearby to some of 2023’s big events, take note of these events below and get your rezzies in order with Petite Retreat accommodations.

Palm Springs International Film Festival: Scheduled for January 5-16, 2023, this event includes screenings of international films and documentaries, plus awards and celeb sightings in and around Palm Springs. Book a cottage stay at Palm Springs to be near festival events.

Cottage at Harbor Lake RV Resort
Cottage at Harbor Lake RV Resort

MLB Spring Training in Florida: Experience the 2023 Grapefruit League season and take in a few games as you glamp around the Sunshine State. Games start February 25 and run through March 28. Options can include cottage rentals at Sunshine Travel in Vero Beach to see the NY Mets play in nearby Port St. Lucie at Clover Park; Harbor Lakes to see the Tampa Bay Rays or Holiday Travel to see the Philadelphia Phillies in nearby Clearwater at BayCare Ballpark.

Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival: Scheduled for Saturday, April 15, this event has a Cherry Blossom Walk, a pup parade, live music, and a Sumo wrestling event. Sounds like a colorful, and interesting, way to welcome the beautiful cherry blossoms and the arrival of spring. Book a stay at Natchez Trace Tiny House Village!

Bar Harbor Music Festival and Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival: Summer in New England is the quintessential getaway and Bar Harbor is a wonderful location to enjoy come summer. The Music Festival runs June 30 to July 28 and features all genres from classical to opera to jazz while the Fine Arts Festival, scheduled for August 2-4, showcases artist works from potters to painters. Book a stay at Mt. Desert Narrows or Narrows Too to be close to these events.

Mt. Hood Huckleberry Festival and Mt. Hood Salmon, Mushroom, and Big Foot Festival: Two great reasons to book a stay at Mt. Hood Tiny House Village in Welches, Oregon, in late summer. The Huckleberry Festival, set for the third week of August, celebrates all things huckleberry while the Salmon, Mushroom, and Big Foot Festival welcomes back the salmon to the Oregon rivers as well as celebrate mushroom harvest time.

Leavenworth Oktoberfest: If you can’t make it to Munich, Leavenworth’s Oktoberfest, spread over three weekends (September 29-30; October 6-7; and October 13-14) may be the next best thing. In addition to beer and brats, there will be live entertainment, dancing, and plenty of fun. Book a stay at Leavenworth Tiny House Village and get ready to say “Prost!” more times than you can imagine.

Urbanna Oyster Festival: Urbanna, Virginia, is known as the “Oyster Capital of the East Coast” so of course they have a festival every year to celebrate the oyster. Two days of everything oyster, plus live music, and contests (yes, oyster shucking is one of them) are scheduled for November 3-4, 2023. To be near all the fun, reserve a glamping accommodation at Bethpage Camp-Resort, conveniently located in Urbanna!

Cottage at Bethpage Camp-Resort
Cottage at Bethpage Camp-Resort

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5 Things to Do in Orlando

Planning a glamping trip to Orlando soon? First, find the perfect glamping accommodation. Select from our sunny glamping cottages at petiteretreats.com that you can call “home” while you check off the items on our list! The colorful cottages at Tropical Palms as well as the cozy cabins at our Orlando location are perfect for a central Florida getaway.

  1. Day Tripping: One of the great things about Orlando is that its central location allows for some enjoyable day trips to other Florida hotspots. Options include Tampa (about 84 miles) to enjoy Busch Gardens, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, foodie tours and historic Ybor City. St. Augustine, our nation’s oldest city, is about an hour and a half drive from Orlando, but you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to another world. The architecture and the history of this beautiful city are just a few of the highlights. Don’t miss the Lightner Museum and a stroll down charming St. George Street. Cocoa Beach is less than 60 miles from Orlando and this Space Coast location is full of things to do. Visit the Kennedy Space Center, find your own spot of sandy beach along the 72-mile shoreline and soak up the sun, kayak with the manatees (check out cocoabeachkayaking.com), or stroll the iconic Cocoa Beach Pier for fishing, dining, and shopping fun.

  2. Kick off the Holidays: The theme parks in the area are always a great option for fun, but come the holiday season, they really know how to bring the hype. Universal Studios offers The GrinchmasTM Who-liday Spectacular plus a regularly scheduled Holiday Parade beginning November 7 and running through January 1 that promises balloon-versions of movie favorites. EPCOT hosts their International Festival of Holidays from November 25 through December 30, which features international holiday traditions exhibited through music, storytelling, and food. Don’t miss the Cookie Stroll! SeaWorld transforms into a winter wonderland and promises holiday shows, dinner with Santa, and plenty of sparkling lights during their Christmas Celebration which begins November 11 and runs through January 3, 2023.

  3. Culture Club: Orlando has plenty of spots to satisfy your need for a cultural trip. The Orlando Philharmonic hosts a season of both cultural and pop musical events and November and December bring special holiday-themed events, as well. Check out what’s planned at orlandophil.org. Orlando Shakes is not a fast-food option for milk shakes but rather an interesting theater company that runs the gamut when it comes to productions – from their Cabaret Series to children’s events or their Signature Series which includes productions from Shakespeare to modern-day favorites like Kinky Boots. Dickens’ holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol” will run from November 30 through December 24. Details about productions can be found at orlandoshakes.org.

  1. See the Real Florida: Quick – what two things do you associate with Florida? If oranges and alligators came to mind, then we’ve got a few things for you to discover while glamping in Orlando! The Showcase of Citrus (showcaseofcitrus.com) in Kissimmee offers the opportunity to pick your own citrus fruits, take a monster truck tour of the 2,500- acre citrus and cattle farm and visit some of the farm animals here, including Poppy the Zebu and Blu the Emu. For the alligator experience, visit Gatorland, billed as the alligator capital of the world, to see not only alligators, but crocodiles, bobcats, birds, and a host of other wild creatures. There’s also zip-lining, gator shows, and other unforgettable “only-in-Florida” experiences at Gatorland (gatorland.com).

  2. Enjoy the Outdoors: Bok Tower Gardens, designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, Jr. is a spectacular visual experience of flowering foliage as well as wildlife and is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. Bikers will enjoy the Orlando Urban Bike Trail that winds through both urban and wooded settings along a five-mile trail (round trip). Try a stand-up paddle adventure with Paddleboard Orlando where you can take lessons, do a trip with the manatees, or enjoy a moonlight paddleboard excursion. Check out paddleboardorlando.com to see all their offerings.
Tropical Palms Cottage
Tropical Palms Cottage

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