Holiday Travel Packages for Seasonal Cheer in the Southeast

Asheville, known for its wonderful art deco architecture, vibrant arts scene and picturesque mountain setting is a top destination in the Southeast during the holidays. Explore the magic of Christmas at Biltmore Estate, enjoy the fanciful Grove Park Inn National Gingerbread House Competition displays or spend a few days shopping, dining and getting into the festive spirit of the holidays with some of the popular annual holiday events for all ages.

Visit Explore Asheville - Seasonal Packages to find an array of tempting vacation packages for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Stay at the Marriott Evergreen Conference Resort Stone Mountain, located within Stone Mountain Park at the edge of the lake, from November 8 through December 30, 2008 at rates from $179 for the Stone Mountain Christmas Package for two or at rates from $199 for the Stone Mountain Family Christmas Package. Both packages are subject to availability. Annual festive holiday activities at Stone Mountain Park include a special fireworks and snowfall celebration, visits from Santa, a Christmas Train, millions of dazzling lights to enjoy and much more.

Visit the Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort to find out about these and other special packages.

Charleston's mild winter temperatures and seasonal value rates combine to offer a wonderful time of the year to experience the history and charm of the Lowcountry. The Christmas in Charleston festival features seasonal beauty, lights and magic throughout entire Charleston area in November and December with an array of special events, great shopping, festive tours and more. Travel packages are available with a variety of choices for family fun, romantic holiday getaways for couples, shopping offers and many other options.

Visit the Charleston Area Convention and Visitor Bureau's Christmas in Charleston Packages for package details and rates.

For family fun or a romantic getaway, the historic charm and seasonal festivities of Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg offer visitors of all ages a memorable holiday destination. Enjoy traditional music, an elegant wine dinner with Thomas Jefferson or breakfast with Santa, walking tours, family activities or the dazzling annual Grand Illumination.

Colonial Williamsburg holiday packages include a two-night Holiday Decorations Package, beginning at $81 per person, per night, based on double occupancy and subject to availability and a Holiday Bed and Breakfast Package, beginning at $63 per person, per night, based on double occupancy and subject to availability.

Enjoy one or more of the famous live Christmas shows along the Grand Strand in Myrtle Beach, play some winter golf or plan a shopping trip to find holiday bargains at the area's large and popular Outlet shopping malls.

Visit Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau - A Season of Celebration to find out about several affordable holiday vacation packages with rates beginning as low as $32 per night.

Setting out with family and friends to find the perfect Christmas tree is a seasonal tradition in North Carolina, where the High Country area is one of the country’s top producers of Christmas Trees, including the popular Fraser fir, touted as the Cadillac of Christmas Trees because of its strong boughs, long needle retention, and fragrant scent. Beginning in mid to late November and continuing through mid-December, the High Country Choose and Cut Festival features an array of seasonal events and several lodging packages.

Visit the NC High Country Choose and Cut Festival - Lodging Web Site to find area hotel and motel properties that are offering Choose and Cut packages for this holiday season.