Celebrating Christmas Away From Home–Is Vacationing on the Holiday Worthwhile?

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Jennalyn and Lauren Urquico

Vacation to Lake Tahoe for the holidays.

Giana Mejia, Photojournalist

During the holidays, different families spend their free time differently. Some families would rather cozy up in the comfort of their homes during Christmas., while other families prefer to go on a getaway trip and spend their Christmas elsewhere. For the whole year, you spend time at your house, so a change in scenery might help a family enjoy the holidays more. Whether it is a quick road trip or taking a plane across the country, vacationing on the holidays can provide perfect relaxation. 

 

Although traveling can be expensive, it is not as bad as it seems. Flights to Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Chicago are some of the most affordable during the holiday season. Prices could drop to as low as $125 (Go Banking Rates). Additionally, some hotels have more inventory during the holiday season and provide special activities for guests, making the experience cheap and more enjoyable. Vacationing can also be as simple as visiting family you don’t see often. Staying at a relative’s house eliminates hotel expenses and you can still be with the people you love during Christmas. Being able to spend time with these distant relatives can make these times even more cherishable.

 

On top of that, traveling can provide stress relief for families, and this is mainly because you won’t have to worry about planning holiday parties or all the work needed to be done at home as vacationing provides an escape for this. The holidays are a time to enjoy and relax instead of being overwhelmed by the chores left while at home. Traveling can also relieve the worry of household expenses. Families no longer need to worry about house bills adding up from heating, electricity, groceries, etc. Saving a little money for hotel expenses can prevent household bills from rising. While on vacation, people can focus on the importance of spending quality time with their families rather than mundane tasks like cleaning and cooking.

 

Overall, vacations are a great opportunity for new memories. During the holiday, restaurants and hotels typically provide special holiday meals or events. This way, people can try new things they don’t typically have at home. It is also an opportunity to meet new people. Especially on cruises or holiday events held for the city, people get to interact with people who are most likely also vacationing. Although you may only see them for a limited time, it allows you to appreciate being able to meet and talk with them.

You would be able to see the sights of Christmas in a different place and that’s just memorable. You also get to jump on snow.

— Joanne Park

 

Being able to spend time away from home can be a new experience for families, but it is very worthwhile. You get to be surrounded by a new environment and make lasting memories with those you love. Joanne Park (10) stated, “You would be able to see the sights of Christmas in a different place and that’s just memorable. You also get to jump on snow.” Christmas is a time to appreciate, and being able to travel can open your eyes to new things.