What’s Thanksgiving without turkey with the whole family or maybe the grand parade in New York, but for this list we also give you travel ideas veering a bit off the traditional. This is perfect for families who want to spend the Thanksgiving on a tropical island, a ski resort, go for water adventures or may be explore desert landscapes. Going non-traditional may also be a good way to pay tribute to the pilgrim pioneers. We also cannot skip the favourite destinations for Thanksgiving. They’re part of the unwritten requirement so children will know about the holiday beyond the turkeys. It is like passing on the tradition to the next generation.
Arizona
Bring your kids to Scottsdale and Arizona to pay homage to the original settlers in America and celebrate the true meaning of the holiday by teaching your kids stuff about the Native American history. Phoenix will be a good stop and homebase. Checkout the Heard Museum where you will learn to appreciate artworks by the settlers of Apaches, Hopis, and Navajos. You can also take the Apache Trail, a 48-mile of scenery, ruins, and ghost towns.
Scottsdale offers some pampering with their local spas with a touch of Native American culture. We are talking of adobe clay, cactus, and aloe treatments for your body. Do not forget about the Navajo rugs and turquoise jewelry.
Kauai
If you are really set to fly off the mainland U.S. for Thanksgiving but without missing the turkey tradition, there is no other place to go to but Hawaii. Kauai is the perfect spot if you want to have that dramatic scenery and the blue Pacific backdrop. The first inhabited island of Hawaii offers a lot for travellers. You have the majestic Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and of course the long stretch of beach.
Aruba
Okay, we understand if you cannot find the direct connection between Thanksgiving and this 20-mile island in the Caribbean. You will have a ton of options for watersports or zoom out on the exotic desert landscape on a jeep, ATV, or maybe on foot. You can also party from sundown to sunrise in the different clubs and bars.
Vieques
This is another Caribbean island ideal for a long family weekend this Thanksgiving. It is just 4 hours away from New York and a few miles off Puerto Rico. Vieques offer unspoiled beaches. Don’t expect high rise hotels but quaint boutique hotels. The island is also home to a good spectrum of wildlife perfect for eco-exploration for the whole family.
Cruise across the Atlantic
If you are up for some sea adventure, what will be a better Thanksgiving celebration than re-enacting what the first pilgrims did around 400 years ago. Luxury cruises often offer packages during the week of Thanksgiving although some maybe off the original map course.
Brussels
Another off the beaten path idea this Thanksgiving is to hop onto a plane heading to Brussels, Belgium. Walk along cobbled streets and enjoy a wide array of the best Belgian beers. In case you are craving for the usual turkey tradition, you will not have a hard time finding the American Club where the yearly turkey tradition is observed.
New York
What’s Thanksgiving without the grand parade of Macy’s along the streets of New York. Children of all ages will enjoy the colourful parade floats, bands, and giant balloons. Every year, without fail, around two million people flock to the city to watch the festivities. If you cannot come to NYC for this, there is always the good old television to give you a glimpse of all the spectacles.
Plymouth
Plymouth in Massachusetts is where the first pilgrims disembarked from the Mayflower in 1620. You can show the kids the Plymouth Rock which is the actual landing site. Visit the statue of the native chief who sealed a pact with the pilgrims. You can also drop by Martha’s Vineyard to meet some members of original tribe who met with the pilgrims.
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