Make the most of the winter season by planning a girls' trip ASAP.

You’ll have a great time, and you’ll learn a lot, too.

From early November to early January, enjoy more than 60Christmas trees, candlelight tours, and choirs.

Elevated view of the Biltmore Home and front lawn during a cloudy evening

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Don’t forget to stop into the estate’s winery for a tasting after your tour.

Brevard, North Carolina

Transylvania County will have you swooning the minute you arrive.

If it’s nottoocold, brave the Pisgah Forest for a magical (and snowy) winter hike.

Shops decorated for Christmas on King Street in Alexandria, VA

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Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanoogais even more fun in winter.

The Florida Keys

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Escape the winter chill and get away to the Florida Keys.

Dollywood is open in winter, toothe theme park, not the water park.

Brevard, North Carolina

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It’s just a short drive from Gatlinburg, and you and your girls will never want to leave.

It’s just as fun to visit any time of year.

Make downtown or the Museum District your home base.

The Tennessee River in Chattanooga

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Stop into the Galleria for shopping, and make reservations for plenty of swanky meals.

Plus, it’s possible for you to always just grab a few of Torchy’s highly addictive tacos.

There are plenty of photo ops seaside, and the shore will be much less crowded than in summer.

The Moorings Village

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Thomasville, Georgia

Embrace a small town trip with a jaunt to Thomasville, Georgia.

Don’t forget to visit the Lapham-Patterson House, a Victorian marvel near downtown.

At the end of a great day, toast with a cocktail and fresh seafood at Sunset Pointe.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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The North Georgia town has every ingredient needed for an ideal girl’s weekend.

There’s a charming downtown filled with specialty stores, cafes, and wine bars.

There are charming bed and breakfasts, and North Georgia’s thriving wine country is all around.

Houston, Texas

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A food tour of the city’s outstanding restaurantsboth new and oldis definitely in order.

Ocean Springs, MS beachfront

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Worth Avenue Clock Tower Palm Beach

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The Bookshelf in Thomasville, GA

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Fairhope, Alabama

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Carriage Ride in Dahlonega, GA

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The Elysian Bar roasted Gulf shrimp

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San Antonio River Walk Boat Cruise

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