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Vacation with Family On Thanksgiving Break

Vacation with Family on Thanksgiving

Vacation with Family on Thanksgiving

Many American families envision a large group of people sitting around the dining room table in a warm, cozy home on Thanksgiving Day. But you don’t have to have Thanksgiving at home to get that same cozy, family feel. If you want the positive, warm feelings of Thanksgiving without the hassle, why not vacation with family on Thanksgiving break this year and let someone else do all the planning and cooking for you? In this post, we’ll take a look at the top cities (and the top resorts in those cities) to spend your Thanksgiving this year.

The Sagamore Resort in Adirondacks, New York

In the Adirondacks, the Sagamore Resort on Lake George is an excellent destination to spend the Thanksgiving holiday. The gorgeous views of the lake paired with the stunning fall foliage backdrop make for a very festive locale. Plus, the accommodations themselves are quite historical, further adding to the tone of Thanksgiving celebrations. The Main Hotel at the resort was first constructed in 1883 and is comprised of nearly 200 Victorian-style hotel rooms. For Thanksgiving dinner itself, you can liberate yourself from the exhaustive undertaking that is preparing a giant, multi-course meal and let the professional chefs whip up a delicious, traditional Thanksgiving feast. This leaves you with plenty of free time to relax with your family and enjoy the experience without any undue stress.

Montage Deer Valley in Park City, Utah

If you find yourself in the Midwest this Thanksgiving, why not book a room at the Montage Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah? Before ingesting 5,000 calories on Thanksgiving Day, make room for all that food by getting a good workout in on the slopes with your skis or snowboard. If snow hasn’t fallen yet, take advantage of the many other activities happening in and around the resort, including archery, horseback riding, fly fishing, and hot air ballooning. There are also several novelty experiences you must try like the alpine coaster and zipline. If your muscles are sore after all the strenuous physical activity, get a rejuvenating body massage and a hydrating facial at the resort’s spa. You’ll have no trouble finding a mouthwatering Thanksgiving dinner if you’re staying at the resort over the holidays. Opt for private or in-room dining or enjoy your holiday dinner at one of the many restaurants at the resort including the Apex, the Après Lounge, or the Vista Lounge.

Congress Hall in Cape May, New Jersey

Could you possibly think of anything more festive and historical-sounding than a stay at Congress Hall in Cape May, New Jersey? Even better, this 200-year-old hotel is America’s very first seaside resort and, although each Victorian suite gives off a timeless feel, each room is equipped with modern amenities like Wi-Fi and TV. If you are spending Thanksgiving with a significant other or a group of adult friends and family members, start Thanksgiving in the Brown Room, an elegant cocktail bar that just so happens to be the first legal post-prohibition bar. Although it may be a bit chilly by Thanksgiving, another excellent option for drinks is the Veranda Bar, a great outdoor spot to watch the sunset as you sip a cocktail. For your Thanksgiving feast, mosey on over to the Blue Pig Tavern, where the cooks will whip up dark meat turkey, mashed potatoes, yams, corn, and all the fixins. Leave enough room for dessert because you’ll want a slice of apple or pumpkin pie the Boiler Room, a low-key establishment also located at Congress Hall.

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa in Rancho Santa Fe, California

For fun in a warmer climate, vacation with family on Thanksgiving in Southern California. Pack your bags and take a bus trip to Santa Fe, California to enjoy the holiday at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. It’s here that you’ll be able to indulge in all the quintessential Californian activities like yoga and Pilates, spa treatments, and swimming before sitting down for a beautiful Thanksgiving spread. The resort features two distinct dining establishments, both architecturally stunning and aesthetically pleasing in their own right. Both the Pony Room and the Veladora boast incredible menus year-round, but the food is not to be missed on Thanksgiving day. The menu is extensive, with items like Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, oven-roasted winter root vegetables, free-range turkey breast and gravy, herb stuffing, and more. They also have nontraditional food items on Thanksgiving day including a sushi bar, several varieties of pasta, and a charcuterie and cheese station.

Ready to get your Thanksgiving eats on? Buy a ticket on BusTickets.com today and start planning your trip!

References

https://www.thesagamore.com/

www.montagehotels.com/deervalley/

www.caperesorts.com/congress-hall

www.ranchovalencia.com/

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