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Winter retreats: whether you prefer your winter retreats hot or cold, we've got you covered.

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Picturing yourself relaxing in a lounge chair on a white-sand beach lapped by gently rolling surf? Or is your mental snapshot one of cruising down a ski trail surrounded by 14,000-foot-high peaks?

Here you'll find getaway locales from Kauai to Acapulco perfect for basking in the sun with a good book or playing 36 holes of golf every day. Those looking for air cold enough to ensure smooth slopes underneath your skis or snowboard can head to Jackson Hole, Telluride, or Taos. Southwest Airlines Vacations will package your ski trip to Park City, New Mexico, or Lake Tahoe. Big-city devotees can stay close to home while exploring up-to-the-minute dining spots, nightlife, and museums in El Paso or San Antonio. Enjoy this selection of winter retreats, filled with new places to play.

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A City of Sun and Smiles

El Paso Convention and Visitors Bureau

800.351-6024

visitelpaso.com

Talk about a winter retreat! Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, El Paso enjoys sunshine more than 302 days of the year. El Paso's pass through the lower Rockies has been a destination for explorers since the conquistadors arrived in 1598. For a focus on winter fun, think Spanish mission tours, shopping in Mexico, hayrides, barbecues, mariachis, and Mexican folklorico dancers. You'll find great nightlife and fabulous authentic Mexican food. Golfers, hikers, and mountain bikers will be right at home year-round. Combine your visit to El Paso with a jaunt to its sister city, Juarez, just across the border in Mexico, and you'll enjoy two destinations for the price of one. Savor the warmth of sun and smiles--and do Texas different!

Major League Resort

League City

South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center, 2500 South Shore Harbour Boulevard, League City

800-442-5005

VisitLeagueCity.com and sshr.com

Conveniently located between Houston and Galveston Island, League City is home to the luxurious South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center. Set on the shores of Clear Lake, the resort hosts executive retreats and meetings for some of the nation's largest corporations. Both meeting attendees and vacationers will find an array of recreational activities, including a Scottish links-style 27-hole golf course and a 180-foot tropical pool. The Paradise Reef Restaurant and the Harbour Club Restaurant overlook the pool and a marina. Guests can Lake tour-boat excursions around Bay Area Houston and Clear Lake. Nearby attractions include Historic League City, Kemah Boardwalk, Galveston's beaches, space Center Houston, NASA, and quaint fishing villages, and the heart of Houston is only 30 minutes away.

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