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Park City Mountain Resort
wants to know. Visit www.snowmamas.com for details on how to enter a contest
searching for true Snow Mamas and Papas to offer tips to families heading to snow resorts with
their kids. Lots of goodies for those
who are chosen.
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay wants you to
visit—free—all year to
introduce the new Sesame Street Safari of Fun—with kid-sized rides, water
fun, shows and more all celebrating the spirit of Africa. Busch Gardens
is offering a free Commemorative Busch Gardens Preschool Pass to Florida kids ages 5 and younger during 2010.
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Get a second room free at Capella Ixtapa which is winning raves,
according to TripAdvisor. The teens will love the private plunge pools in each
of the hotel’s 59 expansive guest rooms; You’ll love the open-air spa gourmet food, and resort
“personal assistants” to make your trip stress-free . www.capellaixtapa.com
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Outdoor Parents,
Outdoor Kids. Whether you want to bike, camp, paddle, hike, climb or introduce
your kids to snow sports, award-winning author Eugene Buchanan’s new book can help you get your kids outside—and teach
them to respect the environment in the process. www.outdoorkidsbook.com
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Book Air-Inclusive, Four-Night Stay to Nassau Paradise Island by May 10 and Receive Free Companion Airfare
– including to the megaresort Atlantis with its spanking new kids’ center.
Travel doesn’t have to be completed until Dec 22, 2010 You can get a free flight for each room
booked. www.NassauParadiseIsland.com.
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If the Olympics
got your kids begging to hit the slopes, you’re in luck. There is good snow—and good deals to be had
across the country. Kids 18 and under
stay free and get complimentary breakfast and dinner at The Alta Lodge in Utah
(www.altalodge.com); Kids ski free at Keystone Resort (www.keystoneresort.com) where there are other discount deals too; Kids
ski and eat free at Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa. Also check
www.hotdealscolorado.com
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According to TripAdvisor, families can still find great vacation rentals and save big renting condos
and houses at popular getaway spots
including Gulf Shores, Alabama (Potential $1,480
savings vs. hotels). Hilton Head, South Carolina ( Potential
$2,080 savings vs. hotels), Kissimmee, Florida (- Potential
$790 savings) Destin, Florida (Potential
$1,740 savings) vs. hotels. And South Padre Island, Texas – ( Potential $1,940 savings) www.tripadvisor.com/vacationrentals.
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The next time your kids beg to bring
your dog on vacation, consider Loews Hotels’ Pumped-Up Pets
package and maybe it will help you to work out too. Get a room room
at one of Loews Hotels 17 properties for guests and their pets, Zisc dog
Frisbee and more starting at $124 a
night. Visit www.loewshotels.com.
At the same time, the InterContinental New York Barclay is reversing its
no-pet policy of the last
70 years with a Royal Pooch package
that includes an interactive laser toy, welcome amenity of organic dog biscuits
and more.. A portion of the proceeds of each package booked will be donated to
the ASPCA.www.intercontinental.com
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Is
Europe on your mind? Getaroom.com now provides
accommodations at luxury properties across Europe for under $100.
Travelers can stay in 4-star and 5-star hotels in London, Rome,
Barcelona, Amsterdam, Paris and Madrid for savings up to 50 percent. Rates are available in US dollars, Bristish pounds and Euros. To
receive the discounted getaroom.com unpublished rates US travelers should call
1-800-HOTELS-8.
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Traveling with special medical challenges makes any
family travel tougher. Programs like those run by www.vermontadaptive.org
enable families to get outdoors and hike, bike, sail and canoe, no matter what
the challenges a family member might face. For the first time
ever, the Vee Bar Guest Ranch in Wyoming will be opening it’s doors and it’s kitchen to families with members who
have Phenylketonuria (PKU) July 11-17for a fun-filled week of quality family
time. PKU friendly meals will be served
with the help of the Vee Bar’s own chef and a team of chefs and cooks who are
familiar with PKU dietary needs. www.veebar.com
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