Holiday Travel
'Tis already the season: the holiday travel season, that is, that fills the horizon as soon as the Halloween costumes are put away.
Below, find tips for Holiday Travel: reducing stress; plane trip tips; car trip tips. But first, some suggestions for Holiday Travel: Thanksgiving getaways, Christmas vacations, and Holiday Season events for families.
Holiday Travel: Getaways and Celebrations
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday November 25, and many places are offering holiday travel packages from Nov. 24 to 28. Santa often makes an early appearance at resorts with weekend packages.
Tip: The weeks right after Thanksgiving are a good time for vacation bargain-hunters. For fans of Disney World: this is a great time to visit; no crowds, and the theme parks are decorated.
Christmas Holiday Travel Ideas
Many suggestions, including Visiting Santa at the Real North Pole North Pole NY, and North Pole Alaska; and Christmas Markets in Germany.
Tip: for long plane rides, take along some classic and/or fun Christmas books and DVD's.
Holiday Season Events
Many types of celebrations, in many locations, all of them fun for families.
And don't forget to track Santa's flight on the Big Night, at the Norad website! It's fun to check this site in the weeks preceding Christmas also, as Santa gets prepared.
Then, welcome in the New Year with First Night Festivities: low-cost family -friendly New Year's Eve events.
Holiday Travel: Tips
- Avoid Stress! Getting together with family during holidays can be terrific. But long car trips, non-stop party-time excitement, interrupted nap schedules, and too many sugary treats can wreak havoc with kids' moods.
- Plane Trip Tips: including How to Survive Long Plane Rides with Kids
- Car Trip Tips: including How to Survive Long Car Rides with Kids
