Just two weeks into the new year, on the third Monday in January, Americans are already slotting that first vacation in the books. MLK weekend, for many, marks the first three-day weekend of the year, traditionally used for ski trips to take advantage of the dead of winter and quick jaunts within driving distance. Travel + Leisure is your resource for planning the perfect MLK weekend.
View of boats in the harbor at Sunset Harbor at EHP Resort & Marina
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