Thursday, February 26, 2009

SPECIAL FAMILY TRAVEL EDITION

These discounted hotel rooms in California, Florida, Ohio, Maryland, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington come with perks like museum tickets, s'mores-making, movie screenings, and easy access to spring-training baseball games. Rates start at $99 a night. why they're a deal

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We've found 15 water parks in your own backyard. Before the dreaded "are we there yet?" echoes from the back seat, you'll be in the parking lot. read more

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What are your secrets to successful trips with kids? Are there items you always pack? Any surefire ways to keep everyone entertained? Any tips for booking flights, hotels, cruises, or cars? Strategies for staying healthy? We'd love to hear how you make family trips as fun—and as smooth—as possible. E-mail us by March 2, and your advice might be included in the Smart Traveler's Passport: Family Edition, our upcoming guide to family travel. E-mail us

Before you go, watch this Budget Travel Minute clip for advice on healthy snacks, picnics, and other ways to keep kids fed on road trips. watch now

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