You did your homework and are on your way to a location offering the variety of activities that kids need, and the R&R that as an adult you are looking for. Sure, you'll be tempted to do it all. But keep the itinerary simple, letting the good times flow and special moments unfold.
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By Susan Finch All-inclusive Beaches means plenty of dining options for all ages without calculating bills and scrounging up change at the end of the evening. Never worry about extra room charges if your kids hit the snack bar and...
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By Susan Finch Don’t be afraid to venture off the resort to see what the rest of the island has to offer. In Jamaica, try a tour with Chukka Caribbean featuring 4x4 Safari and ATV tours through the island’s tropical...
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By Susan Finch Beaches offers its guests the opportunity for adventure, without leaving the convenience of the resort. It’s an ideal atmosphere for families who get a little stir crazy after a few hours of relaxation, and also for guests...
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By Susan Finch It’s not only normal, but healthy for parents to have apprehensions about dropping off their children on vacation with a staff they don’t know. But don’t let a dream vacation turn into a battle of nerves over...
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By Meryl D. Pearlstein Torn between the dilemma of leaving your kids behind or taking them with you when you travel on business? All can stay together and gain from the experience. Kids are like sponges that soak up every...
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By Meryl D. Pearlstein While all-inclusive resorts offer a one-stop alternative to vacation planning, the range of activities, dining choices and accommodations can be overwhelming. Here are a few tips to make the process an easy and memorable one for...
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By Stacy DeBroff Many people live near museums, zoos, and other sites that they don’t really visit very often. One spring break, my husband took several days off, and we made a series of day trips, no destination being longer...
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By Stacy DeBroff When I was visiting the home of family members who had set up a crib for my child, right next to it within easy reach was a pair of grown-up scissors. So regardless of where you visit,...
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By Susan Finch Beaches resorts in Jamaica and Turks and Caicos offer a variety of kids club with a focus on age-appropriate activities and fun. Infants to 23-month olds are cared for by certified nannies in a climate-controlled nursery with...
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Whether you’re vacationing together on an island or at a theme park, a happy family can make anyplace you’re at seem like heaven. The trick is to have something planned for everybody, or better yet, for every person. Trying to...
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One of the best parts of vacationing with the whole family is the chance to share time with one another while being part of a larger group. This is a great opportunity for you, as parent, to spend one-on-one quality...
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Someone once observed, “It’s not the kids that need the vacation in the Caribbean, it’s the parents.” True as it may be, some people still think they’re bad parents if they make time for themselves during a family vacation. Well,...
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Scheduling some grown-up activities for yourself during your family vacation is especially easy if your kids are entertained at play all the while you are. Recognizing that leisure time is at a premium for busy parents, many hotels and resorts...
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Going on vacation can be a very expensive proposition for many people. Before you know it, your budget is blown on meals (and drinks) that were more expensive than you originally expected; that once-in-a-lifetime activity you hadn’t thought you’d go...
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