A stay-and-skate package in Newport, a museum of miniatures in Tucson, and a dash cam to go

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Show off your best jumps and turns on an outdoor ice rink – overlooking the ocean – at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina, a 257-room oceanfront oasis nestled on a small island in Narragansett Bay. The property’s Stay and Skate package, available through March 31, offers guests a one-of-a-kind winter experience, including unlimited skating with ice skate rentals on a giant ice rink; and a daily credit of 50 USD for food and drinks for the new après-skate menu with seasonal cocktails, light bites and sweet treats. For a unique dining experience, enjoy your drinks and snacks while you make yourself comfortable in a Winter Wonderland igloo. The rink is open to guests and the local community seven days a week, and offers ice skate rentals for all ages. Package prices start at $ 285. 401-849-2600, www.gurneysresorts.com/newport/offers/stay-and-skate

Sunset over Bass Head Light in Acadia National Park, Maine.Handout / zakzeinert – stock.adobe.com

NEW TOURS IN MAINE AND VERMONT

Plan ahead for spring, summer, and fall tours in 2022 with Austin Adventures’ new Maine and Vermont itineraries. Choose from adult-only and family-only excursions at Acadia Nation Park, where you can experience the best of Maine’s Atlantic coast by bike, foot, kayak, and sailboat. (Including lobster rolls!) Family runs are from June 12th to June 17th; June 19 – June 24; and 21.-26. August. Rates start at $ 3,998 for adults and $ 3,608 for children 7 to 12 years old sharing room with 2 adults for a single supplement of $ 680. Adult-only departures for people aged 16 and over are from August 28th to September. 2; and Sept. 4 Sept. 9. Prices from 3,998 USD (single surcharge 680 USD). Adult travelers inspired by the verdant Vermont countryside might consider the biking and hiking tour of the Green Mountains from Middlebury to Stowe. Guests discover Robert Frost’s farm, waterfalls, cheese making and the secrets of maple syrup. Departures for children aged 16 and over are from September 18 to September 18. 23; and Sept. 25th – Sept. 30. Prices from 3,198 USD (single surcharge 680 USD). 800-575-1540, www.austinadventures.com

The rooms at the Fleur Noire Hôtel in Palm Springs, California have walls covered with a print of classic garden flowers by wallpaper artist Ellie Cashman.Handout / zakzeinert – stock.adobe.com

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NEW HOTEL IS BLOOMING IN PALM SPRINGS

Seasoned travelers with an eye for artistic historical transformation should check out the Fleur Noire Hôtel, the latest addition to the unique resort debuting in Palm Springs, California. Built in the 1940s as Burket’s Trade Winds Hotel, the property has 21 casitas and suites completely remodeled and original design touches with Saltillo tile floors, sage-colored paneling and cabinetry, mid-century modern-inspired furniture, and accent walls that come with a print of classic garden flowers by wallpaper artist Ellie Cashman are combined. The floral theme continues outside with eye-catching hand-painted murals by renowned artist Ouize (Louise Jones née Chen). The hotel’s original swimming pool remains at its centerpiece, and a new tree-lined communal area provides a shaded setting for afternoon cocktails. It’s on the north end of Palm Canyon Drive in a revitalized neighborhood filled with new hotels, shops, and restaurants. Prices start at $ 185. 206-488-2909, www.fleurnoirehotel.com

The Mini Time Museum of Miniatures in Tucson contains more than 15 scenes depicting holiday celebrations around the world and over time.zakzeinert – stock.adobe.com

MINIATURE MUSEUM AND WINE HOTEL IN TUCSON

Step into a tiny winter wonderland at the Mini Time Museum of Miniatures, a museum dedicated to preserving and promoting miniature art in Tucson. Check out 15+ scenes depicting holiday celebrations around the world and through time, from Christmas at an Edwardian era mansion to a Kwanza celebration at a Charlie’s Angels house to Shogatsu -Family Japanese Farmhouse Vacation and more. (Until January 9th) theminitimemachine.org/exhibitions/holidays-around-the-world-and-through-time

For manageable accommodations, head to The Citizen Hotel, considered Tucson’s first wine hotel in partnership with the local Sand-Reckoner Vineyards. Once home to Tucson’s first newspaper printing company over 100 years ago, the meticulously renovated building now has 10 rooms with unique amenities and features and a spacious 5,000 square foot wine cellar – with basalt rock walls – for a wine tasting or wine dinner. Plus, guests can learn about the winemaking process by touching on-site, or take a curated excursion to nearby wine country. Take reservations now for a debut in January. Prices from $ 250. 520-335-5064, www.thecitizenhoteltucson.com

Vava’s dashcam.Handout

EVERYWHERE, EVERYWHERE, EVERYWHERE:

SMART DASH CAM WITH DUAL VIEW

VAVA’s home technology brand – known for their baby monitors, home surveillance cameras, laser TV and more – is taking to the streets with their 2K Dual Dash Cam. Protect your car from theft, enjoy clear video playback and snap a quick photo of your favorite passengers with this camera that films both the interior of your vehicle and the road in front of you. Features great night vision, easy access with a mobile app for live viewing and social media sharing, built-in GPS, and 24-hour parking monitoring. The cam also automatically records driving accidents and incidents and blocks the video for insurance claims. $ 200. 888-456-8468, www.vava.com/products/2k-front-and-1080p-cabin-dash-camera

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Necee Regis can be reached at neceeregis@gmail.com.

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