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

Last chance for Arizona Dude Ranch!

Monday April 30, 2007
The season's nearly over -- closing date is May 13th-- but you can still catch a bargain at this "ranch resort" in Wickenburg Arizona that's been putting city slickers in ... Read More

New All-Inclusive on St. Lucia

Saturday April 28, 2007
St. Lucia, in the Eastern Caribbean, is known for scenic beauty; the twin peaks of The Pitons are the island icon. In recent years several all-inclusives have started up and ... Read More

Coming to Universal Orlando and Hollywood Theme Parks...

Thursday April 26, 2007
It's been a while since a Universal theme park opened a mega-attraction, but wait no more: Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie will soon be incarnated in the theme park ... Read More

Paris, this summer?

Wednesday April 25, 2007
Paris is a terrific city to visit with kids, and can be surprisingly affordable: budget travel in Europe is perfectly respectable, and Paris is one of the best cities for ... Read More

Blue Man Group - in NYC, Universal Orlando, and elsewhere

Friday April 20, 2007
Blue Man Group is several things: a performance, that you can see in New York, Las Vegas, London, and elsewhere an indescribable mix of mime, percussion, and antics involving the ... Read More

Disney World - Free Dining

Monday April 16, 2007
Once again, guests staying at a Disney World Resort can save if they travel late summer/ early fall. "Magic Your Way" packages to the theme parks are sold with ... Read More

When is hurricane season?

Saturday April 14, 2007
Those who love their tropical beach vacations may have happily noticed the start of the annual "summer season" of discounted rates in the Caribbean (and Mexico's Caribbean, too): ... Read More

Blue Bay Club Cancun All-inclusive

Tuesday April 10, 2007
Cancun -- on Mexico's Caribbean coast-- is a popular spot for families; Cancun has several all-inclusives with kids' programs, and guests can take day-trips to the attractions of the Riviera ... Read More

Passport Processing- Allow Time!

Sunday April 8, 2007
If you're thinking of a vacation this summer in Europe, Mexico, or the Caribbean, or even Canada if you're flying there: the sooner you start that passport application, the better. The ... Read More

April's Family Travel Deals

Wednesday April 4, 2007
It's time for April's picks for fun promotions: a clever pitch, something out-of-the-usual, or maybe just excellent fun... Adventures by Disney - Kids free - save big on "family adventure" escorted ... Read More

Hey, Dude!

Monday April 2, 2007
The "dude ranch" family vacation is a venerable tradition: back in the 50's, easterners used to arrive in Wickenburg Arizona, put on their cowboy boots, and settle in for a ... Read More

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