Stay-cation
What to do during winter break to get the most out of it without all the travelling.
November 20, 2018
Ms. Jennifer Scott, a Spanish teacher at Triton, stated one of her only priorities for a successful vacation.
“I would love to just have a spa day,” said Scott, “It’s a fun way to de-stress and relax a little.”
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Not everyone can travel to a tropical paradise for the holidays. Some stay local and hit the slopes while others just want to sleep in until the afternoon. They know how to make the most of a school break with their families and friends. Family traditions can come into play or maybe plans were made weeks ago to hit the slopes.
Others have no idea what’s out there for winter activities and they may end up doing nothing for the entire week. While that may be ideal in some cases, it’s not for everyone.
Scott said that she will also be seeing some performances in Boston including the play “Cinderella” at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. Some other popular plays taking place this winter include “The Nutcracker” at the Boston Opera House, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at the Wang Theatre, and “A Christmas Carol” at the North Shore Music Theatre.
Ms. Lisa Herzl and Mr. Christopher Gette said they prefer to spend their vacations with family and friends. They said they love the quality time with their loved ones.
[Winter break] gives me a chance to do things I might not have an opportunity to do or the time to do. I always try to get into the city, go to Boston museums with my kids, try new things. I love doing things I wouldn’t normally do or eating things I wouldn’t normally eat, and it’s the perfect time for it.
— Mr. Christopher Gette
“Some things I like to do with my family during the break are snowshoeing and sledding,” said Herzl, “I also like to ski and am hoping to get my son to try out skiing this year or next.”
Herzl stated that one of her favorite places to ski is Sunday River in Newry, Maine. According to sundayriver.com, its vertical drop of 2,340 feet is second largest in Maine and the sixth largest in the United States. Some other ski resorts include Ski Bradford located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, New Hampshire, and Nashoba Valley Ski Area located in Westford, Massachusetts.
Gette stated that the holidays are all about his kids and spending time with close family and friends. He said that, depending on the weather, he and his two young daughters love to go sledding or walking through the woods and to the Boston Common.
“[Winter break] gives me a chance to do things I might not have an opportunity to do or the time to do,” said Gette, “I always try to get into the city, go to Boston museums with my kids, try new things. I love doing things I wouldn’t normally do or eating things I wouldn’t normally eat, and it’s the perfect time for it.”
Some of the major museums in Boston include those that Gette called his favorites: the Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Museum of Science.
There are a lot of different forms of entertainment for this upcoming winter if traveling far is out of the question. For more active people, skiing may be a good choice. Those that love learning may want to check out one of Boston’s many museums and art galleries. It’s just a matter of finding which one fits best with a busy holiday schedule.