At Deep Creek Lake, close your eyes, breathe in the pine-scented winter air and imagine you're in Colorado, Vermont or . . . Maryland? The area is packed with cold-weather activities, such as ice fishing, ice climbing and snowboarding (at Wisp). Rent a cabin at Herrington Manor State Park, where you can cross-country ski or simply watch the snowdrifts. Details: 301-387-4386, www.garrettchamber.com.
• FEB. 13-15
For a Super (Bowl) weekend, head to Atlantic City and the ritzy Borgata resort, the town's newest casino.
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Booking Air Online With Ease (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Free Cities! (Well, Almost.) (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Airport Security (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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How to Renew or Apply for a Passport (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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To B&B or . . . (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Organizations and Web Sites for Specialty Travel (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Airline Contacts (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Taking the Train (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Cruise Lines (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Catching the Bus (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Airport Shuttle Services (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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For Valentine's Day, let love bubble over in a heart-shape tub built for two in the Poconos -- Pennsylvania's Luv Central. Try Caesars Cove Haven Honeymoon, where couples seeking more amore can soak in a giant champagne glass. Info: 800-762- 6667, www.800poconos.com.
• FEB. 20-22
Hail the chiefs -- or at least Nos. 3 and 4 -- with a post-Presidents' Day visit to Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's abode in Charlottesville, and James Madison's Montpelier in Orange, Va. Swing by the presidents' respective universities -- U-Va. and JMU (in name only) -- and soak up the history. Info: 434-984-9800, www.monticello.org,or 540-672-2728, www.montpelier.org.
• FEB. 27-29
Catch the changing of the seasons -- and of Gotham hotel rates -- in New York City, where you can get a winter-spring mix under one skyline. Ice-skate in Rockefeller Center, then cycle or stroll through Central Park. Visit the Socrates Sculpture Park, see the marbles in the Met, grab a pretzel from a street vendor . . . you get the idea. Info: 800-692-8474, www.nycvisit.com.
• MARCH 5-7
Hit the sun-baked ski slopes on one or two "sticks" at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion, Pa. Afraid of snowballing down the mountain? You can snowtube here, too. Info: 800-452-2223, www.7springs.com.
• MARCH 12-14
Highland County is as pretty as a European village (it's called " Virginia's Switzerland") and, during the maple festival, is as tasty as IHOP. Visit a maple camp, bustle at the Sugar Shakeup Dance and sample the sap on doughnuts, barbecued chicken and funnel cakes. Info: 540-468-2550, www.highlandcounty.org.
• MARCH 19-21
Even if you don't have an "I Shop, Therefore I Am" bumper sticker, you can still get a kick (and maybe a new toaster) out of a tour of QVC's headquarters in West Chester, Pa. Also, attend a live show and meet the hosts. Don't forget to pick up your Hummel figurine in the gift shop on the way out. Info: 800-600-9900, www.qvctours.com.
• MARCH 26-28
While all eyes are on the NCAA during March Madness, get in the team spirit in Elkins, W.Va. From the Davis & Elkins College campus, to the Civil War sites (history), to the Augusta Heritage Center (arts and humanities) and Bob's Hot Dogs (dining hall food), you can re-create the college experience -- tuition-free. Info: 800-422-3304, www.randolphcountywv.com.
• APRIL 2-4
On a Virginiawine country tour, follow the signs adorned with clumps of grapes through any number of regional vineyards (northern, central, eastern, southwest, Shenandoah Valley). Then drink your souvenirs when you get home. Info: 800-828-4637, www.virginiawines.org.
• APRIL 9-11
Asbury Park, N.J., Springsteen's home turf, is known for rockin' and rollin' . . . Easter eggs. The city hosts an egg hunt on the beach and a Sunday parade on the boardwalk starring locals strutting their holiday best. Winner gets a corsage and a basket of chocolate goodies. Info: 732-775-7676, www.asburyparkchamber.com.
• APRIL 16-18
Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural masterpiece, Fallingwater, begins to burble as spring goes into full bloom -- but the crowds are still hibernating. This is a perfect time to enjoy Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands scenery, inside and out. Info: 724-329-8501, www.wpconline.org.
