Me and my wife want to get away for a 5 Day Trip around President's weekend. I'm contemplating Park City - never been there. I love to ski, but my wife has had bad altitude headaches the last couple of times we went to Breckenridge. Breck is about 9000 ft. and Park City if about 7000 ft. She has never had trouble when we visit Chama, NM 8000 ft. If we don't go there, any suggestions of other places in continental US - outside of NYC, Florida, Tennessee, Santa Fe, and high mountains of Colorado? Also thought about Charleston - but not sure what that would look like in February. Thanks for any ideas/suggestions.

Feb is either rainy season or snow in most of the US. So if you're not going to Park City, which is one of my favorite destinations, perhaps SoCal (San Diego or Palm Springs)? The weather will be cool and probably some showers.

Other rec would be AZ (Sedona was beautiful when we were there in Feb a couple years ago). Did a day trip up to the GCNP and stayed in Scottsdale for a night before flying back.

Let me know if you have any questions - happy to help.

Go to Reno. Tahoe, if she can handle it.

Santa Fe

We've spent the past few years in Park City over Presidents' Weekend and have absolutely loved it. We're heading back again this year, but staying closer to Heber City and planning to ski Sundance, with a possible day at Deer Valley. Fingers crossed for some good snowfall in the coming weeks!

Park City can definitely be crowded especially on a holiday weekend but with two large ski areas, it's manageable if you get on the mountain early. I also recommend reserving parking in advance or using a shuttle unless you're staying ski-in/ski-out.

Before venturing to Park City, we used to go to Breckenridge. While I adore the town, the altitude was tough on our group almost everyone experienced headaches or some form of altitude sickness. Since switching to Utah, we haven't had any altitude issues at all, which has made a big difference.

Charleston is also a fun alternative! I just booked a couple there for early February to celebrate their anniversary. They're coming from Chicago and are very excited about the potential for 5060 weather.

We recently spent Thanksgiving in Scottsdale and found it to be a great mix of hiking, warmer temperatures, beautiful scenery, and excellent dining.

The Oregon Coast is another idea I was just discussing with someone for a long weekend fly into Portland and take a short drive to Cannon Beach and nearby coastal towns. The scenery is stunning, with great hiking and a charming coastal vibe.

I also love Jackson Hole for skiing, and Montana has some wonderful smaller ski resorts near Bozeman that are perfect for an easy five-day trip.

I didn't know people got Presidents Day off.

I would go to Charleston, great food and shopping. Lots to see and do.

Thanks for all the information and suggestions. Nice to hear not as much altitude issues in Park City.