Five winter family vacation destinations in the snow or sun.
If you are looking for a family vacation that will supply endless winter fun or if you want to get away from winter and have fun in the sun, the following five destinations are worth checking into.
1. Hibernation Station, MT
Hibernation Station, west of Yellowstone National Park in Montana, offers an experience of a lifetime for the whole family. The luxurious Yellowstone Cabin Hotel is a few feet away from trails, streams, lakes, outdoor adventures and the best snowmobiling around. The whole family can tour the park on a snowcoach or sign up for a snowmobile tour and enjoy the beautiful scenery. On the Rendezvous Trail System, west Yellowstone offers crosscountry skiing. There are also many other events that take place during the winter months. The children can experience wildlife viewing, such as bears, elk and many baby animals. The family style cabins provide fireplaces, varied sleeping arrangements, full sized kitchenettes and a perfect home base for your Yellowstone winter vacation.
2. Ragged Mountain, NH
Ragged Mountain in New Hampshire is a family-owned and operated and family-friendly ski resort. During the winter, a vacation here will cater to a skiing family and offer affordable ski-and-stay packages, even during the holidays. Ragged Mountain offers New Hampshire's only six-passenger high-speed lift and base lodge improvements that make Ragged a fun and comfortable place to stay for families.
3. Winter Park and Crested Butte Mountain, CO
Winter Park and Crested Butte Mountain Resort show families what fun in the snow is really about. These two ski resorts are located in Colorado and have won the hearts of family vacationers for many years. Winter Park is considered one of the few major resorts that provide families with a full range of off-slope activity options. The skiing terrain ranges from the most difficult to the most gentle, giving kids a chance to have some fun on their skis, too. Crested Butte Mountain is famous for extreme terrain, but offers some of the best kids' programming around. The town of Crested Butte is a historical place that provides shopping and dining and plenty of community spirit. A winter vacation at Winter Park or Crested Butte Mountain is sure to provide a haven for your family and a vacationing bargain.
4. Family Beaches
If you would rather get away from snow and cold weather in the winter, there are family beaches that can provide the sun and sand you are longing for. Jamaica is one of the top family vacation destinations in the beautiful Caribbean. There are an abundance of all-inclusive resorts for the family such as Sandals Beaches, SuperClubs Breezes resorts and Club Med. Many of the resorts offer children's activities that are supervised, kid's meals, babysitters and family discounts. Another excellent family resort is the Atlantis Bahamas resort, less than one hundred miles off the coast of Florida. The climate averages 75 degrees with crystal clear blue waters and white beaches, making the Islands of Bahamas a perfect family vacation destination. Finally, Florida can't be forgotten as one of the most popular family beach vacations. There are endless attractions and Florida offers good value for your money.
5. Cruises
Going on a cruise to a warm destination is a popular vacation option for families. Cruises offer great value, freedom and endless choices for you and your kids. One misconception about cruising is that it is too expensive for the family but that is not true. Take your kids along on almost any cruise and they will have the time of their lives.
