Slide into Santa's Workshop Under the Stars in the North in Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen isn't quite the north pole, but far enough north that the ice skates are practical especially on a Christmas vacation. Copenhagen's Christmas Fair in Tivoli Gardens can light up your night, then off on a dog sledding adventure with Greenland Expeditions or reindeer sledding adventure with Green Traveler will have you sipping cider and singing out carols. Maybe the aurora borealis will make human efforts to brighten the darkest nights seem paltry. The Radisson Royal Blu Hotel near Tivoli Gardens offers rooms at $200 per night on Dec. 18, 2010, and a romance package complete with champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, and a sumptuous buffet breakfast for $400 in a Royal Club room with king-sized bed, internet and fitness club.
Flash and Cash in Las Vegas, Nevada Can be a Fun Stopover Vacation
We traveled the United States highways one holiday and we had to worry about where to find food and someplace warm. Las Vegas is the city that never shuts down, perfect for anyone on Christmas vacation. Where better to roll a few dice, catch some Christmas Acts see Las Vegas Tickets for some ideas, watch the snow fall on red rock at Valley of Fire State Park, and drink all the champagne you want at Christmas dinner. And where in the world are the Christmas Lights better than in Las Vegas? The Hotel Aston Montelago Resort at Lake Las Vegas, 17 miles from the main strip might be more secluded and suited for a family, a lake view two bedroom condominium with kitchenette will cost about $150 on Dec. 18, 2010.
Adore Quaint and Smokey and Escape on a Choo Choo Train in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Step into the steam punk past on a late 19th century quaint trolley around Gatlinburg WinterFest and check out the Arts and Crafts center during Winter Fest. If town gets too merry, ride to the top of the ski lift and watch the stars blink into view. Rest up from play at the Ober Gatlinburg, a themed recreation complex complete with Black Bear habitat and ice skating, then off to explore the Great Smokey Mountains on the Polar Express Train. The Bear Skin Lodge's stream side location and affordable price with Dec. 18, 2010 costing $150 for a king bed room might be ideal.
Christmas Vacations during Branson, Missouri's Hot Winter Fun will Light Up Your Holidays
Branson, Missouri may have more lights than Las Vegas, Nevada. For their holiday celebration pre Hot Winter Fun months, the town lights five million lights. A parade with a lighting of a nativity and the many local theaters featuring Christmas Events are sure to have you singing carols or fun at the Trail of Lights or check out the Christmas Travel Packages. Combine it with a stop in Gatlinburg, who knows where the fun will end on your Christmas vacation? The Hotel Grand Victorian's classical styling and indoor pool may make this a real treat, some rooms are already sold out. A King Suite with spa will cost about $140 on Dec. 18, 2010.
Swing the Blues with Christmas Lights in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for Christmas Vacation
Hard Rock WinterFest Boat Parade in Fort Lauderdale can be loads of fun when yachts parade in a blaze of Christmas lights. Then join the layback sax at the Dave Koz Friends A Smooth Jazz Christmas, Madeline's Christmas, the Nutcracker or other shows, see Zvents for more details. It's warm and peaceful and night time can make you forget that only the sandy beaches provide a white Christmas. The Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa offers fun for the family, spa treatments, and more, expect to pay plenty at $314 per night (or more) on Dec 18, 2010 for a king bed sized room.
Published by Sheri Fresonke Harper
Sheri works as a freelance writer, novelist and poet. She worked in the aviation industry at the Port of Seattle and Boeing Company for 20 years as a systems analyst/architect where she edited and wrote over... View profile


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Vegas is so fun during the holidays!
Great suggestions!
great ideas. Being Jewish, I hang out at Chinese restaurants and movie theaters on Christmas...seems to have become the tradition.
This is an interesting assortment of destinations.
Fun ideas, well done!
Great article and resource. Thank you for sharing this.
Awesome read
great suggestions.
Wonderful suggestions! I can't afford a vacation this year, but I'll bookmark this for next year :)