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[4 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
Forbes Traveler’s Top Ten Vampire Vacations

Yes we all love vampires! In Anne Rice books, on HBO’s True Blood and on the big screens’ Twilight. Generations have been enamored with the vampire. There are tours all over the world that that continue to promote that “up-close Dracula experience.”
Forbes Traveler.com lists 10 Vampire Vacations that include:

Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania, Romania
Tommyknockers and More Bus Tours in Stephen King’s backyard of Bangor Maine
Haunted History Tours of New Orleans, LA
San Franicsco’s Vampire Tours
Suspected Vampire grave of Mercy Lena Brown in Exeter, R.I.
The Cullen family of vampires in Forks, Washington
Twilight Fan …

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[4 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
Family Weekends at Circle F Dude Ranch

Dude ranches have always been a great way to break the routine and get back in touch with your family and nature. Circle F Dude Ranch has 21 rustic cabins, each sleeping 12, for a total of 252 beds. Activities can include horseback riding, kayaking, rock wall climbing, zip lining, paint ball, hiking, softball, volleyball, tennis, basketball, campfire site and more on 500 acres in Central Florida. Family-style meals are offered in the Lasso Lodge. Circle F is within driving distance of both Orlando and Tampa airports.
Family Weekends are $499.00 …

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[4 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
Disney World: Buy 4 Nights, Stay A Week

When you book 4 nights at a Wald Disney World hotel with Magic Your Way park tickets, you can stay a full week.  Book before December 20 for travel through mid-February.  There are blackout dates around Thanksgiving and between Christmas Eve and January 3, but think how your kids will be thanking you when the mouse comes to say hi.
* Purchase a 4-night/4-day Magic Your Way package at select Disney Moderate, Deluxe, or Deluxe Villa resorts, and get 3 more nights and tickets free. Plenty of space in Disney’s suites …

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[31 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
Guests Can Book Adventures by Disney Vacation, Get Free Disney Cruise for Second Vacation

Realizing vacations are the perfect time to bond as a family, Adventures by Disney has developed a unique limited-time offer allowing parents and children to embark on two great Disney vacations: Guests purchasing some of Adventures by Disney’s most popular destinations – ranging from Europe, China, Australia, Costa Rica and the American Southwest – between Oct. 26, 2009, and Jan. 15, 2010, will receive a free three-night Disney Cruise Lines cruise to the Bahamas that they can take through late 2011 (www.AdventuresbyDisney.com/freecruise).

“Each Adventures by Disney vacation offers families experiences that …

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[27 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
The Cruise Critic Awards for 2009 – Royal Caribbean Tops as Best Family Cruise Line

The Cruise Critic Awards for 2009 – Royal Caribbean Tops as Best Family Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean won the award for best family cruise line and Carnival won in the category of best for first-time cruisers in Cruise Critic annual editors’ picks awards.
Royal Caribbean’s Freedom Class of ships also won the awards for best cruises for kids and best for teens.
Best Buffet and Best Main Dining went to Carnival.
Other awards went to NCL-Courtyard Villas for Best Big Ship Suites; Best for Fitness Enthusiasts went to Royal Caribbean, Best for Adventure went …

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[25 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
OHIO: Cedar Point’s Castaway Bay and Sandcastle Suites Stays start at $79

During the day, HalloWeekends at Cedar Point has friendly monsters who sing and dance along the midway. But at night, hundreds of creepy characters roam the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park in search of prey.
In its 13th year, Cedar Point’s seven-weekend Halloween festival has evolved into an unmatched mix of fun and frights that includes rides and roller coasters, four haunted houses, five outdoor scare zones, live entertainment and themed children’s attractions. For this haunting season, the park introduced two new haunted houses, three new live shows and the Overlord, the …

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[8 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
Crystal Cruises’ 20th Anniversary Promotions

Crystal Cruises is celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary of award winning luxury cruising. In doing so the cruise line is offering a value-rich savings program with an unparalleled price guarantee.
That includes:

New 2-For-1 Fares Enjoy 50% savings in all categories on every 2010 sailing.
Up to $2,000 per couple in “All-Inclusive. As You Wish.” Spending Credits Receive up to $1,000 per person to spend any way you wish. Click here …

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[8 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
The Summerhouse at Panama City: $110/night for Two Bedroom Condo

Clark Howard named the Summerhouse as one of the “Best in Resort and Hotel Offers.”  The family-friendly resort is now offering a great value package rate that starts from $110 per night on stays through December in accommodations that can sleep up to six persons.
Summerhouse provides two bedroom two bath condominium units. Amenities include two large beach side pools (a heated pool), hot tube and kiddie pool, tennis and racquetball, picnic/grill area, wireless internet and game room (including pool tables.)
Rooms have a great ocean view, clean and offers a balcony …

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