| If you are thinking about visiting your family for the | | | | that will make your family giddy, pampered, and |
| Christmas holidays, think again. More American families | | | | happy beyond measure. The Alaskan cruise North |
| spend Christmas away from home each year than | | | | Pole Christmas vacation includes hotel |
| ever. Spending time with your family is important, and | | | | accommodations in nearby Fairbanks and at the |
| Christmas vacations away from home are becoming | | | | Chena Hot Springs Resort. There is also lodging |
| more popular all the time. If you have your heart set | | | | available at the Santaland RV Park if you want to |
| on giving your family a great holiday Christmas | | | | pay less for you lodging. |
| vacation, read on to learn the best places to go, and | | | | 3. Pennsylvania |
| what you will find when you get there. | | | | A word to the wise about Pennsylvania - as beautiful |
| 1. The North Pole | | | | as it may be there is a smog warning in effect so |
| The North Pole (in New York that is). The Adirondack | | | | bringing those with severe asthma along would seem |
| Mountains in upstate New York, North Pole is one of | | | | to be an unwise choice. Pennsylvania is the home of |
| the most magical places to visit during your Christmas | | | | chocolate company Hershey's. Over one million |
| vacation. Perfect for kids and kids at heart, North | | | | Christmas lights are put on display and the staff |
| Pole is open for five weekends prior to Christmas | | | | constructs elaborate animated displays for children. |
| during November and December. Visitors are offered | | | | There is something special about Christmas lights that |
| Christmas vacation packages that include meals, | | | | brings out the Christmas cheer in all of us. |
| lodging, and admission to Santas workshop. Santa's | | | | 4. Disney |
| Village features shops where you can find the | | | | Although some say it is overdone, a Disney vacation |
| perfect souvenir from your Christmas vacation. | | | | might be just the thing for the kids, and the holidays |
| There is often live music to keep the crowds | | | | are the perfect time. Keep in mind that vacation |
| entertained and you and your family can enjoy lots | | | | packages get booked well in advance, so you will |
| of live shows and performances. | | | | want to make plans far ahead of the intended date. |
| 2. Alaska | | | | Disney puts on special Christmas shows in the parks |
| If the real North Pole seems a bit far, but you're | | | | and along their rides. Giant Christmas trees are put up |
| itching for the real thing, why not try a vacation in | | | | and the general motif is a mid-70's era. |
| Alaska? There are speciality Alaska cruises available | | | | |