Want to use your time off for the holidays to take a mini vacay?!? Check out these Top 5 Family Friendly Winter Getaways!
Escape the Snow……
Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach,FL
This resort is not only great for Summer travel, during the holidays they display an amazing sand sculpture exhibit (starts Dec 3rd), have carolers strolling the property, beautiful decorations decking the halls and a scrumptious holiday menu. The hotel is very kid-friendly withCampRidley, which hosts fun activities for children ages 5-11. Parents can relieve some holiday stress with a trip to the Sandpearl Spa or finish up last minute holiday shopping at Collections (a boutique located in the resort lobby) or venture out to local shops that are within walking distance of the resort. There is something for everyone at this luxurious resort! www.sandpearl.com
Rancho de los Caballeros in Wickenburg, AZ
Take a family vacation this winter that has adventure! Horse-riding, the great outdoors, home cooked meals, cookouts under the stars; and maybe a massage and spa treatment. Dude Ranches these days range from rustic working ranches to resort-style luxuries. Show your children the beautiful outdoors with nature program walks, tennis and swimming. www.ranchodeloscaballeros.com
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa inAnaheim, CA
Make it a magical trip in the heart of Downtown Disney District, this hotel is just steps away fromDisneylandand Disney California Adventure parks! Embark on the Grand Quest scavenger hunt through the hotel or relax in the Jacuzzi while your kids slide down the water slide. This Californian hotel is a nice break from winter and a trip your children will remember forever. www.disneyland.disney.go.com
Embrace the Snow……
Smugglers’ NotchVermont
Smugglers’ Notch is a family vacation destination in the heart ofVermont, listed as one of the “Top Ten Getaways for Tiny Travelers” by Family Travel Forum in 2008 and one of the “Top 10 Resorts for Teens” by familyvacationcritic.com. Affordable winter vacation packages include daily lift tickets for every family member, off-slope recreation like evening snow tubing and ice skating and amenities such as the heated indoor pool and two hot tubs. www.smuggs.com
CrestedButte in Colorado
This resort is located in the powdery Colorado Rockies. Tubing, movie, and pizza dinner evenings keep the young ones entertained. Youngsters love the kids pacific trail maps and the children’s terrain park, featuring rails, jumps, tabletops, rolls, and even a mini-half pipe. Daycare is also available for the little ones! www.skicb.com