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Fox News has a great article today on Spring Deals for families looking to go away this Spring on holiday.
The airlines evidently didn’t get the memo about the recession not quite being over. To be fair, they’re caught in a vicious circle. Fewer of us are flying these days, so airlines are cutting capacity, meaning they’re putting fewer planes in the air. When capacity drops, fares rise, as do the peak travel surcharges levied around spring break time in March and April. Add in checked baggage fees, and even fewer people will want to fly.
Speaking of baggage fees, guests at Kimpton Hotels will get a $25 room credit if they show a receipt proving they got jacked for checking a second bag with their airline. And every airline charges around $25 for the privilege, except for Southwest, who still lets you check your first two bags for free. Read the rest of this entry »
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Texas offers natural wonders, exciting attractions and educational experiences for every visitor, and has recently added even more museums, family-friendly resorts and outdoor activities.
Western and Outdoor Adventures in Texas
From ranches in Bandera and the historic King Ranch in Kingsville, to the semi-annual Longhorn Cattle Drive in Big Bend, families can relive the Old West. State parks offer hiking, camping and rock climbing adventures from Palo Duro Canyon to the Piney Woods. Read the rest of this entry »
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From sea to shining sea: National parks are seen as great summer vacation destinations for anyone looking to save a few dollars this summer, and it’s still not too late to plan to get to one!
Some consider them America’s best-kept travel secret, and the ultimate family getaway, all the more so now that $750 million in economic stimulus money has been set aside to spruce them up.
On “The Early Show Saturday Edition,” travel expert Peter Greenberg explained how it is that national parks are such a great vacation value — and named names!
For starters: Free entry on July 18-19 and Aug. 15-16.
Wonderful deal for seniors age 62 and up: a lifetime pass to the national parks is just $10. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Hotwire 2009 Travel Value Index named Orlando the “Top Destination for Deal-Seeking Travelers.” The Index includes the top 10 cities where savvy travelers across the country can find the best value and entertainment options. The travel index is based on a statistical model that evaluated 50 U.S. markets for consumer vacation value. The discount prices on hotwire.com are then compared to published prices to help determine which places offer the lowest rates and greatest discounts to travelers.
Tripadvisor.com voted Orlando as the number one “Best Family Vacation” destination for 2009; named Orlando number four on their list of Top 10 Places To Go in 2009, which is based on user votes; announced Orlando as the No. 1 destination travelers with children plan to visit this year, according to a family travel survey with more than 1,500 respondents; and announced Disney’s Pop Century Resort and All-Star Music Resort, Homewood Suites Orlando/International Drive and Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando International Drive as part of the Top 10 Bargain Family-Friendly Hotels. Read the rest of this entry »
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Skip the beach and put off visiting the trip to the theme parks this summer. Instead, plan an unforgettable family vacation right here in Missouri: a trip to High Adventure Ranch. Nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, High Adventure Ranch offers all inclusive family vacations featuring big game safari tours on a beautiful ranch that will make this year a vacation to remember.
“A trip to High Adventure Ranch is the perfect family vacation to put on your to do list this year,” said Charles Puff, owner of High Adventure Ranch. “Our ranch features Elk, Bison, Czechoslovakian Red Stag, Boar and native Whitetail Deer for an incredible safari tour. Plus, High Adventure Ranch has fully stocked lakes for catch and release fishing. Our serene accommodations and home-style meals will make High Adventure Ranch the perfect retreat this summer.”
The family summer vacation and big game safari tour package is perfectly tailored to accommodate the entire family. This package is only $70 a night per person and includes: Read the rest of this entry »
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