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CHRISTMAS CITIES Wondering where to go for a holiday day trip or a holiday weekend
with your kid(s)? What follows are exciting cities across the U.S.,
each of which offers a unique array of holiday family activities. Let's start with. NEW ORLEANS "The City That Care Forgot"
puts on its Christmas finery in spite of its often balmy December
weather. The balconies wear bright red ribbons and smell of fresh
evergreen. The stores abound with items unique to Louisiana, such
as children's books about a Cajun Christmas. Did you know that,
in the bayou, Papa Noel leaves his reindeer up north and arrives
on a barge pulled by alligators? The restaurants offer Reveillon
Creole menus at special prices, all wrapped up in a festive atmosphere.
For further information on all the holiday activities in New Orleans,
including Christmas, Chanukah, and Kwanzaa, click on: http://www.christmasneworleans.com/
One attraction not to be missed is the Celebration in the Oaks,
located in lavishly decorated City Park. The local tourist board
informed me that the city allots two million dollars for this beautiful
holiday display. For more information check out the Web site: http://www.neworleanscitypark.com/ Let's head west to.. SANTA FE Here the atmosphere changes
from Creole and Cajun to Spanish and Native American. Instead of
balmy, the air is dry and crisp with the smell of pinion and the
city is aglow with the soft lights of the farolitos. (These are
the lovely votive candles in bags). The nearby Native American pueblos
offer special holiday celebrations. There are holiday performing
art shows for families and numerous winter outdoor activities such
as downhill skiing, tubing and skating. For further information
on the many holiday activities visit the Web site at: http://www.santafe.com/travel/Christmas.html
Santa Fe's very special attraction is the Lighting of the Plaza
on New Year's Eve. The farolitos are lit at dusk while everyone
enjoys a hot chocolate. Lastly, we could not forget Christmas in.. NEW YORK CITY
The "Big Apple" is world famous for Rockefeller Center with its
skating rink framed by a magnificent evergreen tree. If you plan
to skate, be prepared for a long wait, so dress warmly. Stroll along
5th Avenue to view the fabulous and elegant window displays, each
one vying to outdo its neighbors. Times Square is another fun place
for a family stroll. The babble of languages will surround you as
natives and tourists alike get out and enjoy the city. The list
of holiday family activities is a long one. Check out the Web site
at: http://www.Nyctourist.com/xmas_in_nyc.htm NYC's special attraction is the show at Radio City Music Hall.
At least once in your life you and your kid(s) have to see the Rockettes.
Tickets may still be available for the Christmas show. Here is the
Web site: http://www.radiocity.com/b1e.html
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Brenda Elwell is the author of The
Single Parent Travel Handbook and managing editor of The Single
Parent Travel Network, a Web site and
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full of Single Parent Travel Specials.
A veteran of over thirty years in the travel industry, she has traveled
independently to more than 60 countries, half of them with her two kids
in tow. Brenda may be reached via e-mail at brenda@singleparenttravel.net.
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