Florida is a pristine family beach getaway year-round. Do not let the oil spill keep you away from tropical paradise. The majority of Florida’s beaches are oil free. Here is a link to an article I wrote for Southwest Florida Parent & Child Magazine featuring five family-friendly resorts in the region. There is truly something for everyone - from the natural beaches to fabulous sea life and animal attractions - Florida is a family’s playground. Come to Florida and get away!!

Featured in this article is the Naples Bay Resort, The Resort at Marina Village, ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort, Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, and Sundial Beach & Golf Resort.

These fabulous resorts are worth your consideration for a family vacation.

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Top Summer Vacation Hot Spots

jennifer on May 12th, 2010

Summer is around the corner with Memorial Day later this month serving as the official summer kick off.  It is time - if you have not already - to plan your summer escape. Travel suppliers, like Orbitz, are providing their recommendations to help make the important choice of where to go this summer. From big [...]

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How to Shop for an Affordable Vacation

admin on April 16th, 2010

Most of us enjoy going on summer vacations but often times the trips that we would like to take are cost prohibitive. We’d all like to stay at a Sandals resort on the Caribbean, but spending $5,000 plus on a week vacation doesn’t work for most people. Getting a cheap vacation is possible, but you [...]

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Travelers Ready to Explore in 2010

jennifer on March 26th, 2010

With most of us thawing out from a wicked winter season, we have our sights on vacation horizons. Americans are ready to get packing, according to a recent survey by TripAdvisor, as survey respondents indicate they expect to travel more in 2010 than in 2009.
Forty-one percent of U.S. respondents said they plan to spend more on leisure travel [...]

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Budgeting For Travel

admin on February 23rd, 2010

For many individuals today, the desire to travel is strong, but the availability of funds for traveling is just not there. There are many choices for people who want to budget for their next holiday without sacrificing other areas of their life. The key for many of us today is using available options such as [...]

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Gifts for the Traveler

jennifer on December 21st, 2009

For those of you traveling over the holidays or for those who are planning a future trip, there are some innovative and practical products that should be added to your packing list and to your Christmas wish list. From portable tripods to inspirational frames to capture vacation memories, there is something for all who are [...]

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Gifts to Inspire Travel

jennifer on December 15th, 2009

Whether you are celebrating the holidays at home or away, there are many gifts that inspire travel. National Geographic and LIFE are synonymous with travel and this season there are many gift ideas to delight travelers of all ages.  Travel books to wines all top the list of stirring the travel senses.
Food Journeys of a Lifetime: [...]

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Beat Vacation Blues by Capturing Travel Deals

jennifer on October 22nd, 2009

Depressed that your summer vacation is over? You’re not alone.  TripAdvisor released results from its “post-vacation blues” survey revealing that 56 percent of U.S. travelers surveyed said they often get the post-vacation blues upon returning from a trip. There are ways to combat this feeling…plan another vacation, and the travel deals are continuing in full [...]

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One Last Summer Travel Getaway

jennifer on September 4th, 2009

Today, many are packing up their cars or preparing to board aircraft for a last summer getaway. Already, the cooler temperatures across the Midwest and eastern shore are previewing the change of seasons. AAA predicts that 39.1 million are taking a Labor Day vacation, which represents a 13.3 percent decrease compared to last year’s record [...]

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Couples Traveling Together Spark Romance

jennifer on August 13th, 2009

In the midst of struggling through this economy, a romantic retreat might be just what the doctor ordered to get back to being a couple and focusing on what matters most in your lives. The US Travel Association (USTA) released a series of studies showing the various benefits travelers realize by taking a vacation.
“We want [...]

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