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Out-of-the-ordinary ideas for winter vacations

By Teresa Plowright, About.com

Galapagos family adventure, photo courtesy of Austin-Lehman Adventures.

Find winter vacation ideas below, including some out-of-the-ordinary suggestions.

(And if you're after a simpler sun'n'sea winter vacation, head to Beach Getaways.)

1. Dogsledding in Alaska- isn't every kid a dog-lover? You may even see the Northern Lights.

2. Breezes Costa du Sauipe, Bahia Brazil - yes it's far to go for a beach vacation; but this resort complex is superb, and your dollar goes a long way once you're there.

3. New Mexico at Christmas- not so far to travel, yet you'll find a unique and different cultural background that shines-- literally-- with millions of "luminarias" at Christmas-time.

4. Escorted tours to Thailand, China, etc -explore exotic lands with all details handled, and an itinerary that combines cultural experiences plus fun such as waterparks.

5. Yellowstone Lodging and Learning - explore this wonderful National Park with a naturalist, track wildlife, go snowshoeing; stay at the historic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel.

More 6. Winter Family Adventures - upscale escorted group tours, with great itineraries; all details handled; every day is memorable.

7. Ice Hotels - Imagine a hotel made entirely out of ice. There's one in Lapland Sweden and Quebec, Canada. Deep winter months only, of course!

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