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 …

These top 5 Marriott timeshare resorts are great for big families of 4, 5, 8 or more. The resorts have villas and suites that are from one to 3 three bedrooms and in many cases these clubs have been recently renovated and are situated in great locations.They are part of the Marriott Vacation Club.
Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club
The original structure of this timeshare resort is a converted hotel that offers one-bedroom, two-bath, and two-bedroom, three-bath accommodations. The 2 Bedroom / Three Bath Villa Approx 1,305 Square Feet Sleeps Up To 8 …

Seven Stars
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Opened in 2008, new management took charge in May 2009.
The property is perfect for big families and multigenerational travel.
Best Rooms: The One-Bedroom Oceanfront Suites have magnificent views and offer great value because they are truly apartments with plenty of living space, furnished wraparound balconies for outdoor living and can sleep up to four (two adults and two small children comfortably). For larger families (families of five or more) there are the two and three bedrooms suites.
Specials: Receive 25% off our normal daily rate and receive a …

When it comes to celebrating the magic and sparkle of the holidays with friends and loved ones, there’s no place like the Disneyland Resort where, now through Jan. 3, 2010, the holidays shine more brightly than ever.
This holiday season, guests will get to see and meet the newest Disney princess, Tiana, the star of a new show in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park. In addition, they will enjoy the return of special holiday versions of “it’s a small world” and Haunted Mansion, along with beautiful holiday decor, “A Christmas …

The Gran Caribe Real in Cancun and The Gran Porto Real Playa del Carmen
Real Resorts is offering the ultimate family vacation at family-friendly pricing that includes spectacular activities such as a complimentary swim with the dolphins and free kids vacations. Book your vacation at the Gran Caribe Real Cancun or the Gran Porto Real Playa del Carmen now through April 30th and kids can stay and eat absolutely free, even over winter holiday dates. Up to two children 12 and under sharing an adult’s double occupied suite are complimentary in …

Zagat released the results of its first Cruise Line survey today. The survey, conducted on ZAGAT.com, covers 22 major cruise lines as voted on by 2,379 regular cruise-goers who had taken 9.5 trips, each averaging nine days. All told the surveyors had taken a total of 22,700 separate cruises.
Background: The cruise lines in the survey were categorized as follows: Large Ships (1,500+ passengers), Mid-Size Ships (200 to 1,500) and Small Ships (less than 200), based on the average size of the ships in its fleet. Each line was then rated …

Royal Resort timeshares consistently rate 90% or better from TripAdvisor’s travelers. In fact, Trip Advisor users rated Club Internacional de Cancun and The Royal Sands & Spa as two of the world’s top 80 family resorts in the Trip Advisor Travelers Choice 2009. In this prestigious survey, the two clubs appear in the Top 10 family resorts for the Mexican & Caribbean.
1) The Royal Sands and Spa, Cancun
The Royal Sands, opened its doors on February 5th, 2000 to rave reviews. The resort is located on a spectacular beach very close …

The Occidental Grand Punta Cana all-inclusive Dominican Republic resort sits on a white-sand beach and turquoise Caribbean water front in Playa Bavaro. The all-inclusive includes meals and drinks, use of three lagoon-style pools, sports gear for water and land activities, a kids’ club, plus days of activities and nights of entertainment.
Rooms are air-conditioned, feature terraces or balconies with views of the pool, gardens or water.
The All-Inclusive Features:

Unlimited meals, snacks & beverages
Full open bar
9 restaurants & 7 bars
3 swimming pools Chaise lounges & towel service by the pool …