About Family Vacations: Celebrity Dolphin; Club Med Poll; Summer Ideas

Family Vacations In the Spotlight | More Topics | Top Picks |   from Teresa Plowright When my son and I visited the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida a few years ago, we heard about its famous resident Sunset Sam, a dolphin who painted-- literally; his art was displayed on the walls. But now there's a new star...   In the Spotlight Visit a Celebrity Dolphin Clearwater Beach, 2 hours west of Orlando, has lots to offer families: beaches by the mile, pirate cruises, nature outings, and Busch Gardens Africa nearby. One family-friendly attraction is the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, an active place involved in marine life rescue-- and now home to Winter, a rescued bottle-nose dolphin. Winter was just two months old when she got tangled in a crab trap; she wasn't expected to live, but today she's swimming with a unique prosthetic tail. Read more about Winter's Tale, er, Tail...              More Topics Summer Ideas: Ski Resorts Hiking, giant slides, adventure zones... Memorial Day Weekend Summer's first long weekend Montreal Jazz Festival So much fun for kids Family Summer Camps Lodgings, meals, activities all included More Affordable Summer Holidays News This Week Some newsy items that might interest traveling families: The American Idol attraction's open at Walt Disney World (guests fourteen and older can audition; non-singers get to vote in the audience); over at Sesame Place, Big Bird will have a big birthday bash in March; Hyatt Resorts has a "Three for Free" deal at family-fave properties in New Mexico, Huntingdon Beach, Kauai, and more; High School Musical fans can follow a special itinerary in Utah visiting spots where these popular movies were shot (or where cast and crew hung out.)   Club Med Punta Cana: Take a Poll Club Med Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic's prime beach area, has all the signature Club Med features including awesome kids' programs and facilities -- at least that's my opinion. But if you've visited, let's hear from you: take a sec for this poll about Club Med Punta Cana.     Sponsored Links   Top Picks - tips about Disney World vacations  from your  Family Vacations  Guide A web site is like an iceberg: so much is hidden below the surface. Click below to find advice about Disney World Vacations. 1) Ten Tips for Walt Disney World Vacations Best time of year to visit, planning your day, pacing, saving money on food and drinks, keeping cool, lots more. 2) Where to stay on your Disney World Vacation Points to consider before you book one of the many choices that suit families, on-property and off. 3) Disney World: Overview Introduction to the four theme parks and two water parks; great sites for itineraries, resorts, and any and all aspects of a Disney World vacation.   Best Moves in a Bad Economy Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable. Family Vacations Ads Vacations Family Trips Ideas Summer Family Destinations Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Student Travel Budget Travel Europe for Visitors United Kingdom / Ireland for Visitors     Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Family Vacations newsletter as ignoble.experiment@ARCONATI.US. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=travelwithkids&e=ignoble.experiment@ARCONATI.US About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.