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Holidays may be the season for sharinggratitude, but it’s hard to feel grateful when you remember the usual frustrations accompanying this holiday. Cooking is the largest dilemma and in most cases, it unfairly falls on just one or two women’s shoulders to prepare a huge feast for the entire family. And then there’s the matter of readying the house to accommodate all visiting friends and loved ones.

Spend Thanksgiving Away from Home

If you want a hassle-free weekend this Holiday Season, treat yourself and everyone else to a relaxing weekend escape for the holiday. Perhaps an budget Hawaiian vacation.  Here are a few vacation deals to give you an idea of what to look for.

Bolton, Landing, New York: The Sagamore

This Lake George establishment has a variety of special getaway deals to offer. Expect to pay at least $349 but this also comes with breakfast and, of course, holiday dinner. Children below 18 may stay in your room without extra cost and those with three-night bookings can negotiate for an extra night for free.

Crested Butte, Connecticut: Resort Quest

Call the number for Resort Quest, ask for the Crested Butte Thanksgiving Package, and families of four will pay less than $800 to ski their way to their two-bedroom suite and make use of lift passes for three wonderful days. But first you have to pray that snow comes early!

Florida: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and Amelia Island

Families of four won’t have to spend more than $180 when they get to the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The 2,400-acre facility promises a relaxing night’s stay in a 2-bedroom condo and endless entertainment for all the family with their teen zone, boogie boarding, kayaking, a personal visit from St. Nick, and many other family-centered activities. In Amelia Island, you’ll just have to pay $50 for a one-night stay and the privilege to pretend that Thanksgiving took place in summer while you sail off in a chartered boat or play tennis or golf under the beautiful Florida sun.

New York: Regency Hotel

A condo good for six to eight persons can go as low as $539. Dinner at the hotel is priced at $49 with a 50% discount for kids but you can always have the hotel serve your Thanksgiving meal for you and nineteen other guests in your suite. Don’t forget to watch Macy’s traditional Thanksgiving Day parade.

Orlando, Florida: Walt Disney World

Magic is always in the air once you stepped inside the Walt Disney World. Rooms are quite affordable, starting at just $39 but you should also consider availing of packages that include discounted theme park tickets. To celebrate in the tradition of Thanksgiving, watch out for holiday fireworks and parades as well as the tree-lighting ceremony held every night.

Puerto Rico: Wyndham El Conquistador Resort

Since there’s no laws that say Thanksgiving has to be spent in winter cold, why not fly off to a Puerto Rican resort? For a little less than $200 per night, you can discover the resort’s ongoing Family Getaway By Request promo. The special package also includes a 50% discount if you book another room for your kids, two-for-one spa, complimentary kids’ camp, and many other privileges. The promotion also waives payment for your fourth night stay and kids below 12 years old can enjoy meals for free.