But not everyone. Some still dream of a traditional white Christmas. You know, blankets of snow, the peaceful quiet those falling flakes bring... maybe even some reindeer.
And we've got the perfect suggestion for those folks. Head to Alaska!
There are a number of Alaskan deals available this winter, running from Christmas right through to the running of the Iterarod in late March.
You don't hear much about Alaska as a winter vacation destination. But for the intrepid lover of all things winter, Alaska is the real deal. Mountains. Fjords. Snow. Local festivals. Which means snowmobiling, skiing, dog mushing, Northern Lights, lots of craft beers by the fire. And best of all, no crowds!
Here is a sampling of some packages available right now:
Alaska Railroad Vacations has a number of suggestions, including cross-country ski packages and tours where you can fly over the Arctic Circle (you're not getting much closer to the North Pole than that!),
If flying isn't your thing, you can go mushing with a former Iditarod champion in Seward or soak in hot springs in Fairbanks (via Alaska Land & Cruise Adventures).
Did you know that from October through January the population of bald eagles in Haines exceeds the number of residents? Our national bird chooses Haines as their favorite place to chow down on wild spawning salmon. And you can see it firsthand.
If you can't make it for Christmas, you can celebrate the end of winter at the annual Iditarod race. Wild Alaska Travel (via TravelAlaska) has a package that includes a bunch of neat stuff to fill your camera's memory: 10% Discount on 2012 Iditarod Tour and Northern Lights Viewing.
Accommodations in Anchorage and smaller cities like Juneau and Ketchikan are very affordable this time of year. Find a B&B or Inn for your base, then use the ferry system to get around. Yes, there are winter specials for the ferries, too.
Even if you can't make it to Alaska, Alaska can come to you. Juneau's site features a number of local foodstuffs that make memorable (and tasty) stocking stuffers.
Accommodations in Anchorage and smaller cities like Juneau and Ketchikan are very affordable this time of year. Find a B&B or Inn for your base, then use the ferry system to get around. Yes, there are winter specials for the ferries, too.
Even if you can't make it to Alaska, Alaska can come to you. Juneau's site features a number of local foodstuffs that make memorable (and tasty) stocking stuffers.
So why not do something different this Christmas (or later this winter). Go North to Alaska!
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