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Holiday Inn Club Vacations Blog

Stay "Inn the Loop" with the most up-to-date travel tips, destination ideas, and more.

Stay "Inn The Loop"

Inn the Loop is the place to find everything you’ll need to plan your next family getaway. All brought to you by real families and our internal travel experts. Make the most of your vacation time by staying Inn the Loop with us.

Aerial view of the Smoky Mountains

Destination Ideas

Top 5 Day Trips from Gatlinburg

  • Posted August 27, 2020

Check out these five day trips from Gatlinburg to discover a Great Smoky Mountains world of waterfalls, hiking expeditions and even a walk through the clouds.

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Resort Visits

A Special Inside Look at Our New Resort in New Orleans

  • Posted August 24, 2020

Get an inside look at what our brand-new New Orleans Resort looks like before your stay, including historic details, villa décor, interior design and more.

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Aesky holding her baby in the air next to a pool

Virtual Vacations

5 Spotify Playlists to Keep You Dreaming of Your Next Vacation

  • Posted August 23, 2020

Get into that vacay mode mindset by checking out to these five getaway-inspired Spotify playlists.

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Two glasses of Melon Margaritas sit on a wooden plank table in front of a watermelon wedge.

Virtual Vacations

Tried-and-Texan-True Hill Country Resort Recipes

  • Posted August 22, 2020

If you’re looking for some Tex Mex dinner and drink recipes, check out these three mouthwatering specialties from our Hill Country Resort in Canyon Lake, Texas.

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Virtual Vacations

At-Home Family Fun Activities Brought to You by Orange Lake Resort

  • Posted August 4, 2020

Explore this collection of recipes, activities, virtual things to do in Orlando and more from the comfort of your own home.

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The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas underneath a blue, cloudy sunset sky.

Virtual Vacations

16 Virtual Things to Do in Texas from Home

  • Posted August 4, 2020

Get ready for your Lone Star State trip by checking out 16 virtual things to do in Texas from home.

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Two children sitting in a living room in a villa looking at smartphone together

Virtual Vacations

12 Vacation-Themed Coloring Sheets & Activities for Kids

  • Posted August 4, 2020

Download these printable, vacation-themed coloring sheets and activities for kids to keep the little ones entertained.

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Lakeside dock at the lake near Timber Creek Resort in De Soto, MO

Virtual Vacations

Picture Yourself at Our Resorts with These Dreamy Backgrounds

  • Posted March 1, 2020

Put yourself back at one of our resorts by downloading one of our backgrounds that you can use on Zoom, your phone or desktop.

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Beach views at Cape Canaveral Beach Resort

Virtual Vacations

Enjoy Some Virtual Vacation Videos from Home

  • Posted March 1, 2020

Slip away by watching a virtual vacation video and imagining yourself at one of our resorts.

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