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Explore our unique Travel Ideas to create your own crazy family adventures! We search out the odd, the fun, the unusual, and the very best vacation ideas so you can theme your next vacation.

Travel ideas are posted a few times a year. Check back or enjoy browsing our extensive archives for other great ideas. 

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Santa's Village

12/23/2013

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  When I was a young girl, there use to be this place called Santa's Village right outside of Santa Cruz, California that we use to go. I loved showing up there, anytime of year, and seeing the "reindeer" and Santa's Workshop.  That place has long since closed down, but there are plenty of other places that add to the wonder of Christmas.

  The Polar Express is a train that runs every winter. Normally, this train serves as the Grand Canyon Railway; however, just in time for Christmas, it is converted into a journey straight out of the classic children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg,
"The Polar Express". Embarking takes place in Williams, Arizona, and all of the trains guests tour to the “the North Pole" where Santa Claus and his reindeer are waiting with a keepsake gift for every good boy and girl. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and cookies as they share the story en-route. I have seen whole families dressed up in their pajamas ready to board the train. Just the creativity of the families and their matching pajamas is enough to put you in the Christmas mood.

  In Hershy, Pennsylvania, they have a few fun theme ideas to make up a Christmas wonderland. Hersheypark Christmas Candyland has over 2 million lights, Holiday-themed rides, entertainment, hot chocolate, and, of course, some fun shopping. They also are hosting a "Christmas In Chocolate Town" which is a dinner musical. 

  Wheelgate Family Theme Park: Nottingham, UK.  The Christmas Experience
23rd November – 5th January 2014.
 The Wheelgate Family Theme Park, right near Sherwood Forest, is transformed into a 40-acre Christmas Extravaganza. With a new "Magical Fairytale Grotto", you can visit the elves in an animal farm and help feed Santa's Reindeer. 

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Winter Wonderland Vacation-Europe

12/9/2013

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 If you live in Arizona like we do, the idea of a true winter-wonderland vacation may have crept its way into you mind on occasion. There are several fun tours and vacations that are made just for those who wish to be basking in the snow come December.
 
   Kea Adventure hosts a Winter Wonderland  in Sweden family adventure tour in Sweden that has not only Husky dog-sledding and night-time snowshoeing, but also has an Ice Hotel to visit and meet the Sami people and their reindeer. Don't forget the Northern lights!  This tour has all meals and activities included.

  Another great trip for the snow is in Austria. When we toured this beautiful
country, we were introduced to many unique flavors of Schnapps I never knew existed and one of the things they mentioned is that it is a perfect
drink  for keeping skiers warm. So many of the hotels have actual ski
out the door ability and upon returning a nice shot of schnapps can be available to keep you comfy.
 

  If you are looking for a unique winter vacation, consider the Viking Holiday River Cruise. Now, this is my idea of a true winter wonderland and something on my bucket list. From shopping at the holiday markets to decorating and cooking classes on board, it covers my winter to-do list. They also have this gorgeous video on their website that, every time I watch it, makes me want to take the trip even more!

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Pilgrims in Plymouth Thanksgiving ideas

11/11/2013

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  What are your plans for Thanksgiving? If you don't have any yet, then maybe you might consider taking a journey back in time to the pilgrim days in Plymouth, Mass. Plymouth is just a 45 minute drive from Boston. Check out the Plimouth Plantation and enjoy a Thanksgiving feast. Tour the Mayflower ll,  learn about the Grist Mill, and explore a 17th-century English Village. Don't forget to see Plymouth Rock and maybe enjoy a tour or two.

  Plimouth Plantation is a great stop for a Thanksgiving dinner.  They host a popular America's Thanksgiving Dinner features classic roast turkey and all the traditional New England trimmings.  Pilgrim role players and Native interpreters are the first to greet you at this very popular and, often, sold out event.

The Mayflower ll was built in Devon, England and crossed the Atlantic in 1967. It is a full-scale reproduction of the original Mayflower that sailed to Plymouth in 1620. 

The Plimoth Grist Mill stands on the plantation grounds and is a corn grinding mill built by the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony.


Plymouth Rock,
also known as "the landing place of the Pilgrims"  and is located on the banks of the Eel River.

Wampanoag Home site is a place to discover how the 17th-century Wampanoag lived, planted crops, hunted, and gathered. This location is considered to be an "outdoor living exhibit".

Lantern tours.  What a great opportunity to see Plymouth in a different light: lantern light. As you tour the historic district of Plymouth with your costumed Pilgrim guide, you learn about the Pilgrims, the Native Americans, the statues and the monuments, and learn the true and amazing story of how Plymouth Rock became a national monument. For more information check out the seeplymouth tours. 

Cranberry bog tour. This is a perfect time to see these colorful crops.Take a tour of the Bog Hallow Farms, one of the family-owned cranberry farms.  Maybe pick up some for your Thanksgiving Feast. 

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