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Though Bing Crosby often sung about the magic of a white Christmas, there's nothing like trading scarves and mittens for a magical holiday season at Walt Disney World in sunny Orlando, Florida . The Walt Disney World complex is immense and includes Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood...
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So, you didn't take a family vacation this summer? Or, maybe you did, but it wasn't fun for the kids? Maybe you didn't even bring the kids. Here's your chance to redeem the whole year: Christmas at Disney World in Orlando, Florida . You will again rise to the rank of family hero. Don't...
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For a real down-home country holiday season, Pigeon Forge and the Smokies are right on target! The residents go out of their way to make you feel welcome, and every member of the family is sure to get that wonderful holiday spirit. The mountains themselves are spectacular in winter. The hardwoods are...
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Puerto Penasco, Mexico , better known to gringos as Rocky Point , is a beautiful getaway located between the Sonoran Desert and the Sea of Cortez. Mountain peaks and bluffs surround the area, and it enjoys great year-round weather, with warm temperatures and little rain. Physical, cultural, and historical...
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Want a great little place chock full of family entertainment choices? Then set your Garmin GPS device for the Great Smoky Mountains and a place called Pigeon Forge, Tenn . Within about 10 miles of highway, there are enough attractions to bankrupt Donald Trump. From a five-star amusement park to a water...
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The town of Pigeon Forge is often mistaken for Gatlinburg . Getting off the interstate, one thinks he has arrived. But, no! One must drive nearly 15 miles before even reaching the beginning of Pigeon Forge. Welcomed by a grand sign that depicts a blacksmith working at his forge, the stoplights start...
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Strutting in front of the fire truck was a pint-sized firefighter. He donned a firefighter's helmet and was smartly draped in a firefighting suit. With water hose in hand, he was ready for any impending danger. Despite his size, the stout-hearted Colin displayed the tenacity of a seasoned professional...
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As a teenager growing up in Ft. Lauderdale in the 1960s, I was fortunate to be able to spend Spring Break on Ft. Lauderdale Beach every weekend. The beautiful two-mile strip of sandy beach and azure ocean on A1A from Las Olas Boulevard north to Broward Boulevard was always packed with young people, loud...
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Ah, Ft. Lauderdale, original home to that annual party fest known as Spring Break. And while many students still flock to its sunny shores, Ft. Lauderdale is also a great destination for a family vacation, with all sorts of activities for kids, from tots to teens. Adults will find plenty to do, too,...
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Orlando, Florida on a modest budget? It can be done! You can NOT break the bank and still have a fabulous time with your family and even bring home some great souvenirs. First of all, you must do some planning ahead of time in the form of web shopping. Check out the web's fifty percent off restaurant...
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If your parents say no, or want to chaperone - Share this article with them, and let them see what it's like from a parents perspective. When my two daughters were 17 and 18, they finally convinced me that they were old enough to experience the rite of passage known as Spring Break in Panama City...
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Rich with both lush natural scenery and intriguing history, Kissimmee, Florida provides everything a mature traveler seeks in a vacation destination. Kissimmee is great for those who appreciate history, nature, shopping, dining and even has some adventure for the young at heart. This beautiful old town...