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Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Yahoo
Survey says this Washington city is the perfect place for some good shut eye
As Americans grapple with exhaustion and sleep deprivation, there's one Washington city emerging as the ideal destination for a restful retreat. According to a recent survey by the travel planning website KAYAK, 85% of Americans reported feeling sleep-deprived over the past year, with 55% expressing a desire to book a vacation focused on improving their sleep in 2025. Fortunately for Washingtonians, they don't have to travel far. Leavenworth, a charming Bavarian-style village, has been ranked the top U.S. destination for a 'sleep-cation' — a vacation dedicated to quality sleep and relaxation. The village's limited noise pollution and abundant accommodations with spa facilities make it an ideal spot for catching up on much-needed rest, Kayak said. 'Rest and relaxation are no longer afterthoughts but are becoming the main event,' Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, Sleep Specialist, Coach and Speaker, wrote on the the KAYAK website. 'We're in a time where burnout is at an all-time high and people are struggling to achieve restorative sleep in their home lives.' People who wanted gold, timber, and furs soon settled in the town, and by 1890, Icicle Flats was born. The area exploded with the arrival of the rail line near the turn of the century. Leavenworth's transformation into a Bavarian-themed village began in the 1960s as a strategic move to boost tourism. The town faced economic decline after the Great Northern Railway re-routed its tracks. To revitalize the area, community leaders decided to remodel the town center to resemble a German Bavarian village, complete with alpine architecture and themed festivals. This initiative proved successful, turning Leavenworth into a popular tourist destination known for its unique charm and scenic beauty. Mammoth Lakes, California and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee were ranked No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, in the U.S. Split, Croatia and Canmore, Canada were the top two cities for 'sleep' in the world. For more information on sleep getaways, visit the KAYAK website. Follow Bill Kaczaraba on X.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
What Georgia State Parks have lodges?
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — With colder weather on the way, you might be thinking about a winter getaway. Here are some Georgia State Parks that have lodges that you can check out before your next trip! Set right outside Alpine Helen, a Bavarian-themed town, there is plenty to do when staying at the Unicoi State Park and Lodge. Hiking trails, paddleboarding, fly fishing and biking are just a few ways to enjoy the great outdoors at Unicoi. The Unicoi Lodge has 96 hotel-style rooms and 29 cabins in the park. The park itself is dog-friendly, but the Lodge is not designated pet-friendly, according to their website. Pets can stay overnight at designated cabins or any campsites, but there is a $50 fee per pet, with a max of 2 pets. They also have 6 'glamping' sites equipped with luxury, furnished tents. Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge in Dawsonville is home to the tallest waterfall in Georgia. The park offers activities such as hatchet throwing, hikes and trout fishing, their website said. Amicalola Falls has a variety of places to stay, with 57 rooms in the Lodge, 14 cabins and 4 glamping sites. They have two pet-friendly cabins. Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge, two miles north of McRae-Helena on the Little Ocmulgee River, is a great stop for work trips or golfers. With a golf course nested in the park, they advertise a peaceful, but challenging golfing experience. Along with golf, the park also offers nature trails, fishing and boating on Lake Blackshear. The park has 60 rooms in its lodge and 10 cabins. The park originates back to the 1930s, when it was constructed by Civilian Conservation Corps. Georgia Veterans State Park and Resort is located in Cordele on Lake Blackshear. They offer fishing, kayaking, golf, hiking and biking. They are recognized as one of middle and south Georgia's best golf courses. On par with the name, the park is also home to an indoor and outdoor military museum, which pays tribute to the veterans from the Revolutionary War to the present day, their website said. This park has 10 cabins in their resort and plenty of RV and tent sites. They also have glamping sites with Safari tents. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
