There are many reasons why you might be on the road this Christmas season. You might be traveling for work and choose to bring your family along for the ride, you may be traveling the country in an RV during winter break, or you may simply have decided to pack up the family and take a vacation. No matter what the reason, you're sure to have fun celebrating the season on the road with the ones you love, though don't forget to let your friends and family that you left behind know that you are thinking of them with Hallmark Christmas ecards.
However, making it feel like Christmas can be a bit of a challenge.
If you want to feel the traditions of the season, no matter where or how you're traveling this Christmas, follow these tips.
Find Activities to Do Together as a Family
Making memories together as a family is one of the best ways to celebrate the season. On vacation, that means finding fun things to do. It's even better if you can find activities in the area that have decorated for the holidays.
For example, if you find yourself near Myrtle Beach, you may be surprised to learn that Ripley's Aquarium is a great place to visit during Christmas. The aquarium has over 87,000 square feet and 1.2 million gallons of water, but it also hosts the Festival of Trees. You can see some amazing sea life while gazing at 100 themed Christmas trees, including one tree for every state in the U.S.
Decorate Your Room
Staying in a hotel room can be a huge relief during the holiday season. There's no need to do any deep cleaning before guests arrive, and you don't have to worry about cleaning up after everyone leaves either. The hotel staff will do all that for you!
The downside is that the room isn't decorated for Christmas. Plan ahead and prepare to do a little decorating when you check in.
That might mean bringing some decorations from home or decorating before you leave if you're staying in an RV, but it might also mean making a quick stop by the dollar store. There are a lot of great dollar store ideas for the holidays that will make your room look great, without the need to feel bad about throwing them in the garbage when it's time to head home.
Make Treats Together as a Family
Being on the road during the holidays means you don't have to worry about slaving away in the kitchen, but that doesn't mean you don't want to make a few treats with the kids. It's a holiday tradition for many families, after all!
You don't need a stove or an oven to make many favorite holiday treats. A few holiday treat ideas that only require a few supplies and a microwave include:
- Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
- Nutter Butter Santas
- Chocolate Dipped Oreos
- Nutty Rice Crispy Cookies
- Cornflake Wreaths
- Almond Bark
Video Chat with Friends and Family Back Home
Traveling with your immediate family ensures you aren't alone this holiday season, but that doesn't mean there aren't other family members who won't be missed on Christmas day. Plan a few video calls so you can stay in touch with others who aren't traveling with you.
Grandma and Grandpa would love to get a call while you're traveling, as would aunts and uncles. There are many video chat ideas to choose from, including apps that are easy to use on your cell phone, so there's no need to lug around a laptop or a tablet.
Have a Few Presents to Open on Christmas Day
When traveling, no matter what time of year, you want to travel light. You can keep luggage fees low, and you don't have to worry about losing your bags. Although these space-saving principles are important during the holiday season, you should make a little extra room for presents.
Everyone will be happy to have a few presents to open on Christmas day. Just make sure you know how you pack those presents. If they are going to be wrapped, it's better to place them in a checked bag so TSA isn't tempted to see what's inside. Otherwise, hide the gifts in your carry-on and wrap them when you get to your destination.
There are many ways to celebrate Christmas, which means there are plenty of ways you can celebrate on the road too. Whether you want to maintain regular holiday traditions, like making treats with the kids, or you want to make lasting memories on vacation, the tips on this list will make sure you enjoy your holiday travels.
