It’s no secret that Christmas is an incredibly popular season for travel, both in the U.S. and beyond. After all, kids are on a break from school and most people get time off from work; even the Scroogiest of bosses understands the value of a good holiday.

While there’s something to be said for remote vacation destinations – places where we can unplug, unwind and take a break from our workaday lives – the popular Christmas travel destinations in the U.S. are popular for good reasons. When considering where to go for your Christmas holiday vacation, consider the fun winter activities these popular destinations have to offer.

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Every year, our family begins counting down the days until the entire country is adorned with twinkling lights. Not to be outdone by the likes of Rockefeller Center, our nation’s capital has some spectacular holiday light displays that will bring out the child in mom and dad.

From traditional to contemporary, here are four of the most beloved holiday light displays in Washington, D.C.

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As the mom of two daughters, I’ve tried it all – when it comes to birthday parties, that is.  As they get older, though (my older daughter turns 12 this month), it’s hard to come up with new ideas.

Thank goodness for me, this year, the Homewood Suites in Newark, Delaware, entered the birthday party picture.  Yes, I decided to give a try to throwing the party of all parties:  a slumber party in a hotel.

My tween was on board, her friends thought it was cool, and my husband was a fan of my spending the night with several kids outside of our house while he watched the game in a quiet living room.  So, we gave it a try.  The benefits?  You won’t believe how many.

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Whether you’re jammed into the 25^th row of a jetliner, sitting in a nice restaurant, or relaxing in your hotel room, there comes a time on every family vacation when you really need your kids to be quiet.

While it’s occasionally fine to let them watch a DVD or play on your iPhone, sometimes it’s good to offer them something a little more low-tech too (as long as it’s quiet, compact, and non-messy).  Here are some of our favorite toys for keeping the peace when traveling with kids:

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