Fun Family Travel Vacation

Airline travelers are finding different ways to deal with the added cost of the baggage fees from various airlines. The baggage fee has some air travelers packing lighter.

A recent AAA Travel Pulse™ survey showed 55 percent of travelers said they will cut back on what they pack so they only have to check one bag, and 23 percent said they will try to fit everything into a carry-on bag to avoid paying fees all together.

It is important to know beforehand what the current baggage fee is for the airline you are traveling with beforehand.

View Online Baggage Information for several Different Airlines.

• Air Canada Baggage Information
• American Airlines Baggage Fee Information
• British Airways Baggage Information
• Continental Airline Baggage Information
• Delta Airline Baggage Information
• United Airlines Baggage Information

Source: AAA

Technology has its advantages and parents can take advantage of them as they travel. One thing that worries parents traveling with young children is how to keep kids entertained as they travel. Portable DVD players are is one thing that parents can use to distract children and make the traveling experience more pleasant. Of course we do believe that the vacation should be a time to get away from TV and enjoy the experience together, but for long trips we all know that children can become bored easily and sometimes a little unruly. For those times, you might consider putting in a DVD into your portable DVD player and entertaining the children. The DVD player does not need to be on constantly. You can play the movie and then use the other times to talk to your child about the trip or other things on your little one’s mind.

Guests that visit a Disney theme Park on their birthday will receive free admission to the park. This promotion begins in 2009.

To receive free admission to one of the Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme parks on your birthday in 2009, guests must bring valid ID including proof of birth date. Guests who already hold a valid multi-day ticket they will use on their birthday may choose from other birthday treats instead, however, no cash refunds or credits will be given. To register your birthday and find out more details, visit www.disneyparks.com.

With so many other things needing our financial attention, vacations, which have been a staple of the American summer is being placed on the back burner. Many major travel destinations know that visitors are down and are having different deals to bring in financial weary vacationers.

Staying close to home this year is one option that people have for cutting back on the cost of travel. Gas prices are not just pinching families directly, but also when it comes time to fly. Airlines are losing lots of money as the cost of fuel has seen a huge increase. There are many ways that airlines have been trying to cut their cost and that has been passed on to the consumers.

Consumes now have to keep their eyes out and look for ways to have an enjoyable vacation while not going into a huge debt.

Taking its way to high seas, Nickelodeon has teamed with Royal Caribbean Cruise lines to bring many of the fun Nickelodeon characters and shows to the Nickelodeon Family Cruise. August will be the first of these Nickelodeon themed cruises that is scheduled to have fun activities and excitement for the entire family.

Some characters that guests are promised to see are SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer. There will be games with a Nickelodeon twist. Food menus will also be inspired by many of the different Nickelodeon shows.

Nickelodeon is not the first child-themed network to venture into cruises. Disney Cruises have been a source of entertainment for families for years. Nickelodeon is now following in the path of Disney and getting into the cruises business and it is sure to bring a lot of smiles little faces.

Family Cruise Vacations

The airports don not like the long lines that build up at the airport check points as much as the travelers do. One way that airports are aiming to help reduce the wait and long lines is the use of new technology in examining baggage. These new baggage scanning machines are supposed to be able to give a more thorough scan of the passenger baggage and then reduce the need for luggage to have to be opened and examined.

Many families will be traveling this Thanksgiving holiday ;either by airplane, bus, train, or car. With all that traveling and contact with many different people there is risk of picking up germs.

One of my favorite episodes of “Everybody Loves Raymond” was when a man sneezed on Raymond at the airport. After that sneeze he felt like he was coming down with something. After telling his mom about the sneeze she told him that it was the airport and who knows what he has now. Well Raymond had strep throat .

Although people do not always sneeze in you face there are still opportunities to pick up a cold or flu bug. One important way to stay healthy as you travel is to remember wash you hands. Although this has been preached from the medical community for years it is surprising how many people do not wash their hand , even after using the restroom.

Also you try to get plenty of rest. I know you are saying “yea right.” Traveling sometimes leaves us with the least amount of time to rest, but get some downtime during all the travelling. Another important things is to not stress. Seeing family during Thanksgiving can sometimes be stressful, but you can try to avoid those topics that end up leading to a family shouting match.

Hoping you having a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day.

The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival has a lot of flower power for those that love flowers. This festival has been around since 1993 and has had a lot of staying power. In 2007 the show moves to a 60 days and features many different plant, and special events.

In May there are two events running concurrently with the Flower Fest; a Mother’s day celebration along with a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Those who love gardening would delight in attending this festival and seeing all the beautiful plants and flowers. You will not only get to view the beauty, but also learn to grow and care for beautiful plants of your own. Celebrity guest speakers, and gardening experts will be there to give advice and tips. Guests will be able to attend hands-on seminars, and planting demonstrations.

Minnie’s Magnificent Butterfly Garden is back with hundreds of butterflies in a walk-through screened enclosure that will include a live exhibit showing how caterpillars form a chrysalis and emerge as butterflies. The family-oriented Growing Future Gardeners area, complete with colorful (and tasty) planting ideas for kids and parents, doubles in size this year following an overwhelming response during its 2006 debut.

This year’s Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival runs from April 5-June 3 2007

Disney World Vacation Deals

Some couples dream about renewing their vows on a Caribbean Island. The resorts watch the love movies too and have vacation and wedding packages for those that want to live their romantic dreams. Now these wedding packages are not going to come cheap, but you can always make it a part of an anniversary vacation.

Fun Family Travel Vacation has a listing of some wedding and honeymoon travel discounts that will, hopefully, save you a little cash while helping you to have a wedding of the stars.

Many travelers and vacations can not escape having to rent a car during their trip.   The web offers multiple ways to find discounts on all types of vehicle rentals.  Fun Family Travel Vacation aims to save families and other travelers a lot of time by listing car rental discounts, specials on their web site.   The car rental discounts and specials page provides free information from several different car rental companies.