Christmas away from home: times are changing!
The tradition of waiting at home for Santa’s visit, like all other traditions, is undergoing a change. It’s no wonder, then, that we find more and more American families spending Christmas away from home. To meet the needs of those who go on vacation before or during Christmas, there are a variety of fun vacation spots that we can look to.
In upstate New York, located in the Adirondack Mountains, is the North Pole. Yes, North Pole, New York is one of the most charming places to vacation around Christmas time for both the young-old and the young at heart. Open for five weekends before Christmas, the vacation packages offer lodging and meals along with admission to Santa’s workshop. With live music, live glass blowers, puppet shows, and other Christmas entertainment, it makes the Christmas holidays perfect for you and your family. To top it off, Santa’s Village has shops where you can browse for a souvenir of your Christmas vacation.
The best alternative to being at this North Pole is the North Pole, Alaska. Alaska North Pole Christmas Vacation Packages are optimized to provide the genuine North Pole experience by including a visit to Santa’s home at the North Pole. Added credibility is provided in the form of an optional dog sled ride on an authentic Alaskan dog sled, through Santa’s Village at the North Pole. In fact, it is a once in a lifetime experience. Like North Pole New York packages, Alaska North Pole also offers one or two night stays over the weekend. Accommodation is available at nearby Fairbanks and Chena Hot Springs Resort and also at Santaland RV Park. Buying souvenirs is easy at Santa House, which also houses a large store that stocks all kinds of gifts and souvenirs that you would like to take home. Regardless of your age, Alaska North Pole offers you the best for the holiday celebration.
Hershey, Pennsylvania is another place you can consider for a Christmas vacation if you are traveling before or during the Christmas season. Home of Hershey’s candy, Hershey Park transforms into Christmas Candyland, a month before Christmas when a million lights are turned on for visitors. Hershey’s Park staff come together to put up lively displays that are sure to delight kids and adults alike. Christmas Candyland, during Christmas and the rest of the park throughout the year, Hershey Park is the perfect place to escape the repetitive routine of the city.
If you have seen the Walt Disney World parade, televised every year from Orlando, Florida, then seeing the actual show will be an incredible experience for your children. Seeing all of your favorite Disney characters decked out in Santa hats and Christmas outfits during the holiday season will delight not only your children, but you as well. There won’t be a single dull moment during your Disney vacation with special Christmas shows like Mickey Mouse’s’ Twas the Night Before Christmas and Belle’s Enchanted Christmas Storytelling. Thousands of giant Christmas trees, illuminated with myriad Christmas lights ensure that no one, young or old, is left out of the magic of Disney World.
For great fun at discounted prices, a visit to Disney World during Christmas time is good value for money, as the rates are much lower than in the high season. In contrast to the chilly winter Christmas, Christmas at Disney World is a different experience with mid-70s temperatures. The charm and charm of Disney World will surely make up for the absence of snow and Santa’s sleigh.