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Expert Tips on Planning a Family Ski Vacation
Mon, 4/01/10 – 1:00 | No Comment

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Winter is here, and now is a great time for a ski vacation with the family!  If you’ve never taken the kids to a ski resort for a family vacation, Travelocity Senior Editor Genevieve Shaw Brown shares some great tips on how to have the most fun, and stay safe.  Also check Genevieve’s post on the Top 5 Ski Resorts For Families to find the best place to stay.

Expert Tips for a Family Ski Vacation –
· If this is your first family ski vacation, or you’ve done it before but your kids are still beginners, make sure the mountain has enough terrain for novices.

· Keep in mind skiing is effort and your kids may not be up to doing it every day. Pick a resort with other activities on the mountain or nearby.

· If you have a baby and plan to use day care, make sure they will take your child. Some don’t take kids under two years old.

· Lead by example. Your kids may scream over wearing a helmet, but things will go much smoother if they see you wearing one too. Even if the ski school doesn’t require the helmet, this point should be non-negotiable – helmets greatly reduce the risk of brain injury.

· Reserve ski school ahead of your trip – they can sell out, especially during school vacation time.

· Don’t forget to factor in the cost of checking skis on your flight. Do the math and see if it makes more sense to rent equipment on location.

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Travel Deals of the Week…
Sun, 29/11/09 – 1:00 | One Comment
Travel Deals of the Week…

Save up to 25% on Ski Vacations in Jackson Hole, WY!
Book by 12/31/09, Stay by 4/14/09
 Save 30% at Nickelodeon Family Suites!
Stay by 12/31/09
Grand Cayman Beach Suites 50% off Sale!
Stay by 12/18/09
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Welcome to Best Kid Friendly Travel!
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Welcome to Best Kid Friendly Travel!

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Top 5 Ski Resorts for Families
Thu, 17/12/09 – 1:38 | 3 Comments
Top 5 Ski Resorts for Families

Heading to a ski resort is a favorite family vacation in late winter.  Travelocity Senior Editor, Genevieve Shaw Brown, shares her top family-friendly ski resorts and what each ski area offers so you can choose the best one for …

A Family Vacation to India: How to Prepare and What to Expect
Thu, 10/12/09 – 1:07 | No Comment
A Family Vacation to India: How to Prepare and What to Expect

A warm Thank You to Lyndsey Biddle of BriefCasesDirect.com for this informative guest post on taking a family vacation in India.
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Hotel Deals in Whistler: Home of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games
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Hotel Deals in Whistler: Home of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games

Take your family on a ski vacation this winter in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada; home of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games! There are some great hotel deals going on, but you must book by Dec. …

Win a Philips Portable DVD Player, Help Build a School in Cambodia!
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Win a Philips Portable DVD Player, Help Build a School in Cambodia!

I am so excited to be a part of this year’s Passports With Purpose!  It’s a great way to give something back, while getting a little something in return.  Win, win!! 
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Tips on Bringing the Kids to Beijing
Sat, 28/11/09 – 1:20 | One Comment
Tips on Bringing the Kids to Beijing

Thank you to Cheryl Probst of Cheryl’s China, and author of Parent’s Guide to Beijing, for this wonderful guest post!
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23 Kid-Friendly Christmas Activities at the Gaylord Opryland Resort
Wed, 25/11/09 – 3:09 | 2 Comments
23 Kid-Friendly Christmas Activities at the Gaylord Opryland Resort

The Gaylord Opryland Resort was voted “Most Christmassy Hotel in the Nation” by the Travel Channel’s ‘Extreme Christmas’ for good reason. Their world-famous “A Country Christmas” includes more than 2 million lights and more than …

Win 4 Tickets to Kid-Friendly Broadway Show, Finian’s Rainbow!
Tue, 17/11/09 – 1:09 | 29 Comments
Win 4 Tickets to Kid-Friendly Broadway Show, Finian’s Rainbow!

I am frequently asked, “Which Broadway shows are kid-friendly?”   Finian’s Rainbow has not only helped me answer that question, but is offering a free family 4-pack of tickets to one of my lucky readers!!  (details below)
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Insignia Little Buddy Child Locator Gives Affordable Peace of Mind
Sat, 14/11/09 – 20:51 | 2 Comments
Insignia Little Buddy Child Locator Gives Affordable Peace of Mind

I have been looking for a child locator product with GPS technology that didn’t break the bank for a while now. It seems as though hometown hero Best Buy has done just that.
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Birch Aquarium is an Affordable Must-See Family Attraction in San Diego
Sun, 8/11/09 – 16:21 | 2 Comments
Birch Aquarium is an Affordable Must-See Family Attraction in San Diego

Less than 10 minutes north of the crowds at Sea World, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute of Oceanography, UC San Diego has a much quieter, low-key atmosphere, with tons for kids to do. They succeed …