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Family Vacations with Preschoolers

May 11, 2009 by admin 1 Comment

Travel with your toddlers and preschoolers. Before you know it, they’ll be knee deep in schoolwork and sports, and your opportunities will be limited. Here are places to enjoy the company of kids younger than 5.

Hit the beach. Build sand castles, watch the sea gulls soar and splash in the waves. Beaches provide a carefree way for families to enjoy the sun and sea without worrying about making too much noise. One of our family favorites, Coronado Island in Southern California, has long, wide stretches of sand and calm waters. The island’s iconic Hotel del Coronado provides easy access to the water and a host of kid-friendly activities.
Contact: 1-800-216-1482; www.beachcalifornia.com/coronado

Stress-free stays. Early-rising toddlers and parental access to refrigerators and cooktops make home rentals a good choice when traveling with the youngest explorers. Check out more than 10,000 vacation rental properties in beach, ski and golf resort destinations. Offerings range from studios to expansive homes.
Contact: 1-800-467-3529; www.resortquest.com [Read more…] about Family Vacations with Preschoolers

Four Cheap Family Vacation Options

May 9, 2009 by admin Leave a Comment

The Wichita Eagle Newspaper has this article in the paper today on options this year for a family vacation. Thought it would be nice to share with you.

This year’s family vacation doesn’t have to be scrapped. Perhaps your escape may not include scuba diving or a penthouse suite, but the family can have just as much fun. And here’s a secret: Junior won’t know the difference. Experience travel in a different setting with the following ideas.

1. The Staycation

Rule No. 1 of the at-home vacation is to let everyone else know that you will be unavailable. Taking work calls or giving in to house chores will kill the experience. Tell friends and family that you’ll be out-of-pocket for an extended weekend and buy in to the experience. The staycation can take place at a local hotel or even at home. [Read more…] about Four Cheap Family Vacation Options

High Adventure Ranch – Missouri

May 9, 2009 by admin Leave a Comment

Skip the beach and put off visiting the trip to the theme parks this summer. Instead, plan an unforgettable family vacation right here in Missouri: a trip to High Adventure Ranch. Nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, High Adventure Ranch offers all inclusive family vacations featuring big game safari tours on a beautiful ranch that will make this year a vacation to remember.

“A trip to High Adventure Ranch is the perfect family vacation to put on your to do list this year,” said Charles Puff, owner of High Adventure Ranch. “Our ranch features Elk, Bison, Czechoslovakian Red Stag, Boar and native Whitetail Deer for an incredible safari tour. Plus, High Adventure Ranch has fully stocked lakes for catch and release fishing. Our serene accommodations and home-style meals will make High Adventure Ranch the perfect retreat this summer.”

The family summer vacation and big game safari tour package is perfectly tailored to accommodate the entire family. This package is only $70 a night per person and includes: [Read more…] about High Adventure Ranch – Missouri

Great Travel Deals this Year?

May 8, 2009 by admin Leave a Comment

This year may be the best time in ages to take a well deserved vacation because the travel industry is having financial difficulties in these tough economic times. You now can find incredibly cheap airfares and last minute flights, exclusive hotels and cheap hotels, family resorts and all inclusive resorts, as well as discount cruises and last minute cruises on the web, or at your local travel agency.

Empty rooms are cheaper

It stands to reason that if any airplane, hotel, resort, or cruise ship is not fully booked, that represents a significant loss of income that can not be recouped, so this is your time to grab the best possible travel deals in years.When you search for holiday air flights on the internet you should first look at sites that have ticket price listings for multiple airlines. That way you can compare airfare prices side by side. [Read more…] about Great Travel Deals this Year?

Travel Muse tips for taking a trip

April 15, 2009 by admin Leave a Comment

In a year of uncertainty, consumers seem to know one thing for certain—they want to keep traveling! Regular coffees instead of lattes, more dinners at home and fewer visits to the spa—these are just a few ways people are cutting back in 2009 in order to continue to say “Yay!” to vacations.

To further stimulate the travel bug, TravelMuse (www.travelmuse.com) today released its Yaycations Calculator, a free online tool that helps consumers find hidden savings in everyday spending and discover the travel budget they never knew they had. TravelMuse is also offering individuals a chance to win a vacation with every trip planned using the newly enhanced TravelMuse Planner, which now features hotel and restaurant reviews and ratings, plus powerful mapping tools—making it even easier for consumers to plan and take their ideal trips. In addition, people can build, share and print a travel guide, personalized to their trip, to take with them on their vacation.

“Many consumers are making 2009 the year of the ‘Yaycation’ by embracing their right to plan and take vacations no matter what external forces may be in play,” said Kevin Fliess, CEO of TravelMuse, Inc., creator of TravelMuse.com—the online travel destination for finding inspiration and planning trips with friends and family. “The American vacation is a time-honored tradition, and people are continuing to find ways to travel, even if it means cutting out everyday items and activities. By combining compelling trip planning tools with comprehensive travel content, TravelMuse delivers a robust travel planning solution that enables consumers to assert their right to vacation, even in the face of challenging economic times.” [Read more…] about Travel Muse tips for taking a trip