Teresa's Family Vacations Blog November 2007 Archive

Ah, what shiny-bright words. But sometimes parents imagine more glitter in these deals than they'll find in real-life. Read on, for the semantics of family deals... Kids Stay Free: Means ... Read More

Yes, you're busy with the holiday season; but it's high time to plan, and book, for spring vacations! Many schools take their spring break in March: a great time of ... Read More

Bethlehem's Christmas Stamps Bethlehem -- a pretty place to visit, in Connecticut's Litchfield Hills - is a small town that makes the most of its name at Christmas time. Bethlehem is ... Read More

And zoom up 30 feet high, and roll and flip in the air... And so can your kids. In the "what'll they think of next" department: now you, and your children ... Read More

Many towns big and small have a special Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony to start the holiday season, either late in November or in early December. Below are some stand-out Christmas ... Read More

It's no secret that families love their all-inclusive Caribbean resorts. But other Caribbean resorts welcome families, too. Deep-pockets alert: many of these resorts are high-end. Check out Four Seasons Nevis, ... Read More

Lots of folk will be flying this Holiday Season, so now's a good time to remind family travelers about the rules for carrying liquids in your carry-on luggage. Most ... Read More

Photo of Passworld, courtesy of Club Med Cancun Yucatan Have you visited a resort that has good teen programs? Teens can be a picky and tricky age-group to please. Some resorts ... Read More

It's called the "Garden Isle", and that's your clue about what to expect: verdant natural beauty, a slower pace (--and if you want shopping, night-life, and high-rises in Hawaii, that's ... Read More

For visitors, it's the icon of San Francisco; and this new guest article tells families how to do Golden Gate Bridge sightseeing in three novel ways that will be fun ... Read More

Sometimes, the non-celebrity ski resorts can be star-quality for families. They may not have the glitz, or giant number of ski runs; they may be off the beaten track; but ... Read More

Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn is an Xtreme fun spot in Orlando with two on-site waterparks, convenient "KidSuites", and theming, pool games and entertainment by Nickelodeon. This November is NOGGIN ... Read More

Seems such a natural combination: most school-age kids get a nice break in March or April; and Florida's beaches make lovely getaways from colder climes. But of course, spring break at ... Read More

The Hilton Hawaiian Village has a choice spot on the west end of Waikiki Beach, and it just got choicer: Hilton has been helping to restore the adjacent (state-owned) Duke ... Read More

Club Med has great all-inclusives for families, with many activities and terrific kids' programs, and Baby Club Med (at some resorts.) Check out some last-minute getaways at Club Med ... Read More