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Help with Planning Family Vacation to the Grand Canyon
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on May 1, 2011
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Hi everyone. I want to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon in early June. We have some special circumstances so I would love any suggestions you may have to help us. Fi...
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- I lived in AZ for 2 years and went to all these places. The petrified forest is fantastic - I definitely recommend it - and the painted dessert is also beautiful and ...
- South rim!! Its close enough for everyone to enjoy w/o a lick of hiking. I saw people on the mules & quite frankly, it would freak me out b/c they are so close to the ...
- If your husband has a disabled placard or letter from your doctor certifying his permanent disability, he can get a free Golden Access Passport that allows free access...
December End Vacation Ideas
Asked by D.K. from Dallas
on August 4, 2011
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Hey there!
We are planning to go on a 5 day trip during the Christmas holidays. We have narrowed down the following 3 options:
Maui (Hawaii)
Cancun (Mexico)
C...
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- I know you didn't mention it, but DISNEY WORLD is awesome around the Christmas holidays. The weather in FL at that time is usually beautiful and the park decorated is ...
- A cruise by far is the most bang for your buck. You can find activities for the child, have quality time with your husband, and see some awesome places in a week or ho...
- I vote Cruise for you. It's the best bang for your buck by far and sooo family friendly. We are actually leaving tomorrow for one!! This will be the 3rd one we have...
Leaving My Babies for Vacation
Asked by B.O. from Dallas
on October 18, 2010
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i'm not complaining, just wondering if nayone has left their children with family/friends during a parent's only vaca? My husband and I are takign a much needed, week ...
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- Good for you! Enjoy your vacation!
- Go and enjoy! I've taken a number of trips with girlfriends and long weekends with my husband for up to 4 days, and I would LOVE to have the opportunity to go away wit...
- I haven't done that yet, at least not for longer than a day, but that's only because I don't have anyone who could watch my kids for longer than that. But, I think it...
Vacation for 4Yr Old Boy.
Asked by J.E. from Dallas
on March 23, 2009
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Hey everyone, my husband and I are ready to go on our first vacation in 6 years. Yes I know we are in desperate need of one. My son is 4 years old and I was trying t...
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- I would say 4 is a little young to fully enjoy Disney. 6 is better - not so tired, irritable. However, if you do Disney -we did Disneyland instead of Disneyworld whi...
- J., I took my 11-year-old son to Disneyland last summer and we both had a blast. We went to Disney World when he was eight years old and loved that also, although ...
- I ditto the vote for Disneyland over Disney World. Less expensive, and MUCH more do-able, especially for little kids. Legoland is great, too, and is geared toward yo...
Disney World Vacation - Where Do I Start?
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on June 7, 2010
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Hi Moms! I am looking for advice on how to start planning a vacation to Disney World. We are looking at going this July so don't have a lot of time. Is a travel age...
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- I took my 6 yo duaghter last year. Ditto on the Unoffical Guide to Walt Disney world but get the edition with Kids ( I rented from the library because I didn't want to...
- I'm also a Disney fanatic, and I would start by investing in "The Unofficial Guide to Disneyword" book. It's the best info out there, here are my personal tips as well...
- First and most important question, how long are you planning on staying. Are you driving or flying? What is your budget? If you fly and stay at Disney, they will gi...
A New Vacation Destination
Asked by E.K. from Los Angeles
on May 2, 2008
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Hi,
My family and I travel annually to New York every year. My husband was born and raised in Manhattan so we go to NY to visit the city and family. Well, this year...
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- We do trips to San Diego sometimes for vacation...there's so much to do and you don't have to worry about plane fare. Just the museums down at Balboa Park alone are f...
- I am so sorry for your losses. Your family does need some time to grieve. Look into renting a house or condo or cabin in the mountains or at the beach or in another ...
- I understand not wanting to go back to New York right now. I am sorry for your loss. I recently went to Washington on vacation without my son. Once there I realized h...
Vacation Spot for the Week After Christmas?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on April 4, 2013
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This past year we gave our kids a vacation for their big Christmas gift. They all loved it so much that they want to keep that as a tradition and go somewhere new ever...
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- There's always Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg ... Busch Gardens is decorated for Christmas still and I hear Colonial Williamsburg at Christmas is GORGEOUS! I know i...
- My husband and I went to Indian Rocks Beach, FL (Pinellas county) for our honeymoon. It's west of Tampa on the Gulf of Mexico, near Clearwater. It was beautiful. We re...
- Charleston, SC. It's historic. A great place to take the family.
First Family Disney Vacation!! Dining Plan Questions
Asked by M.A. from Boston
on July 23, 2012
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We are heading to Disney for our first family vacation, alone. My parents and siblings have already taken us once when our daughter was a little over a year. We stayed...
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- We just went this summer and did the deluxe dining plan. We ate VERY well. We didn't really need the deluxe; however, we did enjoy it. We had several character meal...
- We've done both - dining plan, no dining plan. I would highly suggest getting the dining plan! We've also done both the deluxe dining plan and the regular (2 meals a...
- We have stayed at Old Key West twice now and loved it. We had a kitchen, basically an apartment, so we did breakfast in our room before heading to the parks for the d...
Disneyland Vacation-where Do I Start?
Asked by K.H. from Chicago
on May 22, 2013
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Okay, mamas. You have been so great about other questions-this one is to help me plan a vacation for my husband and two boys next summer. Yup, I'm starting early. We ...
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- Three days at the very most. No more than that is needed. Now Disney World you would need a week to enjoy everything. Disneyland is very small compared to Disney Wo...
- Will the rooms have cooking arrangements (microwave and refridge)? If so, I am am cheapy. I would take a taxi or stop at a grocery store and get cheese, crackers, drin...
- get the book... the unofficial way to disney. It is very helpful. they have many copies updated each year. you can check it out at the library
Vacation Places for 5 Yr Olds in Summer
Asked by M.D. from San Francisco
on June 8, 2011
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Can u suggest places to take 5yr olds triplets(boy/boy/girl) for vacation in US other than Disney and seaworld ??????
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- I see u live in Cali. But if u are looking somewhere u drive we just got back from the hyatt grand in Huntington beach. We booked on line best place for family ever....
- Houston has NASA and Houston Children's Museum (voted best in the country!).
- bring him here! He can tour Dallas Cowboys Stadium, A Texas Rangers Baseball game, Go to 6 Flags, Ripleys Believe it or Not, LegoLand, and Great Wolfe Lodge! You can...
