Spring Break is an exciting time for many families. For kids in school, it marks the official beginning of the end of the school year. Parents can see it as a much-needed respite from the daily grind and a great opportunity to plan some fun family time to recharge your batteries. But if you don’t make plans, it can sneak up on you. You don’t want to be that family that returns from the break with nothing more to report than binge watching old “Dragnet” episodes on Netflix.
Thanks to the colder weather this year, most of the slopes at Big Bear remain open. And with temps still below freezing at night, they’re making more snow most nights. This could be your last chance to get in some good skiing before spring arrives. It’s a great chance to get away as a family and enjoy both some great fun on the slopes and some relaxation in the luxury of a Five Star Vacation Rental cabin or estate in Big Bear. Pick one of our cabins with a hot tub, and it’ll be even better. Imagine all of you climbing into the steaming waters as you recount your adventures from the slopes that day. Once you’re thoroughly warmed and soaked, you can all retire to the fireplace and relax with hot chocolate in front of the crackling fireplace. This will make for an infinitely better story to tell when you all return at the end of your break.
If you’d prefer a warmer getaway for Spring Break, we suggest you give us a call about booking a week in our beachside resort Villa la Estancia in Puerto Nuevo, Mexico. It’s a quick flight out of LAX and you’ll enjoy the warmer weather and sandy beaches just a few short hours after you leave the traffic and pressure of Southern California. This resort has an all-inclusive option that allows you to enjoy the award-winning on site restaurants and meals without ever pulling out your wallet during your stay. Call us for details.
Call us at 310-800-5454 and we’ll be glad to help you with your last minute ski or Spring Break plans. Browse our properties in Big Bear, Mammoth, Park City , Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, or Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Whether you’re planning a weekend ski getaway or a week-long Spring vacation, we’ll be happy to help you find the perfect Big Bear cabin or estate.
We’re usually hesitant to make predictions. We’re just not good at probabilities. The most profitable trip we ever took to Vegas involved missing our plane and skipping the trip entirely. We didn’t lose a thing. But we do have a couple of predictions, and we’re confident they don’t require any special skills to declare they’re true.
Our next prediction has a near certain outcome as well. Spring will arrive. A quick review of history shows that spring has arrived almost every year for a very long time. Spring is of course a mixed blessing. It marks the end of winter and the ski season, but it also brings spring break. Most local schools are taking off the last week of March. It’s a great chance to plan a getaway for the family. Some of our cabins can accommodate large groups, so you can take all the neighborhood kids with you. It’s a great chance to keep the family together for a vacation in the amazing luxury of a Five Star Vacation Rental cabin or estate in Big Bear.
We hate to be a nag, but Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. And as we’ve told you in the past, this is a perfect opportunity for you to do something really memorable for your sweetie. We all know that cards, candy and flowers are nice, but isn’t it time to break out of that mold? Why not choose this year to really deliver a great message of love with a getaway to a Five Star Vacation Rental cabin in Big Bear?
Enjoy a romantic meal in one of the Village’s many little restaurants, or grab a couple of ribeyes on your way up the mountain, so you can cook up something yourselves in the fully-equipped kitchen you’ll enjoy. With the kids and your stress left safely far away, the two of you can enjoy some true quality time with each other. Grab your skis for some great fun on the slopes, or spend the weekend ordering take out, so you never have to wander far from the warmth and glow of the fire. Whatever you choose, this has all the makings of a weekend you’ll both remember and smile about for a long time to come.
We’re a bit more than three weeks past New Year’s and we’ve already found a way that a jumbo bag of M&M’s actually integrates well with our diet. And we’re convinced that the renewed vigor we employ to launch ourselves out of bed each morning qualifies for “exercise.” All in all, we’re feeling pretty good about ourselves. With these stellar accomplishments in mind, we’re looking to reward ourselves for keeping up with our New Year’s resolutions better than ever before. Or something like that.
See how easy this is? If none of that appeals to you, feel free to hold out for April 2nd, which is National Peanut Butter and Jelly day. It’s guaranteed to be twice the fun of Peanut Butter Lover’s Day. We’re not currently accepting any reservations for December 30th, though. That’s National Bacon Day, and the pig gets upset whenever we mention it. But in keeping with the breakfast motif, we’ll gladly book your stay for May 4th (National Orange Juice Day) and for June 3rd (National Egg Day). National Pancake Day is right around the corner on February 28th, though we may need some time to work that into the diet. We’re checking if we can exchange some M&M’s for pancakes. National Coffee Day falls on September 29th this year, but we really consider every day to be National Coffee Day. You wouldn’t like us when we’ve skipped our coffee.
Some of us are worse than others, but we all are prone to procrastination. It seems it’s just part of the human condition. Sometimes there’s really no good reason for it. Other times we have very important reasons like looking up the meaning of the word, “apanthropinization.” And still other times it’s just Saturday and we’re entitled to disengage from any meaningful interaction with the reality of our lives. Well, we’re here just like your old Aunt Valentina to encourage you to stop putting off your plans for some very important dates ahead. But unlike her, we’re willing to step up with some solutions beyond simply wagging our finger in your face.
Another good reason to hop on this one is that we may well be sold out for Valentine’s Day. The date falls on a Saturday this year, so a weekend getaway will be even more popular than in previous years. Prove to your spouse that you can conquer procrastination and book your Valentine’s Day romantic getaway today! Once you’ve secured one of our luxury vacation rental cabins in Big Bear, you can begin to plan for that moment as you’re being smothered with grateful kisses. You can briefly break away from that affectionate embrace and with all modesty state, “You know, I’ve been planning this for weeks.” Mission accomplished.
Big Bear has always been our most popular destination, and with good reason. Each season brings a new variety of activities and natural wonders. Winter is our most popular season, because the addition of snow simply explodes the number of activities available.
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We had a great time welcoming in the New Year, and we sure hope you did as well. We did everything in moderation, and woke up with a clear head ready to take in the Rose parade. New Year’s day was very relaxing, and we’re finally starting to run out of left overs from all the holiday meals.
The early storms this season helped create a great base for skiing in Big Bear. As the storms continue, the condition of the slopes just gets better. Both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain are making snow in between storms, and it has all the makings of one of the best ski seasons we’ve seen in many years. There’s really no better reason to grab your skis and reserve a few nights in a luxurious Five Star Vacation Rentals cabin. Even if you don’t ski, there’s plenty of snow fun in Big Bear including sledding and inner tube slides.
If your house is like ours, we’re still finding bits of wrapping paper and ribbons scattered around after our Christmas morning clean up. The kids are dividing their time equally between playing with their new toys and playing with the boxes they came in.
Next, we agree that wise money management is essential. Most families are feeling some of the squeeze from today’s economy. Thankfully, that squeeze doesn’t need to impact your plans. A Five Star Vacation Rental cabin in Big Bear is an amazing value. For about the cost of an average upscale hotel, you can enjoy far more with luxury, privacy, and room to breathe in a Five Star Vacation Rental. Many of our cabins have hot tubs and lake or forest views. Couple this with the fully equipped kitchens in our cabins, and you’ll start to see the amazing difference in value you get with Five Star. And unlike piling the entire family into a single hotel room, your Five Star Vacation Rental has enough bedrooms to allow dad to snore blissfully loud without ever disturbing the rest of the family. That alone is worth the price of admission.
Christmas is our favorite time of year. It’s also one of our busiest. Snow is falling in the mountain resorts, so we’re taking continual calls from excited guests planning the perfect ski vacation. We’re also busy helping people plan big family getaways for Christmas and New Years. In the midst of all of this, we’re continually reminded of the great privilege we have to work with our guests creating lifelong memories with those they love.
It’s something the rich and famous have been doing for years. Oversize sunglasses, floppy hats, and relaxing by the surf in winter were once solely the domain of the glitterati. But those delights are no longer limited to just a select few. As the weather turns a bit colder, increasing numbers of us love to flee for the warmer environment found south of the border. And this time of year is perfect for a winter getaway to our resort in Villa la Estancia just outside Puerto Vallarta in Mexico. Winter temperatures in the area seldom dip below the mid 60’s and highs are in the 80’s. During December and January there are usually only a couple days of rain each month. As with all of our destinations, its a place that will have you harboring thoughts of staying lost past when your vacation ends.
Each of our units is furnished with your comfort in mind, and you’ll be tempted to never leave. But there are so many good reasons to venture out. A short cab ride gets you into the heart of Puerto Vallarta where you can enjoy nearly endless shopping at stores filled with great knickknacks and creations of local artisans. And you’ll want to pause throughout the day to enjoy the local cuisine as well. The supply of fresh seafood and ethnic choices will have you stopping repeatedly throughout the day.