Family Travel Question
Q | Any ideas for a pre-Christmas holiday vacation in the U.S. with snow and shopping for a family with teens?
Any ideas for a Christmas vacation spot in the U.S with snow, shopping, and other fun things to do for a family with older teens. -Judy, Florida
Family Travel Answers
By Amy Whitley - Pit Stops for Kids
South Tahoe is the perfect winter playground for older teens
I’m so glad to hear you’re planning a snow-filled holiday vacation before Christmas, instead of after. The crowds will be significantly lighter, and prices will be lower. We love to travel to ski and snow destinations at this time. You don’t mention whether you’re family will be skiing or snowboarding, but with older teens, I’m [...]
By Sharlene Earnshaw - Trekaroo
Minneapolis Christmas vacation with snow and shopping
As the holidays approach and families are looking to make use of that precious winter vacation, many choose to head to warm weather destinations such as Hawaii. However, all the most famous Christmas carols speak of “dashing through the snow,” “walking in a winter wonderland,” and of course, “dreaming of a white Christmas.” So instead [...]
By Jennifer Miner - The Vacation Gals
A Great Christmas in NYC
Some people seek out the Currier & Ives Christmas, with snow gently falling on a small cottage in the woods. As for me, I love the excitement of New York City in the wintertime. Christmas in NYC means that the 24-hour bustle of the city is somewhat muted, but still lively, wintry, and yes — [...]