Following Frida Around Mexico City
A family weekend to Mexico's capital of D.F. boasts such rich cultural and culinary highlights that it's like having Europe next door.It had been 10 years –- and a lot of press about kidnappings and deadly air pollution -- since our last family visit to Mexico when the opening of the fabulous Embassy Suites Mexico-City Reforma and the 100th anniversary of the birth of artist Frida Kahlo...
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Aruba Marriott Resort And Stellaris Casino
The moment we walked into the sprawling, six-story lobby of the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino and received our complimentary tropical cocktail, my cousin and I knew we were in for a great family beach vacation. ...
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Viva Zihuatanejo On Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Ever need a quick dose of the 'foreign-ness' of foreign travel? My family found it on Mexico's Pacific Riviera, a favorite sun 'n' sand destination for California families. Despite the influence of high-rise, international Ixtapa next door, the lesser-known port of Zihuatanejo has retained its funky charm and a few traditional Mexican ways.The Residencias Villa del Sol (...
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Rekindle Romance In St. Kitts, The Caribbean’s Sexiest Island
More than five years ago, I was lucky enough to find myself vacationing on the island of St. Kitts, a lush, 68-square mile volcanic island in the West Indies. I fell in love with the people, the culture and the sweet air of the small island nation, affectionately dubbed, “Sugar City.” On my return, this time with boyfriend along my side, I wondered: would the taste of rum cake, the sting...
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Flamingos – Ecotourists Of Celestun, Mexico
Ecotourism is basically traveling with mindfulness and a keen eye for the natural world around you and, by the look of it, the Celestun Biosphere Reserve in Yucatan, Mexico is where the term was invented. The Quiet Village of CelustunThe Celestun Biosphere Reserve is located in the fairly pastoral town of Celestun, a fishing village...
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Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort
The Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort is an elegant, but low-key, family-friendly headquarters, the perfect base for a relaxing vacation. Here, you can spend time alone with your spouse, and family-together time, while experiencing a unique part of Mexico.Situated at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where the raging Pacific...
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Martinique Family Attractions
Martinique family vacations certainly include sun 'n' sand and a splash of French culture, but there are also plenty of other activities, especially for preschoolers. Martinique really is the perfect destination for parents vacationing with younger children. In addition to the appeal of sun and beach, there are many options for sports and recreation and, to top it off, the opportunity for all ages...
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Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Hotels And Resorts
Family-friendly resorts are among the best and most affordable places on Grand Cayman, the main island in one of Caribbean's hottest holiday destinations. Yet, friendly smiles and warm sun await families at all three small Cayman Islands located in the western Caribbean, about 150 miles south of Cuba and 180 miles northwest of Jamaica. This former British archipelago includes Cayman Brac,...
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My Favorite U.S. Virgin Islands Haunts
Long considered the playground of the tan, the fit and the wealthy, and host to too many toga parties and limbo contests, the U.S. Virgin Islands are saying good bye to hedonism -- and they're welcoming families.It's true that cruise ships still ply the astonishingly turquoise waters (too blue to be believed in some cases), and on certain afternoons disgorge their passengers to crowd jewelry...
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Top 10 Family Camps For Family Together Vacations
Family Travel Forum's picks have been compiled from more than a decade of "Top 10 Getaway Winners" to help your family begin their lifelong love of nature. The following options combine a laid back, but active experience, with a commitment to educating kids and providing an enjoyable vacation at a variety of price points. Each provides housing and a myriad of supervised activities...
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