Tag Archives: travel packages

Egg-citing Easter Travel Packages for Families

It’s hard to believe that Easter is just about two weeks ago (especially since my daughter just finished opening Christmas presents last week while we were in Hawaii visiting family). Clocks spring ahead one hour this weekend and the countdown to spring break is on for many school kids around the nation. As such numerous resorts are offering Easter travel packages designed especially for families with young children. If you aren’t headed to grandma and grandpa’s for Easter you might consider taking advantage of the following deals which offer some creative holiday-themed events for the entire family. ARIZONA The Enchantment … Continue reading →

Winter Adventure Travel Packages—Vermont

The day before Thanksgiving the southern part of our state received 3 inches of snow. Likewise, parts of Colorado also saw 6 inches of the white stuff fall in the last couple of days. It’s great news for winter sports enthusiasts who can’t wait to immerse themselves in the great outdoors. If you are itching to hit the slopes or the ice (or at least watch as your kids do) you might be interested in the following series I am writing on winter travel packages. Each article features a popular winter destination and includes information on companies that specialize in … Continue reading →

Travel Trends—“Parents-Only Vacations” Part 2

In a previous blog I detailed the latest travel trend: vacations for grown ups. I wondered how many of you parents go on vacation without your children. We don’t; but that’s just because we are typically visiting out-of-state relatives, so leaving our child behind doesn’t really make sense. I wanted to know how popular these adult-only trips really are so I did some research and found some startling statistics. According to a survey conducted by AAA travel, adults-only trips now make up nearly 70% of the leisure travel market, which was once dominated by family trips. Hotels say the trend … Continue reading →

Total Vacation Packages—Are They Worth The Money?

Websites are plastered with travel deals beckoning visitors to exotic locations. Most of them are package deals, which include airfare and hotel accommodations. Some even include rental cars and tickets to specific events (e.g. whale watching or ski lift tickets). The prices always catch my eye, but I never stop to examine the offer’s fine print. I normally assume there’s a reason (not a good one) for the prices being so (seemingly) affordable. So if you are traveling to popular destinations are these package deals the best way to go? I posed the question to my high school classmate, Ryan … Continue reading →