| We all want to do something interesting but | | | | one of the oldest churches in the western |
| affordable with our kids for spring break. I have | | | | hemisphere that Christopher Columbus had built is in |
| compiled a list of the ten most kid and adult friendly | | | | Santo Domingo on the south side. |
| places to go . | | | | 6. Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fl seems like an |
| 10. Splash Lagoon indoor water park in Erie, PA. At a | | | | obvious choice and you may wonder why I didn't |
| dreamy 84 degrees F any day of the year this is a | | | | rate it higher. Although I am a huge Walt Disney |
| location of guaranteed nice weather. This place is | | | | World fan I am not so fond of the lines that come |
| awesome with a lazy river to lounge in atop an inner | | | | with spring break. If you can't resist then you must |
| tube built for two. There are three giant hot tubs, | | | | go to Disneyquest which never seems to be |
| one for adults only to relax in. An enormous tipping | | | | overcrowded and is an indoor theme park that will |
| bucket perches on a three story tree house waiting | | | | also give relief from the scorching Florida sunshine. |
| to dump a thousand gallons of water on the waiting | | | | While you are at downtown Disney you also must |
| crowd that gathers below. Monkey Shines Island is an | | | | eat at the Earl of Sandwich restaurant. |
| area for little ones only with a pool and mini slides. | | | | 5. Kennedy Space Center in Cocoa Beach Florida |
| The biggest bonus is that there are three hotels | | | | where you can be educated and entertained |
| directly attached to Splash Lagoon so you can go to | | | | simultaneously. You may be lucky enough to visit |
| your hotel room and back even in the coldest | | | | during a shuttle launch, an unforgettable experience. |
| weather without having to get changed. They offer | | | | There are two IMAX theaters showing film of what |
| packages for hotel and Water park starting at under | | | | the first space subdivision could look like on back to |
| $200 for a two day pass for four people and one | | | | back screens. You can see the old space suits |
| night hotel stay. | | | | complete with the attached vacuum for bathroom |
| 9. Cuba is a good deal for families. Some all inclusive | | | | use while out in space. You can try out freeze dried |
| hotels offer kids to stay free programs so you only | | | | food such as ice cream just like the astronauts. |
| have to pay for the flight for passengers under 12 | | | | 4. Get a hotel in your hometown by bidding on |
| years old. Cuba can always be booked at the last | | | | Priceline. . You can probably get a nice hotel with an |
| minute for cheap. The food is not five stars but it'll | | | | indoor pool for under $60 a night by bidding on |
| keep you alive enough to enjoy some spectacular | | | | Priceline. Often your breakfast will be included with |
| weather and beautiful beaches. | | | | the price of your stay. In any case there is no airfare |
| 8. Cancun has so many hotel rooms that you can | | | | to shell out for which makes your stay affordable. |
| usually find something to your liking and in your price | | | | It's like having a resort near home. |
| range even for spring break. Cancun hotels have | | | | 3. Day trips from home are usually affordable. Take a |
| some of the biggest pools anywhere including the 1/4 | | | | trip to the zoo in the spring and see the animals |
| mile loop pool at the Oasis hotel. Beware of the tide | | | | hopping as you never would in the summer heat. |
| though; danger level flags are raised on the beaches | | | | 2. Jamaica is your new island home. The people are |
| everyday to let swimmers know how the tide is. If | | | | friendly and the water is drinkable since they have |
| the flags are red do not let little ones swim in the | | | | had filtered water since 1928. The language is English |
| ocean as the unseen undertow can sweep you out | | | | spoken albeit with an island lilt. The food is |
| to sea in the blink of an eye. Cancun can get a touch | | | | scrumptious at even roadside stands. There are |
| rowdy during spring break so ask for a room on the | | | | many hotels and price ranges to choose from but |
| quieter side of the hotel. On the other hand if you | | | | you'll never be disappointed. One of the best beaches |
| are one of those creating the party ask for a room | | | | in the world in Negril can be right outside your door if |
| on the lively side so you don't keep young families | | | | you choose. |
| awake with your night owl habits. Most hotels have a | | | | 1. The number one destination of all is a cruise. |
| variety of restaurants so you are assured of getting | | | | Carnival is my favored cruise line because they have |
| food you like. An added bonus to traveling to Cancun | | | | a wonderful children's program with age appropriate |
| is that the entire city has filtered water so not only | | | | activities for those from 3 years old up to 17. From |
| can you drink the water but you can eat washed | | | | video games to dances for teens with special recipe |
| veggies and fruit too and add ice to your drinks. | | | | mock tails, Carnival's Camp Carnival program will keep |
| 7. Dominican Republic on the Eastern side of the | | | | you kids busy so you can enjoy a little adult fun in |
| island of Hispaniola, Haiti occupies the Western side of | | | | the casino or the dance club or just relaxing on deck. |
| the island, is always an economical choice. March | | | | Carnival has something for every member of your |
| travel means getting your vacation in before the | | | | group. There is a spa for Mom and gym for Dad and |
| annual hurricane season. Be sure to stay on the | | | | a 2500 sq ft playroom for junior. There are only so |
| Northern side of Dominican, Puerto Plata of Sosua | | | | many people that are allowed to board any one ship |
| area, for the best beaches. If it's culture you're after | | | | so the crowds are always under control. |