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02-27-2008
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Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers Family Travel Forum, the leading publisher of family vacation/travel websites, has announced the winners of the 10th annual "Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers" awards honoring resorts that cater to the special needs of new parents with children under age 5. The company's 2007 survey discovered that the same pioneering resorts that were honored a decade ago continue to excel in meeting the changing needs of family travelers. And here they are: Top Beach Resorts: * Beaches Boscobel, Jamaica - All Beaches Resorts have invited Big Bird and other Sesame Street characters to edu-tain the preschool crowd.
* Franklyn D. Resort, Jamaica - Where private vacation nannies continue to cater to babies, kids, moms, dads and now, grandparents. Top Country Resorts: * Smugglers' Notch, Vermont - Where two-and-a-half-year-olds can begin ski lessons in what's become the active family's year-round getaway. * The Tyler Place, Vermont - Where phenomenal tinies through teens' programs and a low-key atmosphere have kept families coming back for 75 summers. Top European Getaways: * The Grove, England - Sister resort to our original winner, London's Athenaeum, this country property caters to babies in real British style. * Sheraton Algarve Pine Cliffs, Portugal - Whose luxury services and children's facilities get even better each year with input from guest surveys. ...More Recent Articles |
There’s a lot of talk these days about travelers wanting “authentic experiences” rather than just the usual sightseeing trips to foreign countries. For those travelers interested in England, there’s no more authentic experience than the one-week summer course at the University of Oxford called The Oxford Experience. Participants—who need no special qualifications—attend the oldest university in the English-speaking world, live in rooms where English prime ministers and poets once lived, dine on High Table in the magnificent Hall, and learn about English history, literature, art and culture. What’s more, there are no tests, no papers (and there are some interesting excursions to stately homes, castles, cathedrals and museums). ...More
Further demonstrating its commitment to and appreciation of art, Triple Creek Ranch, the Montana Relais & Châteaux resort already known for its extensive collection of Western art, launches A Spectrum of Color & Artistry, a series of artist-led workshop weekends. Scheduled October 2 – 5, October 9 – 12 and October 16 – 19, each weekend will bring together three celebrated Western artists to share their talent and inspiration in a setting of dramatic Rocky Mountain autumn beauty. ...More
Couples Resorts has announced its fourth annual Fall in Love Again promotion, offering savings of up to 50% off published rates. Starting March 1, 2008, travelers who book their fall vacation before April 30, 2008 can bring their loved one for free. That’s a maximum savings of 50% available in select room categories. Travel dates start from July 9 through December 25, 2008. ...More
The Yachts of Seabourn has expanded a special promotion offering two-for-one international business class airfares to include more of the line's Europe cruises of nine to 15 days aboard the intimate, all-suite Seabourn Pride, Spirit and Legend. The complimentary airfare, with a value of up to $5,800 per couple, may be combined with special savings of up to 40% off the brochure fares for the cruises. ...More
Last year American visitors to Spain were up an impressive 22 percent – and total arrivals grew as well, to 59.2 million. This year with more airline service and faster trains, it will be easier than ever for Americans to visit. And there’s a lot to entice them. Zaragoza will host a summer-long international expo and Barcelona will welcome the Eurogames. Last year Valencia played host to the America’s Cup, and this year will be the venue for a European Formula One Grand Prix. ...More
Spirit Vacations is offering free nights in many destinations in conjunction with the extra day everyone receives as a result of Leap Year. ...More
The Beaufort Kaleidoscope Film, Food and Fine Art is set for March 6-9. The event is sponsored by Habersham Land Company and presented by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. Other sponsors include BB&T, AirTran Airways, Southeast Film Guide, Bl
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