Family Vacations Directory - U.S. - Southwest

USASouthwestFamily vacation spots: Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Tucson, Phoenix, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Arizona’s Saguaro National Park, and the Grand Canyon. Family vacation activities: camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, wrangling, whitewater rafting, swimming, fishing, ranch stays, dinosaur digs, pow-wows, bison watching, skiing, skating, snow-boarding, snowmobiling, living history, art museums, theatre under the stars, music festivals, spas, shopping, baseball, theme parks, roller coasters, rodeos and cowboy poetry. (Image from Tucson, Arizona.)

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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. [Read More]

Texas: Hill Country, Comfort’s Scarecrow Invasion Is Pure Family Fun.

Visitors to the Texas Hill Country know that fall has officially arrived when they see the smiling faces of scarecrows begin to appear in Comfort for the town’s annual Scarecrow Invasion. [Read More]

Arizona: Mesa, MACFest Free Family Fun with No Extra Calories.

Located only minutes from downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale, the City of Mesa has a variety of free fall festivals and exciting outdoor events geared to the spirit of the Southwest. [Read More]

USA/Canada: Shell Hospitality Vacations – Offering Earth Friendly Family Vacation Savings.

Spanning the continent and including Hawaii, Shell Hospitality locations offer guest savings. Going away “green” will save money but not reduce the fun. [Read More]

Texas: Plano, Balloon Fest Family Fun - Colorful Balloons in Flight, Arts and Crafts, and Kids Fun Zone.

The 30th Annual 2009 Plano Balloon Festival will feature five balloon launches throughout the weekend and a wide variety of affordable family fun. [Read More]

New Mexico: Heritage Hotels and Resorts, Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Santa Fe - the Authentic American Southwest.

In a world cluttered with sameness and fakes it is refreshing to effortlessly share authentic region culture with your children. Heritage provides the family friendly atmosphere in which to create memories to last a life time. The American Southwest is uniquely presented at each Heritage Hotel and Resort. From the adobe textures and Saltillo floors to the richness of the gardens and beauty of the Native American art guest experience a sense of place that is an obvious bonus to any family vacation. [Read More]

USA: Best Rated Fall Festivals & Corn Mazes 2009 – Quick Family Roadtrip Getaways Across America.

Fun, quick, and easy is the magic phrase for families; pint-sized fun is better than no fun at all whether it’s a getaway for a day or an escape for a weekend, enjoying time together and making memories matters. [Read More]

USA: Family Vacation Fun –Now You Can Rent Bikes in 144 Cities Across North America.

We have just learned of a great resource to compliment a family vacation.If you have no intention to travel with your own bikes yet enjoy bike riding with your children then we have a solution for you. [Read More]

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. [Read More]

Texas: Arlington, Family Vacation Ideas – Baseball, Waterslides and a Heart Full of Art!

Imagine a family vacation with action and plenty of fun. Arlington isn’t just about the Texas Rangers and Six Flags although they are part of the fun. The city offers a rich mix of vacation experiences and oodles of possibilities to make memories. From ballpark rubbings and sundaes with Scooby-Doo to art and live theatre for kids, the fun stuff is waiting. [Read More]

New Mexico: Santa Fe, Family Vacation Ideas - Canyons, Kivas ,and Free Fridays .

Known for art and cuisine, dramatic natural beauty and culture, Santa Fe is a delightful place for families. A spot rich with contrasts, it showcases the American West at its best. Explore centuries-old Anasazi villages; bike or hike the high desert; ride along ancient trails; browse the world's largest collection of folkart; artifacts of the Old West; enjoy Native American culture. Discoveries await, we’ve created a list to work with the kids. [Read More]

USA: Southwest, Family Reunions and Gatherings.

Thinking of a family reunion? We have a few suggestions with one thing in common they are family friendly and ready to create the best reunion ever. Anytime and any season togethering is worth the effort, just to add to the family memories. From Lost Pines Hyatt in Texas to the historic Santa Fe, reunions and gatherings make the best family memories. [Read More]

USA: Southwest, Best Beach Spots for a Family Vacation.

The Texas Gulf coast offers families sunshine and space to enjoy water adventures. From Port Aransas to Galveston there are miles of beach to be enjoyed. Try sand strollin’ or boot scootin’, see hatchlings head for the sea. Texas is fu in the summer and we have three family beach spots worth considering. [Read More]

Texas: Houston, Family Vacation Ideas - Cowboy Stories, Space Suits, and Great Theatre.

Urban adventures come in many shapes and sizes. Each offering a unique glimpse of a city and the way it relates to families. Houston has plenty to be enjoyed. In addition to the amazing Johnson Space Center, METRORail is an adventure all by itself and trolley rides are fun; thrill to roller coasters and awesome shows; count butterflies and koalas; attend theater under the night sky. It’s all about having fun in the city. [Read More]

Texas: Houston, Johnson Space Center, Space Out on Vacation with Your Kids.

Imagine moon rocks and gravity suits; flight simulators and robot arms; seeing real rockets and meeting real scientists. Sounds like the family field trip of a life time? [Read More]

Texas: San Antonio, The SPAhhhT Youth Spa.

It’s hip, it’s cool. It’s not your momma’s spa! The SPAhhhT (pronounced "spot") provides a first-class spa experience unlike any other in a setting that captures the feel and decor today's youth looks for. The SPAhhhT offers a variety of youth-designed services such as air-brushed tattoos, Caribbean-style hair braids, and basic salon services like pedicures and manicures as well as clothed massage treatments under the supervision of a parent or guardian. [Read More]

Texas: San Antonio, Family Vacation Ideas - The Alamo, River Walk and an Awesome Zoo.

The city is really a vacation playground for families. From beautiful Brackenridge Park with the Witte Museum and the San Antonio Zoo to the lively city center with the energizing River Walk and the historic Alamo, the city is spunky and fun. [Read More]

Texas: Hill Country, Family Vacation Ideas - Cowboys, Enchanted Rocks and The Alamo.

Shades of green, rust and gray mark the rolling, cedar-studded hills and frame the valleys of the area described as the “Hill Country” with its rivers, lakes, quirky ranch signs, horses grazing, goats along the roadside and meadows of green often dotted with wild flowers. The area is definitely family friendly with small towns offering antiques, arts, ice cream and Texas style barbeque. The natural areas provide miles of hike-and-bike trails, river for tubing, caves to be discovered, arrowheads to be found and plenty of local cowboy humor. [Read More]

Advice: Free Family Fun – Use Your Membership on Vacation.

When making family vacation plans and looking for ways to cut corners one obvious way to save money on attraction admissions may already be in your wallet. If your family belongs to a children’s museum, science museum, art museum, the zoo or the YMCA, check your membership guide for reciprocal admission privileges at similar facilities nationwide. [Read More]

USA: Marriott International Hotels and Resorts - Kids Golf-4-Free.

If golfing is your family “thing” and you are looking for a way to keep your family together on the greens then Marriott’s family golf program may be just the deal breaker for your next family vacation. Think free play, free lessons, free club rentals, and free fun. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Phoenix, Arizona: Legacy Golf Resort (The)

Enjoy 10th anniversary family vacation savings. [Read More]

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Scottsdale, Arizona: Orange Tree Golf Resort

Go away green and save up to 10% on your family vacation. [Read More]

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Tucson, Arizona: Starr Pass Golf Suites

Go away green and save up to 10% on your next family vacation. [Read More]

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Las Cruces, New Mexico: Hotel Encanto

Las Cruces Loves Little Ones - a family vacation package. [Read More]

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Albuquerque, New Mexico: Hotel Albuquerque

Old Town Family Fun Vacation Package. [Read More]

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Albuquerque, New Mexico: Nativo Lodge

Up, Up and Away with Your Kids. [Read More]

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Santa Fe, New Mexico: Lodge At Santa Fe

Lodge at Santa Fe Family Fun Package. [Read More]

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Rio Rico, Arizona: Esplendor Resort

Family Fun Package perfect for your family. [Read More]

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PURE Rooms - Allergy Free Sleeping Spots

Checkout PURE Rooms - Allergy Free Sleeping Spots in the USA. [Read More]

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Houston, Texas: CityPass Houston - A Family Vacation Idea

Valid for nine leisurely days from day of first use. [Read More]

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League City, Texas: Space Center RV Park.

A place for families to space out while on vacation. [Read More]

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Arlington, Texas: Arlington Family Vacation Ideas

Baseball, roller coaster thrills, and easy family fun. [Read More]

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Grand Canyon, Arizona: Plan a Trip to the Grand Canyon

We will work our magic to make your trip to the Grand Canyon filled with fun, on the way and upon arrival. Read about it plan it like it? Adopt it with adopt-a-trip™ [Read More]

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Santa Fe, New Mexico: Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza

Savor the art and culture of the Southwest. [Read More]

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Taos, New Mexico: Laughing Horse Inn

Children love the Laughing Horse and we love children and pets too. [Read More]

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