• Winter getaways can be a refreshing break from shoveling snow.Winter River image by vladt from Fotolia.com
  
  There are many different places you can easily retreat to anytime during the winter months. Taking a quick weekend vacation in the winter not only gives you a breather from shoveling snow or dealing with unplowed roads, it can rejuvenate you. There are many options you can take, whether it is a ski vacation or a quick trip to the city for shopping.
  
  

The Pitcher Inn, Vermont

• The Pitcher Inn located in Warren, Vermont offers charm and a wonderful weekend getaway package. Activities can range from being pampered in the spa to skiing at one of Vermont's great ski resorts. There is cross-country skiing, golf, tennis, hiking, and a romantic sleigh ride. Most of the rooms have wood burning fireplaces, Jacuzzis and steam showers. The rooms are beautiful with views of the the area.
  
  The Pitcher Inn
  
  275 Main Street
  
  Warren, Vermont 05674
  
  888-867-4824
  
  pitcherinn.com
  
  

Hotel 41 at Times Square, New York City

• Another wonderful weekend vacation option this winter may be a Broadway show weekend in New York City. Hotel 41 at Times Square is located next to the Nederlander Theatre. This hotel was renovated from a 100-year-old building back in 2002 and offers a contemporary style in each of its 47 guest rooms and suites. Being in the center of Times Square puts you in the heart of the city and within walking distance to many of the city's biggest attractions. The hotel offers double paned glass windows to keep the noise of the city out of your room as well as complimentary high speed Internet service, AVEDA bathrobes and Jacuzzi tubs. There is a huge DVD lending library for a night of movies in your room, complimentary coffee, cappuchino, espresso and tea during certain hours as well as a daily newspaper delivered to your room.
  
  Hotel 41
  
  206 West 41st Street
  
  New York, NY 10036
  
  212-703-8600
  
  hotel41nyc.com
  
  

Fairmont Empress Hotel, British Columbia, Canada

• The Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, British Columbia and will offer you one of the most relaxing weekend retreats. You can be pampered in the hotel spa or spend the day whale watching on the ocean. The hotel has been opened since 1908 and has a long history of being the choice of celebrities such as Rita Hayworth, John Travolta and Katherine Hepburn. The hotel boasts 476 guest rooms furnished with antiques and have beautiful views of the inner harbor, the city of Victoria or the courtyard.
  
  Fairmont Empress Hotel
  
  721 Government Street
  
  Victoria, British Columbia
  
  Canada V8W1W5
  
  800-441-1414
  
  fairmont.com