The Family Travel Files E-zine - Table of Contents

Make Family Memories together at our beach place. [Read More]

Set like a jewel on a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, just off the coast of Sarasota, Longboat Key Club and Resort is a AAA Four-Diamond beachfront retreat with a private white-sand beach, challenging golf, a full-service spa, 291-slip Marina, award-winning tennis center and supervised kids’ club, the resort is perfect for a Florida family vacation. The Resort has long been recognized as one of Travel+Leisure magazine’s “Top 500 Hotels in The World.” With 218 newly renovated rooms and suites – each featuring views of the white-sand beach, lagoon or golf course – the resort is a treat for the senses. Longboat Key Club and Resort 301 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228. Toll-free 1-888-350-7730 or online. [Read Less]

ACE is the spot for all your family adventures filled with fun. [Read More]

ACE is the spot for all your family adventure filled with fun. Stay in one of our cabins, chalets (both with hot tubs) lodge or campsite; play with us on the river lakes caves and ride our trails on horses or bikes. We will make your vacation easy to manage from your place to sleep, eat and play, all in one package, if you wish all-year long. Give us a call or visit our website to learn more. We are a great hosting place for your reunion large or small. ACE Adventure Resort, Oak Hill, WV. Call 1- 888-223-7238 or direct at 1(304) 469-2651 or visit us online. [Read Less]

Stay 4 Nights or more and receive a $200 Visa Gift Card upon departure. [Read More]

Stay 4 Nights or more and receive a $200 Visa Gift Card upon departure - use it for a last minute vacation souvenir, pay for gas, treat yourself to something special - whatever it is, it's yours to use however you'd like! Spacious one to three-bedroom suites fit every sized family with comfort that feels like home and luxury that feels even better. Full-sized, outfitted kitchens and in-suite laundry facilities make it easy on mom and dad – more time to spend in the master bath’s jetted Jacuzzi tub. Screened balconies keep toddlers safe. A seven-mile stretch of beach awaits with sand so pristine as to take your breath away; better yet, it’s all situated on the quiet, south end of the island safely removed from the exuberant nightlife scene five miles north. The sand is such a draw that GullWing plays host to the annual American Sand-Sculpting Championship Festival each November. With nearby beach shops offering all you’ll need for a day in the sun, guests can pick up enough accoutrements to keep everyone sand-happy. Other family perks include heated pool and whirlpool, family activity programs, tennis, board game library, barbecue grills, DVD players, movie rentals, nearby restaurants, cinema, and island trolley service. GullWing Beach Resort6620 Estero Boulevard Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931 or online. [Read Less]

Make this a winter of discovery - whales, the open sea, each other with our family vacation packages. [Read More]

Virginia Beach A Whale of a Winter Family Adventure. Your family can spend a couple of hours on the ocean, with the chance of encountering rare fin and humpback whales on their migration route. Some range up to 85 feet long and weigh 70 tons; others breach playfully, or proudly show their flukes (tailfins). It's like nothing else you'll do this winter. With admission to Virginia Aquarium and its 3D IMAX(R) Theatre included, your time together will be shared with the sharks, harbor seals and sea turtles as well. Whale Watching Packages are offered through a number of hotels, so meeting your family's needs for a warm, cozy evening together is an easy task. Packages available from December to mid-March. Virginia Beach Visitors Bureau For more information, call the Virginia Beach Whale Hotline toll-free at 1-866-59-WHALE (866-599-4253), or visit our website for online trip planning. [Read Less]

Loons, Lakes and Friendly People. Sound like heaven? Join us in Otter Tail Country - the best part of Minnesota. [Read More]

Located in West Central Minnesota, just two and a half hours from Minneapolis and St. Paul, Otter Tail County is populated with more than 1,000 lakes and streams ideal for fishing, swimming, sailing, canoeing, waterskiing or just relaxing on the beach. It is a secret place with cabins, B & Bs and lodges tucked away in the woods by lakes and streams. No crowds, no stress, the area may be enjoyed in all seasons but is most lively during the summer season. Vacation activities include: fishing for walleye, bass, northern, and crappie; watching wildlife and counting birds; shopping for art and antiques. Days are filled with time to play horse shoes or ping pong, float on a raft or tube on a river, go bowling or ride horseback, play a round of golf or putt- putt golf. There's even time for sleeping and reading. Sound like heaven? Join us in Otter Tail Country - the best part of Minnesota. Toll-free 1-800-423-4571 or online at www.ottertailcountry.com [Read Less]

Play and stay right on one of our family-friendly beaches. [Read More]

We are well known for our beaches our sand stretches for miles and attracting family beach-lovers year-round. Located on Cocoa Beach is our world-famous Ron Jon's Surf Shop and the historic Cocoa Beach Pier. Stay in one of our family-friendly hotels, condominiums or homes. All close to shops and restaurants making your visit fun and convenient. To experience an "out-of-this-world" vacation, contact Florida’s Space Coast Office of Tourism at 800-93-OCEAN or online. [Read Less]

Family adventure vacations begin with us. [Read More]

To maximize your family fun, we provide an extra guide and van, special equipment (e.g., tag-along bikes) and separate activities for kids so adults can have some "down time." Our family adventures are tailored to appeal to families with children ages 7 and up. We have family discounts where children (7-12 years old) who share a room with one or more adults receive 10% if child (7-12) is the second person in a room and 20% if child (7-12) is the third or more person in a room. Offering family members from 6 to sixty the vacation of a lifetime including natural history, fun-filled adventure activities, highly supported and supervised small group vacations. Our family vacation itineraries include the most pristine and majestic areas of Glacier, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks as well as Alaska, Montana and Canada also Costa Rica and Galapagos, Africa and Ecuador. Give us a call toll-free 1-800-575-1540 or 1(406) 655-4591 of course you can visit us online. [Read Less]

An Easy Urban Family Vacation. [Read More]

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Rim, casting its energy both East and West, San Francisco shares its rich culture, lovely architecture and art collections, Bay views and signature cable car journeys. To make organizing a family vacation to Seattle almost effortless, CityPASS has a pass book to the top spots for families, the obvious advantage a money saving organized family vacation plan. What’s included? Aquarium of the Bay at Pier 39, The Museum of Modern Art, De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park Exploratorium, and Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise, and either the Asian Art Museum or California Academy of Natural Sciences & Steinhart Aquarium plus a seven-day MUNI Passport for cable car, light rail and the entire city bus system ties it all together. [Read Less]

An Easy Urban Family Vacation. [Read More]

Buy the pass and do the city, it’s as easy as that. The pocket-sized NYC coupon book makes the deciding effortless and provides a productive starting point for a family vacation. The booklet includes tickets to the American Museum of Natural History, The Empire State Building Observatory, the Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum, Guggenheim Museum, the newly expanded Museum of Modern Art, a Circle Line Harbor Cruise and a discount coupon for Bloomingdale’s. Call 1-888-330-5008 or book online. [Read Less]

Close to all attractions. Check out our latest deals for places to stay. [Read More]

Kissimmee CVB showcases oodles of vacation packages often with extra savings on hotels, villas, condos and full-sized family homes and many hotels offer transfers to the major attractions either for free or a small fee. The special family vacation offers posted on the website change frequently, so to stay in the information loop sign up for the free e-newsletter, checkout Kissimmee on Facebook or follow the latest news on Twitter. To explore all of the options or to receive a free Kissimmee Visitor's Guide log on to our website. [Read Less]

Offering six diverse family vacation itineraries in Africa. [Read More]

Take your family to the finest National Parks to some of the best natural wonders of the world – Victoria Falls, the Great Rift Valley, the Okavango Delta and the Namibian Sand Dunes. Africa welcomes visitors of all ages, and offers an interactive experience with its environment and culture that is sure to leave you with a lasting impression of this amazing continent. We offer six diverse itineraries for families in Africa, from the jungles of remote Uganda, and the national parks of Kenya and Tanzania, to the water-based parks and attractions of Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana, and finally the deserts of Namibia.Kumuka Worldwide. Kumuka Family Adventures office address: 45 Main Street, Ste. 309, Brooklyn NY 11201. Toll-free 1-800-517-0867, via email Steve@kumuka.com, or online. [Read Less]

An Easy Urban Family Vacation. [Read More]

Unlike many cities, Atlanta’s attractions aren’t a line-up of doorways on crowded streets. CityPASS Atlanta, which debuted in September of 2006, offers four family-friendly signature attractions, a choice of two others, plus select dining, touring and shopping savings coupons. What’s included? Georgia Aquarium, High Museum of Art, Inside CNN Atlanta Studio Tour, World of Coca-Cola, and a choice between the Fernbank Museum of Natural History or Atlanta Botanical Garden, and a choice between the Atlanta History Center or Zoo Atlanta. [Read Less]