Gathering with family over a holiday vacation is always a welcome tradition. Each year, more families opt to travel together to share memories, meals, and exceptional experiences.
Whether it’s warm relaxation on a beach, or cozying up to a fireplace after a day in the mountains, the holidays bring people together. And, what better way to share this time than at a premier vacation rental to suit everyone’s needs? Extra space, drive-to destinations, cooking at home, and pet-friendly features make many travelers grateful for a Thanksgiving getaway.
Thanksgiving Trends 2024
Top trend lists for Thanksgiving holiday destinations include inviting beaches stretching from Florida to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the West Coast to Mexico. Holiday dining experiences in Las Vegas, mountain escapades, and capturing Hawaiian breezes are also noteworthy turkey treats. Moreover, Orlando, Cancun, Phoenix, San Diego, and Las Vegas are among Google’s flight picks for Thanksgiving travel in 2024.
If not flying, drive-to vacation destinations are inviting for multi-generational families. These accessible getaways provide a central gathering spot for valuable gobbling time. Spacious living and dining rooms, along with ample outdoor areas, set the perfect table for a family holiday vacation.
Road trips aren’t reserved for summer travel! Florida’s eastern and western coasts offer top holiday spots, providing warmth for chilly travelers. Similarly, Galveston and the Bolivar peninsula are among popular drive-to destinations in Texas. In California, San Diego, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara, and Big Bear are prime Thanksgiving hubs.
In the southwest Phoenix and Sedona escapades to northern cozy pines by day and saguaro cactus by night offer unique Thanksgiving road-trips. Furthermore, Rocky Point’s beaches continue to be a favorite family holiday vacation destination for those driving from Arizona.
International Cravings
Many travelers are also looking abroad for unique Thanksgiving options. Many Casago vacation rentals in Mexico, Aruba and Costa Rica provide the thrill of adventure with a side dish of warm climate.
Allianz Partners’ Top 10 Thanksgiving Destination Index in 2024 featured Cancun, San Jose del Cabo, and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico. Oranjestad on the One Happy Island of Aruba also etched its spot on the Allianz list. Costa Rica vacation rentals in Jaco are just an hour from the easily accessible San Jose airport, making it a very doable long-weekend getaway to Pura Vida.
Gobble up these Family Holiday Vacation Destinations
Orlando ranks high on several Thanksgiving Vacation Destination lists. With plenty of family-centered spots and theme parks galore, Orlando vacation rentals put your family near all the fun. Also in Florida, did you know that historians identify St. Augustine along Florida’s Historic First Coast as the spot of America’s first Thanksgiving in September 1565? Continuing south, New Smyrna Beach invites visitors and residents alike to join in their traditional boardwalk-beach Gobble Wobble.
In Texas, Galveston and the Bolivar Peninsula warm up Thanksgiving hearts at the annual Bolivar Christmas Market and Galveston art walks. Tis also the season for the annual light festival at Moody Gardens.
If Thanksgiving hues remind you of the last days of fall, golden lakes, and wooded coves, venture to Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia for their annual Turkey Trot. Similarly, the Lake of the Ozarks’ Lake Area Turkey Trot is a family tradition for all. Thanksgiving travelers hungry for adventure can also enjoy catching the autumn splendor of the redwood coast in California. While Willamette wine country in Oregon kicks off the holiday season around Thanksgiving with special tastings, food pairings, and wine-country experiences.
Thanksgiving Ski Vacation Destinations
Round off the Thanksgiving feast with plans to hit the slopes. With several ski seasons opening around Thanksgiving, that’s another reason to be grateful. Here are 2024 projected opening dates at a number of Casago vacation rental destinations (weather permitting as dates may vary):
- Arizona Snowbowl: Nov. 8th!
- Big Bear, CA: Nov. 23rd
- Park City Mountain: Nov. 22nd
- Deer Valley: Dec. 7th
- Palisades Tahoe (Truckee): Nov. 27th
- Snowshoe Mountain, WV: Nov. 27th
- Sun Vally, ID Bald Mountain: Nov. 28th
- Sunriver, OR: Mt. Bachelor: Nov. 29th
- Whitefish Mountain, MT: Dec. 5th
Warm up for the holidays with family and friends at an exceptional vacation destination. Whether flying, driving, or booking extra vacation rentals for family coming in, contact Casago Vacation Rentals for a full serving of delight.
