First Choice, UK-based family travel experts, have incorporated FREE children’s “clubs” into two Premier Hotels.  The Clubs will launch later this fall, and are, in essence, childcare.  It’s hoped that this service will provide a quality experience for the small fry, giving parents a little personal break when they need it.
The first two properties to offer the service are the brand new African-themed Lopesan Baobab Resort (Melonaras, Gran Canaria) and the Blue Lagoon Resort (Kos, Greece).  First Choice expects to roll out the program at a number of their other resorts as well.
Here’s how the program will work:
The Clubs …read more

If you enjoy using our National Parks, help your kids appreciate these national treasures by getting them involved in the Junior Ranger Essay Contest sponsored by the National Park Foundation.
Students aged 9 to 12 are asked to answer the question:
Why are our national parks important to you and what is your best idea to protect our parks for the future.
Essays must be no more than words in length, and must be submitted by May 1st, 2009.  Read the judging criteria and other details, as well as submit your entry online.
First Prize is a $1,000 Visa gift card and the …read more