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Hey there Happy Travelers! We have a guest post today for you that I'm really excited to share. This post is coming to you from April who is an online publisher for The Cabins at Grand Mountain in Branson, Missouri. She often writes about Midwest traveling, and log cabin experiences. I actually grew up only a few hours from Banson and remember it being a favorite destination for a lot of my friends' families. If you're thinking about making a trip to Branson, be sure to visit Branson Missouri Cabins for help planning an unforgettable family vacation. Now, let me turn it over to April! A Family Vacation in BransonSpending your family vacation in Branson is certainly time well spent. This small town is located at the heart of the Ozark Mountains in Missouri. Despite being a rather small town, it has blossomed into a major tourist attraction for families looking for wholesome and unforgettable vacation destinations. Even though most of the Midwestern destinations tend to focus solely on cowboy and country flavored activities, Branson is different. There is a great variety of small town and big city entertainment to delight a cross-section of travelers. Therefore, it is the best option for your family if you are longing for a getaway for the holidays. In the winter, Branson comes to life. A rather quaint and quiet part of Missouri for most part of the year, it transforms into a magical winter landscape for the holidays. And it is not just the natural landscape that transforms – all attractions join in with the Christmas spirit and adorn the theme parks, shows and other destinations to remind one of the holidays. Surely, seeing all these lights and hearing the festive music will stir the kid in everyone’s hearts. Caving at Talking Rocks Cavern If you’ve been to Branson before, chances are you’ve heard about this particular attraction. But if you aren’t drawn in by the idea of exploring a cave, wait until you see this during winter. You and your family can head underground and escape the cold winter. During your cave tour, you get to explore gemstone mining from below the ground so you get to experience it first-hand. There is also a rock shop at the Talking Rocks Cavern for those who like to bring home souvenirs. Along with the tour is an educational guide that will provide a glimpse into the geological history of the area within the Ozark Mountains. Who knew learning would be so fun? Silver Dollar City This is no doubt a family favorite – kids and adults alike are sure to have fun exploring the rides and attractions at Silver Dollar City! Quite possibly, this is the most popular tourist attraction in Branson. But for an unforgettable time, visit during the winter wherein the park literally transforms into a winter wonderland. It is also a good time to learn or sharpen up on your skating skills as an ice skating rink is open for the winter. If you’re an ice hockey fan, or someone in the family is, this is also a great time to catch a game of the Missouri State Bears! Acrobats of China This is an experience that your family will not forget for years to come. When in Branson for the winter holidays, don’t miss the New Shanghai Circus show. This is a popular show that features Chinese acrobats perform acrobatic tricks and death defying stunts! There are over 40 performers showcasing their impressive talents during the show that includes contortionists, people walking on a trapeze or aerial ballets. This is no doubt a show suited for people of all ages! When traveling to Branson with your family, expect no less than a Midwestern extravaganza. There is so much to see and do around this famed Midwest town! Hopefully, these ideas will help your family plan an unforgettable vacation. Thanks April! It really looks like no matter what time of year, there's a fun vacation to be had in Branson for the whole family. To start planning your family getaway, give Branson Missouri Cabins a call, and don't forget to travel happy!
Skeeter
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Living on the Oregon Coast has been an interesting experience. There's a lot that I expected and a few things that I didn't. One thing I didn't expect is that it can be a bit hard to get into the Christmas spirit. Here it is, the first day of December and it feels like Spring. We have flowers that are about to bloom in our yard. The coldest it's been is about 40, and I've been contemplating how to make rain boots work appropriate. I want to apologize to all of you who are reading this after digging yourself out of deep frozen snow...I'm a big jerk, I know. Anywho.... There are some of us, who don't live in a winter wonderland and long for something a bit more festive for the holidays. So, here is a list of places you can go to get that perfect Christmas feeling. 1. Finland Stay in a glass thermal igloo, go on a sled ride pulled by reindeer or huskies, see the northern lights, and visit Santa's house and Santa Claus Village and finish the day gazing at stars as you warm up with a giant cup of cocoa. Bring your snow shoes and a sense of adventure! Finland is known as Europe's Christmas Capital, so you can't go wrong on this one! 2. New York City Nuremberg hosts a world famous Christmas market, and they are serious about it. There are 200 vendors and they only allow one of a kind gifts to be sold...no mass produced plastic crap here, only the best! Enjoy a hot glass of mulled wine, and ride on a giant wooden carved Ferris wheel, and stroll around this beautiful city and enjoy a one of kind Christmas experience. 4. Paris New York does everything bigger, and Christmas is no exception. There's decked out trees around every corner, ice skating, and the best shopping in the world to get you in the gift giving mood. If you like your holidays with a bit of glamor, NYC is the place to be. 3. Nuremberg, Germany It would be hard to have a disappointing Christmas in the City of Lights. Between the lights, the carousels, the shopping, and the food...you're bound to be feeling a bit more festive! 5. Santa Claus, Indiana Yes, this is a real place, a real town, and available for Christmas celebrations year round. There's a Santa museum, a Christmas Candy Castle, a holiday world theme park. Basically, they're crazy for Christmas here, no scrooges allowed. If you can't get in the Christmas spirit here, than all hope is lost for you!
Where's your favorite place to spend the holidays? With family, on a warm beach somewhere, skiing? No matter where you spend the holidays this year, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate. I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving and that you have a happy rest of 2014! Happy Travels! Skeeter |
Skeeter
Hi there! I'm Skeeter. I grew up moving a lot and that makes me a bit restless for travel and exploration. I started this blog with my husband Pat when we decided to backpack New Zealand for a year. We are always looking for the next adventure and are loving life. We're just your average couple with two sassy dogs and a love for travel. We're sharing our travels and the tips we pick up along the way. LIZHello! I'm Liz. Blogging is very new to me, but I'm so excited to finally write as much as I talk! Archives
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