Crown Paradise Club, Cancun
My family of five vacationed at the Crown Paradise Resort in Cancun and I have to say that if there is one thing that really made our vacation, it was the child care facilities. Here's a report of our family's experience. The hotel itself is divided in two parts, the original section and a newer tower; all rooms are oceanview with balconies. Our room was in the newer tower and was decorated...
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Mia Resorts For Cancun Fun And An Isla Mujeres Getaway
Everybody loves a good deal, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Cancun's Mia Hotels, both formerly the Avalon brand, with a boutique hotel on the Cancun peninsula and the more remote resort on Isla Mujeres. Families tend to gravitate to the all-inclusive Mia Reef Isla Mujeres because of its relaxing beach and easy pricing, so let's take a look first at what it offers.Enjoy...
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The Call Of The Water: Sailing Australia’s Whitsundays
Taking the family sailing into the azure blue of the Whitsunday Islands off Australia's coast is easy; the hard part could be taming them before returning to civilization.Now and then, a shared moment strikes that just shouts 'Unforgettable,' and you know it will stay with you and your child your entire lives. I am in such a time.Seawater is shooting through the catamaran's net, spraying...
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Colorado’s Vail Valley: Summer Mecca For Teens
The Colorado ski haven of Vail, and surrounding communities in the Vail Valley, have tons of fun for older children during the summer months, when mountain bikes soar and prices plummet.If your family has even a modicum of an adventurous spirit, Vail Valley in the Colorado Rockies is the place to come in summer, a veritable mecca for sports and outdoors enthusiasts of every stripe and every...
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Oaxaca, Mexico Attractions
Oaxaca (pronounced wah-HAH-kah) is a culturally diverse and charmingly compact center of Zapotec and Mexican arts which many liken to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The capital city of the state of Oaxaca in southwestern Mexico, it is a safe and friendly town whose attractions should be shared by the whole family, particularly if Mexico and its many wonders are new to your kids. If you begin your explorations...
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Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach, Grand Bahama Island
The Viva Wyndham is a top value all-inclusive in the Bahamas that boasts lots of activities, great cuisine and a friendly staff. In my book, that's everything you need to make this beach vacation one that's sure to appeal to every family member.The Viva...
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Why Beaches Turks and Caicos Is A Favorite Family All-Inclusive
While there are plenty of resorts and accommodations to choose from, Beaches Turks & Caicos paves the way for the most family-friendly, all-inclusive beach resort in this island nation and its baby care makes it a standout. The resort is organized by themed villages — The Caribbean, French, Italian and Key...
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Top 3 Kid-Friendly Beaches in Sydney
Following my dreams, I moved to Sydney a couple of years ago and ever since, I couldn't help, but fall in love with the city. Its astonishing museums, quirky markets and breath-taking gallery exhibitions are just a small part of what makes NSW's capital one of the best cities in Australia to live in. Alongside the impressive Zoo and the iconic Opera...
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Doing Atlantis On A Budget At Comfort Suites Paradise Island
I am delighted to recommend the Comfort Suites Paradise Island hotel, a wallet-conscious way for the family to enjoy an Atlantis family beach vacation without breaking the bank. My kids had been aching to visit Paradise Island in the Bahamas -- especially Atlantis, undoubtedly a great family resort -- but we knew this family vacation would not come cheap.Sure,...
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Cancun Family Beach Vacation: Attractions, Adventures, Tours
Cancun is one of those destinations that has taken on a certain mythical status, after four decades as one of the major beach destinations in the Western Hemisphere. In those years it has grown in a planned, considered fashion from a jungle fishing village to bustling tourist town. Though its gorgeous coastal neighbor to the south, the Riviera Maya, has stolen some of its thunder,...
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