Holiday Travel Hot Spots

Discover the gem of the California coast or cruise the seas like a celeb

From the LifeMInute team

This season, say goodbye to winter weather and hello to the hottest holiday hot spots.

For an unforgettable excursion, pack your bags for Monterey, also known as the gemstone of the California coast. It's recognized as one of the best road trip experiences in the US, in addition to being named golf destination of the year, giving you all the more reason to hop in your car and polish off your 9 iron. There's also kayaking, parasailing, hiking and biking, or get lost in the endless bounty of nature.

Check out seemonterey.com for more.

Another idea? Try a cruise. Celebrity Cruises (voted one of Travel & Leisure's World's Best) is celebrating the early return of one of its biggest promotions ever: the "One, Two, Three, Go" promotion which lets you select what you value most from the Celebrity Cruise vacation -- and they have amazing options. The free Classic Beverage Package for two pairs cuisine with your favorite beverages, a $1,200 value. There's a Free Gratuity package, where you can totally relax knowing tips are covered, up to $360. Or choose an onboard credit of up to $300 per state room to use on shore excursions, specialty dining, wine tasting, spa treatments, boutique items or any other onboard purchase.

Check out celebrity.com for more info -- and happy travels!

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