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

New York City

Saturday July 30, 2005
Just what the doctor ordered: a Big Apple treat for the kids. New York City has so much to offer, the hard part is choosing what to do. Click for ... Read More

Costa Cruises

Saturday July 30, 2005
Costa Cruise ships sail the Caribbean, "Italian Style": expect to find gelato, homemade pasta, lavish decor with paintings and sculptures; even Italian language classes. You'll also find the usual facilities ... Read More

Family Adventure Vacation

Thursday July 28, 2005
Stuck in the city? Crave the great outdoors? Feel like hiking, horseback riding, mountain-biking, and white-rafting with your kids-- all on one trip? Throw in gourmet eats, top lodgings, and ... Read More

Jamaica All-Inclusives

Thursday July 28, 2005
All-inclusive resorts are hugely popular with families, and Jamaica is the Caribbean island with the most choices: you'll find a range of styles, some with extensive kids' programs, and two ... Read More

Summer Vacation

Wednesday July 20, 2005
A bunch of new ideas for summer 2005: Maine, Colorado, California, Georgia, Arizona, Ohio, Pennsylvania... And if you're thinking, what about Orlando? -Just read the post below. If you're wondering ... Read More

Orlando Vacation Planning Kit

Tuesday July 19, 2005
How much fun can one city take? Walt Disney World alone is the size of Boston; Universal Orlando has great new attractions, such as the Shrek and Revenge of the ... Read More

Beach Vacations

Sunday July 17, 2005
When it's hot, we gotta get there. Whether a beach has body-surfing or boogie-boarding, snorkeling or surfing, tide pools, or packed sand for walking for miles, we love 'em. ... Read More

NYC Weekend Package: "Sail through Central Park"

Friday July 15, 2005
The Buckingham Hotel-- a class act, just steps from Central Park -- has a summer package that includes a large one-bedroom and fun at Central Park's "Conservatory Water" pond for ... Read More

New England Vacation Ideas

Thursday July 14, 2005
Step right up, for ten suggestions for summer vacations in New England: Cape Cod, Lake Compounce, family camps, family resorts, theme parks... ... and see also lots more summer vacation ideas.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Package

Monday July 11, 2005
Several Hilton properties in New York have a novel promotion: the "Build a Bear ® Pawsitively Fun Package" starts at $209 and includes special treatment for Build-a-Bear (stuffed animal) guests. ... Read More

Hertz Family-Friendly Deals

Saturday July 9, 2005
This major car rental company wants your family's business this summer, and is prepared to offer you rental discounts, free infant and toddler seats, and more, to get it. Lots more ... Read More

Family Vacation Deals

Friday July 8, 2005
Click above for some new bargains: Club Med's Totally All-inclusive 7-day Weekend is back (with seven days for the price of three); check for great prices at Club Med Sandpiper ... Read More

Explosions in London England

Thursday July 7, 2005
Yesterday, London celebrated winning the 2012 Olympic bid; today the city was shattered by four explosions --in the Underground, and on a bus-- leaving dozens dead and hundreds injured. Read ... Read More

Florida Family Vacations

Tuesday July 5, 2005
Florida is a magnet for family travelers, with Orlando and its theme parks being, of course, the biggest draw; plus so many beach areas, each with its own style. But ... Read More

Family Vacation Deal

Friday July 1, 2005
The Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas is a luxury lakefront resort, 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip and a world apart, with year-round outdoor activities: water sports, stargazing, hiking, ... Read More

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