CHRISTMAS VACATIONS: Family Vacation Packages for Chrismas

6 Family Christmas Vacation Tips You Must Know

By: Rosie Fletcher, Sun Jun 11th, 2006

A family Christmas vacation can be a wonderful experience. It can fill you with wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Christmas is a magical time to be surrounded by loved ones, friends and the spirit of the holidays. It's also one of the busiest traveling times of the year. But, not to worry - there are still plenty of ways to enjoy a family Christmas vacation. A few tips will make your trip a breeze.

Chrismas Vacation Tip #1: Play Santa

If you're planning a Christmas vacation, be sure to wrap your gifts early if you are taking them for the trip. Always pack each gift carefully, especially if they are fragile, to avoid breakage or other damage. If you don't have the extra room to travel with a gift, ship it before you leave home. If you ship to the address that you will be arriving at, the gift(s) should arrive within several days and will save you from traveling with them.

Chrismas Vacation Tip #2: Don't Forget

Make sure that you plan a trip that is enjoyable for everyone in the family. Before finalizing any details, sit down with your entire family and make sure they each person has something special to enjoy during the trip. Make sure that your trip is long enough so that everyone can enjoy their favorite activities.

Christmas Vacation Tip #3: Weather Planning

If you are planning outside activities, check ahead with the weather forecast. If you are going skiing, make sure to check with the local ski resort to inquire about their conditions.

Chrismas Vacation Tip #4: Arrive Early

When making travel plans, always buy tickets as early as possible. Airlines and other forms of transportation, especially near the holidays, tend to fill up early. If you're flying, call to confirm that your flight is on time before you even leave home. Upon confirmation, make sure that you arrive at the airport early. The same is true if you are traveling by train. Always call ahead to make sure that everything is on schedule because you certainly don't want to be left standing in the cold.

Christmas Vacation Tip #5: Don't Forget The Chef

If you are having a family gathering, which may include Chrismas dinner, always pitch in to help with the cooking or clean-up. Catering to an entire family is a real job and it requires a lot of work. Therefore, any extra help that you can provide to the family member, who is acting as chef for the day, will definitely be appreciated.

Christmas Vacation Tip #6: Santa Questions

One of the best ways to enjoy a family Chrismas vacation is by simply being together. When your children start asking questions like "How will Santa find me if I'm away from home," have your responses ready and reply with reassurance that Santa is always watching. It's these little moments that will be treasured forever and nothing will ever take their place.

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Trip Advisor Reviews for family christmas vacations

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Reviews of Catalonia Riviera Maya,

Puerto Aventuras, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico vacation

Clean and friendly
We took an unprecedented family Christmas vacation, enjoyed the cleanliness, the hard-working and friendly staff, the gorgeous weather, the lagoon, and the availability of relaxation or as much activity as you ...

Reviews of Grand Paradise Bavaro,

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Carribbean vacation

Family christmas vacation
... Punta Cana. We are a family of 4 ... our first time away for Christmas and thoroughly enjoyed ourseleves. We would go back again. Be sure to bring lots of US one dollar ...

Reviews of Paradiso & Puntarena Resort,

Varadero Beach, Cuba, christmas, Caribbean vacation

Great time
... I just returned from a family Chrismas vacation in Varadero ... of advice, get out there and meet people. Everyone is very friendly. Make the msot of your vaction and have some fun

Reviews of Royal by Rex Resorts,

Castries, St. Lucia, christmas, Caribbean vacation

Family vacation during Chrismas
... the Royal for our annual family Christmas vacation. Having been ... during the entire stay.

On Chrismas day, Santa ... We went for an elegant Christmas buffet, had several nights a la carte and ...

Reveiws of The Palms,

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Terrible experience
... 2 separate rooms for a family Chrismas vaction. After arriving and paying for our room,

we went up to get settled in and were shocked at the poor condition of both rooms. ...

Reviews of Gran Caribe Real Resort, Cancun,

Yucatan Peninsula, christmas, Mexico vacation

Beautiful from the Outside, Beware rooms & Reception Staff
... son (age 20) for a family Chrismas vacation Dec. 16th ... the Caribe Real for your vacation resort. Excitedly ... we needed to enjoy our Family time. MAYBE ALCOHOL HELPED A LITTLE TOO. So ...

Reveiws of Iberostar Bavaro,

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, christmas, Caribbean vaction

A great family vacation
... 7 and had a wonderful family vaction; probably the best gettaway as a family that

we've ever had. This was our 1st All-Inclusive as a family and quickly learned after traveling ...

Reviews of Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa,

Tulum, Yucatan Peninsula, chrismas, Mexico vacation

Problems with Mexico Vacation
Our once in a lifetime family Xmas vacation was ruined ... wife and I

booked a vacation package for the entire family last July ... This was to be a Christmas gift to all ...

Reveiws of Rose Hall Resort & Country Club,

Montego Bay, Jamaica, chrismas, Caribbean vacation

Highly recommended family resort, but not 'ultra-luxury.'
... of my employees there as Christmas bonuses.) Therefore ... property. This is a great family resort,

but ... expecting a nice 4-star family-friendly hotel ... are included in the inclusive package. 5) Service ...

Reviews of Riu Bambu,

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, chrismas, Caribbean vacation

Great resort for families
... have a feeling that the Christmas vaction week had the resort stretched to capacity,

resulting in a lower standard of service than usual. We are a family of four, our kids are ...

Reveiws of Westin Maui Resort And Spa,

Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii

Great Xmas Break
... 11 nights over the prime Chrismas vacation. We paid ... an update but as a family of 4 ...

able to get a golf package which was a little cheaper for 5 rounds of ...

Reviews of NH Krystal Laguna Villas & Resort,

Ciego de Avila, Cuba, christmas, Caribbean vacation

OK week at EL Senador in Cuba
I returned home on Chrismas Eve after spending a week with my family at the ... I booked

this last minute vacation so regretably ... concerns during our stay. My family took the upgraded ...

Reviews of Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana,

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, christmas, Caribbean vacation

ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE
My family and I just came back from an awesom 2 week vaction at the ... little different

this year for Chrismas and New ... little more than the standard package. In room beach ...

Reveiws of Kantenah Palladium Grand Resort and Spa,

Puerto Aventuras, Yucatan Peninsula, christmas, Mexico vacation

Palladium Kantanah and Palladium info: consider this first
... 22-29th, 2005, with my family for Chrismas vacation. The Ups ... extremely cold for swimming.

My family did not ... breathing. -DONT BOOK a room/package at the Palladium White Sands side--this ...

Reviews of Clarion Hotel Colonial,

Gardner, Massachusetts

Jacuzzi Suites - Disappointing Holiday Stay for 2 Families
... the past few years, visiting family in the area. We stayed over the Christmas holiday weekend ...

suite as part of our vacation to ourselves. My brother-in-law and his family traveled ...

Reveiws of Portofino Bay Hotel,

Orlando, Florida

Pretty, but looks can be deceiving
There are many resorts and vacation destinations we ... Portofino Bay the week before Chrismas was our annual "family" vaction. Recently our ... tickets WERE part of our package. We thought the issue was ...

Reviews of Melia Caribe Tropical,

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, christmas, Caribbean vacation

Don't Worry - Its was a great vaction
We spent the week before Chrismas at the Melia Caribe. We are a family with 5 ... a really relaxing

and enjoyable vacation! You can ... amenities you receive with this all inclusive package.

Reveiws of Harborside Resort at Atlantis,

Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas, christmas, Caribbean vacation

We LOVED the Harborside & Atlantis
... least double that price at Chrismas time. We ... than Disney and the best vacation ever! They ...

the milk price. A small package of bacon ... which was fine. They serve family style so ...

Reviews of The Wentworth,

Jackson, New Hampshire

White Mountains paradise
... from the most ideal mountain vacation I could ... to make sure our summer vacation was hassle ...

And yet I saw a family with two ... scored an even more affordable package ($650 for ...

Reviews of Colonial Williamsburg,

Williamsburg, Virginia

INEXPENSIVE IF DONE RIGHT
... to do is purchase a vaction package from them ... like 4th of July and Christmas day there ...

If going to Williamsburg is done right it can be a very economical family vacation.

Reveiws of Beaches Turks & Caicos,

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, cristmas, Caribbean vaction

Great time for this family of five
... a great deal on the package. For 4 ... for 4 nights over the Christmas vacation. I saved $3800

by going over Memorial day weekend instead of Cristmas break, and the kids only ...

Reviews of Occidental Grand Cozumel,

Cozumel, Yucatan Peninsula, christmas, Mexico vacation

Fantastic Vacation
... to recommend this resort to family or friends and would return myself for a future vacation.

My main ... noticed that Canadian travellers with package tours don't complain of arriving to be denied ...

Reveiws of Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa,

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

ABSOLUTE PERFECTION
... not my last. I spent Cristmas Eve and Christmas Day at ... Resort and Spa in our vacation

package! Aloha and Mahano to all that helped make our Cristmas holidays a wonderful memory ...

Reviews of Hilton Margarita and Suites,

Margarita Island, Coastal Islands, Venezuela

Bad food, horrible beach, terrific pool and grounds
... Conquest Vacations all-inclusive holiday package. We chose ... beverages, a pleasant and enjoyable vacation environment, plus the no-hassle freedom of an all-inclusive vacation package. Unfortunately,

the Hilton was a tremendous ...

Reveiws of The Ritz-Carlton,

Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica, christmas, Caribbean vacation

Simply relaxing
... it may be the worst vacation theyve ever ... WHO::::: My husband and i vacation once or ... things

to have a nice vacation. WHEN:::::: Our vacation was over the Thanksgiving holiday to celebrate ...

Reviews of Bahama Bay Resort Orlando,

Davenport, Florida

Stay Away
... the internet as an "internet package special" which ... the first day of our vacation and we ...

were not included in our package, we explained ... sign up for the internet package and in ...

Reveiws of Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu,

Pointe Au Pic, Quebec, Canada

A Winter Wonderland
My family and I stayed at the Richelieu from Cristmas through New ... which was included in our package. Dinner was ... to have a truly wonderful vacation, then bring the kids and be ...

Reviews of Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa,

Tulum, Yucatan Peninsula, christmas, Mexico vacation

Awesome place to vacation with families
My family and I were at the Sunscape ... amazing job. They also had Cristmas eve dinner ...

aquired new movies that are family rated. They ... suggest buying the all-inclusive package there...it is ...

Reveiw of Punta Cana Grand All Inclusive,

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, christmas, Caribbean vacation

a dump
Chirstmas vacation with my family and brother's family. I expected ... Dom Rep, Not part of

package. Needless delay at airport to collect same. No pens to fill ot forms that could have ...

Reviews of Cancun Palace,

Cancun, Yucatan Peninsula, christmas, Mexico vacation

Needs some improvement
A family of five of us stayed in ... tour options included in the package. These included ... were

limited to a small Chirstmas tree and tons of poinsettias scattered around. No Christmas music ...

Reveiw of Willow Valley Resort & Conference Center,

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Another great stay at Willow Valley
... returned from a recent "pre-Chirstmas" vacation where we stayed for two nights at Willow Valley.

I must say that once again, our whole family had a wonderful and relaxing stay. We ...

Reviews of SuperClubs Breezes Jibacoa,

Havana, Cuba, christmas, Caribbean vacation

Heaven
... eleven of us, went at Chirstmas for two ... all it was the best vacation I have been on,

and our entire family (ages 18 ... would like to send a package to a ...

Reveiw of Bavaro Princess Hotel,

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, christmas, Caribbean vacation

We would go back in a minute
... and throughout the week of Chirstmas. We absolutely ... rum. We had the VIP package so we ...

12 hours, to see his family for two ... communicating. As for the VIP package, I would ...

Reviews of Catalonia Riviera Maya,

Puerto Aventuras, Yucatan Peninsula, christmas, Mexico vacation

Can't wait to go back
... stayed at the Cameleon over Chirstmas and it was the most amazing vacation. I can't ...

would buy the all inclusive package and you ... twice about sending friends or family there. If you ...

Reveiw of Hilton Curacao,

Willemstad, Curaçao, christmas, Caribbean vacation

Great Value on a Beautiful Island
... returned after 10 days over Chirstmas and New Year... not do it justice. Our family of four ...

left over, what with the Christmas tree I'd ... available as part of our package, and despite ...

Reviews of Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun,

Cancun, Yucatan Peninsula, chirstmas, Mexico vacation

Got almost everything we asked for...
... via Continental Airlines/Fiesta Americana Vacation Package, and here's ... Royal sales pitch by Merry Christmas! She was ... IsLa)- fun and drinks for the whole family, regardless of age. Worth a repeat visit

Reveiw of Grand Canyon Railway,

Williams, Arizona

A blast from the past
... we were driving on a vacation to about ... was! We were on a family summer vacation and as ...

but we could rebook our package for up to one year. At the time ...