12/14/02 -A Time To Give
So often, family travelers head south to enjoy wonderful vacations in countries that are crippled by poverty. Here's four suggestions for giving something back. 

12/10/02 -Resort Review: Westin St. John, USVI
This popular family-friendly resort in the US Virgin Islands is on beautiful St. John, three/quarters of which is a National Park. Read a resort review with details about kids' fun; also, see resort pictures and photos and tips for outings on St. John.  

11/26/02 -Arizona: Highlights for Families
The Wild West, historic railway rides, caves, London Bridge... This state has plenty for families.

11/15/02 -Five More Winter Vacation Ideas
Start with horse-riding by the sea in Costa Rica, then jump up north to ice hotels. Or how about Christmas markets in Germany? Or a resort in Phoenix with its own private waterpark? Finally: there's good reason so many families return year after year to Caribbean family resorts.

11/12/02 -Oasis Waterpark at Phoenix Pointe South Mountain Resort
What could be a better draw for families? This resort has its own private waterpark. 

11/01/02 -Animal Kingdom - Photos and Tips
This wonderful theme park at Walt Disney World -- five times the size of the Magic Kingdom-- showcases animals and has some super rides and attractions too.

10/25/02 -Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando
Seuss Landing for little kids, thrill rides for 'teens and 'tweens-- the Islands of Adventure theme park (part of Universal Studios Orlando) is lots of fun. Here are practical tips to make the best of it.

10/17/02 - Beaches Negril Resort, Jamaica
Beaches is a top name in all-inclusive family resorts, and this one is located on Negril's famous seven-mile white-sand beach.

10/11/02 - Wyndham Orlando Resort
Who would guess that, right on Orlando's busy International Drive, is 48 quiet acres, with lawns and lagoons?  This location is especially good for Universal Studios.

10/04/02 - Halloween Haunted Happenings
Every year seems to bring more family fun for Halloween: haunted houses, hay rides, parades, special theme park events, Boo at the Zoo's, and ghoulish fun at children's museums.

09/23/02 - St. Pete/Clearwater, Florida
Looking for an affordable fall getaway? Fly south to 35 miles of beaches near Tampa, with turtle nests, dolphins, pirate ships, and boat outings; Orlando is 90 minutes away, and the 'coasters at Busch Gardens theme park are even closer.

09/14/02 - Kid-Friendly Major Hotel Chains  
Many major hotel chains have special services, kids' programs, Kids Stay Free pricing, and extra amenities for families.

09/10/02 - New York, New York  
How many people love New York City? Far, far more than actually live there: millions love it as travelers. As we all remember 9/11, maybe it's also time to plan to visit NYC.

08/28/02 - Sweet September  
If your kids aren't locked into Back to School mode, get out the suitcases: many places that make great summer vacations are even better in September. In fact, September is superb for travel almost everywhere.

08/20/02 - The License Plate Game  
Two versions of a fun game, to print out and play in the car on road trips.

08/06/02 - Even More Summer Vacation Ideas  
Take a Windjammer cruises on a ship with tall sails (and kids sail free); have fun in Taos, New Mexico (-raft a river, visit a native Pueblo, fly in a hot-air balloon); "Travel by the book" using kids' literature as your guidebook; explore Hilton Head, South Carolina; try San Francisco's free activities.

08/04/02 - Travel Games to Print Out  
Five games to print out and play in the car: Connect The Dots, Tic Tac Toe, Rhyming Game, Simple Word Games, and Animal A to Z.

07/19/02 - Airplane Entertainment: Rent a DVD  
Renting a portable DVD player can be a great way to pass the time in airports during long waits for flights, and also lets your kids pick a movie that they like (and that suits their age.) 

07/16/02 - Taking Kids out of School for Trips  
Back to School time will soon be here: creating a golden opportunity for family travel without peak-season prices and crowds. More and more families are taking kids out of school for travel-- consider the costs and benefits.  

07/06/02 - Negril Beach, Jamaica  
Jamaica is a popular family destination, but most visitors stay at all-inclusive resorts. For those who want to see a bit more, Negril-- with many family-friendly properties on its 7-mile beach-- could be the place. Read a review, plus many pages with photos and tips. 

06/19/02 - More Summer Vacation Ideas  
Hoosier Festival in Indiana; Head-Smashed-In Interpretive Centre in Alberta, Canada (where native Americans hunted buffalo); Yellowstone's wonderful Old Faithful Inn; historic-- and fun-- St. Augustine, New England pow-wows; and a mega-stage show in Texas at the Palo Duro Canyon amphitheatre. 

06/13/02 - July 4th Celebrations  
Fireworks and other celebrations around the country, for Independence Day 2002.

05/23/02 - Resort Review: Franklyn D. Resort, Jamaica  
This all-suite family resort has a special feature: each family has a friendly vacation nanny for the length of their stay.   

05/09/02 - Summer Vacation Ideas: Overview  
What's your preference for this year's summer holiday? 

05/02/02 - Family Camping  
Get great online advice, from veteran family campings: everything from packing lists to tips about tents, to recipes.  

04/30/02 - Mothers' Day Getaways  
What better gift for Mom than a getaway?  Here's eight ideas, along with a bit of history and some further gift ideas for travelin' moms.

04/16/02 - Travel With Kids: The Inside Story  
The lowdown on getting ready for a two-week vacation with two kids.

04/09/02 - Five Summer Vacation Ideas  
Llama adventures in New Mexico, Paris, Yellowstone National Park,  glaciers in Newfoundland, and great car trips.

04/01/02 - Kids Fly Free-- To Everywhere!  
The most important point about this article is the date.

03/18/02 - Costa Rica Family Vacations 
With two tropical oceans (Pacific and Caribbean), Costa Rica can certainly be a beach-fun place; however, it's better known for its wildlife refuges, visitable volcanoes, and eco-tourism holidays. 

03/02/02 - Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia 
Not only can you stroll past beautifully restored buildings, history comes alive as actors recreate the spirit of the times when revolution was in the air. 

03/01/02 - Feeding Kids on the Road 
Tips for road trips, restaurant forays with small kids, or travel to exotic lands.  

02/22/02 - Crossing Borders With Kids 
Special documents may be needed, when kids are traveling with only one birth parent. 

02/20/02 - Travel With Kids to Asia 
To boldly go, with kids in tow... here's tips on taking kids to faraway lands. 

02/18/02 - How to Afford to Travel With Kids: Lodgings 
Ten tips for saving money on accommodations. 

02/11/02 - Learning Vacations 
Sure, we all want to have fun on our vacations; but more and more parents want their kids to learn something, too. 

02/06/02 - Science Museums 
Many cities these days have Science  Museums, Centers, or Playgrounds designed to be fun for all ages-- and yes, they are educational, too.

01/30/02 - Family Skiing Tips 
Tips for saving money on lift tickets and gear; tips for safety and fun on the slopes with kids. 

01/28/02 - Caribbean Family Vacations 
Tips on picking family resorts, points to consider when traveling with toddlers, or with more than the proverbial two adults, two kids.

01/27/02 - Florida Family Resorts 
Find yourself some fine family holidays, with kids' clubs, great beaches, fancy waterparks.

01/15/02 - Yellowstone Family Adventure 
This tour, by Austin Lehman Adventures, has it all: wildlife, "geothermal features" (geysers, terraces, hot springs, etc.), great lodgings, rafting, horse-riding... all hassle-free for everyone, including Mom.

01/08/02 - Europe: Family Getaways 
Ah, Europe: great cities, great sightseeing. But what if you need some kiddie-fun? Try a Center Parcs "holiday village": large cottages, country settings, outdoors recreation, kids' activities, domed tropical pool ( slides, waves, etc.) and restaurants-- and all affordable. 13 locations in northern Europe.  

01/04/02 - Guide Pick Vacations 
What do Paris, Walt Disney World, and a "Family Adventure" tour in Yellowstone National Park have in common? They're all on my list of  "Personal Best" vacations-- and four more great destinations also.