Give Yourself a Holiday Gift
Thinking about taking your family on a Christmas vacation?
Although it has long been tradition to wait at home for Santa to
arrive, a number of American families spend Christmas away from
home each year. Christmas vacations are becoming more and more
popular and you will likely find that there is a wide variety of
fun holiday vacations available to you.
Of course there are unlimited places to visit and treat yourself
or family to a great gift holiday. Places like Australia, New
Zealand, United Kindgom and Europe make lovely presents or gift
holidays.
What better place to visit during the holiday season than the
North Pole - North Pole, New York that is. Located in the
Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York, North Pole is one of
the most magical places to visit during your Christmas vacation.
Perfect for kids and kids at heart, North Pole is open for five
weekends prior to Christmas during November and December.
Visitors are offered Christmas vacation packages that include
meals, lodging, and admission to Santa's workshop. Santa's
Village features shops where you can find the perfect souvenir
from your Christmas vacation. There is often live music to keep
the crowds entertained and you and your family can enjoy
watching glassblowers, puppet shows and other holiday
entertainment.
If New York state seems a little far from the real North Pole,
try getting a little closer to the real thing by visiting North
Pole, Alaska on your Christmas vacation. The Alaskan vacation
package also includes a visit to Santa's house in the North
Pole. Also offered is an optional dog sled ride through Santa's
village in the North Pole. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience
as you race through the magical North Pole on an authentic
Alaskan dog sled. Like the vacation package in North Pole, New
York, the Alaskan North Pole offers one or two night stays
during weekends. The Alaskan North Pole Christmas vacation
includes hotel accommodations in nearby Fairbanks and at the
Chena Hot Springs Resort. There is also lodging available at the
Santaland RV Park. The Santa House also offers a large store
where guests to the North Pole can find every type of souvenir
from 'I Believe in Santa' hats to 'Santa Claus Crossing' signs
and refrigerator magnets. Whether you are two or ninety-two the
magic of Christmas in North Pole, Alaska will have you believing
in Saint Nick.
If you are traveling before or during the Christmas season, then
consider Hershey, Pennsylvania as your vacation destination. The
home of Hershey's candy, Hershey Park becomes home to Christmas
Candyland, where over one million Christmas lights are put on
display. In addition to the lights, the staff at Hershey Park
constructs a number of animated displays that are sure to
delight both you are your children. Christmas Candyland is
undoubtedly one of the most exciting Christmas time getaways for
kids young and old. In addition to Christmas Candyland guests
can enjoy the rest of the Park. Hershey Park is a popular
destination for travelers year round, as it offers a wide
variety of both entertainment and great candy. Christmas
Candyland typically runs for a month prior to Christmas.
If your family has never taken a Disney vacation, Christmastime
may be the perfect time to do it. In addition to enjoying the
Walt Disney World parade which is televised each year from
Disney World in Orlando, Florida, your kids will also enjoy
seeing all their favorite Disney characters decked out in their
Santa hats and Christmas outfits. There are also a number of
special Christmas time shows put on in the parks including
Mickey Mouse's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and Belle's
Enchanted Christmas Storytelling. These Christmas activities can
be great for young children. Giant Christmas trees are erected
throughout the parks and lit up with thousands of Christmas
lights, bringing the spirit of Christmas alive throughout the
already magical Disney World. The weeks around the Christmas
season are also times where lodging rates at Disney World
resorts are typically lower than the peak season rates. By
traveling during the Christmas season you are likely to get tons
of fun at a reduced price. The weather in central Florida during
the Christmas season is typically in the mid-70s, a great change
of pace if you are used to cold, wintry Christmas seasons.
Santa's sleigh may have some trouble landing without snow but
the magic of the Christmas season is alive and well at Disney
World.