when to announce to family?

Sa
Hey everyone! So even though this is my 5th pregnancy and 3rd child I'm in a NEW situation! We lived with or close to family with all of my previous pregnancies, so we told family almost right away, because it was rather obvious. This time we live far away! We won't be seeing anyone from the family until just after Christmas this year, so I'm not sure whether we should wait, or call them or what! Hubby wants to tell them right away, but I'm not sure we NEED to, and it would be nice to have this pregnancy just for us right now.
Sooo long question short when did you/are you announce your pregnancy? How did you do it? This is all new territory for me!