Best Places To Go Over Holiday Break
The holidays are here and if you are not a homebody, you’ll likely want to travel. Not a fan of the cold? Maybe it is time to visit somewhere tropical. Are you a person that likes the cold? A ski trip in the mountains will be your go-to vacation spot.
Here's a list of places to visit during the holiday season:
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort- Jackson, Wyoming
Jackson Hole is the Forbes list best ski resort. They offer a wide range of lodging, which is perfect for big and smaller families. Their vacation rentals include hotels, condos, cabins, and bed and breakfasts.
If you have someone that is not a fan of snowboarding or skiing, this resort offers plenty of activities to keep you occupied and entertained. Snowshoeing, a type of hiking that involves walking over snow with ski-like footwear, is one of their many tourist attractions.
Walking through the snowy mountain tops and taking in the scenery is perfect for any snow lover. The resort also offers paragliding and sleigh rides.
Santa Claus, Indiana
Wanting to go somewhere closer to home? Santa Clause, Indiana, is known for its Christmas theme since 1856. Originally named Santa Fe, Indiana, the town wanted a post office; however, there was a post with the towns name already made. They were forced to change their name and luckily Santa Claus fit perfectly.
With fewer than 3,000 residents, children send thousands of letters each year, and a group of volunteers called Santa’s Elves send gifts and respond to letters. Equipped with cabins, resorts, amusement parks, a drive-in movie theater, and the Santa Claus Museum and Village, there is plenty of fun for children of all ages. People say it is the closest thing to the North Pole.
The Canary Islands- Spain
Wanting a Christmas under the sun instead of snow? The Canary Islands have many traditional Christmas activities. You can visit the Nativity scene made from sand, sit beneath the stars and listen to the open-air Christmas music concert, or try the typical pastries called “Truchas" that are made from sweet potatoes and pumpkin.
Stay until January 5th and celebrate the Three Kings. Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthasar arrive in the Islands on camels or floats in a parade. They bring gifts to all children that write them a letter explaining their wishes for the Christmas season.
