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2001 Features...

12/28/01 - Five Hot-Spot Resorts 
If winter's howling at your door, here's five ideas for sun'n'sea escapes.

12/06/01 - Holiday Family Events 
Whether you're traveling to another city, or looking for events in your own town, the Web can help you find kid-friendly holiday fun. 

11/19/01 - Exploring Walt Disney World with a Mouse 
A Disney World vacation requires lots of planning! You can find info at the official Disney website; also, several amazing "unofficial" websites created by dedicated fans cover all aspects of a trip to WDW and are a wonderful source of tips. 

11/12/01 - Thanksgiving Getaways 
It's the weekend when Americans travel the most: here's ten ideas for getaways for families. 

11/04/01- Romantic Venice-- With Kids Along
Is it madness to take small kids to Venice? Divine madness-- here's what you need to know.

11/01/01 - Whistler-Blackcomb BC Ski Resort 
Yet again, Whistler-Blackcomb is voted a top ski destination. The real surprise is that this hip resort is also a great place for families.  

10/23/01 - Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 
A guest writer reports on the spook-tacular fun at this annual party (repeated on a number of nights) at Disney World.

10/18/01 - Five Winter Vacation Ideas 
From hotspots in The Mayan Riviera and US Virgin Islands, to embracing the cold in Alaska or at ski resorts-- plus off-season Europe, too. 

10/09/01 - Halloween Haunted Happenings 
Where to find haunted fun for families.  

10/01/01 - Carnival Cruise: Fun for Everyone 
A family with five kids finds fun for everyone on a cruise to the Mayan Riviera.

09/15/01 - I New York 
A personal tribute to a city loved by countless travelers. 

09/11/01 - Travel Updates 
Online resources for travel disruptions due to the Sept. 11 tragedies. 

09/02/01 - Packing List 
Seems like when you Travel With Kids, you also Travel With Stuff-- and lots of it. Here's lists to make your packing job easier. 

08/19/01 - Which Farefinder Worked Best? 
Everyone wants to find The Best Possible Airfare Deal, online... here's comparisons  of five major farefnders. 

08/05/01 - Air Travel: The Voluntary-Bump 
Many, many flights these days are overbooked; often, airline companies offer vouchers, free flights, or cold cash to passengers who'll volunteer to take a later flight. Is this kind of deal for you? Maybe; or maybe not.

07/22/01 - Five More Summer Vacation Ideas 2001
Rosario Resort, on Orcas Island; great car trips; ski resorts that woo families during summertime; Outer Banks, North Carolina; and Canada on Sale.

07/08/01 - Italy: Hill Towns
Photos and tips about family travel in wonderful hill towns in Tuscany and Umbria. 

06/25/01 - Poconos Family Resorts
Eight family getaways: from the luxurious to the affordable, all with plenty of activities.

06/18/01 - July 4th Celebrations
A  day for big-time family fun:  find fireworks and other celebrations.

06/10/01 - Bowen Island BC
A great family day trip, under an hour from scenic Vancouver. 

05/27/01 - Greece With Kids: Photos and Tips
Like other Mediterranean countries, Greece welcomes kids! 

05/14/01 - Summer Vacation Ideas
Whether it's a car-trip summer vacation this year, or time to splurge on a Family Adventure-- here's some fresh ideas. 

05/06/01 - Mother's Day Getaways
Plus some surprising history, and also some gift ideas for travelin' Moms. 

04/22/01 - Summer Vacations: Seven Money-saving Strategies
Seven ways to have a great vacation even if your income's shrunk. 

04/08/01 - City Guides
Visiting a city with kids? Find out where to stay, eat, and have fun, using online city guides for families. 

03/26/01 - Single Parent Vacations
Single parent family travelers face special issues, such as pricing policy, and social ease.

03/11/01 - New England Family Resorts
Ten -- make that twelve-- family-friendly resorts in the northeastern US. 

02/25/01 - Paris Photo Tour With Tips
The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre... Photos of Paris' great attractions, with tips about sightseeing with kids. 

02/11/01 - Five Spring Vacation Ideas
From Florida's Sanibel Island to Disney's new California Adventure: five suggestions for fun this spring. 

01/28/01 - Getting Around Europe: Short-term Car "Leases"
If you're staying over 17 days, "leasing" a brand-new French car could be your best bet in terms of price, conveniences, and superb insurance coverage. 

01/14/01 - Resort-a-Rama
Family resorts-- especially all-inclusives-- are the most popular topic, at Travel With Kids. Alphbeticals lists of sun resorts, and snow resorts.

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