Think of this section as a series of powder-and-ice postcards from around the world: how we celebrate winter, lose ourselves in it, and, ultimately, enjoy it. So whether you're heading into winter or just coming out of it, here's to embracing your inner Jack Frost.
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Best Winter Trips 2013
Find color, carnivals, and adventure in our 2013 guide to the winter trips that celebrate—or transcend—the season.
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Best Winter Trips 2012
Winter doesn't have to mean long months indoors. Our editors have chosen ten trips that will have you gearing up for adventure or joining in local festivities.
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Winter Carnivals
These 10 festive celebrations take the chill out of winter.
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Where to Find the Best Ice-Skating
Swizzle, spin, or salchow at these frosty outdoor ice-skating rinks.
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Cross-Country Skiing
It’s inexpensive, peaceful, and offers a great workout. For Nordic skiers, it’s not about going downhill.
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Icy Places to Stay
Reserve early for these popular ice hotels that provide heartwarming comforts in frigid climes.
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Best Winter Food
Don’t equate winter dining with frozen dinners. Most snowy regions warm up the whiteout months with typically soothing, hearty dishes.
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