Top Family Vacation Destinations this Summer: Williamsburg, VA

"School's out for summer!" That's what everyone is saying. If you've already decided where to go with the family, then happy travels! But if you're planning something last minute, let's play around some ideas.

Theme parks alone might be a passe for you. But theme parks coupled with history is just unputdownable! If you're toying with the idea of exposing the kids to some of the finer and older aspects of the country, then Williamsburg is just right for you.

Williamsburg, VA is one of those charming places where you can enjoy a journey back in time. At Busch Gardens Europe it's like experiencing the European culture right in your backyard! What's more, here, the kids will enjoy the world's tallest dive coaster and the world's tallest inverted coaster.

Grab the pass to travel back in time! The Colonial Williamsburg Freedom Pass gives you access to a number of painstakingly renovated buildings, where history comes to life! While an adult pass comes at $62.95, the children can get access at just $32.95.

You won't miss Jamestown Settlement, Virginia Living Museum and Water Country USA. If you haven't heard about Water Country, let me take the opportunity to introduce one of America's Best Water Parks, bringing back all the excitement '50s and '60s beach scene in form of over 35 super-soakin' rides and slides! An interesting aspect of the park is that it's handicap accessible. Motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs are available at Guest Services for a daily rental fee.

If you've already made up your mind to visit Wiliamsburg, then you can check out these nice places to stay:

Quality Inn Historic Area
600 Bypass Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185-2929


Comfort Inn Central
2007 Richmond Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185

Patrick Henry Inn
249 York Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185

Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn
1624 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Top Family Vacation Destinations III

Does everybody share the same priorities when it comes to booking vacations? From theme parks and beaches to history, culture, wine and dine, adventure and outdoors, we have a gazillion options to choose from. Even within the super set of adventure, there are hundreds of tempting activities: ski and snowshoe, sailing, canoeing and kayaking, hiking, water sports like sucba and snorkeling, jet skiing, surfing...it's just endless.

So, where do you want to go, if the kids insist on ski? Scour the web, browse the map, check out the seasons. How about a ski-vacation in Utah? Withing 40 miles from the Salt Lake City airport, and just west of Colorado, there are seven different mountains and some fantastic ski resorts. What more can we ask for??

Utah brags the 'Great Snow', and nine different ski resorts offering diverse experiences, with two 'only-ski' resorts. Plus you'll find quite affordable hotels in SLC. And the BIG bonus?? Boy, most ski resorts offer "Free Ski for Kids", yay!! That is, if your kids are six years of age or younger, they can have a FREE ride!! For those in teh age group of 7-10, it's just $10 for each. Can it get any cheaper?? All we need to do is grab cheap airfare, book in advance and jet set to the la la land!!

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Top Family Vacation Destinations

We've heard them blowing the speakers, " the world is shrinking, the world is a global village, et al...''! True, we, as nations, have never come this close. But for the budget vacationer, the world is still too big and wide. With $$$ constraints keeping us rooted to the neighborhood year round, we hardly get a chance to go out and have some fun with the family. And boy, when the moment arrives, we really don't want to take a chance. We must hit the best spot on earth, no? So, here's my top picks in the world of family travel, the top family vacation spots round the world.

In Paris, with the Kids
Paris is not just for lovers! True, the City of Lights is equally fun with the kids. splurge at the French boutiques, wine tours, and delicious French brassieres. If you're teh luck one to save money on cheap international airfare, you can go out and splurge at the French boutiques, wine tours, and delicious French brassieres. Who hasn't heard about Parisian restaurants and the fasion streets!! And do I have to mention the Eiffel Tower.

What you want to be mindful while visiting Paris is that September is the high season, and the city remains packed. So, plan accordingly. If you're doing the high season, book your hotel in advance. Off-peak, you'll enjoy plenty of airfare and hotel discounts, but remember, it would be raining after September. Most visitors complain that even July and August have an average of 8 rainy days, in Paris! If you love the rain, it's going to be a surefire even during the off season!!