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Family Travel—End of the Summer Deals on Educational Vacations

Score one for procrastinators! We are heading down the home stretch of summer vacation and for families who have yet to hit the road on an annual getaway your delaying a seasonal escape has finally paid off. Numerous hotels in the Washington, D.C. area are offering amazing end of the summer deals. The properties are located near some of the nation’s most historic attractions and can easily serve as the venue for a memory-filled educational vacation for the entire family. Take a look: GEORGETOWN EXPERIENCE For $150 per room per night you will receive accommodations at Georgetown Suites, where you’ll … Continue reading →

Educational Vacations Growing in Popularity

I’ve been writing about the trend of “educational vacations” for a while now. But according to a new survey, the popularity of taking a “learning” vacation is once again on the rise. TripAdvisor.com recently surveyed more than 2,500 travelers and determined that 32% of them are planning to engage in educational activities while on vacation in 2008. That’s up 7% from last year. For those of you who are not familiar with the trend, an educational vacation is nothing more than combining a trip to a desired location with an opportunity to learn something new. For example, instead of lounging … Continue reading →