Omni Hotels are a wonderful mid-range option and the Omni Sensational Kids program gives kids a backpack filled with fun items designed specifically for them upon check in and milk and cookies at turn down.
For a fun activity to do with the whole family, check out our homemade holiday greeting card and DIY Christmas cracker tutorials, and before putting your gifts under the tree, don't miss our guide to eco-friendly gift wrap alternatives.
All you really want is to get out of the store and start using that shiny new phone to play games, check e-mails, share photos and take advantage of the plethora of fun and functional apps on the market.
Having burnt out pretty badly on first-person-shooters, the fun and occasionally grotesque game has done a good job at keeping my fleeting attention in check.