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Ideas for Fun Adventure Family Vacations to Take Your Kids On

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Ideas for Fun Adventure Family Vacations to Take Your Kids On
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Ideas for Fun Adventure Family Vacations to Take Your Kids On

By Christy Tanner


Sometimes when we plan our family vacation we want to do something completely different from other vacations. I have researched a few vacations that are unique, but also fun. So include that fun factor with your decision and it will make for a memorable family vacation.

First, if you like Tropical Islands and relaxation, a few ideas you might want to consider are:

Cruising Around the Barrier Islands

Cruising Around the Barrier Islands

How about a day of shelling on deserted beaches, or perhaps swimming in emerald green water, or even fishing under the stars relaxing at night? If these ideas sound like fun to you, then try these islands out … Sanibel, Captiva, North Captiva and Cavo Costa which are all off the Southwest Florida coast. This could make for a memorable time for you and your family. You will create new memories with your family in this once in a lifetime vacation that your kids will always remember.

Kelsey Family Dude Ranch in Montana

Kelsey Family Dude Ranch

How about you and your family roughing it out while you leave the rest of the world behind. Leave all of your computers, tvs, radios, cell phones, and PDAs behind. Check out the Kelsey family dude ranch. This unique ranch offers a family oriented and authentic dude ranch experience for families. You might even want to consider holding a family reunion here for an experience that is easier (no one is stuck doing the cooking or cleaning) and memorable. Daily ranch activities include the ever popular horseback riding, weekly gymkhanas, even an all day ride with a tent packed for an overnight trip.

Blacktail Mountains In Montana

cave school - Blacktail Mountains

A great mountain range to check out is the Blacktail Mountains. This is part of an 8,000 acre jewel with unique activities for your entire family. This working guest ranch offers horseback riding, bird watching, mountain bike riding, cave school, and more for all family members. Go to the Blacktail Mountains and find out what many families have already discovered…that the Blacktail Mountains is the prettiest place in the world hands down. Try out the BlackTail Ranch.

The Amazons

The Amazons

The Amazons


Another unique and great adventure to take your family on is the Amazons. There are three accommodations that are still unspoiled. Each location offers a different experience and the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful Amazon. The three locations are Jungle Lodge, River Lodge, and Jungle Camp. Any of the choices will leave you happy.

Grider Hill in Kentucky

Grider Hills Lake

A great lake to check out on vacation is Grider Hill. Grider Hill is a 50,000-acre lake that stretches across 100 miles. The water shimmers as you look out onto it and the shoreline is huge. In fact, to see the whole lake you would need to travel 1,225 miles by boat. Along the shore you will witness the foothills of the Cumberland towers, and the foliage is of hardwoods, hemlock, cedars, and pines. Visit Grider Hills Lake Dock.

White Sands Cove

White Sands Cove

For a perfect beach setting in a tropical surrounding, check out White Sands Cove in the Caribbean. There are fresh pools, island spas, a dive shop and so much more to experience.

F5 Tornado Chasing Safaris

F5 Tornado Chasing Safaris

A very unique and fun adventure is the F5 Tornado Chasing Safaris. F5 tornados will bring you face to face with the most severe weather in the world. F5 tornados separate themselves from the competition by limiting tours to a maximum of two suburban, and only four people per vehicle. Talk about an adrenaline rush for your family!

Plummer’s Arctic Lodges

Plummer’s Arctic Lodges

The best fishing around goes to Plummer’s Arctic Lodges. In the morning you are given a hot breakfast and a nice pot of coffee, and then your guide is waiting for you after you are done eating. They take you out for some great fishing.

Bar W in Montana

Bar W

To find out what you can do this summer or winter time, check out the Bar W in Montana. The countryside will swallow you in beautiful scenery, fresh air, and a life free of laptops, phone, and faxes. You will also find horses, cattle, mountains, and green grass.  Activities include Winter Horseback Riding, Snowshoeing/Hiking, Ice Fishin, Ice Skating, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Sleigh Ride Dinners, Square Dances, as well as a kids club.

Rock Springs in Florida

Rock Springs in Florida

How does a horse adventure sound to you? This family vacation idea includes Horses and people together in a great adventure. Check out Rock Springs and their activity programs. At the ranch, children will make new friends, and you have the great pleasure of knowing that the kids have experienced one of the best vacations of their life. Check out Rock Springs Riding Ranch and Stables.

Greenhorn Creek in Quincy, California

Greenhorn Creek

How about try out a family adventure of a lifetime in Greenhorn Creek. This family vacation is supposed to be one of the best-in-the-west riding, lakes, and streams vacations ever. Plus there are acres of national forest and mountains, a wonderful down home hospitality, barbecues, hayrides, meals, and a great place to sleep. Greenhorn Creek will change your life.

Dale Hollow Lake at Sulphur Creek Resort in Kentucky

Dale Hollow Lake at Sulphur Creek Resort in Kentucky

Another family adventure vacation idea is to visit the Dale Hollow Lake’s Complete Vacation Center, which you can experience while at the Sulphur Creek Resort. You can rent deluxe houseboats, and luxury cabins for a great time.

Lake Cumberland in Kentucky

Lake Cumberland

On this family adventure vacation you will have the chance to captain your own houseboat. Explore the wonderful Lake Cumberland, which we’ve talked about in another fun vacation for families. If you are interested in this vacation, visit the state dock marina services for more information.

Tsylos Park Lodge in Chilko Lake, BC Canada

Tsylos Park Lodge in Chilko Lake, BC Canada

If your family enjoys fishing together then consider a fly fishing vacation for the family by going to Tsylos Park Lodge which is a vacation primarily for fly fishing enthusiasts. You will fish on the Chilko water system which is full of Rainbow Trout as well as other fish.

Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Islands

Finally the ultimate vacation that I would love to go and see is a visit to the Galapagos Islands. You can see the wildlife and enjoy hikes, kayaking, rafting, canoing and fishing. There are five islands to visit. Like I said I think this would be the greatest vacation possible.

It’s strictly up to you and your family when deciding what and where you want to go. Make it a decision made by all and everyone will enjoying it that much more.

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Ideas for Very Unique Family Vacations

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Ideas for Very Unique Family Vacations


Ideas for Very Unique Family Vacations

When families start to ponder how they are going to spend their family vacation, some feel as if they want a unique family retreat this year and one which is different from all of the prior ones. There are many unique family vacations which will entertain and delight the entire family. Some are located in the surrounding areas whereas others may be in an entirely different country. The ones which follow are examples of family retreats which are unusual and unique.

Environmentally Friendly Vacations

Environmentally Friendly Vacations

For those who are environmentally conscious and wish to remain so on their vacation, there are environmentally friendly vacations to go on. One vacation resort which offers an environmental option for a vacation destination is the Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt in Austria. Although it may be costly for some, if a green destination is what you desire and luxury is a key component then this resort is sure to please. Another environmentally friendly vacation resort is the Tiamo Resorts in the Bahamas. At this resort families will enjoy solar power energy which allows them to enjoy comfort while being environmentally sound.

Family Vacation at a Working Farm

Vacation at a Working Farm

Another unique family vacation option is to visit and stay at a working farm. This is a way to not only have a great time with family members but also provide insight into how a farm truly operates. At these types of vacation destinations, families can help out with feeding the animals, cooking and working at various farm-related tasks. Some farm vacation destinations include the Weatherbury Farm in Avella, Pennsylvania, Berkson Farms in Enosburg Falls, Vermont and Apple Pond Farm in Callicoon Center, New York.

Teaching Family Vacations

Teaching Family Vacations

There are also family vacations which center around teaching family members a certain trade or skill while they enjoy their vacation. Skills such as cooking, music and art appreciation are just a few different types of teaching vacations which are available to families. The individuals will stay at the location and each day they will embark on a different aspect of the trade or skill all the while having a great time with each other. When you come home from your vacation not only can you say you had a wonderful time but you may have acquired a new trade or skill in the long run.

River Rafting Family Vacations

River Rafting Family Vacations

For the outdoor enthusiasts, a vacation centered around whitewater rafting might be the perfect getaway. There are various vacation offerings with this activity at the center thereof where family members can spend the day braving the water and the nights camping under the stars. For the adventuresome families, a whitewater river rafting vacation might be the perfect thing to enjoy. One river rafting company which offers family vacations is Western River Expeditions which has its headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. This company offers many different river adventures in states such as Utah, Idaho and Colorado, to name just a few.

Bike Tour Family Vacations

Bike Tour Family Vacations

Another outdoor activity which will provide great times and good exercise is a bike tour vacation. Bike tour vacations come in a variety of forms and families can choose the one which best suits their tastes. The bike tours can be based on a beginner bike route or advanced one and the individuals may be able to stay in hotels at night or campgrounds, depending on the type of vacation that they choose.

Volunteer Family Vacations

Family Volunteer Vacations

For the families who like to help others while vacationing in a different location, volunteer vacations provide a good option. There are certain tour providers which prepare a vacation for the individuals where they volunteer during the course of their stay at their vacation destination. This way the family members can mix relaxation with helping others while away on their trip.

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Top 10 Most Unusual Children’s Activities at Vacation Resorts and Family Resorts

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

Top 10 Most Unusual Children's Activities at Vacation Resorts - Silly Children

 

Vacation resorts are fun for the whole family although some cater to activities for certain age groups. For kids, there are a variety of activities which they can get involved with at various resorts, some more unusual than others. There are ten activities which stand out from amongst the rest due to their unique qualities.

Become a Mouseketeer in Training

Become a Mouseketeer in Training at Disney World with Mickey Mouse Ears and All

One of the more popular vacation resorts where children are catered to left and right is the floating vacation mecca known as Disney Cruise Lines. These cruise lines offer a variety of activities tailored to the children and one which stands out in particular is the Mouseketeer in Training activity. This allows children ages 3-4 to don their Mickey Mouse ears and learn how to be a Mouseketeer. This is a great option for kids who love Mickey Mouse and all the other Disney characters.

Crayola Art Camp

Crayola Art Camp Family Resorts - Scavenger Hunts, Mosaics and More

Beaches Resorts is perhaps one of the most well known family resorts throughout the world. This vacation resort, no matter which location you go to, is known for its top-notch staff and fantastic activities for the whole family, especially the kids. One of the popular resort activities is Crayola Art Camp. Those kids who attend this camp will be guided by Beaches staff members who have received training from the Crayola company and will complete crafts such as scavenger hunt collage frames, island medallions, mosaic butterflies and lizards and more. This unique activity allows kids to get creative while having a great time.

Poolside Tye Dye

Poolside Tie Dye kids activity at family ranch resort

Another resort which allows children to tap into their creative abilities is The Bishop’s Lodge Ranch Resort and Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This resort offers a variety of kid’s activities including arts & craft classes such as the poolside tye dye. At this craft session, kids can make tye dye t-shirts so they not only get to enjoy engaging in the craft but also have a souvenir to take home with them.

KidSpa

Kids Spa at Pinehurt Family Resort with Massages Facials Pedicures and Manicures

For the children who like to get pampered, the KidSpa at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina is the place to go. At this resort, kids can get spa treatments such as massages, facials, pedicures and manicures. Although they must be accompanied by an adult, this is a great place to go if your little one likes spa treats just like the rest of the family.

Worm Races

Little Cedars Kids' Club is worm races. Kids can choose their worm and see who wins the race.

For the little ones who are nature lovers, Big Cedar Resort in Ridgedale, Missouri provides quite a bit of options for kids. One unique activity which this resort sponsors for children in their Little Cedars Kids’ Club is worm races. Kids can choose their worm and see who wins the race. This concept is quite unique and something which those who love the outdoors will most definitely delight in.

Hawaiian Cultural Activities

Hawaiian cultural activities

Visitors to any of the various Hawaiian Islands are sure to delight in partaking in some Hawaiian cultural activities, especially the kids. At various vacation resorts kids are able to take part in various cultural activities. Some of these resorts include J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina Resort in Oahu and the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island.

Dolphin Meet & Greet

kids and other family members Meet & Greet Dolphins at family resort

Another Hawaiian resort which offers a unique children’s activity is the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island. The Dolphin Quest Learning Lagoon at the resort provides various programs which bring kids and other family members face to face with these beautiful creatures.

Pueblo Bread Baking

Pueblo Bread Baking at Kids Camp Hyatt at various Hyatt Resorts with Family Activities

If kids are looking for unique activities, Camp Hyatt at various Hyatt Resorts will have the answer. The Camp Hyatt at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico offers the unique children’s activity of traditional Pueblo bread making. Here kids can learn how this traditional bread making activity was performed and get to help with the process. This is educational and fun all at the same time.

Broom Hockey

Grand Kids program and one of the unique activities that it offers is the sport of broom hockey

For those who may be traveling to the Puerto Vallarta region of Mexico, the Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico is a great option for families with kids. This resort has the Grand Kids program and one of the unique activities that it offers is the sport of broom hockey. This provides a unique way for kids to have fun and get exercise all at the same time.

Junior Chef

Junior Chef activity at the Almond Beach Village - Your Kids can be Chef and Cooking for the day

For kids who love everything culinary, the Junior Chef activity at the Almond Beach Village in Barbados is sure to please. Here kids can express their culinary creativity and this is quite a unique activity when viewed alongside the usual favorites of dance activities and water sports.

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How To Make A Memorable Trip with Your Children

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

How to make a memorable trip with your kids on vacation�

 

HOW TO MAKE A MEMORABLE TRIP WITH YOUR KIDS ON VACATION

 

Vacations are an important part of the bonding experience of families and so you probably want to make sure that the ones that your family goes on are ones which create wonderful, lasting memories.� But, as we all know, reality sometimes doesn’t let you live out your ideals in this way.� Vacations can also be a really stressful time for parents since the schedules of the family get thrown off and the general details of planning a trip are energy-consuming.� If you can get past the difficulties which come with planning and executing a vacation, you can create those memories that will be so important to the general life experience which your children recall as they get older.

The first thing that you need to do in order to create a really memorable vacation for your kids is to get yourself in the right mind frame for the trip.� Do what you can to be organized and to get your vacation planning done early so that the details of trip planning don’t leave you frazzled.� Understand that trip problems will come up, travel will get thrown off course and your kids’ schedules will get a little bit wacky.� Do whatever you need to do in order to get your attitude to where it needs to be to be accepting of these problems.� In the end, what is going to create a memorable vacation for you kids is the stress-free time that you spend with them while you travel together.

Once you have the right mind frame, you can add a couple of neat things to any trip to make it more memorable.� The basic tools that you’re going to need are a camera, a journal, and a small box or bag for each member of your family.� With these tools, you can capture all of the moments of your trip and preserve them.� This has a two-fold purpose.� The act of capturing your activities with photos and drawings or written journal entries will give the trip itself a focus, making it more enjoyable for the whole family.� And later, you can spend more time together creating the memory books for the trip which you can all enjoy for many years to come.

So, get a camera for yourself to capture all of the actions of your kids during the vacation.� But also get cameras for kids in the family as appropriate.� Disposable cameras or inexpensive kid’s cameras can be great for children of varying ages.� You’d be surprised at the things that they capture on film that you never would have thought could be so amusing.� Your kids will have fun taking pictures and they’ll notice things on the trip that they might not have otherwise.� And when you go to create your memory books later, your kids will be really proud that they were able to take the photos themselves to use for scrapbooking.

You should also encourage your kids to keep journals throughout the trip, because these are the things that will jog your memory about the details of the trip when you look back on them.� Young kids can get a small sketch pad and coloring book and older kids can get bound journals for writing.� You can set aside a time of each day during the trip, perhaps when winding down for bed, when the whole family discusses what you did during the day and then everyone works on their journals.� Just a few minutes spent on this can really bring a cohesiveness to the trip that makes your family feel like you’re all having a shared experience, and later you’ll have the creative works of everyone to look back on.

Finally, each member of your family should get a bag or small box for the trip.� The purpose of this is to collect little trinkets.� This helps your trip in more ways than one.� First of all, it gives kids another focus which is what makes a memorable trip.� As you take a walk through the woods, your kids can focus on finding the perfect leaf or stone to add to the trip.� Small items like penny tokens and ticket stubs can also go in this box.� Additionally, since your kids will be collecting items in this way to take home with them from the trip, you can deter their requests for lots of big impulse-buy souvenirs by re-directing them to their memory bag.

Childhood goes by in the blink of an eye.� It may be stressful planning your family vacation, but if you can put that aside, you can really create some lasting memories for your family to share.� Someday soon, your kids will be all grown up and coming home for the holidays and you’ll smile as you take down the boxes of photos, scrapbooks and memory bags and get ready to remember again all of the fun that you had while they were growing up.

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Disney Vacations with Your Kids

Thursday, April 5th, 2007
Family vacations to disney world About Travelling to Disney With Your Children Childhood is a magical time filled with awe for all new experiences.� Places that capture that magic and let parents experience it right alongside their children are rare, but there’s one of those places which is familiar to everyone.�

Disneyland.� It is the vacation location known and loved by children across the globe.� And, if you can set aside the general stress that comes with trying to take your family on a memorable vacation, it can be one of those places where the entire family experiences the magic of what it’s like to be a kid.� Of course, kids today have a lot more variety in terms of Disney vacations than kids of yesterday; Disneyland is not the only Disney spot offered to them.� This means that you have some deciding to do about the Disney vacations that are right for your family.

Although there are many different ways that you can do a Disney vacation, there are three basic Disney vacations that you should look at to narrow down your options.� First, there is the basic trip to Disneyland which can now be augmented with exploration of the next-door theme park, California Adventure. Then, there is the Walt Disney World Resort Florida. And finally, you might consider taking your vacation on a Disney adventure on the water with the Disney Cruise Ship. Which of these Disney vacations is right for your family will depend on your geographic location, monetary considerations and ages of your children.

 

Disneyland Resort, located in California, is arguably the most famous of the Disney locations.� When you think of putting on the Mickey Mouse ears, getting one of those big all-day lollipops for the kids and passing by famous rides like Space Mountain or The Matterhorn, it’s the Disneyland vacation that you’re thinking about. With good weather all year long and discounts for families in all of the different seasons, the Disneyland vacation can be done whenever is convenient for you and in a cost-effective way. You can supplement your visit to Disneyland by buying a joint ticket to California Adventure, the big theme park now located next door to Disneyland. Many families opt to do multi-day Disneyland vacations so that they can see all that there is to see at both spots without having to rush through everything. If the only thing that you’re planning to do in California is Disneyland, then this might be the route to go.

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Disney World. If getting yourself to California is a bit of a stretch from you neck of the woods, you may want to consider making a trip to Disney World instead of to Disneyland.� Located just outside of Orlando in Florida, Disney World is comprised of multiple mini-theme parks including water parks, sports parks, a race track center, Epcot Center, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, and multiple golf courses.� Taking a vacation to Disney World is like taking a vacation to a city of its own.� This is sometimes considered the better Disney vacation choice for families with kids who have a great age range because there’s enough for the little ones to do but plenty to keep older kids entertained as well.

 

Disney Cruise. The last of your major Disney vacation choices can be even better for families with older children.� The Disney Cruise line takes all of the adventure of Disney on ground and adds all of the adventure of a cruise ship and puts it together to create one grand Disney experience.� Heading off to sometimes exotic locations, this type of Disney vacation can really let you, as parents, enjoy yourselves with each other while creating lasting childhood vacation memories for your kids.� And since Disney caters specifically to families, and we all know that families never have quite enough money, this can be one of the least expensive opportunities to enjoy a cruise if you spend some time looking at the deals.

Here are more articles for Disney family vacations.

 

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