![]() ![]() You can find nonstop flights from six major cities: Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Denver and Chicago. Insider tip: If you like unique cocktails, try Duchin Lounge for drinks like the Jack Winter Sour made with Jack Daniel's whiskey, cranberry-cinnamon simple syrup, Becherovka liqueur, fresh lemon and orange juice, and egg whites.Ĭlosest airport: Sun Valley's closest major airports are Boise Airport (BOI) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Where to stay: Stay in the legendary Sun Valley Lodge, a favorite of writer Ernest Hemingway.ĭon't miss: The Sawtooth Botanical Garden, which features a prayer wheel blessed by the Dalai Lama. The romantic sleigh ride from the Sun Valley Inn to the Trail Creek Cabin for dinner is an all-time favorite experience that I can't wait to include in a movie I'm working on. Made famous by Hollywood's elite, Sun Valley is a superstar without the attitude. VISIT SUN VALLEY/TRAVIS AMICKįor one of my first jobs as a TV reporter, I worked at KMVT-TV in Twin Falls, Idaho, and the resort town of Sun Valley was my beloved winter skiing escape. Related: A wellness trip through the Northwest Sun Valley, Idaho Insider tip: The Holiday Village is a great place to pick up some delicious food, artisanal snacks and s'mores.Ĭlosest airport: Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 154 miles away, Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 220 miles away and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 228 miles away. Where to stay: Stay in the heart of where all the action is at the Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge, where there are several overnight hotel packages and Marriott Bonvoy Moments.ĭon't miss: The Polar Pathway, featuring a super-cool 30-foot-wide illuminated igloo and a snowy pathway to explore. ![]() Some highlights include reindeer encounters and the Candy Cane Causeway, covered with red, green and white lights where machines pump in the mouthwatering scent of peppermint for an immersive experience. In Redding, they're all about celebrating romance in the same kind of enchanting settings Hallmark Christmas movies are celebrated for.Īt the dazzling Redding Garden of Lights, the Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge commissioned renowned artist Tres Fromme to use more than 1 million twinkling lights to create stunning festive displays covering 10 acres. Redding Garden of Lights in Redding, California. It's only an hour-and-a-half flight to Quebec City from New York City or Toronto. Insider tip: Enjoy local cuisine at Aux Anciens Canadiens, situated in one of the oldest buildings in Quebec City.Ĭlosest airport: Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is about 6 miles outside the city. Where to stay: I felt like a princess staying at the five-star Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, which looks like a majestic castle and is consistently rated one of the top hotels in Canada.ĭon't miss: Shops and street vendors rolling up maple taffy on ice is unique to Quebec City. Related: 5 small Canadian towns where you can use your points ![]() The historic city's charming cobblestone streets, boutiques and bistros helped inspire the two royal rom-coms I wrote, Netflix's "A Christmas Prince " and my novel "A Royal Christmas Fairy Tale." Old Quebec is 400 years old and on UNESCO's list of Treasures of the World Heritage of Mankind. Quebec City will likely remind you of those royal romance Christmas movies that always top the ratings. When I wrote my first script, "Christmas Camp, " I remembered my special stay at Debra Quartermain's B&B, where her whimsical historic home, warm welcome and delicious cooking had my heart from the moment I arrived.ĭon't miss: A visit to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, one of Canada's best art museums. Where to stay: Voted one of the best bed-and-breakfasts in North America, the Quartermain House B&B is just like stepping into a Hallmark movie. The city says you'll find more trees in Fredericton, aka Forest City, than anywhere else in Canada, turning Fredericton into what looks like a magical Christmas movie set as soon as the snow starts to fall. On my first visit to Fredericton, the capital of beautiful New Brunswick in eastern Canada, which runs along the Saint John River, I was immediately captivated by this quaint, artsy city.įredericton is known for its rich history, culture, music, unique local shops, restaurants and bars, and nature. ![]() The Quartermain House B&B in Fredericton, New Brunswick. ![]()
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