Thanksgiving Getaway Deals to be Grateful For

Sandals Emerald Bay (Sandals Emerald Bay)

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Whereas many families like to stay home and gather during the holiday, there are those who prefer to eat their turkey and cranberry sauce away from home and turn the celebration into a getaway. Whether it’s at a theme park, vibrant city or idyllic Caribbean resort, there are many options to spend a great family vacation for Thanksgiving.

Sheraton Universal Hotel, Los Angeles

Sheraton Universal Hotel (Sheraton Universal Hotel)

Overlooking the Hollywood Hills and right by Universal Studios Hollywood, this hotel has the perfect location for families that wish to enjoy the thrills of the theme park. Travelzoo has a great offer with a package that includes $282 in extras. For $388 per night guests receive two adult 2-day pass tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood, daily breakfast for two, shuttle service within the surrounding area, and self-parking, meaning more spare cash to spend on the kids. The offer must be booked by November 30 and is valid through December including holidays and weekends.

The Westin Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Westin Michigan Avenue (Westin Michigan Avenue)

What better time to start your Christmas shopping than during the Thanksgiving weekend? Staying at this AAA 4-Diamond hotel in the middle of Chicago’s best retail district ensures you’ll have all your favourite brands on your doorsteps. From November 23 to January 10, rooms start from $99 per night, offering a 50% discount with this fantastic offer from Travelzoo valid till November 30. That’s Thanksgiving on the Magnificent Mile and all your family pressies sorted before December.

Conrad Indianapolis

Conrad Indianapolis (Conrad Indianapolis)

Kids will marvel at the Circle of Lights, Indianapolis’ beautiful holiday light display while parents will toast to Thanksgiving with a complimentary glass of Prosecco as part of the Black Friday package. Also included in the deal for guests staying on November 27 or 28 is a free chair massage. Who said Thanksgiving couldn’t offer some R&R? Use the promo code “FRI” at time of booking.

Wyndham New Yorker Hotel, New York City

Wyndham New Yorker Hotel (Wyndham New Yorker Hotel)

Spend Thanksgiving tucked on the sofa of your hotel room watching a family movie with the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel’s holiday special offering complimentary popcorn and soda for four. Located in Midtown Manhattan, it’s the ideal base to wander around Times Square and Madison Square Garden and go up the Empire State Building. And if shopping is the reason you are in the Big Apple over the holiday book the NYC Shopping Package with rates starting at $239 per night including breakfast at Tick Tock Diner and a $25 Macy’s gift card.

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Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas

Fancy something more exotic for your family Thanksgiving? This luxury Sandals resort set within 500 acres of tropical grounds along the sea in the Bahamian Out features three pools, seven restaurants, golf and tennis opportunities. Take advantage of one of its special offers to receive $205 spa or tour credit when booking 4-5 nights for stays through December 27, 2016. The offer is valid until November 28.

Sonia Esther Soltani contributed this to MiniTime.