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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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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A couple of bargains: starting next January, kids can sail free on the Disney Wonder on 7-night Mexican Riviera cruises– and “kids” in this case means guests 17 years old and under. The offer’s good for most sailings from Jan. 23 to March 20 2011 in a variety of staterooms; kids must be sailing with two paying adults. Rates start at $639 per person — see disneycruise.com/kidsfree. (Read more about Disney Cruises - great kids programs, top-quality shows…) Meanwhile, Apple Vacations — a popular vacation packager that books many family resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico– offers ” Free for Fall ” specials including Kids Stay Free (which, at an all inclusive resort, means kids eat free and play free too.) Read Full Post Family Vacation News - Kids Free at Resorts, or Sail Free on Disney Cruise originally appeared on About.com Family Vacations on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at 14:18:35. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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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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Kona Village Resort is a standout Hawaiian resort because it has nearly-all-inclusive pricing. Summer packages include Starry Starry Night, with sunset viewing atop Mauna Kea (plus dinner and more), and Ocean Adventure package. Read Full Post Family Vacation News - Packages at Hawaii (Nearly) All Inclusive Resort originally appeared on About.com Family Vacations on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 at 10:18:35. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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It is a simple name change in the Tewksbury school calendar from “Christmas vacation” to “ winter vacation .” Some residents see it differently. “It is a way to be more inclusive and more reflective of 2010, where you have so many people …

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Winter Skiing - Skiing down mountain slopes require a lot of muscle work, coordination and flexibility. Can you imagine how many calories you can burn during your winter skiing vacation ? Weight loss camps - Enroll yourself in a weight …

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This winter I was fortunate to travel a lot, and I’m slowly catching up on editing and posting some of these personal travel pictures. Here’s a trip to the.

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Description of 2br - Winter in Paradise - Waterfront FL Keys Home Pet Friendly Vacation Rental: Accommodations: Waterfront Half Duplex, 2 Bedrooms +.

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The morning light was shimmering across the blue water of the bay in front of our bungalow. This alone was inspiration enough to take a drive along the coast north of Senggigi to Pemenang. Not soon after leaving the tourist area of Senggigi did the true value of this drive become apparent. Wide sweeping bays with

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