Disney's Art of Animation Resort is the newest resort at Walt Disney World, and joins over twenty other themed resorts from Value to Luxury and Villa categories. All give their guests the same set of benefits, such as free Magical Express to and from the airport, free and frequent Disney buses to the theme parks, extra hours in the theme parks, and more.

The Art of Animation is the fifth Value resort, and has a special extra for families: suites that can sleep up to six guests. Styling is terrific: the Big Blue pool above has details from the Finding Nemo movie. Three other Pixar animated movies -- The Lion King, Cars, and The Little Mermaid -- inspire the design at this resort.

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TRYP by Wyndham is a small brand within the giant Wyndham Hotel Group: there are about 90 TRYP by Wyndham hotels, mainly in Europe. Emphasis is on cool urban settings and friendly prices. North American family travelers will be most interested in three properties, in NYC, Costa Rica, and in Quebec City, where the TRYP Quebec Hotel PUR is located in the trendy St. Roch ("Saint Rock") neighborhood.

Read about the TRYP Quebec Hotel PUR-- located just steps from Benjo's, an "entertainment toy store" with a train to ride on, a restaurant, craft activities, and all kinds of toys on sale.

Quebec City is a great place to visit with kids, with its historic old town and fun sightseeing, Winter Carnival, summer festivals, free performances by Cirque du Soleil in summer months -- and poutine and delicious Beavertails to try.

In a number of cities in the US and Canada, May brings children's festivals where families can find colorful performances, clowns, crafts, and general good times for kids. Read about Children's Festivals.

And let's not forget about Memorial Day Weekend, coming up soon in May...

It's the Eternal City, with two and a half thousand years of history that includes the era of the Roman Empire and also the Italian Renaissance -- just being amidst Rome's beautiful fountains and statues and architecture is an unforgettable experience.

Rome, however, is also a very hot place during the summer months when most families visit -- a hot place where you'll be doing a lot of walking. Read tips about getting around with kids, finding rest spots and restrooms, using public transport, and helping yourself to free cold water throughout the city.

• Tips about Visiting Rome with Kids

See also:

• Venice with Kids
• Visiting Hill Towns in Tuscany and Umbria
• Adventures by Disney Viva Italia! Trip
• More about Visiting Italy with Kids