10 reasons why a Wilderness Resort vacation makes the perfect Holiday gift

Don’t want to hit the stores this holiday season for more “stuff” for your family? Here are 10 reasons why a vacation to Wilderness Resort makes the perfect gift!

1. It’s an experience, not “stuff”
   Instead of adding to clutter, you’re giving memories, laughter, and quality time—something your kiddos will remember long after the holiday decorations are gone.
2. A winter escape
   Yes, snow is great for Christmas but afterward winter can get long! A Wilderness vacation to our indoor waterparks brings sunshine (in our WaterDome), splashes, warm water and a mood-boosting getaway to look forward to.
3. Fun for all ages
   Our waterparks provide endless opportunities for fun for your entire family. From our zero-depth areas for littles to our adrenaline pumping thrill slides for tweens and teens to our lazy river that everyone loves, you’ll be hard pressed to find anyone complaining about visiting our resort.
4. Built-in family bonding
   Whether you’re racing down waterslides together, playing indoor mini-golf or walking through our beautiful Aquavia Lumina enchanted night walk, there are so many ways your family can bond and have a great time together at our resort. You’re giving quality time together, not just a destination.
5. It stretches the holiday joy
   Unlike gifts opened once, a Wilderness vacation offers excitement before (anticipation), during (the trip itself), and after (memories and photos).
6. Stress relief wrapped in a bow
   Warm water, sunshine in our WaterDome, and a playful environment give families a mental reset during a typically hectic season. If you want to treat mom really special, encourage her to sneak away for a few hours to get a massage at Sundara.
7. Easy to personalize
   Our resort has so many lodging options to fit family size, budget, and schedule. Plus, you can add on special extras like Fun Passes, Take Flight, Aquavia Lumina or DOA Escape Rooms. If you plan ahead you can receive a $2 discount on every Take Flight, Aquavia Lumina and DOA Room Escape ticket you purchase in advance of your stay.  These discounts are ONLY for our reserved guests.
8. A surprise they won’t see coming
   Unwrapping a trip—especially to our waterpark resort—is unexpected and instantly exciting.
9. Built-in photo ops
   Floating in lazy rivers, racing down slides, climbing our ropes course or racing in our go-karts—it’s a gift that fills the camera roll with happy moments.
10. 10. Perfect for gifting creatively
    You can reveal the surprise with swimsuits, goggles in a stocking, a beach-themed gift box, or a “ticket” to adventure.

Hurry, for every $100 Wilderness gift card you purchase thru December 1, 2025 (Cyber Monday) you’ll receive a $10 bonus card! Visit our website to make your purchase today!