How To Have A Great Family Vacation In Winter

April 22, 2016

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Most people go on their vacation in spring or summer. However, sometimes people decide to have a holiday during winter. It might be that you want to have a lovely break before the madness of Christmas descends. Here are some good ideas on how to have a family vacation during the winter months:

Sightseeing

When going away in Winter, it is a good idea to choose a destination where you can do plenty of sightseeing. It can be done in rain or sun, so it does not matter about it being winter. Just make sure everyone is wrapped up warm, as you will be out all day looking around at everything. Choose a city such as New York or Rome, where there is stuff to do inside, as well as out. As this article says, Rome is a delightful place to visit December till February, since it will be less crowded than normal and everything is still open. A lot of the hotels offer lower prices during the winter months.

Skiing

If you are thinking of an ideal thing to do in winter, then you should consider skiing. It is a great way of making the most of the cold weather. The whole family will enjoy it and your kids will never forget it. There are so many slopes around the world you can go to that have delightful places to stay. Make sure you choose a family friendly place and do not forget to book ski lessons. You could even stay in a condo or lodge, such as whistler vacation homes where there will be a cozy fire at night. And you could choose one where there is a hot tub to enjoy when the kids go to sleep.

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Lapland

A fun thing to do with the family in the winter months is to go on vacation to Lapland. It is based in Finland and is a paradise to a kid. They get to meet Santa and even get the chance to go on a sleigh ridden by reindeers. For adults, they have a Christmas market and plenty of mulled wine to keep you satisfied. There are also winter sports available for you all to try. Make sure to take plenty of warm clothing.

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Camping

If you are brave enough, you could go camping during the winter months. Make sure you take a tent and plenty of sleeping bags for when it gets cold at night. The good thing about camping is it does not matter if it starts raining. Make sure to do a log fire, which you could cook a hearty breakfast on, and tell camp stories around in the evening.

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Caribbean

When looking for some winter sun, you and your family could head somewhere that is hot in winter. The Caribbean tends to be a top choice for families as you get hot temperatures during the winter months. In fact, December to April tends to be its busiest time. Another place to go during colder times is Costa Rica. As this article explains, the weather will be in the 70’s, which is good enough to sunbathe.

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You are bound to have a very good time as a family, despite the weather, with one of these great holiday ideas!

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Andi Perullo de Ledesma

I am Andi Perullo de Ledesma, a Chinese Medicine Doctor and Travel Photojournalist in Charlotte, NC. I am also wife to Lucas and mother to Joaquín. Follow us as we explore life and the world one beautiful adventure at a time.

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