Snap! With their new cameras Snap! a brother and sister Snap! take pictures of their vacation. But when they look at their photographs they see: 1. The back of Dad's head 2. Feet 3. A container of noodles That's it? Does 1 + 2 + 3 = summer vacation? What about how it felt to swim in the lake? What about the stories their cousins told and the taste of a just-invented strawberry and whipped cream dessert? For those memories—the memories of summer and the memories of family that mean the most—they need to look someplace else. Someplace deep inside. Someplace permanent.
FEATURING PHOTOS AND EPHEMERA from the '50s, '60s, and '70s, Rugh takes us through the whole family-vacation process, from planning and packing to selecting the fast-food stops and motels to enjoying the destination. Family Vacation triggers fond memories of fights in the backseat, treasured souvenirs, and all-American tourist spots like Yellowstone, Disneyland, or Washington, D.C. Whether the summer vacation was to Grandma's farm or a tour of the United States coast to coast, this book is sure to get people reminiscing, I remember when . . . Camping is the number one outdoor vacation activity. One third of U.S. adults say they have gone on a camping vacation in the past five years. (Source: Adventure Travel Report) International travel to the United States is one of our leading exports. In 2001, 45.5 million international travelers visited.
All Aboard Family Vacation Planner by Joan Nosal, mother of five, and seasoned trip coordinator, is the essential guide for all types of families traveling in harmony. The author has created a hit-and-run-with-it book that will take you from the first step in planning your vacation, to kicking your shoes off at the beach, to savoring the memories long after the fun. All Aboard inspires parents and their children to participate together in the overall vacation experience. The practical guide helps take the frustration out of planning a trip by offering keen budgeting tips to reduce costs, packing suggestions, useful Internet resources, and listings for major airlines, accommodations and car rentals. For convenience, additional copies of templates for such subjects as sample budgeting outlines, packing lists, job checklists for each participant, and daily trip journal entries are included. The lively book contains amusing and inspiring anecdotes and notes by the author and her family, as well as simple meal ideas, unique recipes, and general travel tips. ALL ABOARD: FAMILY VACATION PLANNER by Joan Nosal.
My Family Vacation is a fun children's book about a family trip and all the interesting things they get to see and experience. This story also teaches how to handle impatience, manners and to always be grateful! There is always time for a fun adventure with reading!
FEATURING PHOTOS AND EPHEMERA from the '50s, '60s, and '70s, Rugh takes us through the whole family-vacation process, from planning and packing to selecting the fast-food stops and motels to enjoying the destination. Family Vacation triggers fond memories of fights in the backseat, treasured souvenirs, and all-American tourist spots like Yellowstone, Disneyland, or Washington, D.C. Whether the summer vacation was to Grandma's farm or a tour of the United States coast to coast, this book is sure to get people reminiscing, "I remember when . . ." Camping is the number one outdoor vacation activity. One third of U.S. adults say they have gone on a camping vacation in the past five years. (Source: Adventure Travel Report) International travel to the United States is one of our leading exports. In 2001, 45.5 million international travelers visited. Travel bookings are on the rise for camping and RVing. Total campground and RV bookings are up 23 percent from January to May 2008 versus the same period last year, according to online bookings at GoCampingAmerica.com. (Friend Communications Inc.) Online marketing and promotions. Print and web advertising campaign. National broadcast and print publicity. Co-op available. Susan Sessions Rugh, PhD, is Associate Professor of History at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. She is an expert in the history of twentieth-century tourism and the author of Are We There Yet? The Golden Age of American Family Vacations.
This warm, nostalgic tale and the author’s brilliantly colored paintings evoke a real sense of time and place and family fun that children and parents alike will find irresistible. May and her parents and her older brother Richie are off to Florida – May’s first vacation far from home. After a long hot drive, full of fights with Richie, they reach their destination. Ahead lie sunny days filled with new adventures and unexpected pleasures that will bring May and Richie closer together. And when they get home, her Florida vacation is a happy memory for May all winter long.
If we're lucky, parents only get about 15 chances to create lifelong family vacation memories with their kids. You want to give your kids the world but overwhelmed Moms and Dads need help sifting through the millions of vacation options for families. You worry about everything when it comes to your kids. You simply want the best vacation at the right price. We all know, if the kids aren't happy, no one will be happy...and there are no "do overs" for a bad family vacation. Think of this book as your tour guide that will lead you to the perfect family vacation. It offers insider tips for creating exciting and affordable vacations just like the pros. Here you'll find detailed ideas and information for all types of families with kids of all ages. With the right information, you can be fearless when traveling and confident your kids will grow up with awesome memories of the vacations they spent with you.
"Sex, Lies, & Family Vacations made me laugh, then cry…then laugh until I cried! Leslie Langtry creates characters that are so relatable and yet so humorous that you'll want to re-visit them again and again." - Gemma Halliday, New York Times bestselling author Laura Smith is the mom of two adorable children, the wife of a successful businessman…and the unappreciated shadow of the woman she once was. Somehow, her family never seems to notice that the laundry gets done, the house is picked up, dinner mysteriously appears on the table, and then cleans up after itself. Instead of being her children's idol and her husband's lover, she's become a funny little footnote in her own life. That is until she takes her children on vacation to Disneyworld in sunny Florida, where she just happens to end up in a hotel room right next to her college flame, Alan James. Old passions ignite and new excitement sparks as Laura and Alan bring new meaning to "The Most Magical Place on Earth." But when Laura and Alan's spouses unexpectedly show up in Florida, a comedy of errors ensues, and only one thing is for certain: Laura's life will never be the same again. Note: This book was formerly published under the title The Adulterer's Unofficial Guide to Family Vacations. What critics are saying about Leslie Langtry's books: "Mixing a deadly sense of humor and plenty of sexy sizzle, Leslie Langtry creates a brilliantly original, laughter-rich mix of contemporary romance and suspense." ~ Chicago Tribune "Langtry gets the fun started from page one with a myriad of clever details." ~ Publishers' Weekly "Darkly funny and wildly over the top, this mystery answers the burning question, 'Do assassin skills and Girl Scout merit badges mix…' one truly original and wacky novel!" ~ RT BOOK Reviews "Another wicked blend of action, romance, mystery and dark humor, Guns Will Keep Us Together gives readers bullets, buff guys and bad boys…I hope the Bombay family continues on with their deadly misadventures. ~ News and Sentinel
This unique how to book gives an excellent framework for planning a disaster free, large family vacation and getting the most out of your time together with parents, siblings and children. In addition to plenty of useful advice, the book also provides easy and tasty recipes suitable for large family gatherings. Interwoven in the practical aspects of this book are the author's hilarious and touching stories from over thirty years of her own family vacation experiences that emphasize the many extraordinary rewards to be gained from this endeavor.
The family vacation has been portrayed in many ways. From National Lampoon's "Vacation" showing the trials and tribulations of the Griswold family trying to get to "WallyWorld" to "The Great Outdoors" with John Candy and his family renting out a cabin in the woods only to encounter a meddling bear. Family vacations in the media seem to be one thing going wrong after another.But in real life, the family vacation is a time to bond together as a family unit and enjoy newfound times of closeness while exploring new adventures and locales. The memories you can make on these vacations will stay withyou for years and give your children special moments they'll treasure forever.You can choose to drive cross country and see the quirky roadside attractions such as the largest ball of yarn or the corn museum. Some don't look at this as a true vacation. After all, being stuck in a car for the majority of the trip can breed some real family strife!You could also book a family cruise or fly to Mexico to spend time at a resort, but this can get pricey, and with all the activities they have for children, some parents fear the bonding they were looking forward to won't happen.For the family on a budget, the notion of a memorable and fun-filled vacation may seem out of reach. That's simply not true, however. There are many, many ways you can have a terrific family vacation while on a budget. You don't have to sacrifice fun because of lack of money. There are all kinds of vacations that can be had within almost every budget.
