Winter Vacation Information

Finding a NYC Babysitter : If you’re traveling to New York City with kids (highly recommended!) you might want to hire a babysitter during your trip… Check out this helpful list, from About.com’s Guide for New York City Travel– who’s a mom with two young kids, herself. (Wondering about that photo? It’s from Scott’s Pizza Tours - just one of so very many Great Things to do with Kids in New York .) SPF Months at Beaches : no, this isn’t about a type of sunscreen. At Beaches, “SPF” means “Single Parents Fun” Months. Beaches is a top brand of all inclusive family resorts in the Caribbean, with nurseries, kids programs, Sesame Street characters and live shows, teen and tween programs, and lots more. This year, dates are from Aug. 23 to Oct. 31 2010: single supplement fee (up to $190/night) is waived, and some special activities are set up. Social Network Site, for Travelers and Travel Pro’s: Tripatini has niche groups for dozens of travel topics: volunteer vacations, vacation rentals, iPhone travel apps; hostelling, agritourism, travel with pets; destinations from A to Z. Travelers and travel pro’s (writers, publicists, agents, etc.) can communicate; one useful feature is “Ask a Travel Expert” any kind of question you like. Read Full Post Family Vacation News: Babysitters in NYC; Beaches SPF Months… originally appeared on About.com Family Vacations on Monday, July 26th, 2010 at 00:02:35. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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This week-long getaway got its start at the National Wildlife Federation, and its focus on the Outdoors and Nature remains the same. Families get together for a week of … Read Full Post

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New this week… Kids Stay Free at Almond Resorts: Almond Resorts is a small chain of family-friendly all inclusives in the Caribbean. This summer, families can save at the Almond Casuarina Beach Resort and the Almond Beach Village, both in Barbados: two kids per family stay and eat for free, and prices start at $154/night, for vacations through Sept. 30, 2010. For families who want to venture out of the resort, a Passport of Savings gives price-breaks on activities, car rental, and restaurants. (Read more about Almond Resorts .) “Far-Out” Family Adventure Retreat”: Okemo Resort is a family-friendly ski resort in Vermont that offers fun in summer too. Its Family Adventure Retreat — August 14 to15 2010– is designed for families with kids age 7 and up, and has three nights lodging and two days of activities, with options such as Tyrolean Traverse (family members pull themselves across a rope bridge above a ravine or waterfall), Family Adventure Race, orienteering course for adults, kids-only mountain biking adventure… Evening campfire has marshmallows and tales of local lore. Read Full Post Family Vacation News: Family Adventure Retreat; Kids Free at Caribbean Resorts originally appeared on About.com Family Vacations on Friday, July 2nd, 2010 at 00:02:35. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Ski destination Vail Resorts, in the Rocky Mountains, has an all inclusive guided trip for summer-time, called “Epic Summer: A Colorado Family Adventure.” For four or seven days, guests … Read Full Post

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Beaches is the upscale family brand of the Sandals chain of all-inclusives, with “Luxury Included” resorts in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos. Features include nurseries, extensive kids programs, teen programs such as Scratch DJ Academy, waterparks, Sesame Street characters and stage shows, scuba for ages ten and up, butler service… Even “Beaches Weddings by Martha Stewart™”. Add to all the above: a new Martha Stewart Crafts Studio™ that will offer five courses. Guests make a handcrafted souvenir to take home. Also, starting August 22nd, Big Bird is coming to two Beaches Resorts in Turks & Caicos and Jamaica. Read Full Post Beaches Resorts News: Martha Stewart Crafts, Big Bird originally appeared on About.com Family Vacations on Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 at 15:16:20. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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A toy hauler is not just for RV summer vacations , but is just as ideal for winter travel. As snow flurries cover the road, your toy hauler will be the perfect place to store your snowmobiles, skis, or snowboards. …

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With so many free (on almost free) things to do in Montreal this winter , your next vacation to this snowy city won’t freeze your assets! If you plan ahead and know where to find the discounts, your family vacation budget will go a …

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When you are searching for the perfect place to spend a winter vacation hitting the slopes and exploring stunning terrain, make your way to.

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Leave early at least an extra hour - As you prepare for your winter vacation , perhaps longer than usual in order to anticipate the edge of the delays that may occur. Remember to bring some reading material while waiting or the security …

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Yet, there are mandatory requirements which a ski holiday needs to meet and all we are interested in them in order to customise the winter vacation in a better way. Depending on the type of traveller, their budget, experience and …

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