Family Travel Predictions for 2011

As a travel agent who specializes in family travel, I follow the news and trends in this niche closely. I see family travel increasing as the economy and job growth goes up. Families are working harder to make ends meet, and need that time together to re-connect and join together. The family vacation is a must for busy families to spend time together away from life's everyday problems. Many vacations destinations have responded by either having sales, or by giving added amenities and family friendly incentives.

Cruise lines for instances have many family oriented features on their cruise ships. There are kids clubs on many ships that start as early as toddlers to 17. There are many activities that a family can do together like min-golf, bowling, games, sports, movies, pool time etc. Some ships even have characters from popular movies and television shows to entertain cruisers. So much to do in many cases, that you can't do it all on one cruise. Family suites for families to be able to stretch out in have also been added to many ships, so a family of 5 or six can now stay in one room together, often giving them a saving over getting multiple staterooms.

Destinations like the Disney or Universal Studios theme Parks have offered things like free dining, passes to skip long lines, and resorts with family suites or rooms that can hold 5 people. In 2012 Disney World will open a animation themed all family suites resort, Universal has the Nickelodeon Suites Hotel in Central Florida. Both having activities geared to families, from food courts to games. Disney offers Grand Gathering for families of 8 or more, with activities not offered to individuals. Both these parks gear almost everything to the average families liking.

Sandals a very popular family all inclusive resort has 65% off specials and 4th night free. They have also thought about the single parent and waived the 2 adults charge or single supplement fee for one parent traveling with their children. Their rooms can accommodate different size families and some rooms even come with your own butler!There are also kids clubs for the children to attend as well as family themed activities.

My prediction for 2011is that as the economy and families feel better about money and their future, and travel destinations accommodate families better, family travel is going to boom!

Gloria Caruso
Second Star Travel
www.secondstartravel.net
1-508-808-5995

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How the Disney magic did this to me.........

Ever watch the face of a child as they enter the Magic Kingdom for the first time, on a family vacation? Heck, even the second through 20th time? It is full of wonder and awe. It is excitement, happiness and magic all rolled up in one. That look is....what it is all about. There is so much to do....or not do at Disney, that everyone can have exactly the kind of family vacation they want without ever leaving the resort. From upscale resorts and restaurants to family favorite character breakfasts and resorts with three story Disney characters outside your door. My family can be riding Expedition Everest in the morning, para-sailing on the Seven Seas Lagoon in the afternoon and watching incredible fireworks in the evening while having yummy desserts! My children are not toddlers anymore, and teenagers can be hard to please, but they never say "no" to Disney. I knew I wanted to share this with others, and for years was doing it for all my friends and family. Then one day a few years ago a friend said to me that I enjoyed doing this so much I should do it for a living. That day I started looking into it and here I am.

My family loves to travel and though Disney is our first love, cruising the Caribbean and US destinations are our second, and we have gone over 7 cruises and visited many, many States. We share our experiences and our failures with our customers. We try to offer our customers the best family vacation for their money, like what we would do for ourselves. We search for discounts, coupons, and specials that will enhance your family vacation experience.

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