West Virginia: Lansing, Class VI River Time on the Gauley and the New with Kids.
West Virginia is a surprising place filled with awesome natural adventures, affordable sleeping places and quirky one-of-a-kind restaurants. Mostly mountains, trees, friendly people and best of all crazy rivers with world-class white water, it makes an ideal family vacation spot. And any family vacation in West Virginia should include a few rapids if only to give your kids bragging rights. Class VI river runners offer terrific options for river time with kids.
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Vermont: Smugglers’ Notch, Smuggs’ Resort , Summertime Family Fun - Mountain Boarding, Via Ferrata, and Segways.
Try an all-terrain Segway; climb a rock wall, run a rope bridge, follow the Via Ferrata; canoe the lake, try diggerling, or go dog-carting . Being edgy is what makes Smugglers' unique within the family vacation niche. They take pride in offering a total summer vacation experience which includes evrything you would normally expect pools, hikes, bikes, music, and dancing plus the latest in fun, like Segways, diggerling, disc golf and geocaching.
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Vermont: Smugglers' Notch Resort Teen Connections - Music, Via Ferrata, and Mountain Boarding.
Teen guests call it “The Notch” and know that “It’s good.” For parents vacationing with teens, it means a bored-no-more zone with stuff to do and best of all other teens. Smugglers' is known for its extensive programs for all ages, including a daily all-day summer camp program for ages 3-17. Activities inlcude water sports, pool time, hiking, biking, mountain boarding, diggerling, disc golf, geochaching, music, dances, and Vis Ferrata challenges.
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Virginia: Virginia Beach, Discovering the Secret Side - Green and Serene.
It is common knowledge that Virginia Beach has an impressive Boardwalk, energizing free concerts, public fishing piers, terrific theatre, great restaurants and miles of beach ideal for any family vacation. It I also obvious that getting to Bush Gardens or Williamsburg for a day is easy,so practically speaking, the place is a one-size-fits-all-family vacation spot. But did you know that there is a secret side - quiet, green and tranquil? On our day adventure we made the discovery.
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New York: Greene County in the Catskills, Family Vacation Ideas – Splash Parties, Storytelling and Crazy Cats.
Imagine a family vacation spot with golf, tennis, bowling, hay rides, fishing, targazing, horseback riding, hiking, drive-in movies, bowling, mountain biking, mountaintop picnics and a waterpark; add to that farm fresh produce markets, awesome ice cream, delicious German pastries and tasty Black Horse Farm pies. Let the fun begin.
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West Virginia: Oak Hill, ACE Adventure Center and Resort – Togethering in the Mountains.
Finding a family reunion spot which works for everyone is not easy – one size never fits all. But for active families ACE Adventure Center has all of the components to create a terrific family reunion loaded with action. No one will be bored. The atmosphere is friendly and comfortable, like staying with old friends. For active families the ACE Adventure Center and Resort location is heaven - show up, sign in and let the fun begin.
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Dominican Republic: La Romana, At Casa de Campo All of the Fun Is Included.
For families looking for a delightful Caribbean vacation spot, Casa de Campo offers plenty. It is not exactly a “country house” as its moniker indicates but a grand country estate, complete with casitas, villas, private beach, 16 swimming pools, world-class golf, tennis, water sports of all kinds, equestrian center with Polo, and all things tropical to ensure the best possible family vacation.
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Caribbean: St. Lucia, Coconut Bay Resort and Spa.
Experience the authentic (yet-to-be-discovered) Atlantic side of St. Lucia. Nestled amid swaying palms along Savannes Bay on the island’s undiscovered south coast, with friendly people, beautiful vistas and Caribbean “quiet” days, The Bay offers families an all-inclusive beachfront vacation option. Walk along the soft-sand beach, wiggle your toes in the water, watch local fishermen, count sea gulls, snorkel in the bay, sip tropical drinks and gaze at the surf as the sun sets. This is the good stuff.
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New York: New Paltz, Mohonk Mountain House.
Families looking for a vacation spot that offers old-fashioned charm, extraordinary service, and activities for kids, will find Mohonk Mountain House delivers on all points. The historic Victorian castle transcends the centuries meeting the varied needs of contemporary families. It is a naturally fun vacation place.
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Tennessee: French Broad Outpost Ranch,
All-inclusive and family friendly, the wranglers and staff create a near perfect ranch holiday for all ages. They pay attention to the details making it easy for guests to relax, have fun and build memories.
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Jamaica: Trelawny, FDR Pebbles Resort.
This tropical family playground is on Jamaica's historic north coast, just a short 30- minute ride east of Montego Bay. With the green draped mountains as a backdrop and the Caribbean Sea at our backdoor, they offer barefoot informality and all inclusive family adventure that allows everyone to enjoy the easy pace of island life. Just imagine a worry-free, truly all inclusive, cashless soft adventure vacation with no surprise charges at checkout. The concept at Pebbles is just that.
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Jamaica: Runaway Bay, Franklyn D. Resort.
Stay with on Jamaica’s beautiful north coast and enjoy three holidays in one - one for adult guests, one for kids, and one for all the family. Located directly on the Caribbean Sea Franklyn D. Resort was Jamaica's first all-suite, all-inclusive resort for families. They created a family vacation paradise and have been practicing how to make families happy for more than a decade. With each year they make improvements and stand ready to meet the needs of each family member.
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West Virginia: Oak Hill, Rock and Repel with ACE Adventure.
Staring out over the New River Valley Gorge, adrenaline pumping through my system and rain soaking everything I should have been miserable or scared. Strangely, I was neither. That’s saying something for someone that’s as terrified of heights as I am. Sitting there, looking out at such an incredibly beautiful view, I felt such an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.
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Jamaica: Runaway Bay, FDR Resorts, Vacation Deals for Families.
Basically Franklyn D. Resort and Pebbles Resort on Jamaica’s north coast are saying “Come on down, we’ve got a deal for you.” Starting with “Moms Fly Free” which offers and incentive up front to ease doubts about who is going. They also have a straight forward “Pay for Seven, Stay for 10”. You do the math. And the annual “BYOG Free 2007” (Bring Your Own Grandparents) has just been announced.
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Wisconsin: Montello, Scharenberg’s Resort on White Lake.
Looking for a carefree vacation experience that allows everyone time to unwind, have fun and rejuvenate? This is the place. Comfy and family friendly, it is an old sneakers kind of place. A seasoned staff takes care of the details making it truly easy to relax and enjoy sunny days by the lake. Golf nine or 18; discover local markets; bike one of the loops; fish for blue gill or crappies or just watch the resident peacocks.
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California: Montecito-Sequoia Lodge, Create Family Memories.
This is the place where everyone in the family is on a holiday. They have an enthusiastic, talented friendly staff who enjoy making certain that family gatherings are pleasant. They wrote the book on carefree family vacations. Located at 7,500 feet in the Sequoia National Forest, about approximately one hour from Fresno, it is almost heaven for moms.
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California: Santa Barbara, Family Vacation Center.
Your children won't be the only ones having a good time! The popular summer sessions allow parents and kids to explore nature, chill out with a book, play games with the kids, learn to surf, laugh along with others and rejuvenate your spirit. The place is beautiful, the atmosphere family friendly and the fun meter is always working.
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