The Frugal Voyager | Offbeat & Budget Travel in the USA

Newport: A Gilded Age Christmas Step into America’s grandest mansions dressed for the holidays—twinkling trees, roaring fireplaces, and timeless ocean views. Stay Near Bellevue Ave "Experience the opulent winter splendor of the Vanderbilt estates, where the roaring sea meets the quiet glow of a thousand golden ornaments." 👑 Palatial Decor The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms glow with massive trees, festive wreaths, and opulent ballroom displays. 👑 Coastal Romance Stroll the famous Cliff Walk for sea-sprayed sunsets and silhouettes of America's most historic architecture. 👑 History & Comfort Tour the rooms of the high society by day, then warm up in cozy harbor-side bistros and historic taverns by nigh...

Leavenworth, WA: America's Bavarian Christmas Village Half a Million Lights • Alpine Magic • 2026 Guide "Half a million lights, mulled cider, and snow-kissed streets—this is winter magic done right. Leavenworth transforms from a Pacific Northwest town into a genuine Bavarian fairytale every December." 🌟 Why This Trip is Traveler's Choice Storybook Charm Leavenworth glows with half a million holiday lights, authentic Bavarian architecture, and carols echoing through cobblestone lanes. Festive Flavors Experience Christkindlmarkt vibes with famous nutcracker collections, alpine bakeries, and steaming mugs of authentic glühwein. Ski-Meets-Cozy Spend your mornings snowshoeing the Cascades, then spend your evenings tucked away in a timber-framed lodge by the fire. ...