Kickstart 2024 by learning a new skill.
Learn to Ski
Visit Big SNOW at American Dream Mall for an indoor ski or snowboard lesson unlike any other. As North America’s first permanent indoor real-snow park, Big SNOW operates year-round and provides lessons for all ages and ability levels, from first-timers to seasoned riders.
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Play Pickleball
Book a stay at Manasota Key Resort in Manasota Key, Florida, to take advantage of the property’s modern pickleball courts and organized play. Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to sharpen your game, the resort’s facilities make it easy to practice and meet fellow players.
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Experience Night Sky Photography
Travel to Jasper, Canada, home to one of the world’s largest dark sky preserves, for a night sky photography workshop. Local guides offer focused two-hour tours that teach essential techniques for capturing stars, the Milky Way and nocturnal landscapes, suitable for beginners and intermediate photographers alike.
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Learn to Windsurf
Corpus Christi, Texas, ranks among the best windsurfing destinations in the United States. Padre Island National Seashore offers steady winds, warm water and shallow areas ideal for learning. Local outfitters provide lessons and rentals, making it simple to get started or improve your technique.
Create Cocktails
Traverse City, Michigan, offers more than scenic beauty—its boutique distilleries capitalize on regional wheat, corn, barley and renowned cherries to produce distinctive spirits. Cocktail classes at local distilleries teach hands-on mixing techniques. A typical 90-minute session covers the preparation of classic cocktails such as the Manhattan, Old Fashioned and Whiskey Sour, with instruction on balance, garnish and presentation.
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Become a Tennis Pro
Sensei Porcupine Creek in Rancho Mirage, California, features top-tier tennis facilities and programming designed for guests seeking structured improvement. The resort’s tennis offerings include small-group lessons, performance tracking with wearable technology and personalized coaching as part of a comprehensive wellness-focused tennis program.