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Winter Break Destinations By Heather Watt  |
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 It's never too early to start planning your holiday getaway. Whether you want to spend your precious week off in the snow or the sand, there are many affordable destinations that you will return from feeling renewed and ready for the new year.
Some people think they need to travel somewhere foreign or exotic to have a rejuvenating holiday, but there are plenty of destinations to explore within the United States, which is a cheaper alternative. Why not give a gift to your entire family, a gift that you can share and will be fun for all and leave lasting memories?
Here are a few places to visit, whether you're looking for snow or sand.
Snow:
Killington, VT
Features 6 interconnected mountains; snowboarders will enjoy the longest terrain park in the East.
Also Killington Family Amusement Center Video Arcade & Gameroom, Spa at Mountain Green Resort
Lake Tahoe, CA
Offers shopping, casinos, Fifty-Fifty Brewing Co.
The Village at Northstar features a great ice-skating rink and snow tubing.
Park City, Utah
Only 37 miles from the Salt Lake City International Airport
Several ski resorts,Park City Ice Arena and the Olympic Park; at least 22 art galleries, and historic main street.
Sand:
Bay City, Texas
Southwest of Houston, where the Colorado River meets the Gulf of Mexico With beautiful weather year round, Bay City offers golfing, parks, bird watching, beaches accessible by boat and car.
Cannon Beach, OR
West of Portland, Cannon Beach offers fun on and off the beach, with hiking trails, state parks, bird sanctuary, golfing, fishing, tidal pools, ocean-carved caves, art galleries, shopping, dining, Lewis & Clark National and State Historical Park, and a maritime museum.
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Just West of Pensacola, Florida in the Gulf of Mexico
In addition to beautiful beaches, deep-sea fishing and snorkeling, there are historic sites such as Fort Morgan, a civil war battle site, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, as well as Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.
Reserve tickets early for more affordable prices. Visit Cheap Tickets and Expedia for travel deals and packages, which include flight, hotel, and car. Discounts may be offered for children of certain ages. Enlist the help of a travel agent. It is well worth paying a little extra for insider tips. Better yet: skip the busy holiday season and schedule your vacation for the winter doldrums, when you'll really need a getaway and you'll have recovered from holiday expenditures.
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