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Teresa's Family Vacations Blog February 2008 Archive

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

Family Vacations: Great Road Trips

Friday February 29, 2008
Every family does road trips, but there's a million different types. Cookie Magazine has a set of interesting road trips with details on what's fun to do, and where to ... Read More

Vancouver BC: Spring Break

Tuesday February 26, 2008
Vancouver's a super destination in spring: where else can you ski, sail, and golf all on the same day? (Not that I'm advising such a manic schedule.) Vancouver has a mild ... Read More

"Director of Fun"

Saturday February 23, 2008
How'd you like that, for a job description? A resort in Hawaii's just created this position, as part of a mission to please families big-time. (In case you haven't noticed, ... Read More

"The Butler Did It?"

Wednesday February 20, 2008
He did the unpacking, and booked a tour, and set up birthday celebrations... And he did all this, at a Caribbean beach resort. It's part of the trend to ever-more luxury: a ... Read More

Syrupy Sweet Getaways

Monday February 18, 2008
A sweet idea for a March getaway: escape to the countryside, maybe snowshoe, maybe ski, maybe hike-- but definitely head for some sweets at a maple sugar house. Maple Sugar ... Read More

St. Patrick's Day Festivities

Thursday February 14, 2008
So, we had Easter Weekend suggestions, below; and today is Valentine's Day... (If you missed suggestions for Valentine's Getaways - for Families, have a look for next year). And ... Read More

Family Vacation Packages: Easter Weekend

Monday February 11, 2008
The Easter bunny's coming early, in 2008: Easter Sunday is March 23rd. Check out some special packages with Easter brunches, Bunny appearances, Egg Hunts, Egg Rolls, and other "egg"-cellent ... Read More

Family Vacation News: American Idol Attraction

Friday February 8, 2008
Late in '08, you could be part of a new American Idol attraction at Walt Disney World. Every day, guests can audition, and perhaps perform on stage; others can watch ... Read More

Romantic Getaways - with kids along

Thursday February 7, 2008
Portofino Bay Resort, Orlando The words above probably didn't make much sense, a few years ago. But these days virtually all hotels and resorts have kids clubs; some go all out ... Read More

Family Vacation Idea: Chocolate-Covered February

Monday February 4, 2008
February is a chocolate-y month in "Chocolatetown USA", and not just for Valentines: "Chocoate-Covered February" has plenty of kid-friendly fun. Hershey PA is the town named for chocolate magnate Milton ... Read More

Great Drive-To Destinations

Sunday February 3, 2008
Head out on the highway... Say what you will about the high price of gas and the low moments of "are- we- there-yet?", car trips are a ubiquitous form of family ... Read More

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