I've been contemplating doing something fun over Christmas break. My family refuses to go anywhere other than home for Christmas Eve & Christmas. But they will let us leave the day after. DH doesn't want to fly. So here is what I have narrowed it down to:
Jackson Hole, WY - we own a hotel there (free lodging). Could go snow shoeing, skiing, snowmobiling or ride to Yellowstone in a snowcoach, sleigh rides, dog sled rides to hot springs pool.....13 hour drive. But my boss said we could stop and stay a night or two at his McMansion in Sun Valley (9 hour drive). We've never been there. Weather could be a problem driving, but we don't lose any money if we cancel.
Reno, NV - stepdad is there. Lots of fun things to do. I love shopping at the JC Penney outlet store. 13 hour drive, but can stop halfway & stay at our hotel in Klamath Falls for free. Weather can be a problem. But lots of good food, Circus Circus & Boomtown for the kids.
Victoria, BC - Can stay at our hotel in Port Angeles for free and take the ferry across. Haven't been there since I was a teen. Kinda iffy on this one. Don't know if there would be much "fun" stuff for the kids.
Seattle - 2.5 hour drive. Lots of fun stuff to do. Did I mention short drive! Could stay at nice hotel with fun pool! Might even be able to meet up with Alex!
Kahneetah - Warm Springs, OR indian reservation. Giant outdoor hot springs mineral pool. Haven't been there since I was a kid.
So Hyena's cast your vote! Where should I convince my family to go??