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Atlantis Kids Adventures Abound!
Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas opened a new 8,000-square foot kids’ club this year, making the family-friendly offerings at the huge resort seem never-ending. Atlantis Kids Adventures (AKA) is aimed at kids ages 3 to 12, who get to choose their own adventures such as culinary lessons, interactive electronic art, theater and outdoor play. They’ll have to fit in a half-day or full-day program around their exploration of the largest open-air marine habitat in the world with over 50,000 marine animals, and thrilling to Aquaventure, Atlantis’ on-site complimentary “water experience” with water slides, a mile-long river ride with high-intensity rapids and wave surges, and a children’s water play area. Room rates start at $270 per night, double, from August to November. Visit www.Atlantis.com.
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Travel Tots
The new complimentary Tots Travel Too program at Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites hotels gives you a free travel crib and crib slipcover during your stay, plus an animal squirtie toy to take home. The front desk can also supply you with necessities you may have left home, such as baby shampoo and lotion. Visit www.marriott.com/totsTravel2.
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Pillow-on-the Go
The portable Go Pillow comes with a built-in blanket and can be used as a travel pillow, breast-feeding pillow with built-in privacy cover-up, or portable diaper changing surface. There’s even a spot to store small items, such as diapers and wipes. Available at www.simplynecessary.com/go_pillow.htm.
What’s a must for car trips? CarMax, Inc., the nation's largest retailer of used cars, asked parents of kids ages 3 to 15 planning to travel this summer what makes for a successful, stress-free trip. The top response was a tie: DVD players and GPS device. |
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