Teresa's Family Vacations Blog December 2006 Archive

It's that time of year: to wonder how did 2006 go by so fast, and what did it all mean? In family travel, a few trends stand out: 1. Everywhere's ... Read More

So often, families take sunny vacations in tropical countries, where --outside the charmed circles of the resorts-- poverty makes daily life a struggle for many. This time of year is ... Read More

2006 brings the first Holiday Season with new security rules in place for carry-on luggage. No liquids (or gels or creams, or even jams, honey, etc.) can be brought through the ... Read More

Time's running out: shoppers, if you need ideas, try some gifts for traveling babies, kids, moms, dads. (Or give the gift of a Disney World vacation and get a ... Read More

Still need to do some Christmas shopping? Book a Disney World vacation for 2007, and Mickey Mouse himself will call your home on Christmas Day to announce the trip. *photo ... Read More

"Snowland" is the seasonal celebration -- the "second annual", in 2006-- at the popular Great Wolf Lodge brand of resorts with indoor waterparks. Great Wolf Lodge has resorts in Wisconsin ... Read More

New deals just added: Kids Fly Free to Disneyland: this great deal repeats each year; for travel between January 3 2007 and June 28 2007, with some blackout dates. ... Read More

Universal Orlando is a mega-attraction with two theme parks and three resorts, all connected by the CityWalk entertainment zone. Holiday Season celebrations include: Macy's Holiday Parade: happens every evening at ... Read More

Starting Jan. 23 2007, new Passport Requirements for US Citizens go into effect: adults and children will all need passports for air travel to and from Caribbean countries, Bermuda, Panama, ... Read More

Colonial Williamsburg is fun throughout the year, with a beautifully restored historic district peopled by real-life actors bringing to life the days just before the American Revolution. Christmas is an ... Read More

It's that time of year: for gift-buying, and for holiday getaways. So why not buy some travel gifts? For kids, moms, dads... Baby Toys that travel well. Even a travel potty, ... Read More

'Tis the season to grab low rates before a big price jump at uber-resort The Atlantis: a 4 day/3 night package costs just $199 for travel by 12/25/2006, and $499 ... Read More

The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are choice times to visit Disney World. The holiday lights are up, you can enjoy special holiday parades and other events -- yet without ... Read More