The Family Travel Files E-zine - Table of Contents

EzineIndexPageNews - The latest family vacation information about destinations, resorts, services and cruises. Ideas and Options - Specific family vacation ideas, tours, packages, cruises and adventures. On File - Reasons to create your own family vacation including specific details about locations, bonus points and fun, clever and cool stuff to do with kids. Vacation Deals - Specific family vacation offers, discounts or bonuses which ease the cash crunch but not the fun. Festivals and Events - Annual events and family friendly festivals which add value and unique memories to any vacation. Advice - Tips, suggestions and insider information to make your family vacation more fun and less stressful. (Image from Kure Beach, North Carolina.)
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ARTICLES
USA: Family Camps – Why Should Kids Have All the Fun?

Family camp is similar to summer camps for kids but for the whole family gets in on the fun. The lodgings are basic, meals and many activities are included and the experience is easy on the family vacation budget. [Read More]

USA: Southeast, Family Camps for Family Vacation Fun.

Family camp requires no management skills. From exotic up-close animal encounters at Busch Gardens or mother/daughter sailing lessons in North Carolina to space simulations at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville or river rafting at Ace Adventure in West Virginia. Family camps make it easy to be a kid with your kids. [Read More]

Tours: Kumuka Worldwide, Lions, Camels, Pandas or Alpacas with Kids.

The vacation choices just keep getting better. Families can now choose from a range of active, cultural and inspiring holidays in Asia, Africa, South & Central America and The Middle East. The new family adventures brochure outlines dozens of additional family vacation ideas. From tigers, temples and Taj Mahal to Incas, alpacas and Lake Titicaca the ideas have been crafted into family mode so that both adults and children have a great time. [Read More]

Maine: Raymond, Kingsley Pines Family Vacation Camp - Hiking, Canoeing, Free Time, and Great Food.

Summer camp by definition is pure fun, so imagine a summer camp for the whole family. A place with no schedule conflicts, no dishes to do, no chores to complete, forget the laundry - a place where everyone gets in on the fun. Each summer Kingsley Pines provides just that – a family camp. [Read More]

USA: Southwest, Family Camps Just for Fun.

There are family vacation camps to fit all family types. Some are pure camps which include parents or grandparents along with kids; some are hybrids that are really resorts with great activity programs, but all make it easy to be a kid with the kids. Imagine interacting with sea lions in Texas, taking a moonlight swim in New Mexico or listening to a frontier story in Oklahoma. Plan on making a few one-of-a-kind family memories. [Read More]

USA/Canada: KOA, Family Vacation Fun - No tent? No problem.

Each May KOA launches the summer camping season with a weekend camping session. KOA camping locations from Maine and Nova Scotia to Texas and California participate. KOA's seventh annual "Come Camp & Care With Us Weekend" weekend will be May 14 & 15, 2010. Campers who stay a paid night at a participating KOA on Friday, May 14 will receive a free of camping on Saturday, May 15. This event also serves as a fundraiser for KOA Care Camps for children with cancer. [Read More]

USA: KOA, Wagon Rides, a Jumping Pillow and Movies-Under-the-Stars.

Camping is just not the same anymore, at least not at Kampgrounds of America (a.k.a. KOA). In case you have not been watching KOA locations have been making some changes which have plenty of appeal to families. In addition to maintaining their standard of excellence they are fostering fun for all ages. Of course anyone would expect campfires and s’mores but now the list has personality. From waterslides and trout ponds to wagon rides and a “Jumping Pillow” the KOA camping locations have their act together when it comes to providing the fun stuff. [Read More]

Maine: Washington, Medomak Family Camp – Rowing, Campfire Stories, and Never Ending Family Fun.

If you are browsing for a summer camp for your children and the descriptions make you wish to be a camper yourself, wish no more. Reserve a week at Medomak and stay on for campfires, yoga, arts & crafts, hiking, stargazing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, blueberry picking, tennis, sculling and rowing. Sharing in the fun will make summer camp memories even better. [Read More]

Florida: Naples, Family Vacation Ideas - Beaches, Swamp Buggies and Sea Shells

Egrets and alligators, miles of shopping and fairways, friendly museums and toe tempting beaches, fine dinning and unbelievable sunsets -- they have it all in Naples according to Leona Wren-Faust. That is why it is a perfect vacation spot for her and it works for her whole family too. [Read More]

Indiana: Indianapolis, Bob the Builder™ Returns to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

Bob the Builder™ and his Can-Do Crew invite aspiring builders and their families to help get the job done, as the first-ever, hands-on Bob the Builder—Project: Build It traveling exhibit returns to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis on Feb. 6, 2010. The 2,000-square-foot multimedia exhibit, presented by Delta Faucet, produced by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis and HIT Entertainment, and supported locally by Veolia Water, stays through May 23. [Read More]

Minnesota: Otter Tail Country, Family Vacation Ideas - Lakes, Loons, and No Lines - Except for Fishing.

Families can escape to Otter Tail County no matter what season, and enjoy a delightful family vacation without worrying about crowds or stress. It is a secret family vacation spot with cabins, B & Bs, lodges and resorts tucked away in the woods by lakes and streams or at the edge of a flower covered meadow. Some roads have no names and every other car has a boat or a canoe. Lakes yield fish and nights make star gazing exceptional - no schedules required, having fun is easy. [Read More]

Minnesota: Detroit Lakes, East Silent Resort Family Vacation Ideas – Sand Volleyball, Fishing, and Banana Boat Rides.

Customize your perfect Minnesota lakes vacation with the endless possibilities. Imagine a cozy cabin in the woods on the shores of a sparkling lake. Then add skiing, tubing, fishing, snorkeling, canoeing, swimming, and boating plus sand volleyball, basketball, lawn games, campfires, bird watching, biking and a safe playground for tiny tykes. [Read More]

Tennessee: Collegedale, Little Debbie Snacks Launches “The Great American Getaway”.

his year marks the 50 th anniversary of McKee Foods’ Little Debbie brand—America’s No. 1 selling snack cake. Uniquely American and hugely satisfying to hundreds of thousands of kids of all ages Little Debbie Snacks foster smiles. [Read More]

Arizona: Tucson, Nickelodeon Getaways Check Back In To Starr Pass This Spring.

After a “slimingly” successful spring, summer and fall at JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, the resort announced today the fun-filled Nickelodeon Getaway program will return this spring. Beginning Friday, March 5, families can once again enjoy an exciting weekend filled with games, crafts, Dive-In movies, and character meet & greets, all with a side of “neat” or “messy.” Families are invited to experience SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, games, movies, slimings & more - many of the events are free to guests. [Read More]

Tours: Thomson Family Adventures, Family Trips - Fun, Easy, and Amazing.

Imagine taking a family adventure vacation created by families for families, one that makes it easy to get away, have fun, create memories. Think about sharing one of a kind experiences with your children or grandchildren like hiking in a Costa Rican cloud forest, cruising the Galapagos Islands, gazing at the Pyramids of Giza, witnessing the amazing wildlife of Tanzania, or counting stars in Morocco. [Read More]

Britain: Cornwall, The National Trust Celebrates Alice in Wonderland.

Magical gardens, interactive theatre, and a great story, don’t miss out on an eight-month celebration of Tim Burton’s new Alice in Wonderland movie at The National Trust’s Antony House in Cornwall near Plymouth. It’s pure family fun. [Read More]

South Carolina: Myrtle Beach, Captain’s Quarters - Beach Time, Bowling, and Shipwreck Lagoon.

The beachfront location provides easy access to all the sights and sounds of Myrtle Beach. [Read More]

South Carolina: Myrtle Beach, Landmark Resort – Sandcastles, Mini Golf, and a Lazy River.

The oceanfront Landmark Resort’s total transformation during the past few years makes it an ideal family beach vacation spot. Spend time on the sandy beach or splash with your kids in the waterpark. Create a mini golf challenge or tee off at one of more than 100 golf courses in the area. [Read More]

Tours: Austin-Lehman Adventures - Spend Spring Break on Family Safari in South Africa.

It is certainly true that the world is meant to be shared with your children and some of the best learning is done outside of the classroom. Take a walk on the wild side while on safari with Austin-Lehman, families can get up close and personal with Africa's abundant wildlife - from giraffes and zebras to lions and rhinos. [Read More]

Tours: Austin Lehman Family Vacation Adventures – Stress Free, Fun, and “Green”.

Anyone blessed with energetic, half-crazed children knows that family vacations can be exhausting and stressful. Vacations should be worthwhile, restful, and natural bonding experiences. And in a perfect world family vacations should be earth friendly, sort of green yet fun. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Casa de Campo Resort

Go Green in March special. The deal: Guests reserving luxury room for a 5-night minimum stay for travel March 1 to April 4 receive an upgrade to our new chic Elite rooms, a $200 resort credit and a special $25.00 gift certificate for use in the Golf Pro-Shop too. This translates to a $525 savings on FREE room upgrade plus $200 resort credit and $25.00 gift certificate, for a total $750 value. [Read More]

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Longboat Key Club and Resort

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

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Gold West Country Family Adventures

Lively western spirit can be found here. [Read More]

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Nickelodeon Suites Resort

Enjoy our family-friendly resort close to all Orlando attractions and yet a destination of its own. [Read More]

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GullWing Beach Resort

Sun, sand and fun. [Read More]

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Baton Rouge Family Vacation Ideas

Go where the fun comes easy. [Read More]

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Myrtle Beach Family Vacations

Vacation on the edge, pure family fun. [Read More]

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Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa

Family Getaways are always great at Pink Shell Beach Resort. [Read More]

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Cocoa Beach Family Vacation Idea

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

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Brunswick and the Golden Isles Vacations

Comfortable and friendly, the Golden Isles have always been ideal for families who appreciate nature and want to enjoy an easy paced seaside vacation. [Read More]

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Pigeon Forge Vacation Packages

Our Vacation Packages offer action-packed family fun travel all year round! [Read More]

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Smoky Mountain Reunion Places

Thinking of a mountain reunion for your family or group? We can help to make your get together easier. We have special vacation planners to assist you. [Read More]

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Kissimmee St. Cloud Great Vacation Ideas

A family-friendly base place. Close to all attractions. Check out our latest deals for places to stay. [Read More]

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Pigeon Forge Family Get Away

Heading to the mountains? Look for the best deals in Pigeon Forge here. Check out our Pigeon Forge Value Card; savings for the whole family online. [Read More]

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Otter Tail Country

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

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