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Get Rolling on Your Family Winter Vacation
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Aug 28, 2007, 20:38
(NewsUSA) - With a minimum workday of 8 hours and an average commute time of 24 minutes each way, working parents are seeing less and less of their children. As a result, more parents are opting for family-based vacations to reconnect and catch up with their loved ones.
"Americans with children are seeking to use their vacations to reconnect with the family unit," said Peter Yesawich, chairman and CEO of Pepperdine, Brown & Russell, a leading travel, leisure and entertainment public relations firm. "Consumers want to reconnect with what they feel is really important in their lives."
So, the 71 percent of parents who wish they could spend more time as a family are in search of the perfect family vacation. Those who are looking for a departure from the usual treks to Disney World should consider a unique, festive way to vacation this winter.
The Rocky Mountaineer winter train captures the dream of a snow-capped holiday season as it travels from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Banff, Alberta, in the Canadian Rockies with transfers available to Calgary, Alberta. Families can reconnect during two full days amid the pristine winter scenery.
The train exudes a festive feel in the winter with views of glacier-capped mountain peaks and snow-filled valleys. Additionally, holiday entertainment, gifts for the children, holiday-themed meals and an appearance by Santa add to the charm. Adults can also embrace the holiday spirit by dancing to live jazz in a specialty bar car.
In a private dining room onboard, guests enjoy an á la carte menu of bi-regional cuisine, seasonal dishes and award-winning local wines. Eggnog and mulled wine are even available to those truly festive passengers.
Families also enjoy winter fun when they get off the train. They can take part in an array of winter activities such as dog sledding, skiing, skating, Native American winter crafts and even a snowball fight.
A Rocky Mountaineer vacation is even more affordable this holiday season, during which one child between the ages of 2 and 11 years of age travel free with two full-paying adults in GoldLeaf Service. Vacation packages on which the special is available include: Winter Wonderland, Canadian Rockies Winter Excursion, A Truly Canadian Christmas or Winter in the Canadian Rockies.
For more information about a family trip aboard the Rocky Mountaineer this winter or to learn about their special promotion for children this season, visit www.winterrailvacations.com or call 1-866-754-8842.
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