Lake Tahoe
#5 in Best Family Winter Vacations
Spanning thousands of acres in California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe appeals to budding skiers and their parents. Choose from either downhill or cross-country skiing, both of which can be enjoyed in the northern and southern halves of Lake Tahoe. Available lodging options range from luxury resorts with ski-in/ski-out access to bed-and-breakfast accommodations to cabin rentals. Avoid weekends and the busy holiday season to save some coin.
U.S. Virgin Islands
#6 in Best Family Winter Vacations
Not only are U.S. citizens able to enter this tropical paradise without a passport, but they can easily plan a vacation with kids here thanks to numerous family-friendly resorts and several unique attractions. Swim with sea lions at St. Thomas’ Coral World Ocean Park, snorkel in the quiet lagoon of St. Croix’s Buck Island Reef National Monument or explore the trails of St. John’s Virgin Islands National Park. No trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands would be complete without riding the Skyride to Paradise Point tram, which offers breathtaking views of Charlotte Amalie’s harbor from 700 feet above the ground.
