This Mother's Day gift -- at a one-of-a-kind all inclusive resort -- runs from May 1 to through June 4 2010.

Actually, there are two one-of-a-kind resorts... Both Franklyn D. Resort and sister resort FDR Pebbles are mid-sized all inclusives on Jamaica's north coast, where "all inclusive" brings an important bonus: each family has their own vacation nanny during their trip.

Pretty good, for Moms already - even better, when she stays free.

FDR and Pebbles have daily activities, waterslide, glass-bottom boats, scuba, kids programs, spa...

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^{* photo courtesy of Franklyn D. Resort}

Once again, our Guide for Ireland Travel gives a round-up of St. Patrick's Day Festivities, not only in Ireland but around the globe: from Boston's famous parade, to the Caribbean island of Montserrat, to Shanghai's Irish Week...

He also has an interesting article on the origins of St. Patrick's celebrations on March 17th: and guess what? "Parades on Saint Patrick's day are not originally Irish, they are an American invention." Read about the very first St. Patrick's Day parades, dating back to the 1730's -- in fact you can get a full introduction to Saint Patrick 101.

(Family Vacations is just one of over 60 topics in the Travel Channel -- we've got Europe, we've got Brazil, we've got China, we've got DC, CA, NYC, and lots more....)

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*Photo courtesy of Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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No surprise, Orlando's the #1 destination for family spring break, with its two blockbuster theme park complexes - Disney World, and Universal Orlando - plus SeaWorld and its Discovery Cove theme park and Aquatica water park. And don't forget Orlando's live entertainment: Blue Man Group has a permanent venue, as does Cirque Du Soleil, pictured above.

Florida also has beautiful beaches on both its Gulf and Atlantic coasts. These beaches, however, are magnets for crazy college spring break partiers. Best strategy for families is to choose a more private beach resort (-a higher price tag will sift out spring-breakers, too!) Another great option is Club Med Sandpiper - an all inclusive resort on the Saint Lucie River, with golf, trapeze, sailing, and terrific kids programs. Baby Club Med too (at an extra charge.)

Check out these and other Spring Break Ideas in Florida.

Photo of Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba, courtesy of Walt Disney World.