During the holiday season, there is only one gift that can create memories and warm feelings to last a lifetime: the gift of travel. A good family ski vacation doesn't come wrapped with a bow, and you may not be able to play with it for months to come, but it will generate priceless memories with your loved ones that will only become more precious over time. Here are a few reasons why you might want to consider giving the gift of travel this Christmas:
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Photo: Aspen SnowmassMore rewarding than a tangible gift
Skip the long lines and time away from your family during the holiday shopping madness, and instead plan a trip that will give back in more ways than one. Planning that perfect ski trip might take some work and cost a shiny penny or two, but the reward of seeing your child glide down the mountain, smiling from ear-to-ear with no cares in the world will easily remind you why family experiences such as these truly matter.
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Photo: Aspen SnowmassCreate lifelong memories
If you think back to when you were a child, could you easily describe most of the presents you have ever received? However, it's probably much easier to recall a favorite vacation, or that time you went skiing somewhere you've never been before. Vacations create memories, especially trips that involve fun activities like skiing, snow tubing, ice skating, dog sledding, sleigh rides and sipping hot cocoa after a long day on the slopes. Let new memories be more precious than the latest gadget this year.
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Photo: Aspen SnowmassA chance for more quality family time
For families that are constantly on the go and looking for more way to spend time together, a vacation for Christmas is a no-brainer! The holidays can be draining and full of excitement; what better way to relax and unwind than with a trip to the mountains? When you're away from the mundane life of work, sports practices and homework, it's easier to create those bonds with your families, which ties back into creating lifelong memories and that rewarding feeling you can't get anywhere else.
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