To start the new year off right, guests can take advantage of a new Walt Disney World Resort package offer including a Disney Gift Card worth up to $750– free.
When guests purchase a 5-night/6-day non-discountedWalt Disney Travel Companyroom and ticket package at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels they’ll get a free Disney Gift Card to use at participating locations throughout the Walt Disney World Resort for merchandise, recreation and dining.
This Magic Your Way package includes:
·         Accommodations for 5 nights right in the middle of the magic
·         A 6-day Magic …

Last week, the NY Times published a guide to affordable skiing areas throught the country. It highlights 10 North American ski resorts this winter. Special deals, cheap flights and other information are mentioned in the article
Locations include Alta, Aspen, Jason Hole, Jay Peak, Revelstoke, South Lake Tahoe, Sunday River, Whistler, Winter Park and Wolf Creek.
The NY Times “explains why Winter Park remains a family-friendly resort – both unpretentious and affordable.” The article discusses where to stay, eat and shop. One of the locations noted is the Rocky Mountain Inn which …

Atlantis (Paradise Island, Bahamas) is offering a winter special starting at $299 for the the Beach Tower, plus kids stay and play free.
With the Online booking by March 3, 2010 you and your family have access to Aquaventure, their 141 acres of thrilling water slides, river rides and pools. Also enjoy 50,000 marine animals swimming amid Atlantean ruins, swim with the dolphins at the amazing Dolphin Cay, miles of white sand beaches, 21 restaurants and celebrity chefs and the largest casino in the Caribbean.

In 2010, Disney Cruise Line will offer the most diverse itineraries in the line’s history – sailing Mediterranean, Northern European, Caribbean and Bahamian routes. With a wide variety of European itineraries, Disney Cruise Line is working closely with local tour operators to create family-friendly Port Adventures that allow guests to best experience these culturally rich and exotic locales.
All Port Adventures will offer impeccable Disney guest service and are designed to entertain and inspire both children and adults – in true Disney fashion. Added touches such as more scheduled breaks, complimentary …

The all-inclusive Jolly Beach Resort & Spa, on Antigua’s finest mile-long white sand beach, is offering a 50% savings on stays now through April 15 with rates starting at just $89/person/night, double, including all taxes and service charges.
The all-inclusive rates include accommodations, all meals, snacks and afternoon tea, beverages, non-motorized watersports, activities, kids and teen programs, use of the gym and entertainment. Book by December 11.  These advertised discount rates are based on 4 in a room. But, the resort also offers the Junior Suites, each has a king …

State tourism boards were asked by Parent Magazine to nominate snow resorts that offer family-friendly and affordable inns, lodges, and resorts. The resorts were evaluated with regard to the family activities on site and nearby the ski areas, the quality of ski lessons for young children, the standard room size and amenities, the kids’ club or supervised play area and special holiday events.
The resort had to cost less than $250 per night for accommodations for two adults and two small children or $400 for a daily all-inclusive package.
Most of the …

Frommer names their top destinations for 2010.
Frommers stated that “While authors and editors again contributed their suggestions, this year we reached out for some additional advice: During October and November readers from around the world nominated their favorites and then voted for this year’s inaugural Reader Favorite.”
Top Destinations 2010 Reader Favorite was Paris, France
The list includes:
Tunisia
Copenhagen, Denmark
Hanoi, vietnam
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Hawaii (the Big Island), United States
Salta Province, Argentina,
Isles of Scilly, England
Mexico City, Mexico
Melbourne, Australia
Florida Panhandle Beaches, United States
Kerala, India
Read more at Frommers

If you’re like me looking for the right accommodations for a family of five or more can be always interesting. As the kids grow the accommodations become even more important. Disney World is great all around for any family and below you’ll find a list of their resorts for large families.
Here are 4 great options:
Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa – Sleeps Up to 9
The Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa are stand-alone Disney Deluxe Villas nestled in natural forest glens just around the …