Mexico: Cancun, Eco-Tourism for the Kids at Gran Caribe Real Cancun.
The Gran Caribe Real Cancun in Mexico, a deluxe all-inclusive resort, located in the heart of the Cancun Hotel Zone, has been “quietly” leading the conservation effort of Tabasco turtles while restoring its beachfront property. Guests have the opportunity to discover one of the best kept secrets of the destination, being in direct contact with wildlife in its most authentic and natural environment.
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Mexico: Riviera Nyarit, Indian Crafts, Interactive Animal Shows and Cooking Classes for Kids.
Young travelers can create colorful jewelry and lizards with beads following the Huichol Indians’ tradition, decorate cupcakes with a resort chef, get nose-to-nose during interactive sea lion and exotic bird shows, and learn basic Spanish at Grand Velas Resort's new Grand Kids’ Club. Grand Velas, the only AAA 5 Diamond Award winning family friendly all-inclusive resort in North America, boasts a Grand Kids’ Club room decorated in the motif of Pancho, the Grand Kids’ Club monkey mascot, and stocked with plush monkey seats to enjoy indoor activities such as movie time and video games.
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Mexico: Puerto Vallarta - Snorkeling, Whales and Canopy Tours.
A huge dolphin sculpture marks the main promenade overlooking Banderas Bay; bougainvilleas drape over imperfect stone walls; yellow primavera blossoms dot the sidewalks; up tempo music can be heard wafting from an unseen courtyard. The city center of Puerto Vallarta embraces the idea of and easy paced tropical vacation. An array of shops line the cobblestone streets some selling souvenirs, T-shirts and sombreros and others displaying lovely works of folk-art. It is a comfortable city nestled under the shadow of a beautiful colonial church, Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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Mexico: Puerto Vallarta, Lions and Whales and Turtles – Oh My!
The arid western coast of Mexico is dramatically beautiful. The rich assortment of adventures with nature makes Puerto Vallarta a bonus destination for families. The folks at Vallarta Adventure Center offer the easiest way to participate in once-in a lifetime experiences. From whale watching and sunset cruises to turtle quests and dolphin encounters, they offer the good stuff.
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Mexico: Cancun, Kids in the Cocina at the CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort.
With the US dollar being a strong contender against the Mexican Peso, this summer Americans should place Mexico at the top of their lists for their family getaway. The CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort, which prides itself on being a top-rated family vacation option in the Mexican Caribbean, now has another reason for families to experience this property.
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Cruises: Carnival and Coca-Cola Create ‘Club 02’ Teen Centers.
Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator, and The Coca-Cola Company, the world’s largest soft drink manufacturer, have teamed up to create “Club O2,” a teen program aboard the line’s 21 “Fun Ships” featuring spacious, high-tech teen centers as well as expanded activities.
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Cruises: Family Cruising - Freestyle, Family Friendly and Easy.
It’s easier and better than ever before. In the last few years cruise lines have made plenty of changes to meet the needs of families. From expanded activity programs spanning all age groups and shore excursions for teens to awesome waterslides, ice rinks and climbing walls, the combinations create dream vacations at sea. Add to the list plenty of nearby port options and the idea of cruising with the kids makes perfect sense.
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Mexico: Sonora, Puerto Peñasco, Desert Meets the Sea.
Imagine miles of coastline with sandy beaches and rocky coves, salt marshes and secluded estuaries, a place where the tide pools have no waiting lines. Imagine a place where low tide beach combing the event of the day. It is the home of CEDO --The Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans, and a terrific place for families.
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Advice: Family Vacation Packing with the Kids.
Stack or roll, that is the question? Taking a trip with children presents plenty of challenges. Center stage is the issue of what, how and where to pack their things and your things. There is not a perfect solution for every situation but I have listened to plenty of seasoned and well-tested techniques. There are two schools of thought on possession containment for travel. There is the "stack" theory and the "roll" technique.
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Family TravelPhases, Vacations for the Time in Your Life.
All vacationing families do not fit the same narrow tourism industry profile- two adults with children between the ages of 6 and 12. Because of this we have created Family TravelPhasesSM, a grouping of vacation destinations and activities designed to match five age categories of family travelers.
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Tours: Generations Touring Company, Adventures for All Ages,
Imagine a family adventure created with three generations in mind, easy-paced, enjoyable and rejuvenating. There are severalgreat possibilities worth considering for a family holiday -- Costa Rica, Baja, Mexico, the Galapagos Islands or Vietnam. Make your plans, show up and they take care of the rest.
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Mexico: Cozumel, Summer Fun in the Sun.
What better place for families to get away this summer than a tropical island filled with adventure and fun. Cozumel, noted by Money Magazine for its great vacation value and ability to offer something for every traveler, is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the U.S. The Mexican Caribbean Island provides the ideal getaway for families looking for a safe,
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