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

by Laura Sutherland (Author) "All I have to do is envision myself on a sugary white-sand beach lapped by translucent aquamarine waters and my heart rate slows and I..." (more)
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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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"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.com Sales Rank: #1,263,098 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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

By	Rob Lerman (Roslindale, MA) - See all my reviews

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.