For one of James' birthday trips James and I decided to head to the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. We stayed at the Pocono Palace Resort in a fun (but cheesy) champagne jacuzzi tub suite with our own indoor pool and sauna. We sipped champagne while watching the NBA playoffs in our room. We only stayed out there one day and night, but there are many things to do in the area. It's a year-round vacation destination with skiing, casinos, swimming, boating, fishing and plenty of hiking. You can also enjoy world class golf out in the Poconos. It's a great place to visit and only about a 4-5 hour drive from Central Mass.