Teresa's Family Vacations Blog May 2005 Archive

Almond Village (often called "Almond Beach Village") is a family-friendly all-inclusive property on Barbados' west "gold coast", with watersports, kids' programs, nursery, special pools and section for families. A second ... Read More

At five Westin hotels and resorts (in Atlanta, Savannah, Hilton Head, and Charlotte), a Family Fun package offers special rates plus free kids club (at resorts) or free kids' ... Read More

Every year just before Memorial Day, "Dr. Beach" (a real-life scientist who studies beaches) issues a list of "America's Best Beaches." Click above for his picks for 2005, along ... Read More

Starting as early as the end of 2005, US travelers returning from certain countries will be required to show passports in order to re-enter the United States. (The aim is ... Read More

Hawaii is hot: a hot destination, that is. Hawaii had the 2nd-highest hotel occupancy rate, in the first quarter of 2005: with 4.8M room-nights sold and 85.4% of rooms ... Read More

Legoland California, near Carlsbad, is a theme park designed for 2 to 12 year olds, with fun rides and shows, plus creations made out of millions of Lego blocks. This ... Read More

Every year, major hotel chains offer kid-friendly specials to attract families on summer vacation. This year, Marriott has a Stay for Breakfast promotion at Marriott, Renaissance, and JW Marriott properties; ... Read More

For many families, summer vacation means "road trip": read "How to survive long car trips with little kids" -- a 12-step program. See also: Travel Games to Print Out and play ... Read More

Some people think Las Vegas is a fun place to take kids; others find the adult entertainment too prominent. The Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas may be the compromise: a ... Read More

The Tower of London -- which isn't one tower at all, but acres of towers and ramparts-- is a must-see attraction. Beheaded Queens, imprisoned princes...history would be rich here, even ... Read More

Northeast Summer Camps for families: "Family Camps" (i.e. camps for the whole family, not just kids) typically have beautiful settings, simple lodgings, meals included (probably in a dining hall), and ... Read More

Award-winning and the kind of place where families return for generations, Sea Island's main building, The Cloister, was built in 1928. The resort has 10,000 acres of forest, lawn, and ... Read More

It's that time of year again: Star Wars weekends, which should be even more fun this year, with the release of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. (It's ... Read More

Site59 -- a well-known site for last-minute getaway packages-- has ideas for Dad: from teeing off in Myrtle Beach, to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Click above. See also: Five ... Read More

One of several Sunscape all-inclusives in the DR, this one has a long free-form pool that meanders through the resort; "Swim-Out" rooms; infant care; kids club; lots of activities; and ... Read More

Note: items on this Welcome page change often! See more recent news. Casa de Campo Summer Sale: Casa de Campo is a prominent resort in the DR: known for its size ... Read More

A great way to sightsee in Boston: buy a single or multi-day pass and get admission to 50 attractions, including top draws such as Duck Tours, Beantown Trolley, Museum of ... Read More

Check out dozens of Summer Vacation Ideas, by region: Northeast, Southeast, Caribbean, Europe... See also: Trippy Ideas for Family Trips Summer Vacations: A to Z Ideas - ... Read More

Barton Creek Resort & Spa is a family-friendly property with 4000 acres in rolling hills near Austin Texas: it's also a pick of Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast, and ... Read More

2005 is a big year for Disney, with the start of the "Happiest Celebration on Earth" for the 50th birthday of Disneyland. All the Disney parks world-wide are celebrating, and ... Read More

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has already taken on-board fun to new heights, with its signature rock-climbing walls; now it wants to stir up the waters with an on-board kid-friendly waterpark. ... Read More

The Ka'anapali Beach Hotel was recently picked by FamilyFun Magazine as a great resort for families. And good news for the budget-minded: the Ka'anapali prides itself on being "The #1 ... Read More

Jaguar Reef Lodge is an eco-lodge in Belize, the small country with beaches on the Caribbean just south of Mexico's Yucatan. Jaguar Reef is an "eco-lodge" that combines reef plus rainforest: ... Read More

Just 15 miles from Atlanta, 3200-acre Stone Mountain Park is Georgia's number-one tourist attraction, with woods, lakes, Skylift, old-fashioned town, waterslides, Lasershow, riverboat, and more. 20 Marriott hotels are offering a ... Read More

Just two hours from Miami, the US Virgin Islands offer a Caribbean experience that's still part of the US. Three distinct islands offer white-sand beaches, super snorkeling, a major National ... Read More

Homewood Suites by Hilton has a summer promotion for families: rates from $79 to $109/room/night, plus a "Family Activity" Locker with toys and games for guests. Homewood Suites also ... Read More

Hyatt welcomes families at many properties in the US, the Caribbean, and Hawaii, often with Camp Hyatt kids programs and special family activities. "Summer of Family Fun" promotion offers free ... Read More

This theme park in Massachussets has thrill rides, family rides, waterpark, and a new pager-type gizmo that let's you make reservations for popular rides. (You have to pay extra ... Read More

Bonaire is located 86 miles from Aruba, in the Dutch Caribbean (and outside the hurricane belt); it's known for great scuba and snorkeling. Check out promotions at many resorts and ... Read More