Vacation

These Are Some of the Most Expensive Airbnbs in North America

By Mary Cate Long | March 29, 2022 | Comments Off on These Are Some of the Most Expensive Airbnbs in North America

For many of us, $10,000 is a sizable sum of money. For others, $10k is just the starting point for a night’s luxurious accommodation. From Telluride to Joshua Tree, these Airbnbs are some of the most expensive listings in North America. If you had a few thousand dollars to spare, which of these would you…

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Keep The Love Going: These Are The Best Romantic Escapes in The U.S.

By Mary Cate Long | February 15, 2022 | Comments Off on Keep The Love Going: These Are The Best Romantic Escapes in The U.S.

Just because Valentine’s Day is over, there’s no need for the romance to die. These are the best getaways in the U.S. for every type of couple. Whether your idea of romance involves adventures in the middle of the desert, sharing good food and drink, or a restorative couples massage, look no further: Wine Tasting…

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Renovated North Pole Home Perfect for Santa Watching

By Bethany Erickson | December 16, 2018 | Comments Off on Renovated North Pole Home Perfect for Santa Watching

As we count down to mere single digits before Christmas Day, what better town to visit than North Pole, Alaska, where we’ve found a renovated Midcentury cabin surrounded by trees? That’s right, North Pole. Now, purists will say that the town, with a population of a little more than 2,000, just 14 miles southeast of…

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Warm Weather, Entertainment Make Augusta a Great Retirement Spot

By Bethany Erickson | December 1, 2018 | Comments Off on Warm Weather, Entertainment Make Augusta a Great Retirement Spot

Editor’s Note: Recently, MoneyWise revealed its list of the 40 most frugal and friendly places to retire. In a bid to provide an idea of what housing inventory is available in these cities and towns, we’re taking a look at listings in each of the cities on the list. Not everyone can spend $1 million…

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Classic Christmas In Oslo, Norway, Bring Light During Darkest Season

By Joanna England | December 28, 2012 |

We love getting vacation and second-home photos from readers, especially the unconventional. A loyal reader sent us his photos of Christmas lights from Oslo, Norway, which gets only 5 hours of sunlight on the clearest days in December. In Oslo, the Caribbean, or wherever you are, we at SecondShelters.com hope you’re having a wonderful holiday…

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