Tropical Family Vacations: in the Caribbean, Hawaii, South Florida, and Mexico [Paperback]

Laura Sutherland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 29, 1999

Whether it's snorkeling through crystal-clear Caribbean waters, learning to surf at balmy Waikiki Beach, swimming with dolphins in Florida, or exploring Mayan ruins near the beaches of Cancun, an idyllic family trip is easy to plan with Tropical Family Vacations. Jam-packed with vacations for every family's taste in budget, this guide helps you find the best place for your family in the sun.
To provide guidance in designing the perfect trip, Laura Sutherland, an experienced family travel writer, brings you Tropical Family Vacations. This information-packed guidebook includes:

Coverage of South Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico and Hawaii
Expert advice on the best places to stay--from glamorous resorts and spaccious condominiums to quiet cottages, beachfront campgrounds, and budget hotels.
Activities for all ages, including submarine rides, volcano hikes, sand dune sliding, sailing, sea kayaking, and snorkeling tours.
The scoop on resort kids' programs, from tots to teens
Tips on trip planning and keeping family adventures hassle-free

Tropical family Vacations will prove to be an invaluable resources for parents who want a relaxing, carefree vacation and lifetime of memories for their families.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Sutherland, the author of several books on family vacations, has written an ordinary guide to vacationing with children. The first chapter, "Planning the Trip," includes tips on when to go, saving on transportation, lodging, food and recreation, children's programs, packing, health, safety, and fun. The next four chapters cover four regions, subdivided by specific areas, such as Miami, the Everglades, Oahu, and Barbados. Hawaii and the Caribbean each has its own section, as does Mexico (the Mayan Riviera, the Pacific Coast, and Baja California). Each section lists hotels and motelsAexpensive, moderate, and cheap; descriptions of the accommodations, prices, and programs; and "What To See and Do" listings. As might be expected, the places listed are the usual tourist resorts that everyone can easily get to but hold little interest for the discriminating traveler. With that caveat, the diligent family vacation planner could put this book to good use. Half-heartedly recommended for large public libraries.AGeorge M. Jenks, Bucknell Univ., Lewisburg, PA
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Review

"Another excellent travel guide...Highly recommended." --Library Journal on The Best Family Ski Vacations in North America

"A wealth of well-organized vacation opetions that won't wipe out your savings." --Travel Holiday on The Best Bargain Family Vacations in the USA

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (October 29, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312204515
• ISBN-13: 978-0312204518
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,032,482 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Looking for a warm vacation?, April 19, 2000

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This review is from: Tropical Family Vacations: in the Caribbean, Hawaii, South Florida, and Mexico (Paperback)

Tropical Family Vacations gives a nice introduction to family travel in Florida, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Mexico. For each island or place, the author provides an overview with a description, visitor information, language and currency. All the listings--resorts and attractions--are oriented toward families. I was pleased to find both 800 numbers and web addresses. The descriptions are writtenin a pretty objective fashion. Expect description rather than evaluation. If you (and your kids!) know you want a warm vacation, but don't know where to go, this is a good first step in planning.