If you want to give your grown children and their families a gift that will be cherished for years to come, consider the gift of a timeshare vacation property. (See our last post.) If your children have children of their own, a timeshare vacation provides the opportunity to establish some wonderful family traditions and build lifelong memories. And with the spaciousness of most timeshares, you might be invited to join in the fun!
If you're looking for a good family vacation destination, this week we'll give you some ideas to get you started. You'll find a complete and easy-to-navigate listing of timeshares available for sale on Timeshare Giant; just click the link or post title. Happy shopping!
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park area in southeastern Tennessee has all the ingredients for a great family vacation. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing and, especially, tubing are among the favorite local pursuits. You'll find plenty of spectacular views as you hike the park trails. You can even hike a section of the Appalachian Trail (or at least pose for pictures by the sign). You'll find hiking trails for all energy levels, including paved trails that accommodate strollers or wagons. The park offers excellent daily (and nighttime) ranger programs. For the kids, the wildlife watching may be the most fun. If the kids want to shop for souvenirs or you thirst for a little honky tonk, cruise into Gatlinburg and take a gander at all the fun shops and tourist activities. You can go bungee jumping, space flying or fathom the unimaginable at Ripley's Believe It or Not. Grab a bite to eat and ride the ski lift to the top of the mountain for a bird's eye view. Dollywood theme park is only 10 minutes away.
The Gatlinburg side of the Smokies is where more of the tourist attractions and carnival delights are located. Neighboring Pigeon Forge is a little quieter and offers super tubing and rafting. You can rent giant tubes almost anywhere in the area, including gas stations and front yards near the best creeks. The fun doesn't stop when summer ends. The fall foliage is gorgeous in the Smokies; and winter brings skiing, sledding, skating and a magnificent holiday light extravaganza.If you want to get away from it all but still be close to everything, the villas at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort in Gatlinburg (above, right) provide the perfect place to enjoy a week in the mountains. Adjacent to the national park, each log cabin luxury villa offers either a serene creekside or breathtaking mountainside view. A fully equipped kitchen with microwave and dishwasher makes for easy meals. Two large swimming pools and in-ground hot tubs give everyone a place to cool off and relax after a day in the outdoors. For complete details, click here.
Tomorrow: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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