Saturday, July 04, 2009
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The yellow top bar is the place to start a search by geographic location, connect with travel articles in the e-zine or searh by Family TravelPhase. Each section links to a landing page with related family vacation topics. Most of the words along the top bar bar hide drop down menus. Select from one of the drop down items and your search will be shorter. During this process you may always use “browser-back” action to return to a previous location.
The homepage is the table of contents for our online family travel magazine and it also features vacation ideas and an interactive map.
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Called an e-zine by industry definition, it showcases family vacation features, idea roundups and news items. New postings appear throughout the month and additional family vacation features may be viewed by clicking any e-zine section underlined in bold. E-zine archives contain previous e-zine features which are updated at least every 24 months. The sections include the following locations.
News
This section features recent changes at family friendly resorts and destinations as well as museum and attraction updates of use to families planning vacations.
Ideas and Options
Look here if you are undecided or need a family vacation inspiration? This is an ever-growing menu of vacation choices. We keep it short, sweet and to the point.
On File
Displayed in concierge format each feature provides in depth destination, resort or cruise information including activities and plenty of reasons to plan a family vacation.
Advice
Tips to make traveling with the family easier.
Festivals and Events
Features highlighting family friendly festivals or annual events displayed by geographic location.
Vacation Deals
Time sensitve family vacation offers as well as on going ways to save on a family vacation.
Family Vacation Ideas Directory
Very specific, actionable family vacation packages, as well as a listing of companies, destinations & resorts that offer family vacations. It is arranged geographically with direct links and contact information. Each destination page will also display related e-zine features. Location featured on the interactive map include: USA (by region), Canada(by region), Caribbean (by region), Europe, Mexico South/Central America Asia/Pacific Rim Australia/ New Zealand and Africa/Middle East.
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Vacation ideas sorted by family life phases.
New Beginnings
: Six weeks to 5 years. This phase includes vacations with children not yet in school.
School Rules
: Children ages 5 - 12 years. Prime years to combine family vacation togetherness and learning experiences.
What's In It For Me
: (WIIFM) Teens ages 13 - 18 years. By this time it is essential to match travel choices to interests.
Transition Years
: 18 years+. These options include ideas on when, where and how to vacation separately together combining individual interests and family bonds.
Generation Bond
: Two or more generations. The needs of this phase include balancing multiple ages and finding ways to connect or reconnect between generations.
TravelPhaseSM Mix
: This category is for those who find they are a combination of phases described.
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