USA: Southwest - Santa Trains and Holiday Lights.
Need a mini break, something easy and fun to do with your kids? During the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” provide quick, easy fun. From Texas to Arizona and New Mexico pretend journeys to the North Pole in winter and “bunny” trains provide day adventures with spunk. Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families.
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Arizona: Rio Rico, Esplendor Resort – Golf, Amazing High Desert Sunsets, and Family Fun.
There’s a spunky carefree attitude obvious from the moment of arrival making a family getaway in the high desert super fun. Maybe the location has something to do with it. The Santa Cruz Valley just 40 minutes south of Tucson and only 2 1/2 hours from Phoenix is the home of Esplendor Resort. Vacationing families stay in hacienda style rooms amid centuries of history framing the soul of the Old West and spirit of Colonial Mexico.
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Tours: Generations Touring Company, Fun Family Adventures for All Ages.
Imagine a family adventure created with three generations in mind, easy-paced, enjoyable and rejuvenating. There are great possibilities worth considering for a family holiday – America's Southwestern National Parks, Peru, Costa Rica, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands or baseball USA. Just call and secure a place; show up and they take care of the rest.
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Advice: Healthier Traveling - Tips to Ease the Stress of Allergies Away From Home.
The fact is that one in four Americans suffer from allergies according to the Center for Disease Control and A Cornell University survey found that an even greater number - one-third - reported having allergies or traveling with family members who had allergic reactions. PURE Solutions: the company that creates allergy-friendly hotel rooms worldwide has offered a few tips for vacationers.
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USA: Southwest, Tracking Dinosaurs on Vacation.
Dino fanatics of all ages found their interest in the magnificent prehistoric reptiles rekindled with the ABC Mega Series of Dinotopia, based one of my favorite childhood books. Luckily nearly everyone in North America is within a short drive of ancient “lizards” and mammals.
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Arizona: Williams, Riding the Grand Canyon Railway.
Northern Arizona provides a family vacation high like no other. The combination of amazing scenery and plenty of energizing activities makes it easy to disconnect, relax and have fun. No two day will match but everyday will be memorable. Camp along the South Rim or ride a mule to the canyon floor. Learn about the Sinagua or participate in stargazing sessions. Ride the train to the rim or go on horseback through the forest. Our list of favorite makes it easy to just do it.
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Arizona: Williams, KOA - Family Camping in the Pines.
It is hard to explain to my grandchildren about family vacations in the “good old days” when we enjoyed our time even without TV, Nintendo or a cell phone. In fact, our vacation days were filled with hiking, fishing, talking or just resting (hanging out) near our cabin in the pines.
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USA: Spring Break Family Vacation Ideas.
From coast to coast spring means going to the sunshine at least a quick getaway to the snow. Whatever your family’s passion, we have spring break vacation ideas to fit the quest. Think ski school at Smugg’s in Vermont; maple sugaring in New Hampshire. Celebrate with Ben Franklin in Philadelphia; try hiking near Santa Barbara; snowboarding in the High Sierras. Go shopping in Dallas; tumble down a waterslide. The fun stuff is waiting. Have we missed something?
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