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Teresa's Family Vacations Blog October 2007 Archive

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

Adventures by Disney - Viva Italia!

Monday October 29, 2007
Many parents long to visit Europe with their kids, but are either daunted by the logistics, or afraid to go it alone in foreign lands with different language, currency, etc. One ... Read More

Caribbean Beach Resorts - A to Z

Sunday October 28, 2007
Families love their tropical Caribbean getaways: the watersports, the kids programs, the daily activities (from family scavenger hunts, to pilates class), the pools so lavish that they draw more people ... Read More

Day of the Dead- Riviera Maya

Saturday October 27, 2007
Don't let the name fool you: the Days of the Dead ("Dias de los Muertos") are a lively Mexican tradition, and children’s favorite time of year next to Christmas. ... Read More

Vacation Ideas: Out of the Box

Friday October 26, 2007
Looking for something different? Feel like getting "out of the box" of, say, an all-inclusive resort, and out of the usual way of thinking about family getaways? Click for ... Read More

Family Package, "Atlantis Squarepantis", at The Atlantis Bahamas

Tuesday October 23, 2007
The Atlantis Resort is a one-of-a-kind mega-resort, with multiple restaurants, Towers and luxury lodgings, Marina, casino, spa, kids' camp developed by Discovery Channel, teen club-- none of which is really ... Read More

Crested Butte CO: Ski Free

Saturday October 20, 2007
Yes, Free: free lift tickets for skiing and snowboarding, if you can get to the slopes early, Nov. 25 to Dec. 15, 2007. (Ski season at Crested Butte starts November ... Read More

HalloWeekends: Cedar Point, Ohio

Wednesday October 17, 2007
It's pretty much expected, these days, that a theme park will offer special fun at Halloween. Cedar Point -- a top-rated amusement park in Sandusky Ohio-- joins the gang, with ... Read More

Travel Insurance

Sunday October 14, 2007
Travel insurance that safeguards a trip is a good idea for anyone, but even more so for families with young children. When your kids are small, you never know ... Read More

London: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Thursday October 11, 2007
London is a wonderful city to visit with kids, and -- with kids old enough to enjoy a Shakespeare play-- a visit to this reconstructed theatre can be a highlight. ... Read More

Thanksgiving 2007 Weekend Getaways

Tuesday October 9, 2007
Thanksgiving is one of the highest-volume travel times of the year in the US, as people criss-cross the country to share turkey dinner at home. Families also take Thanksgiving ... Read More

Holiday Season

Friday October 5, 2007
Whether you're traveling to another city, or doing a "staycation" in your own town, you can find Holiday Season fun for families. Check out what's happening in some popular cities, ... Read More

Stuff to Amuse Kids on Trips - Your Tips?

Tuesday October 2, 2007
What do you like to take along, to keep kids happy on a long plane trip or car ride? Travel With Kids has a long list of stuff to amuse ... Read More

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