About Family Vacations: Swine Flu; The VIEW; Surprising Taiwan

Family Vacations In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Teresa Plowright I'm sure that many of you are worriedly following the news about the outbreak of Swine Flu in Mexico, even if you have no travel plans for that country, and won't even set foot in an airport in the near future. Those who have bookings for Mexico vacations may be considering postponing or changing the trip, but policies for cancellations, rebookings, etc., vary widely among different airlines, vacation packagers, and resort companies. Click to read more, below.   In the Spotlight The VIEW: Great Views and (Re)views On a brighter note: I'm happy to see good reviews at TripAdvisor for this new and very unique hotel. I visited last year before it opened, and have been wondering what visitor response would be. The VIEW is in Monument Valley, and is owned by a Navajo family; each of its 90 rooms looks out on stunning iconic scenery (familiar from Westerns, awesome in real-life.)              More Topics Swine Flu travel cancellations, rebookings, etc. Companies vary in what they're offering Cancel or Go? Advice from a veteran travel agent Swine Flu - more resources online - for travelers All Inclusive Resorts- Dominican Republic Some travelers are rebooking to the DR Surprising Taiwan Want to wander with the family "somewhere really different": out of the ordinary, but also an easy place to visit? The island of Taiwan, 100 miles off the coast of China, has urban attractions and also some breathtaking natural wonders. And though exotic, Taiwan is also a safe destination and an easy one for visitors to explore. A guest writer has recommendations for family visitors.   Resorts With Teen Programs It's the totally expected thing, these days, for resorts to offer kids' programs for ages four to twelve. Some resorts are adding toddler and baby programs too.But what about kids thirteen and up? Teens can be a picky and tricky age to please. Some resorts simply set up a "teen center" with some videogames- often with underwhelming results. Others go the extra mile....     Sponsored Links   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 Kids Resorts Family Vacation Deal Family Adventures Kids Cruise Family Packages 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.