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4 Places to Go in April

by Mary Melnick

Feb 20, 2023

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Destinations

Looking for somewhere to take a family trip in April? Check out these destinations around the world.

 

Riviera Maya, Mexico

Celebrate Earth Month by helping restore coral at Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya. Every week, the resort offers guests the opportunity to chat with one of their biologists over coffee while discussing efforts to rehabilitate the coral reef and create new barriers and life along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. After, leave your mark on the restoration project by decorating the concrete base used to hold the coral.

 

U.S. Virgin Islands

St. Thomas Carnival returns to the U.S. Virgin Islands, April 23–30. Throughout the week, guests staying at Lovango Resort + Beach Club can take a ferry ride from the resort to the island to enjoy the Caribbean celebration of the season filled with music, island cuisine and a colorful parade. Continue the fun at Lovango and enjoy waterfront dining, social hours on the weekends and shops located at the resort.

 

Boone, North Carolina

Art of Living Retreat Center is an Ayurvedic wellness, yoga and meditation getaway offering an immersive and transformative wellness experience for travelers. With April Stress Awareness Month, the resort offers a place for travelers to get away from stress with the Rejuvenating Bliss Solo Experience. Take part in yoga and meditation classes, Ayurvedic massages and facials with access to the steam room.

 

New York City

New York City hosts the annual Macy’s Flower Show at the iconic Herald Square. Running until April 9, experience larger-than-life flower displays throughout the store, as well as some of the latest fragrances from some of the hottest designers. Continue your springtime trip to New York City by enjoying a stunning view of Madison Square Park from your sky-high room at Kimpton Hotel Eventi or a delicious bite at the hotel’s restaurant, The Vine.

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