The Family Travel Files E-zine: Ideas and Options

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, 45 holes of championship golf, a full-service spa, 291-slip Marina, world-class 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]

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

Your family will have a blast at our 24-acre Orlando Florida family resort amid the non-stop excitement in Orlando, Florida. Stay in one of our Nickelodeon themed KidSuites, enjoy our two massive pool complexes with multiple slides, climbing nets, and water jets. Take advantage of our family-friendly amenities. Sleep, play, and eat the Nickelodeon way. Located a mile from Walt Disney World Resort, guests can use free scheduled shuttle, minutes to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and tons of other attractions and just 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport. Start your next Orlando family resort vacation here. Nickelodeon Suites Resort, 14500 Continental Gateway, Orlando, FL 32821. [Read Less]

Sun, sand and fun. [Read More]

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]

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

Experience a standard of excellence on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Situated on 1,500 feet of sugary white sand at the tip of Estero Island, Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa offers a four-star resort experience in a playful and friendly atmosphere. We offer suite as well as one and two-bedroom accommodations. Located along the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel, with sweeping gulf and bay views, Pink Shell is the premier choice of Fort Myers hotels for guests seeking adventure, relaxation, and fun. We offer all the conveniences and amenities you’d expect from a family-friendly resort. Try sailing or paddle boating, or experience the excitement of a dolphin-sightseeing tour on a WaveRunner. Sparky’s Kidds Kampp® provides programs for children ages 4 -12. The full service Aquagene Spa offers teen options. Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa 275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931 or online. [Read Less]

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

Do more - make more memories. Take advantage of neighboring world-famous theme parks, amazing outdoor adventures, endless entertainment,live rodeo, working cattle ranches and nature preserves. Add incredible shopping, rousing dinner theaters and so much more. Give us a call 1-866-487-KISS (5477) or visit us online. [Read Less]

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]

Heading to the mountains? Look for the best deals in Pigeon Forge; print valuable coupons; check out vacation packages, cabin rentals hotels rooms and campsites suited for your family. Let us help make planning your Tennessee Smoky Mountain vacation quick and hassle free. Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 37868 Call 1-800-251-9100, (865) 453-8574 or please visit us 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]

Make this a winter of discovery - whales, the open sea, each other. [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 27 – 30, 2009 to January 2 – March 15, 2010. Price based on availability, double occupancy and rates are per person. Taxes excluded. Group rates available. 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]

Spacing-out on vacation. [Read More]

Come “space-out” with us. Check out the many places to stay to suite your family sleeping style anything from camping to luxurious condominium resorts. For entertainment, visit Laser Lights and Rock’n’Roll at the Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory facility, blast off into exploration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and make time for the space flight simulator at the Astronaut Hall of Fame. To experience an "out-of-this-world" vacation, contact Florida’s Space Coast Office of Tourism at 800-93-OCEAN, visit our website or read the related article for more ideas. [Read Less]

Our 10-day family adventure in Borneo will amaze and astonish even the most seasoned of travelers and will provide a lifetime of memories for your family. [Read More]

You will discover the ancient legends and traditions of Sabah; meet the orangutans at the Sepilok Reserve; see the amazing green turtles at Turtle Island spend the night in a jungle camp. Travel the world with us the Intrepid Travel way. Call Intrepid’s 24/7 toll-free information line 1-866-847-8192 or visit us online. [Read Less]

Enjoy tons of family fun in our part of the world. Great family vacation packages throughout the year make planning a quick vacation break easy. [Read More]

Whether your “family” has two members, four or fifty for your reunion, Warren County, Ohio has a getaway itinerary packed with excitement! From Kings Island coaster thrills and Beach Waterpark wild water hills, to charming antique shops and river and bike trail scenery stops, it's easy to see why we’re Ohio’s Largest Playground!™. Plus, our convenient location between Cincinnati and Dayton make us the perfect hub-and-spoke destination for any activity you enjoy. It’s a big county – come out and play! Give us a call at 1-800-791-4FUN (4386) or check out all the great packages online. [Read Less]

Over 300 beach homes for rent to suit your family's needs. [Read More]

Sandbridge is a secluded, peaceful family community just 20 minutes south of the Virginia Beach resort area. They offer over 300 beach home rentals with 3-9 bedrooms, sleeping 6-24 people. A perfect place for a famly reunion. They have the largest selection of homes at Sandbridge Beach. Visit their interactive Website with its extensive database - where you can search and view only those houses that are available the week you wish to vacation. Phone: 1(757) 426-6200 or phone: 1(757) 426-6200 or visit online. [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]

Loons, Lakes and Friendly People. 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. [Read More]

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 game 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. [Read Less]