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Fun in the Sun in Ixtapa Mexico
Saturday, January 26, 2013 – 10:14 pm | No Comment
Fun in the Sun in Ixtapa Mexico

by Larry Berle
On the Pacific coast- of Mexico- somewhere between Aculpuco and Puerta Vallarta, lie the two towns of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, so closely associated you might call them twin cities.
Zihuatanejo was a sleepy picturesque …

Top Family Hotels in Palm Springs – A Desert Oasis
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Top Family Hotels in Palm Springs – A Desert Oasis

A family vacation in Palm Springs, California is a great way to experience the desert while still being near theme parks and kid-friendly attractions.  Palm Springs is an easy drive to San Diego and all …

Family Vacation Ideas: Daily Deals Roundup 11-28-12
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Family Vacation Ideas: Daily Deals Roundup 11-28-12

There’s a little something for everyone this week!  Shopping in Chicago, beach vacations from coast to coast (and beyond!), and Orlando goodies!
 
Go Shopping in Chicago and Save on These Family Hotels!
 
Book Now to Save on …

Family Vacation Ideas: Daily Deals Roundup 11-21-12
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Family Vacation Ideas: Daily Deals Roundup 11-21-12

This week has lots of great family vacation ideas… New Zealand for the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings fans, explore Maya ruins (and maybe figure out what that calendar REALLY means), ski vacation in …

Family Vacation Ideas: Daily Deals Roundup 11-14-12
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Family Vacation Ideas: Daily Deals Roundup 11-14-12

Get ready for spring break, or save on last minute winter break ideas with lots of family beach vacation deals this week!
Save on Florida Family Vacation to Tampa Bay!
 
Save on a Tropical Family Vacation in …

The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt Dublin Ireland
Thursday, November 8, 2012 – 12:42 pm | No Comment
The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt Dublin Ireland

Some say Dublin is the city of weather. You can get all four seasons in one day. Leon Uris even titled one of his books IRELAND; A TERRIBLE BEAUTY probably because the constant rain and …

Photo Friday: Remembering Thanksgiving in Sunny Arizona
Friday, November 2, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Photo Friday: Remembering Thanksgiving in Sunny Arizona

Last year we went to Phoenix/Scottsdale Arizona for Thanksgiving.  Living in Minnesota, this was a very welcoming treat to be basking in 80 degree weather along a lazy river in late November.  I’m tempted to …

St Regis Hotel Deer Valley
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
St Regis Hotel Deer Valley

by Larry Berle
The difference between an outstanding hotel and an awesome one is in the service.  And service is king here.  They even have a butler dept. to give you that extra service you rarely …

2012 World’s Best Family hotels | Travel + Leisure
Monday, October 1, 2012 – 11:19 am | No Comment
2012 World’s Best Family hotels | Travel + Leisure

 

2012 World’s Best Family hotels | Travel + Leisure results are in!!  Travel + Leisure rated the 50 world’s best family hotels
Here are the top 10 in the US. As you can imagine, lots of …

Family Vacation Ideas: Daily Deals Roundup 9-12-12
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Family Vacation Ideas: Daily Deals Roundup 9-12-12

 

Fall break is coming up sooner than we think! Now is a great time to start planning your fall family vacation!  Many of these deals are good over MEA Weekend, Thanksgiving weekend, and some are …