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Teresa's Family Vacations Blog February 2006 Archive

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

Syrupy Sweet Getaways

Thursday February 23, 2006
It's maple sugar season: escape to the countryside, maybe snowshoe, maybe ski, maybe hike or bike -- but definitely head for some sweets at a maple sugar house. March 24 ... Read More

NY Times Travel Show

Thursday February 23, 2006
It's a big weekend for travelers, in New York City: make the trek over to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center (655 West 34th Street, at 11th Ave.) and ... Read More

Family Vacations - March Ideas

Monday February 20, 2006
A big sports weekend is coming up, at Disney World: March 3 to 5 2006, "ESPN- The Weekend" rocks Disney-MGM Studios, with live telecasts, star motorcades and Q&A sessions, interactive ... Read More

Kauai Family Adventure: Movie Tour

Monday February 20, 2006
VacationKids.com sells getaways to many popular all-inclusives; the company also stages occasional themed holidays, and this trip focuses on the lush Hawaiian island of Kauai as the setting for over ... Read More

Caribbean all-inclusive: Viva Wyndham Tangerine

Saturday February 18, 2006
30 Days of Caribbean Vacations: the Viva Wyndham brand has several all-inclusives in the budget-friendly Dominican Republic; most are on the south coast, but the Viva Wyndham Tangerine is on ... Read More

Cancun: post Hurricane Wilma recovery

Thursday February 16, 2006
Please note that this post is dated Thursday February 16, 2006; See Cancun Resorts- Tips for ways to check out the latest beach conditions, which continue to change, due ... Read More

Spring Break

Wednesday February 15, 2006
Spring Break is on the horizon: typically a ten-day school holiday in mid-March to mid-April; and fortunately, dates vary in different school districts so that not everyone is lining up, ... Read More

Family Vacation Deal: Bahamas

Wednesday February 15, 2006
Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbor is a family-friendly spot on the secluded island of Abaco, in the Bahamas, and frequently offers family-friendly packages. continued below... Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbor This ... Read More

All-inclusive ski resort!

Tuesday February 14, 2006
Club Med Crested Butte: it's North America’s only all-inclusive ski resort: but that’s not the only reason to visit. The (twice-daily) lessons are excellent; kids programs -- on and off ... Read More

Family Getaways with some romance too

Saturday February 11, 2006
It's the icing on the cake: some couple-time, on a family getaway. Click below for 8 unique suggestions in the continential US: a Club Med all-inclusive in Florida; some ... Read More

Family vacations: news and deals

Friday February 10, 2006
Print your Own Boarding Pass, at Resort With Waterpark The all-suites Pointe South Mountain Resort, in Phoenix, has a lot going for it, for families: most notably, its six-acre outdoor waterpark. ... Read More

Coral by Hilton Resorts

Friday February 10, 2006
30 Days of Caribbean Vacations, Day 22: Coral by Hilton is a brand of the world-wide Hilton resorts with two key characteristics: AI; and DR. "AI", of course, stands for ... Read More

Animal Kingdom Lodge

Wednesday February 8, 2006
Animal Kingdom Lodge at Disney World is one of the most unique resorts in any world: no wonder it was picked by Travel + Leisure as a top resort for ... Read More

Summer Vacation ideas: Farm Stays

Wednesday February 8, 2006
Unplug the kids, and head for the farm: "agri-tourism" is a clunky word but a nice little trend, whereby guests not only stay in a pretty rural setting, they ... Read More

New Deals Added:

Tuesday February 7, 2006
Atlantis Bahamas has a great February Last Minute Sale, on specific dates, with 4 days/ 3 nights starting from $259. Almond Resorts -- which has the new Almond Morgan Bay ... Read More

30 Days of Caribbean: Beaches Turks & Caicos

Monday February 6, 2006
Day 21: Beaches is the family brand of the Sandals chain of all-inclusives: and a popular brand it is, indeed. The Beaches Turks and & Caicos resort is often fully ... Read More

30 Days of Caribbean: Almond Morgan Bay

Sunday February 5, 2006
Day 20: Almond Resorts -- which has several all-inclusives in Barbados-- has opened this new property on scenic St. Lucia, and it includes a lot: nursery, kids clubs, and teen center; ... Read More

Travel With Baby

Saturday February 4, 2006
Travel with a baby requires gear and preparation! It may feel, at times, like you're mounting an Everest expedition; but of course, it's always worth the bother. read ... Read More

30 Days of Caribbean Vacations: Jamaica Tours

Friday February 3, 2006
Day 19: All-Inclusive resorts aim to be just what the "AI" word implies: a complete vacation experience on-site. But what about the country outside the resort? Outings can make some ... Read More

Valentine's Day: Family Getaways with some couple time

Friday February 3, 2006
It's the icing on the cake: some couple-time, on a family getaway. One solution is to head to an all-inclusive in Mexico or the Carribean, with kids' programs. But ... Read More

30 Days of Caribbean Vacations: Resort w/ Waterpark

Thursday February 2, 2006
Day 18: Sunset Beach Resort and Spa is a value-priced all-inclusive in Montego Bay, Jamaica, that in 2005 took the plunge and opened its own prive waterpark. The Pirates ... Read More

Top Family Resorts

Thursday February 2, 2006
Every year, the opulent travel magazine Travel + Leisure surveys readers for the "World's Best Awards" in several categories. Readers are also asked to rate resorts for family friendliness, and ... Read More

30 Days of Caribbean Vacations: Dunn's River Waterfall

Wednesday February 1, 2006
Day 17: Jamaica -- so popular, for family all-inclusives-- is blessed with water, including some beautiful waterfalls. The most famous is Dunn's River Falls, near Ocho Rios on the ... Read More

Caribbean Vacations: ah, luxury...

Wednesday February 1, 2006
30 Days of Caribbean: Day 23: When the regular top-of-the-line just isn't quite enough, families step into the over-the-top zone of personal butler services (at Beaches resorts); private fully-staffed villas, for ... Read More

Family Vacation Packages in the USVI

Wednesday February 1, 2006
The US Virgin Islands -- just two hours southeast of Miami -- offer a Caribbean experience that's still part of the US: colonial towns and forts, super snorkeling, family-friendly resorts, ... Read More

Universal Orlando: Kids Free

Wednesday February 1, 2006
--note: this page is dated Feb. 1 2006! See current deals at Universal Orlando-- Universal Orlando has grown into a major destination, with two theme parks --Islands of Adventure, and ... Read More

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