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Top 10 Holiday Travel Destinations for Families Who Just Need to Get Away!

By Tim

Let's face it, the holidays are right around the corner.  With Thanksgiving only 29 days away, Hanukkah 43 days away and Kwanzaa & Christmas 61 days away, families are starting to make their holiday plans.  If you are like us, maybe you don't have extended family nearby or maybe their finances just can't stretch past $5.50 per gallon gasoline in Southern California.  Sometimes, we just need a nice, quiet, relaxing holiday vacation that is only your immediate household and doesn't break the bank.

Even if your extended family is available, why not enjoy the Holidays in a home away from home.  Pamper yourself and consider some of our favorite locations, your coworkers will thank you for taking a super relaxing vacation and the family will be over the moon excited about this special holiday plan.

Here are the Top 10 resort style places to stay for the Holidays.  All of these resorts can be reserved on travel sites such as Travelocity or Hotels.com.

  1. Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort in Solvang, California: This resort offers a variety of activities for families, including horseback riding, fishing, and golfing. The resort also has a spa and a pool.  Visit them at Alisal Ranch
  2. Sea Island Resort in Sea Island, Georgia: This resort is located on a private island and offers a variety of activities for families, including golfing, tennis, and horseback riding. The resort also has a spa and a pool.  Visit them at 
    Sea Island Resort
  3. Paws Up Resort in Greenough, Montana: This resort offers a variety of activities for families, including horseback riding, fly fishing, and hot air balloon rides. The resort also has a spa and a pool.  Visit them at Paws Up
  4. Sanderling Resort in Duck, North Carolina: This resort is located on the Outer Banks and offers a variety of activities for families, including kayaking, paddle boarding, and surfing. The resort also has a spa and a pool.  Visit them at Sanderling Resort
  5. The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin: This resort offers a variety of activities for families, including ice skating, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. The resort also has a spa and a pool.  Visit them at Osthoff Resort
  6. Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon: This resort offers a variety of activities for families, including skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating. The resort also has a spa and a pool.  Visit them at Sunriver Resort
  7. Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia: This resort offers a variety of activities for families, including golfing, tennis, and kayaking. The resort also has a spa and a pool.  Visit them at Kingsmill Resort
  8. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania: This resort offers a variety of activities for families, including skiing, snowboarding, and dog sledding. The resort also has a spa and a pool.  Visit them at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
  9. The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado: This resort offers a variety of activities for families, including hiking, fishing, and horseback riding. The resort also has a spa and a pool.  Visit them at The Broadmoor
  10. The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds in Greensboro, Georgia: This resort is located on Lake Oconee and offers a variety of activities for families, including boating, fishing, and golfing. The resort also has a spa and a pool.  Visit them at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds

We hope this helps you plan your Holiday getaway!  Wishing you and your family health, happiness and prosperity this holiday season.

Written by FTM partner & staff writter

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