Family Vacations Directory - U.S. - Southwest

USASouthwestFamily vacation spots: Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Tucson, Phoenix, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Arizona’s Saguaro National Park, and the Grand Canyon. Family vacation activities: camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, wrangling, whitewater rafting, swimming, fishing, ranch stays, dinosaur digs, pow-wows, bison watching, skiing, skating, snow-boarding, snowmobiling, living history, art museums, theatre under the stars, music festivals, spas, shopping, baseball, theme parks, roller coasters, rodeos and cowboy poetry. (Image from Tucson, Arizona.)

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Tours: Austin Lehman Family Vacation Adventures – Stress Free, Fun, and “Green”.

Anyone blessed with energetic, half-crazed children knows that family vacations can be exhausting and stressful.  Vacations should be worthwhile, restful, and natural bonding experiences. And in a perfect world family vacations should be earth friendly, sort of green yet fun.    [Read More]

Advice: Healthier Traveling - Tips to Ease the Stress of Allergies Away From Home.

The fact is that one in four Americans suffer from allergies according to the Center for Disease Control and A Cornell University survey found that an even greater number - one-third - reported having allergies or traveling with family members who had allergic reactions. PURE Solutions: the company that creates allergy-friendly hotel rooms worldwide has offered a few tips for vacationers. [Read More]

New Mexico: Heritage Hotels and Resorts, Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Santa Fe - the Authentic American Southwest.

In a world cluttered with sameness and fakes it is refreshing to effortlessly share authentic region culture with your children. Heritage provides the family friendly atmosphere in which to create memories to last a life time. The American Southwest is uniquely presented at each Heritage Hotel and Resort. From the adobe textures and Saltillo floors to the richness of the gardens and beauty of the Native American art guest experience a sense of place that is an obvious bonus to any family vacation. [Read More]

Arizona: Rio Rico, Esplendor Resort – Golf, Amazing High Desert Sunsets, and Family Fun.

There’s a spunky carefree attitude obvious from the moment of arrival making a family getaway in the high desert super fun. Maybe the location has something to do with it. The Santa Cruz Valley just 40 minutes south of Tucson and only 2 1/2 hours from Phoenix is the home of Esplendor Resort. Vacationing families stay in hacienda style rooms amid centuries of history framing the soul of the Old West and spirit of Colonial Mexico. [Read More]

Advice: Lost and Found Goes High Tech - No More Family Vacation Stress.

For families on vacation losing or misplacing stuff is a daily occurrence. Usually the stuff is located but not always and when it is lost stress sets in – not ideal on any vacation – right? But ImHONEST.COM has a solution worth considering. [Read More]

USA: Santa Trains, Polar Express Adventures, and Magical Holiday Lights – Quick, Easy Fun.

Taking a break from the often hectic holiday season means finding fun in small doses and we have assembled our annual mini holiday adventures for your review. From riding the marvelous Polar Express to enjoying miles of magical lights we have plenty of yuletide excursions to make enjoying season with family and friends more fun. [Read More]

USA: Southwest - Santa Trains and Holiday Lights.

Need a mini break, something easy and fun to do with your kids? During the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” provide quick, easy fun. From Texas to Arizona and New Mexico pretend journeys to the North Pole in winter and “bunny” trains provide day adventures with spunk. At many stations the family holiday tradition has a new twist inspired by the heartwarming film version of Chris Van Allsburg’s book, The Polar Express. Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families. See you at the station. [Read More]

Texas: Grapevine, Gaylord Texan Resort – Lone Star Christmas and Magical Winter Wonderland of ICE!

Families looking for the North Pole and maybe a glimpse of Santa need to head just north of DFW Airport. Gaylord Texan Resort will be creating magic for the tykes and their families who visit ICE! – a winter wonderland fantasy. [Read More]

USA: Arizona, California, and Nevada, Loews Hotels and Resorts - Spa Time Not Just for Mom Anymore.

As most parents already know kids are getting older younger and spa experiences for tweens and teens are finally becoming easier to arrange. At selected Loews Hotels and Resorts the family spa trend has become official - Kids Getting Older Younger (KYOG) and the advantage is obvious spa time for mom is part of the deal. [Read More]

USA: Best Rated Fall Festivals & Corn Mazes – Quick Family Roadtrip Getaways Across America.

Fun, quick, and easy is the magic phrase for families; pint-sized fun is better than no fun at all whether it’s a getaway for a day or an escape for a weekend, enjoying time together and making memories matters. [Read More]

Advice: Yes, It's Okay to Take the Soap Home.

Mommy can I take this home? The answer is yes; please take the partially used soap home to use so that it is not wasted. According to the Green Hotel Association ® thousands of tons of slightly-used bar soap are discarded each day by hotels around the world. [Read More]

USA: Southwest, Best Corn Mazes and Fall Festivals for Families 2008.

From country traditions in Texas and New Mexico to luscious apples in Arizona the season is in full swing. Corny or not mazes are made for families and mean fun. Sometimes with a pumpkin patch and sometimes haunted on weekend nights, mazes provide unique signatures as the lunar calendar ends the calendar year. Taste sweet apple butter or corncob jelly; carve a pumpkin or stuff a scarecrow; play flashlight tag or chase the kids through the corn stalks; ride on a wagon full of hay or bob for apples, the season looks promising. [Read More]

USA: Southwest, Tracking Dinosaurs on Vacation.

Dino fanatics of all ages found their interest in the magnificent prehistoric reptiles rekindled with the ABC Mega Series of Dinotopia, based one of my favorite childhood books. Luckily nearly everyone in North America is within a short drive of ancient “lizards” and mammals. [Read More]

USA: Southwest, Family Reunions and Gatherings.

Thinking of a family reunion? We have a few suggestions with one thing in common they are family friendly and ready to create the best reunion ever. Anytime and any season togethering is worth the effort, just to add to the family memories. From Lost Pines Hyatt in Texas to the historic Santa Fe, reunions and gatherings make the best family memories. [Read More]

USA: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuges – Monarch Madness.

Hundreds of national wildlife refuges and a host of programs by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protect and restore monarch butterfly habitat, monitor their transcontinental migration, and teach thousands of school children about their unique migration from Mexico through the United States on to Canada – and then back again. [Read More]

USA: Southwest, Best Beach Spots for a Family Vacation.

The Texas Gulf coast offers families sunshine and space to enjoy water adventures. From Port Aransas to Galveston there are miles of beach to be enjoyed. Try sand strollin’ or boot scootin’, see hatchlings head for the sea. Texas is fu in the summer and we have three family beach spots worth considering. [Read More]

Texas: Houston, Family Vacation Ideas - Cowboy Stories, Space Suits, and Great Theatre.

Urban adventures come in many shapes and sizes. Each offering a unique glimpse of a city and the way it relates to families. Houston has plenty to be enjoyed. In addition to the amazing Johnson Space Center, METRORail is an adventure all by itself and trolley rides are fun; thrill to roller coasters and awesome shows; count butterflies and koalas; attend theater under the night sky. It’s all about having fun in the city. [Read More]

Texas: Houston, CityPass - Vacation Dollars Go Further in Houston.

What do Houston’s top attractions have in common with the Statue of Liberty, the Sears Tower, the Georgia Aquarium and Disneyland? All are CityPass attractions, offered via a discounted ticket booklet with the CityPass seal of approval. [Read More]

Texas: Houston, Johnson Space Center, Space Out on Vacation with Your Kids.

Imagine moon rocks and gravity suits; flight simulators and robot arms; seeing real rockets and meeting real scientists. Sounds like the family field trip of a life time? [Read More]

Texas: San Antonio, The SPAhhhT Youth Spa.

It’s hip, it’s cool. It’s not your momma’s spa! The SPAhhhT (pronounced "spot") provides a first-class spa experience unlike any other in a setting that captures the feel and decor today's youth looks for. The SPAhhhT offers a variety of youth-designed services such as air-brushed tattoos, Caribbean-style hair braids, and basic salon services like pedicures and manicures as well as clothed massage treatments under the supervision of a parent or guardian. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
PURE Rooms - Allergy Free Sleeping Spots

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Las Cruces, New Mexico: Hotel Encanto

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Rio Rico, Arizona: Esplendor Resort

Family Fun Package perfect for your family. [Read More]

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Houston, Texas: CityPass Houston - A Family Vacation Idea

Valid for nine leisurely days from day of first use. [Read More]

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Carefree, Arizona: Carefree Resort & Villas

Villas offer flexible space creating the perfect setting for a family vacation. Dive-In Movies every Saturday night. [Read More]

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Scottsdale, Arizona: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess - Dive Into Summer

This summer, relax in beautiful resort surroundings and enjoy AAA Five Diamond Award-winning service and a Dive-In Days family vacation package. [Read More]

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League City, Texas: Space Center RV Park.

A place for families to space out while on vacation. [Read More]

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Houston, Texas: Hyatt Regency Houston

Have an urban adventure stay with us. [Read More]

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Austin, Texas: Hyatt RegencyLost Pines

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Arlington, Texas: Arlington's Family Fun Packages

Check out and book the Six Flags Over Texas or the Hurricane Harbor Package. Enjoy historic and thrilling theme park with rides, shows and fun for everyone young and old. [Read More]

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Arlington, Texas: Arlington Family Vacation Ideas

Baseball, roller coaster thrills, and easy family fun. [Read More]

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Scottsdale, Arizona: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Choose traversing the untamed Sonoran Desert in a four-wheel drive Jeep or take a leisurely ride on horseback through the desert home of the ancient Hohokam Indians our package offers adventure and excitement for the whole family. [Read More]

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