Teresa's Family Vacations Blog April 2005 Archive

So many resorts, so many different islands... how do you find the right Caribbean vacation for your family?

When the regular top-of-the-line just isn't quite enough, families step into the zone of personal butler services (at Beaches resorts); private floors with special keys, at Disney World resorts; private ... Read More

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa has a unique location in New Mexico, and a lot of emphasis on family activities. It also has a special package for Mother's Day: ... Read More

Starting May 5 2005, Disney's Magical Express is yet another perk for guests staying at a Disney World Resort. Picture this: arrive at the airport; board a free airport ... Read More

Starting in 2006, US travelers going to the Caribbean will need to carry passports to re-enter the US. As many Americans don't have passports, this means additional costs for holidays. ... Read More

This 220-acre resort just outside Phoenix is already a magnet for families, due to its private waterpark, the Oasis, with lazy river, wave pool, and giant waterslides. Add to this: Dive-In ... Read More

Seems Disney always has something to celebrate, and May 5th marks the start of an 18-month bash in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the opening of Disneyland. The festivities, ... Read More

Three hours from NYC, "Chocolate Town USA" has several attractions, most notably Hersheypark theme park which opens May 7 2005. Check Family Fun and other summer Packages. Hershey Lodge has ... Read More

More Mother's Day Getaways: buy by May 6, 2005 for travel outbound on Saturday, May 7, returning Monday or Tuesday May 9-10, 2005: all kinds of bargains on American Airlines. ... Read More

The island of Curacao is a 2-1/2 hour flight from Miami, in the "Dutch Caribbean" along with Aruba and Bonaire (and out of the hurricane zone). Curacao has a friendly ... Read More

The Northeast US offers a wide range of getaways, from resorts that go all out for kids in snow season or summertime, to all-inclusive ranch getaways, to classic lodges ... Read More

American Airlines' AA Vacations has a bunch of land-only promotions for Florida this summer, with free nights at family-friendly properties. continued below... AA Vacations: Florida Packages This information has been provided by ... Read More

Mom, is that Elmo on the waterslide? Since last fall, Sesame Street characters have been VIP hosts at Beaches' Resorts four Caribbean all-inclusives for families (such as ... Read More

Have you ever longed to do German-style Extreme Ironing on Mayan temples in the jungle of Guatemala? Or -- possibly even more of a challenge-- to try your hand at ... Read More

It's that wonderful time of year, when prices drop in the Caribbean. Hilton Caribbean resorts have room rates on sale, under $100/night: that's a room rate, based on double occupancy; ... Read More

It's too late to book the Mother's Day getaways suggested for this year... But not too late to wish every Mom reading this a very happy day. And just in ... Read More

Residents of the Sunshine State can get a nice price break on the three great hotels that are part of the Universal Orlando theme park complex. And a bonus: guests ... Read More

To call Cirque de Soleil "unique" is to understate: this creative company invented a new genre of performance. Shows run non-stop in a few locations -- such as Downtown Disney-- ... Read More

New deals added! Click above for the latest ten. Club Med has a 7-day Weekend Deal; Kids Stay Free at SuperClubs; and eight more bargains. Or head directly to the ... Read More

You wish. The Aloha state doesn't offer the kind of all-you-can-eat-drink-think-or-play inclusive vacations found in the Caribbean and Mexico. But there are some hints for finding partly inclusive pricing, at ... Read More

Are your family vacations better than when you were a kid? 68% of parents said "yes", in a survey by Yahoo! and National Geographic Traveller. And what's your "top family ... Read More

A "Family Escape Package" continues through Sept. 29 2005 at the Marco Island Marriott Resort, on Florida's Gulf Coast: a place with with kids' program, Fantasy Tiki Pool with water ... Read More

To ease your pain at the gas pumps this summer, many Inns and Bed and Breakfasts are offering some direct aid to the gas tank-- including some properties that welcome ... Read More

Apple Core Hotels -- a group of five moderate-price hotels in midtown Manhattan-- has a "Take The Grandkids, Leave The Parents" for the month of July that includes continental breakfast ... Read More

Mountain Top Inn and Resort is a 4-season lakefront getaway in central Vermont, with 350 acres, many activities, and an Equestrian Center. Family Fun Packages continue through Oct. 31 2005. continued ... Read More