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"   If you are not inclined to go over the river and through the woods to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, there are alternatives. Forget the slicing and dicing as well as the pots and pans.Take time to relax, enjoy your family and give thanks.    Sanibel Island, FLA. The Sanibel Harbour Resort &amp;amp;amp; Spa, tucked among 85 acres of coastal scenery, offers families the chance to unwind aboard the resort&amp;#039;s 110-foot yacht. The Belles &amp;amp;amp; Beaus Thanksgiving package, available Nov. 26-28, 2008, includes the traditional Turkey dinner without the stressful preparation.You&amp;#039;ll dine while cruising the San Carlos Bay Intercoastal waterway. On the day after Thanksgiving, enjoy a personalized shopping trip, spa activities or golf and football. Contact:866-283-3273; www.Sanibel-Resort.com. Los Cabos, Mx. The spirit of Thanksgiving is celebrated with complimentary accommodations on Thursday, November 27th for guests who arrive Thanksgiving Day for a four night stay at Marquis Los Cabos Beach, Golf, Spa &amp;amp;amp; Casitas Resort. The resort&amp;#039;s Thanksgiving Spa Getaway, includes luxury accommodations in a junior suite or private pool casita, the resort&amp;#039;s signature Pumpkin Massage, Thanksgiving dinner, daily en-suite breakfast, transportation to and from the airport, and unlimited access to the fitness center and spa Jacuzzis. For families: children 12 years and under stay complimentary in parents&amp;#039; suite (limited to two children per room). Contact: 1-877-238-9399; www.marquisloscabos.com.\uF0B7  Lake Las Vegas, NV. At family-friendly MonteLago Village in Lake Las Vegas the whole gang can go boating and ice skating on the country&amp;#039;s only floating ice rink - in the same day. Their Thanksgiving package includes an overnight stay in a spacious condo-style suite and a traditional dinner at the Caf\u00E9 Tenuta, located in the adjacent Casino MonteLago.Book a one night package or stay the entire weekend. Contact: 1-866-383-1592; http://www.montelagovillage.com/deals-packages/Thanksgiving+Package.htm?itc=hm_thxgvg Greer, AZ. At Hidden Meadow Ranch&amp;#039;s Thanksgiving celebration, guests are invited to relax in front of a crackling fire and enjoy the culinary team&amp;#039;s gourmet holiday feast. At check-in expect hot chocolate and freshly baked cookies at the Welcome Cabin. Later discover the Ranch&amp;#039;s unique turndown service:a crackling fire in the fireplace, inviting music enveloping the cabin, and a hand-written poem, penned daily by the housekeeping staff, left on the bed&amp;#039;s down pillows. Winter activities include sledding, ice fishing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, horseback riding in the snow, snowshoeing, arts and crafts and leather- and woodworking. Or climb aboard &amp;quot;Miss Piggy,&amp;quot; the world&amp;#039;s largest Sno Cat\u00A9, accommodating groups of up to 24 for back-country skiing, snowshoeing and backpacking. Contact: www.HiddenMeadowRanch.com; 1-866- 333-4080 Washington DC.Give thanks while enjoying the pre-Presidential Inaugural buzz. The Holiday Lights and Delights Package at The Fairmont Washington DCincludes complimentary Tour Mobile tickets as well ashot chocolate and cookies in the hotel&amp;#039;s festively decorated lobby. Kids will enjoy the adjacentCrystal Garden that boasts thousands of tiny white lights, shimmering holiday trees and over 30 animated reindeer. Available November 26, 2008 to January 8, 2009.Contact: 1-800- 257-7544; www.Fairmont.com. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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