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If the idea of celebrating the New Year in one of the most beautiful cities in the US appeals, consider spending a few days in San Diego, CA. It has the added benefits of a warm and balmy climate, gorgeous beaches and plenty of events to choose from. There are various sailing parties on San Diego Bay and Hotel Events that can start your year off with a bang! There are family-fun events such as the Children’s New Year’s Eve Parties at the Escondido Children’s Museum.

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Have you considered traveling to Alaska around Christmas? Alaska may not be the first place you think of visiting in the winter time, but it is actually not a bad choice of a destination. Alaska has a head start on many places when it comes to seasonal activities. Already white with snow by late November, Anchorage hosts some great Christmas events, performances and festivals for visitors to enjoy.

Music lovers will appreciate the wonderful performance of Christmas music performed by the Alaska Chamber Singers at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in early December. Everything from classical masterpieces to family carols is covered in their repertoire. Music of a different kind can be enjoyed at the Atwood Concert Hall when the Preservation Hall Jazz Band puts on a swinging family-friendly Christmas performance. Closer to Christmas, the Alaska Chamber Singers perform a Carol Concert on December 11 at St Andrew Church, just north of Anchorage at Eagle River.

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Missouri is unofficially called the “Show-Me State” and it is a most appropriate slogan for Christmas in Kansas City, MO. The events kick-off in mid-November with the Country Club Plaza Lighting Ceremony. 2010 is the 81st annual event which attracts crowds of 200,000 spectators.

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Toronto is a great city to spend time with friends and family at Christmas time. There are numerous activities for the whole family including parades, craft fairs in busy malls, and Christmas-themed shows. Visitors to Toronto can enjoy the Cavalcade of Lights, which begins with a spectacular fireworks show and music concerts in Nathan Phillips Square. 2010 is the 44th Annual Cavalcade and will include performances by Shawn Desman, Divine Brown and Sarah Slean. After the fireworks at 8pm there is an outdoor skating party celebrating 40 years of the JUNO Awards.

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Orlando is a sub-tropical paradise for family vacations this winter. Orlando is home to Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios Orlando, and a host of other theme parks. Besides theme parks, there are other attractions for tourists to enjoy. For example, couples and families can visit or stay at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando to view the amazing ice display made of 2 million pounds of ice.

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