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Family Vacations
Treat your family to a vacation that leaves the everyday schedules behind. Whether the kids are 18 or 8 months family togetherness can be enjoyed at a variety of destinations. From the urban adventurers to the beach seekers, Midwest Airlines Vacations offers a destination for every family. Find some tips and options to consider on your next vacation with your family.
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Top Family Destinations:
Historical destinations - Boston, Washington, DC, New York City, San Antonio, Phoenix
Sun destinations - Ft. Myers, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, Phoenix, Tucson, Los Angeles, Anaheim, San Francisco
Ski vacations - Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Winter Park and Vail
Destination Tips for Families
Florida Family hot spots - Busch Gardens, Kennedy Space Center, Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, Sanibel Island, Sea World
California Family Hot spots - Disneyland Resort, Knott's Berry Farm, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz,Yosemite
Arizona Family Hot Spots - Sedona, Grand Canyon, Cave Creek Trail rides, Major League Baseball Spring Training
East Coast Family Hot Spots - Freedom Trail in Boston, Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC, George Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, The White House, New York City's Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Broadway show
Tips for Traveling with Kids
* Teach your younger children their full names and their parents names in case of separation
* To ensure that your family has an enjoyable trip, be sure to make the plans flexible and try not to pack too many activities into one day.
* Make sure to keep your child in sight at all times and have them wear an id bracelet. Sometimes matching clothes help identify kids in crowds.
* Include the kids in the planning, it will make them feel like a real part of the vacation process
* Research the destinations with your children ahead of time. Look for landmarks that you researched together
* Find out the schedules of character visits at theme parks ahead of time to ensure a "character sighting" and photo opportunity
* Travel in off peak times in order to avoid the lines and crowds
* Rent a vehicle that is larger than what you might normally drive so tired kids can stretch out on the way home
* Pack plenty of activities like coloring books, crossword puzzles and hand-held games for the airplane ride
* Purchase the buy on board meals for a nominal fee and let the kids experience the airplane fare
* Keep a first aid kit and sunscreen with you at all times
* Have a "meeting place" in case you get separated from your kids
* Get disposable cameras so that the kids can take their own pictures
* Give your kids an "allowance" for souvenirs so they learn to budget and pick something special
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