The holiday lights are up, the stores are abuzz and you have a luscious cup of cocoa in your hands. It is, as the song goes, the most wonderful time of the year.
Around Georgia, the skies gray and temperatures vacillate, teasing us with hopes of flurries for a white Christmas, only to show up unannounced a month later. It’s also the time some of us crave decadence. Even the few who try to restrain may find it hard to escape indulging at the holiday parties, so we try to reset our bodies in the new year.
For these colder months, we’ve rounded up our top picks of how to catch all the holiday feels around Georgia, escape to cozy cabins for those long weekends, and rejuvenate in the new year with recipes that will repair the sins of your indulgences during the holiday months.
Best Places to Get Into The Holiday Spirit in Georgia
- Helen, Georgia
- Garden Lights at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
- Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain
- Holiday Pop-Up Bars like Miracle, Jingle Bar, The Blind Elf
Where to Go for a Weekend Escape
If you’re planning a long weekend getaway for Christmas, MLK weekend or Valentine’s Day, these spots won’t snow you in completely, but will still give you every excuse to cozy up to your loved ones!
- Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge /Blue Ridge cabins
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- New Orleans (Mardi Gras)
Comfort Foods & Healing Recipes
- Best for Colds: Rasam: Healing Winter Soup
- Comfort Foods: Skillet Veggie Quesadillas , Baked Mac and Cheese
- January Detox: Winter Detox: Beetroot Soup with Roasted Carrot Salad
- February Date Night at Home: Spaghetti Squash
Global Getaways
- Manila, Philippines
- Fiji
- Sabah, Malaysia (on Borneo Island)
- Kerala, India
Tips, Tricks & Perspectives
- 15 Gift Ideas for the Foodie in Your Life
- How to Gear Up for a Healthier You
- How I Went From Couch Potato to Health Nut in 5 Easy Steps
- Why We Should Secure Our Wellness Before Assisting Others
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