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Teresa's Family Vacations Blog January 2005 Archive

By Teresa Plowright, About.com Guide to Family Vacations since 1997

Tower of London - photos & tips

Friday January 28, 2005
The Tower of London -- which isn't one tower at all, but acres of towers, ramparts, and a Green with resident ravens-- is a must-see attraction on the Thames, especially ... Read More

Family Vacation Idea: Boscobel Beach

Thursday January 27, 2005
Dates are set for this summer's third annual Single Parents Week at Beaches Boscobel in Jamaica, in August; this trip sells out, so act now if you're interested. Over 50 ... Read More

Family Vacations: Cruise Deals

Tuesday January 25, 2005
Check new additions to the Cruise Bargains page at Travel With Kids. See also: latest beach getaway deals other latest family vacation deals (including Florida)

Valentine's Packages

Thursday January 20, 2005
Check out country inns and B&B's that welcome kids for getaways on Valentine's Day weekend. Family-friendly Valentine’s Day Packages at Country Inns and B&B's See below, for affordable Valentines' packages that suit for families. ... Read More

Winter Vacation Ideas

Wednesday January 19, 2005
Check new suggestions added, for winter vacations -- whether you want to embrace the snow or run away from it, do the tried-and-true or something completely different and once-in-a-lifetime. See also: ... Read More

Luxury London hotel

Tuesday January 18, 2005
London calling... and maybe it's calling you to a family-friendly find in a superb location. Take a photo tour of the Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments, or read a profile from ... Read More

Winter Idea - for dino-lovers

Monday January 17, 2005
You gotta love a museum named "Burpee": and if you can get to Rockford IL for Feb. 19 and 20 2005, your kids have gotta love the Burpee Museum's family-friendly ... Read More

Winter Vacation B&B's & Country Inns

Monday January 17, 2005
Click for eight suggestions for family vacation packages: play in the snow in New York and Vermont, hike with llamas, get face-to-face with sharks. Many of the child-friendly inns on ... Read More

Family Holiday Tips for UK Travelers

Sunday January 16, 2005
How are UK family holiday-makers at a Caribbean resort different from North American travelers? Well, in addition to flying further and staying longer, they've often paid a whole lot more ... Read More

Xpu Ha Palace: photos

Saturday January 15, 2005
The Riviera Maya is a wonderful place for a family vacation, with coral reef, lagoons, Mayan ruins, and unique eco-theme parks. And the Xpu-Ha Palace is a unique all-inclusive, with ... Read More

Franklyn D. Resort - deals

Thursday January 13, 2005
Franklyn D. Resort, and sister resort FDR Pebbles, are mid-sized resorts in Jamaica with all the usual perks of an all-inclusive: kids' club, activities, watersports... A complimentary outing is thrown ... Read More

Family Vacation Deals

Wednesday January 12, 2005
Sorry for the extra click, but please check here for updated Family Travel Deals.

Winter Family Vacation: Smugglers' Notch

Tuesday January 11, 2005
This top-rated Vermont resort dares promise:"the most fun your children will ever have." Smuggs has a nursery, kids programs, two teen centers, and new this winter: Little Rascals on Snow ... Read More

Ice Hotel

Monday January 10, 2005
The truth will out: far more people take a daytime tour of the Ice Hotel than actually stay overnight. But those who do stay sleep in warm mummy-bags on top ... Read More

Winter Family Vacation Idea: Mardi Gras on the slopes

Sunday January 9, 2005
Note: the items on this page change often! See recent news. Forget New Orleans and Bourbon Street, and celebrate a kid-friendly Mardi Gras on Feb. 12 2005 on New Hampshire's Cannon ... Read More

Family Vacation Idea: Caribbean

Saturday January 8, 2005
Something new, under the sun: or, put another way, a new way to play under the Caribbean sun. Beyond Boundaries Travel - who specialize in movie-themed tours-- has put ... Read More

Family Vacation Deals: Sun Zones

Friday January 7, 2005
New deals at all-inclusives in the Mayan Riviera, Caribbean; at Hawaii Resorts; and more... See the latest 10 vacation deals. 10 Latest Vacation Deals - Sun Zones Read below, for the most ... Read More

Top Travel Destinations & More

Thursday January 6, 2005
What's the best Caribbean destination? the best resort? Well, it depends on who's asking, and who's answering... In this case, Travel Weekly quizzed its readers, and then presented its second ... Read More

Family Vacation News at Disney World

Monday January 3, 2005
Fans of Walt Disney World, take note of big changes starting Jan. 2 2005. First, there's a whole new way of buying tickets: Magic Your Way". Guests staying at ... Read More

Family Vacationers wanted for travel tv

Sunday January 2, 2005
This just in: European travel tv show seeks family to film while on vacation in Mexico or the Caribbean, expenses paid. Click above for details --Oh, forgot to mention: the ... Read More

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