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Holiday Disney World Deals

Looking to take a holiday Disney World vacation? If you try to take your trip right over Christmas you’re not going to get any special offers from the park, but vacation just after Thanksgiving through mid-December, or in early January, and Disney World has a host of deals of which you can take advantage. If you book by October 31, you can receive up to a 30% discount at select Disney resorts for trips taken between November 1 and November 16, or November 24 through December 22. Remember that Disney World holiday celebrations often last weeks. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas … Continue reading →

Budget Saving Hotel Deals in Boston

Spring hasn’t exactly sprung in Boston, which is why if you have ever dreamed of visiting the historic city, but lacked the cash to do so this is the time to go. Winter deals abound in Beantown and while you may have to maneuver your kid’s stroller around a few snow banks to get to the city’s most popular attractions your efforts will be justly rewarded. Hoteliers are trying to fill as many rooms as possible during the months of January-March and in the process are offering the following spectacular lodging deals: Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel The brand new 471-room … Continue reading →

More Post-Christmas Travel Destinations for Families

How do you plan to keep your kids busy during their Christmas vacation? Some of us are relying on the new toys from Santa to keep our tikes occupied, but what you might not know is that there are a slew of family-friendly resorts across the nation offering incredible deals right now. Think about the wonderful family memories you could make by spending a holiday weekend at one of the following resorts, and the best part… all that family fun won’t leave you penniless in the New Year. COLORADO Copper Mountain, Colorado ranks as one of the nation’s most kid-friendly … Continue reading →

Post-Christmas Travel Destinations for Families

In less than 48 hours the Christmas gifts will be opened and the mountains of wrapping paper will be disposed of… then what? Most kids are out of school until the first week of January, so why not beat the cabin fever blues by taking advantage of the travel deals being offered by family-friendly resorts around the country. Resorts are ramping up for post-Christmas family getaways and whether you live on the East Coast of the United States, the West Coast or somewhere in between there are numerous themed packages and special offers to help keep the holiday spirit alive … Continue reading →

Winter Travel Deals at National Parks

If you’ve spent years talking yourself out of visiting the United States’ most treasured attractions, make a New Year’s resolution to stop. Here’s why: some of the country’s most popular national parks are offering amazing winter travel deals. The bargains include accommodations at highly regarded lodgings and admission to the parks. Take a look: Zion National Park, Utah This winter promotion includes discounted rates at Xanterra’s Zion Lodge, which boasts 81 rooms, 40 cabins, a restaurant, a café, and a gift shop. Parking is free, and there’s easy access to hiking, biking and horseback-riding trails, most of which remain open … Continue reading →

Affordable Winter Escapes

While people like me are jetting off to the beach this winter, those individuals who don’t mind exploring new cities in chilly temperatures have the opportunity to take advantage of some hot deals. Many destinations in the United States and Canada offer heavily discounted rates or free family friendly activities during the winter low season. Take a look: OTTAWA Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, is catering to new visitors this winter. City leaders have designed a number of outdoor events that spotlight the area’s awe-inspiring scenery. If your children love to skate consider heading to the Rideau Canal Skateway, … Continue reading →

Winter Adventure Travel Packages—-Quebec

This next travel package is reserved for those very special people on your holiday gift list. It’s a bit pricey, but well worth the expense considering everything your loved one will be getting. Just make sure he or she doesn’t mind the snow and cold. As I continue my ongoing series of blogs spotlighting various tours for winter sports enthusiasts, today I’m focusing on Quebec, Canada. Specifically, Carnaval de Québec, the biggest winter carnival in the world. For 17 days each February residents and visitors to Canada’s largest province (land wise) don their warmest jackets and boots and head out … Continue reading →

Save on Spring Break Escapes

  Old Man Winter has been walloping the nation with blizzards, brutal cold and blistering winds.  Consequently, it’s no surprise that so many people are looking to escape to warmer climates.  If you are in search of sun-kissed shores and sizzling hot temperatures, but are worried a beach vacation will blow your budget, consider the following tips: Book early:  If you want to save money on spring break travel, don’t procrastinate.  Many of the best deals are available for a limited time only.  Waiting for deeply discounted last-minute deals may cost you.  Remember, as planes and hotels fill up super … Continue reading →

What Is the Disney Mom’s Panel?

Over my past 2.5 years as a Disney blogger I’ve frequently seen reference to the Disney Moms Panel. Each time I learned about it I was in the middle of researching for a different article, so even though I always meant to visit it someday it took me a long time to actually get around to it. But finally I’m here to answer: what is the Moms Panel? Just going by name alone I imagine the Moms Panel as a group of Disney-loving mothers ready to answer questions, likely posed by other moms, or at least parents, about Walt Disney … Continue reading →

Celebrating Arbor Day in Asheville

If you are looking to go “green” this spring consider a trip to Asheville, North Carolina. The Blue Ridge beauty features majestic mountains that cut into the horizon and you can see them from all angles by taking one of a number of scenic drives that run through the region. Most travelers take in Asheville’s cool, clean mountain air from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 469-mile recreational road connects Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks and offers visitors a reprieve from commercialism. The road is dotted with charming vintage farmhouses, tunnels carved into majestic mountains and steep climbs that … Continue reading →