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Teresa's Family Vacations Blog June 2009 Archive

By Teresa Plowright, About.com Guide to Family Vacations

Baby Pool and Beach Gear

Sunday June 28, 2009
It's a paradox: babies are so small, yet they need so much stuff! And we have suggestions for yet more baby gear, for you... But at least these items are ... Read More

Fun Events in July

Friday June 26, 2009
Plan a family trip in July with a fun event at the center of the itinerary. Fourth of July Celebrations - visit a city that has a big ... Read More

All Aboard: Great Train Trips

Wednesday June 24, 2009
Starting from the age when they first play with choo-choos, most kids are eager to get on board a real-life train. About.com's Guide for Honeymoons/Romantic Travel has collected great train ... Read More

Apple Vacations - Get The Juice

Sunday June 21, 2009
Apple Vacations is a popular company with departures from dozens of US cities, and packages for almost all major all-inclusives in Mexico and the Caribbean; Hawaii is also a specialty, ... Read More

Orlando Draws the Crowds

Friday June 19, 2009
As if anyone needed proof that Orlando Florida is the epicenter of family vacations... Orlando's CVB (Convention and Visitors Bureau) calls 2008 Orlando's "second best total visitation year on record", with ... Read More

Disney's Hawaii Resort

Wednesday June 17, 2009
The words "Disney Resort" typically bring to mind the many resorts at Disney World or at the various Disneylands; however, the Mouse also has properties that aren't attached to any ... Read More

Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park Resort - Video Contest, Deals

Monday June 15, 2009
Great Wolf Lodge is the biggest brand of resorts with indoor water parks, with a dozen locations, and signature features such as Howl-O-Ween, Snowland, Cub Club, and storytelling in the ... Read More

Dreams Cancun All Inclusive Resort - "Best Family-Friendly"

Friday June 12, 2009
Dreams Cancun picked up an accolade: thousands of travel agents voted it "Best Family-Friendly Resort in Mexico”, in the 2009 TravelAge West Wave Awards. "Dreams Resorts" is a brand of family-friendly ... Read More

The Great American Backyard Campout

Tuesday June 9, 2009
It's the ultimate staycation: family camping, in your own back yard. For the fifth year, the National Wildlife Federation invites your family to camp under the stars; this year's date ... Read More

Pet Travel: Top Budget Hotel Chains

Saturday June 6, 2009
Are we there yet? I'm getting a lot of pet travel news lately... Well, any dog would agree that a family vacation should include canines too. And more and more hotels ... Read More

Family Travel Deals: Atlantis Bahamas

Friday June 5, 2009
The legendary Atlantis Bahamas resort always has a 4-day / 3-night package, and now has Summer Breaks" packages that last through 12/16/09. Interestingly, the price seems, to me, to be ... Read More

Best Florida Beaches

Wednesday June 3, 2009
Caladesi Island: Best Beach for Sun Worshippers With its long coasts on both the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico sides, Florida has more than its fair share of beaches. About.com's ... Read More
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