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As the year comes to a close, we can look forward to creating special memories in the new year with our children and the ones we love. We can also look forward to creating those moments on a budget! Why pay thousands more than necessary when the generous resorts and attractions WANT you to save your money and still get all the joy?
How can we say no to that?
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How to Sleigh Your Holidays in San Jose for 15% Off
Looking for a jolly getaway that’ll keep the kids merry and you sane? The San Jose Marriott has wrapped up the perfect Christmas-in-the-Park package. Here’s the scoop: you’ll get a 15% discount (rates starting at $229) and a sleigh-full of holiday cheer.
Picture this: hot cocoa and cookies (bonus points if the kids don’t spill them on the bed), a special turndown amenity (fingers crossed it’s not coal), and a holiday photo op that’ll make your next family Christmas card a snap. Oh, and don’t forget the Letters to Santa station—because bribing the Big Guy never hurts.
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The package runs November 18–December 31, 2024, and rooms accommodate up to four people. Use promo code HOL when booking and give yourself the gift of festive fun without breaking the bank. Santa called—he approves.
Our wishlist is very long. Photo courtesy of San Jose Marriott
Make Merry With 15% at Hayes Mansion This Holiday Season
Why settle for “bah humbug” when you can have yum hot cocoa? Hayes Mansion in San Jose is decking the halls (and the plaza lounge) this December 2–31 with 15% off their Best Available Rate and a lineup of family fun that’ll make everyone jingle with joy.
Sip on complimentary hot chocolate and apple cider as you bask in the glow of twinkling holiday decor and festive tunes. Feeling crafty? Gingerbread kits are available for purchase to spark some sugary creativity. Feeling generous? Drop off a toy for the local holiday drive—Santa’s elves will thank you!
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Parents can unwind in the hot tub while the kids explore the game room or head to Edenvale Park next door for outdoor adventures. Book now, snag the discount, and let Hayes Mansion transform your holidays into the merriest escape ever. Who says Santa gets all the fun?
A nibble of fun! Photo by Laura Adai via UnSplash
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Skate, Celebrate, and Rock Your Ugly Sweater in Santa Monica!
This holiday season, Santa Monica’s got your family festivities covered—literally, if you’re rocking an Ugly Christmas Sweater. Head to Ice at Santa Monica on December 18 to strut your festive (and fuzzy) stuff while skating to holiday beats from a live DJ. It’s equal parts holiday cheer and fashion roast!
But the fun doesn’t stop there:
- Wednesdays on Ice: Glide into midweek bliss with evening skating every Wednesday through January 15.
- East Coast Countdown: Celebrate NYE early on December 31, 8:30–9:30 p.m., so even the kids can party like it’s midnight.
- Classical Sundays: Fancy a chill skate? Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. bring classical tunes to your ice-dancing dreams.
Don’t miss Holiday Thursdays in Downtown Santa Monica for pop-up markets, live music, and even “snow.” Plus, from December 25 to January 1, celebrate Hanukkah with nightly menorah lightings at sundown.
Family fun + holiday magic = Santa Monica’s coolest tradition!
West coast ice skating? Sure, why not? Photo by Bryan
