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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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Hawaii’s not exactly a cheap destination. Paradise never is. And that’s perhaps the problem. When we think of a place as paradise, we begin to have certain expectations of it. In Hawaii, that expectation is of pure luxury – gorgeous beaches, pristine hotel, infinity edge pool, tropical frozen drinks and butlers to bring them to us whenever we wish. Hawaii can certainly be like that for those who can afford it, but for the rest of us, there are other ways to experience the wonder and beauty of Hawaii on a smaller budget. One of the options is through WWOOFing . The acronym WWOOF stands for World-wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. It is a program designed to link up hosts (farms) that are seeking short term volunteer labor (wwoofers) in exchange for room and board. In Hawaii, workers can help in the fields for a few hours a day, and then spend their off hours relaxing on the beach of exploring the rest of the island they’re on. There are many WWOOFing opportunities in Hawaii ; potential workers just need to fine the right one for them. The best way to do that is to talk to as many potential hosts as possible, asking about hours, living conditions, and location, and getting as many details as possible to make sure that what you’ve found is the right fit. Once you’ve done that, finding flights to Hawaii might be a breeze, but all that time and effort will be worth it. With the right host/worker relationship, your time WWOOFing can feel less like a week of manual labor and more of what it should be, and unforgettable and educational experience in paradise. Photo by Jeff Kubina

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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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Tragically, BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill continues to spew thousands of barrels of oil daily in the Gulf of Mexico. (To get an idea of the magnitude: If It Was My Home maps the size of the spill onto your own location.) Florida is one of the most affected Gulf Coast states, and its beautiful beaches are a defining feature of the state and a major draw for visitors. Which Florida beaches have been most affected? Read Full Post Florida Beaches and Deepwater Oil Spill originally appeared on About.com Family Vacations on Thursday, July 1st, 2010 at 12:51:44. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, “Dr. Beach” shares his list of “America’s Best Beaches”. Top pick for 2010 is Cooper’s Beach, the main beach in the village of Southampton on Long Island. “Dr. Beach” is Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, an expert scientist who for over 20 years has studied shore erosion and storm impacts. He’s also a scientist who’ll pose on the sand with stethoscope, medical bag, and conch shell. Click for his Best Beaches of 2010 , along with some tips for families visiting these areas. Read Full Post Dr. Beach’s “Best Beaches in America” 2010 originally appeared on About.com Family Vacations on Saturday, May 29th, 2010 at 03:14:50. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Family Vacation News - Thomas Town at Six Flags America, Dreamnight at the Zoo

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Sunset Resorts all-inclusives in Jamaica have a “Play in Paradise” sale that lasts until Dec. 22 2010: rates start at $100, and two kids stay free. Sunset Jamaica GrandeResort and Spa — on the north coast of Jamaica, near Ocho Rios– has multiple pools, waterslide, 1,300-foot private beach, watersports such as kayaks, paddleboats, water bikes, and Club Mongoose for ages 2 to 12. Sister resort Sunset Beach Resort near Montego Bay features a water park, kids club, teen center, watersports… Read Full Post Family Vacation News - Bargains at Jamaica All-Inclusive Resorts originally appeared on About.com Family Vacations on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 at 10:18:35. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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