Getaway Vacations Blog

No matter the age of the children in your family,there is something for everyone to enjoy in Killington, Vermont. This vacationer’s paradise features plenty of outdoor activities, thrilling attractions, and plenty of delicious food to go around. Here is your Killington guide to how you can enjoy a family vacation: Enjoy the Winter Slopes Killington has some of the best skiing conditions in the entire state of Vermont. Show the...

You might know Killington, Vermont as the one of the best winter sport destinations in all of New England, but did you know it is the perfect place for a getaway for Mother’s Day? May is the perfect time of year to visit Killington as the weather begins to warm and the winter visitors start to leave. Plan for the perfect vacation for your loved one with this Killington Mother’s...

Remember the days when you could party all night and get up and go to work or school the next morning with barely a blink? Sometimes you wore sunglasses until noon, many times your hair was in a messy bun and the remnants of last night’s makeup were puddled under your eyes, and most times by 10 AM you were 100% back to your normal self! We remember and we...

As we enter the deepest and darkest days of winter, the one bright spot for many people is the celebration of the most romantic holiday of the year: Valentine’s Day. This holiday of hearts and candies is just around the corner, and because it lands on a Thursday, we’re thinking your own special Valentine will appreciate a getaway in the land of snow and mountains, our own home state of...

New Year’s Eve will be here sooner than you realize and while you could spend it the same way you do every year, in the same state, with the same people, we think that this year you should try something different. It is believed that you’ll spend the new year doing whatever you were doing on the last day of the old one, so that something different could involve a...

Killington, Vermont is a place of incredible fun and beauty, making it the perfect place for a vacation. As the winter comes around, this is especially true because you can find exceptional peace in these Green Mountains with their white caps. Apart from endless beauty, you can also count on endless great events this winter providing unique ways to spend a day. The following are three Vermont winter events in Killington...

A trip to Killington always comes with endless unique ways to spend a day. In the winter, you have the amazing opportunities for skiing and snowboarding provided by Killington Peak, and the summer brings sunshine and endless outdoor pursuits. Sandwiched between them, you have the best kept secret in Killington in the fall, when you can enjoy the best of both worlds. Here are five Killington activities for the perfect...

There are many ways to get to know a town that you are visiting. Of course, exploring the charming city streets and the beautiful areas that surround them are some of the most fundamental in these endeavors. But nothing shows the true spirit of a community quite like a farmers’ market. This is when you get to see the community come together to celebrate things that the people of the...

Killington, Vermont is one of the most visited hotspots for outdoor activity on the east coast. It is famous for its winter sports opportunities, but it is an incredible place to visit during the summer as well. It is not difficult to find fun and excitement throughout your Killington adventures, but it never hurts to be pointed in the right direction. The following Vermont attractions are a few of the...

Thinking about bringing your furry friend along on your next family vacation to the outdoor playground of Killington, VT? While your pup (and presumably your cat, too) may not be able to join you on the ski slopes, there is still plenty to do with your best friend. So don’t hesitate to bring them along, especially with the Vermont pet-friendly lodgings at GetAway Vacations! Outside Your Vermont Pet-Friendly Lodgings The...

2017 has drawn to a close, and you may find yourself reminiscing about the past 12 months and anticipating the next 12. This past year was a busy one, and now that the holidays are over, you may be feeling tired, overwhelmed, and in need of a good vacation. Well, what better way is there to start the new year than a vacation in a charming and comfortable cottage or...

Vermont is a state that comes alive in the fall, with trees so colorful they take your breath away at first sight. You might expect that leaf tours are some of our most popular tours; well, you would be right! But in Killington, we are so much more than that. Killington is the type of place you want to spend time getting to know, and the tours of the town...