Plan a Warm-Weather Escape
Winter can be long, cold and snowy. Although the white stuff is pretty to look at, it can get old quick. That's when it is time to escape to a warm-weather destination. Think Florida, Southern California, Hawaii, Mexico or the Caribbean. When looking for a vacation filled with sunshine, families also need to consider budget, time frame and location. For example, if you're on the East Coast, you might have to spend a whole day just getting to Oahu, while those who live in the Pacific Northwest may find getting to an island in the Caribbean is too long of a trip.
Go Skiing
For families that live in warmer climates year-round, a trip to a snowy white mountain ski resort may be the perfect getaway for you. You'll find a high concentration of ski resorts in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York and Pennsylvania on the East Coast, and Colorado, Utah and California on the West Coast. You'll also find great resorts in the Midwest. Many resorts offer ski, stay and play packages that work with any budget and time frame. And it's okay if you or your children have never hit the slopes before--winter is the best time to enroll in a ski school and learn. At the end of a long day, sip hot cocoa and warm up by the fireplace with your family.
See a City
Hitting a major city like New York, Chicago, or Washington, DC during the holidays means your family will never lack for anything to do or see (not to mention plenty of restaurants remaining open on major holidays to ensure you are well fed)! Visit historical sites, stroll through museums and take in shows at the theater. Find kid-specific fun like discovery museums, zoos and aquariums.
Go to a Theme Park
Winter is a great time to visit your local theme park. Whether you're headed for Disney World or a Six Flags park, you'll get to enjoy rides, plus holiday-themed events and treats.
Learn Something New
Just because the kids are on a break from school doesn't men the learning has to stop. There are plenty of destinations around the country--and the world!--that offer an insight into history and science, and will have your family leaving vacation with a plethora of new knowledge (and not even realizing it). Museums are a great options for families, but if you're not into quiet exhibits and fragile fossils, try heading to locations with history at every turn. Colonial Willamsburg is great for children (and especially festive in the winter) and kids will love the old-fashioned clothing of the actors in the Virginian colony, If you're looking for something a little bigger and more breathtaking, head to the Grand Canyon--the U.S. landmark is sure to make a big impression on the whole family.
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