Tickets On Sale For The Biggest Holiday Light Show In Naples

It's not even Thanksgiving yet,  however, tickets are on sale for the biggest holiday light show in Naples. It's almost time for the annual Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden. The event takes place every year at the Naples Botanical Gardens and draws people from all over Southwest Florida. In addition, the event almost always sells out.

Tickets were offered last week to those who have memberships to the gardens. Membership privilege's include free year round admission, advanced ticket sales to special events as well as discounts, and lots more.  The Botanical Gardens has more than gorgeous flora and fauna. The space often hosts special exhibits, interactive events and live performances. The holiday season is especially lively and this light show is one of the reasons.

Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden officially opens November 24th and runs through January 7th. Now, there are a few exceptions during this long run. For instance, the gardens will be closed on December 24th, 25th and 31st. This is the 15th anniversary of the holiday event and organizers promise it will be one you wont soon forget.  Stroll through the gardens and admire the thousands of lights surrounding the tropical and subtropical flowers, plants, and trees. Also, the walk ways and water ways come alive with lights. It really is beautiful

In the post above, the text not only touts the brilliance of the light show but also a bigger picture. It says attendance is also special, "for the impact every ticket purchase makes on our mission to ensure plants and people thrive together." Check you calendar. Make plans. Buy tickets. They are on sale now for the biggest holiday light show in Naples and one of the biggest in all of Southwest Florida.

Christmas is a time to visit family and friends and get away from the daily grind. The holidays can be a wonderful time, but they can also be very expensive. From buying lots of Christmas gifts for family and friends to having to pay for plane tickets and travel, holiday expenses can really add up. But, the good news is that there are some affordable holiday vacations, and Florida has one of America's cheapest Christmas vacations.

One good thing about traveling during the winter months is that it's often the off-season for popular vacation destinations. Of course, the holidays are a busy travel time. That makes late December a difficult time to find a deal for travel. But, if you don't mind the cold and snow, some northern areas of the U.S. offer very good deals. That's true even during the Christmas season.

Some tips for finding a good deal for holiday vacationing include searching a lot of booking websites, comparing different hotel dates to find the most reasonable ones and finding bundle deals. Also, keep your eyes open for special deals on resorts and hotels that are just opening. That's because sometimes, during those opening months, new vacation spots try to attract a loyal clientele by offering special deals. One more tip is to search for airfare rates individually even if you are traveling as a couple or a group. If you put in a search for a group of tickets, the algorithms will often leave out information on one or two cheaper tickets being available. They'll just send you a group of tickets, sitting together, all at the same price. So, you might get a deal if you search for one ticket, instead.

So, what are the best affordable Christmas vacations in the U.S.? Here are some popular spots that won't break the bank.

Frankenmuth, Michigan, is the self-proclaimed Christmas capital city of the world. Okay, so many argue that Strasbourg, France, takes that honor, but Frankenmuth is close, and it's a lot cheaper to get there. No passport needed. The villiage's Franconian-style architecture has given it the loving name "Little Bavaria." Frankenmuth is also home to the world's biggest Christmas store.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is located in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and it offers a beautiful view of snowy hills and Amish country. It's a very old-fashioned type of town, making it a charming winter getaway. There are plenty of fun, holiday-type things to do in Lancaster that won't break the bank.

You might never guess, but Las Vegas, Nevada, is a great spot for an affordable holiday trip. Think about it. Most people wouldn't think to go to "Sin City" for Christmas. Of course, it's much less the "sin" part these days, as Las Vegas offers fun activities for the whole family.

Charlotte, North Carolina, is a great spot to visit in the holiday season, because it's not as crowded as other times during the year. It's also less expensive to visit during the holidays and offers beautiful decorations during Christmas. Don't forget the many holiday markets.

Fort Myers, Florida, is a popular destination for snow birds. But, that's doesn't mean to skip it during the holidays. If you want to get away from the snow and ice, Fort Myers offers a great escape over Christmas and for prices that are more reasonable than in many other areas of Florida.

Boston, Massachusetts, gets cold in the winter, but it also has that classic Christmas charm. It's a big city with a smaller city feel during the holidays. What's more, it's a more affordable winter vacation destination than many other areas, and you won't have the fight the crowds.