Looking to beat the January blues for 2024? Here's 10 options for fun at 5 popular destination spots you won't want to miss! Las Vegas, Nevada Where to Stay & Save Pro Tip: Club Wyndham Grand Desert The Neon Museum – Founded in 1996, The Neon Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying, and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs for educational, historic, arts and cultural enrichment. The Neon Museum campus includes the outdoor exhibition space known as the Neon Boneyard, a visitors' center housed inside the former La Concha Motel lobby and the Neon Boneyard North Gallery which houses additional rescued signs. Located about 15 minutes from Club Wyndham Grand Desert, there are guided tours available a night (although not all of the signs in the Boneyard are lit up so you will get to see more signs if you visit during the day)! Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. Bruno Mars – Fifteen-time Grammy winning artist Bruno Mars will be performing at Park MGM's intimate Dolby Live at the end of January for three nights. Mars got his start at a young age performing in his family's band, The Love Notes, and became known in Hawaii for his impersonation of Elvis Presley. He is known for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and for performing in a wide range of musical styles, including pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, disco and rock. This is a show you don't want to miss – purchase your tickets today! Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Where to Stay & Save Pro Tip: Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham - St. Thomas Champagne Sunset Sail – This extra special cruise is the perfect way to end your day and spend your evening in style. It's one of three excursions that departs directly from Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham - St. Thomas. You will be welcomed with champagne, along with an open bar and hors d'oeuvres, served by the incredible crew. Set sail around the bay, past nearby islands, and take in the beauty of this island as the sun goes down. (The sunset sail catamaran, named the Snorkel Cat, is also available for full-day snorkel excursions. Ask concierge upon check-in for excursion details and the chance to get a discount on these must-do trips.) Coki Beach – If you're looking for beautiful views, turquoise waters, quick and free beach access with a lively atmosphere then check out Coki Beach. Located next to Coral World Ocean Park, you can take the complimentary resort shuttle from Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham - St. Thomas for a day in the sand, surf, and sun! Rent a beach chair & umbrella for all-day relaxation. Orlando, Florida Where to Stay & Save Pro Tip: Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek or Club Wyndham Cypress Palms EPCOT International Festival of the Arts – The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is an annual festival at Walt Disney World Resorts featuring specialty food, activities, entertainment, and merchandise. The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts begins January 13th and celebrates three artistic disciplines: Culinary, Visual and Performing Arts. Make sure you pick up the Festival Passport which includes checklists for all of the booths at Festival of the Arts as well as information on other offerings. The festival is included in the price of admission to EPCOT. Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek is conveniently adjacent to the Walt Disney World® Resort and you can take advantage of the shuttle service to EPCOT. Sesame Street Kid's Weekend & Elmo's Birthday Weekend – SeaWorld Orlando hosts these popular events in January each year. During Sesame Street Kids' Weekend, enjoy hands-on activities, dance parties, photo opportunities with characters and much more throughout this family-friendly celebration. Celebrate Elmo's Birthday with meet-and-greets, an interactive DJ dance party, and even more surprises. Tickets are included with admission to SeaWorld Orlando, which is a short drive from both Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek and Club Wyndham Cypress Palms. Branson, Missouri Where to Stay & Save Pro Tip: Club Wyndham Branson at The Meadows World's Largest Toy Museum – Rediscover the joy of your favorite toys at the World's Largest Toy Museum where you will find an eclectic collection of toys that range from the 19th century to present day just a short drive from Club Wyndham Branson at the Meadows. Everyone, no matter their age, will find something to appreciate at this antique toy museum. Tickets include admission to 8 different museums where you will find over 1 million toys! The Celebrity Car Museum – Hollywood meets Branson in this immersive collection of over 100 iconic blockbuster movie, television series and celebrity vehicle, costumes and props. The museum is home to over ten authentic cars from the Fast & Furious franchise as well as vehicles from Transformers, Stranger Things, Supernatural, Breaking Bad and more. Located on the famous Branson Strip about 10 minutes from Club Wyndham Branson at the Meadows, the museum is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and until 9 p.m. on Fridays & Saturdays. Click here to purchase tickets. Sevierville, Tennessee Where to Stay & Save Pro Tip: Club Wyndham Smoky Mountains Dollywood – Not far from Club Wyndham Smoky Mountains and spanning 160 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood theme park offers more than 50 world-class rides, high-energy entertainment, award-winning dining, and the friendliest theme park atmosphere in the world. Single day & multi-day tickets are available to Dollywood, which was ranked #1 theme park in the United States by TripAdvisor in 2022. Outdoor Ice Skating – Wilderness at the Smokies Waterpark converts a portion of their outdoor wave pool into a festive, real ice-skating rink. Music, lights and a snack area serving up hot chocolate and more will add to the fun atmosphere. The rink hours vary, but are generally open from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday – Sunday and 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday – Friday until January 15th. Wilderness at the Smokies is about a 15 minute drive from Club Wyndham Smoky Mountains. General public can purchase admissions at the rink for $18.99 plus tax including skates.
