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Turning holiday breaks into family vacations is a great idea

Just because you won't be home for the holidays doesn’t mean you can’t keep up with tradition! Turning holiday breaks into family vacations is a great idea for those who want to get out of the house and celebrate the season in the wide world! Perhaps a break from the cold is what’s in order, or maybe you’ve always wanted to experience the festivities in the old world charm of Europe. Whatever the reason, here are some must have ideas for maintaining the merriment even when you’re far from home.

Giving gifts is a major part of the holiday season, but who has the space to lug bulky presents around in their suitcase? One idea is to bring smaller items like stocking stuffers and leaving the bigger gifts for your return home. It’s more convenient, and actually gives the opportunity to have two celebrations instead of just one! If you do bring gifts, wait to wrap them until your arrival to avoid any delays at security. Gift cards are a great, super portable gift idea for a holiday away from home, and even give your loved ones extra funds to purchase mementos. If you spot a gift while on your vacation, consider shipping it home to avoid worrying about how to transport it there, especially if it’s a fragile item.

What holiday is complete without decorations, lights, and music? If nothing says the holidays like the sights and sounds of the season, consider booking a vacation to a theme park or resort that gets decked out with trees, holiday shows, snow displays, and even a visit from Santa and his elves! Cruise lines also get in the spirit with onboard decorations, music, and special shows, and don’t forget to disembark at the various ports to see how other cultures celebrate the holiday season!

Nothing says the holidays like food! You can get that home-cooked taste on vacation without the muss and fuss of preparations and clean up! Whether traveling by land or sea, special care is taken to serve up all the favorites. And, what’s more, you can experiencenew holiday tastes in the destinations you visit and bring some home to share with friends!

It’s a wonderful thing to have holiday traditions to keep every year, but don’t be afraid to make new ones! Maybe you would like to make a snow man out of sand this year, or try some foods that are completely new. Whatever it is, wherever you go, you can honor past traditions and still make new ones on your upcoming holiday vacation. Contacting your Cruise Planners Travel Expert is one tradition you’ll want to keep to make sure your holiday travel is just the way you wish!