Family Vacations with Adventures By Disney

05/02/2011 By

Did you know about Adventures by Disney’s Gateway Vacations? Disney offers special family trips to exclusive venues around the world with family fun in mind. These are great vacations at a great value.

The Gateway to London and Paris family vacation from Adventures by Disney offers flexibility for your family as well as more free time than previous vacations. This gives families more time to see the places they’d most like to see and is a very affordable way to visit some of the world’s most exciting and desirable vacation stops.

This trip begins in England with a visit to Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. The next stop is on the other side of the English Channel where you’ll be treated to a scavenger hunt in Paris in the Louvre. A family lunch at the Eiffel Tower is also included.

Some trip highlights include a tour of the forebidding Tower of London! Learn how it’s been a fortress, guardian of the Crown Jewels, a prison, and an execution site. Next enjoy a private tour of London on one of London’s famous double-decker buses. Look forward to dinner at the top of the Eiffel Tower, and see the world’s greatest art masterpieces during a privately guided Tour of the Louvre. Children will be treated to an interactive scavenger hunt of the museum’s famous works of art. And any visitor to Paris looks forward to seeing the Notre Dame Cathedral. See its famous flying buttresses, spires and gargoyles. Hear the stories of the Cathedral including the tale of famous hunchback, Quasimodo.

On your arrival in London you will be whisked from Heathrow Airport and transported to the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel.  Your hotel check-in will be handled by Adventure Guides while you relax. You will meet the other families on the tour at a special reception and then on to dinner in London! Every day will bring new adventures including the three hour  Eurostar Train Ride from London to Paris that includes a boxed lunch from France’s famous Paul’s Boulangerie!

The Gateway to London and Paris family vacation includes the services of Adventure Guides, Family Activities and special activities for children, accommodations, scheduled meals, activities and entertainment, luggage service, transportation during the adventure, cultural entertainment , and VIP access and exclusive activities. Airfare to and from London is NOT included.

There are two different vacation options: the Gateway Collection “Gateway to London & Paris” and the Classic Vacation “ Cities of Knights & Lions.”  There are several differences between the two including the hotels in which guests stay, several entertainment and tour options, and some airport transports,

 

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An “Enchanting” Stay

04/04/2011 By

 

Spend your precious vacation time with your family at Sedona’s luxurious Enchantment Resort and Spa. Nestled within the towering red rocks, the Enchantment resort is a fabulous destination for those seeking the perfect family vacation spot in the midst of one of the earth’s most beautiful natural wonders.

The accommodations of the resort are magnificent, craftily melding the interiordesign with stunning views.  Four styles of accommodations are available: Casita, Junior Suite, Hacienda, and Casa.

  • Casita offers deluxe studio, bedroom, one or two-bedroom suites or suites that feature a private pool. All deluxe studios and suites include a fireplace, dining area, and kitchenette. All offer at least one porch or deck.
  • Junior Suites offer log-beamed ceilings, beehive fireplaces, granite-topped tables, a bar area, and an oversized bathroom with a separate shower and soaking tub.
  • Hacienda is a 1,400 square foot studio that features a living room, full kitchen and dining room, two queen sized pull down beds, and a bathroom – and includes either one or two adjoining queen or king bedrooms. A deck, a porch, or both are also included.
  • Casa Suites are either one or two bedroom suites that have a full kitchen, an oversized living room, fireplace, king bedrooms, a large soaking tub with a separate shower, a large private patio and private, covered parking.

When not enjoying the amenities of your living area, play on the more than 70 acres of the resort, located within Sedona’s scenic Boynton Canyon. You and your family will enjoy hiking, tennis, swimming, an outdoor whirlpool spa, mountain biking, a “pitch ‘n putt” golf course, croquet, bocce ball, ping pong, and more.

Your family will learn about the area through the Native American program which includes activities like Talking Circle, Walk to the Ruins, Medicine Walk, Native American Drum and Flute, and documentaries.

Camp Coyote will, with the help of a guide, introduce your children between the ages of 4 and 12, to the area’s incredible natural environment and culture. They’ll enjoy nature walks, making pottery, gazing at the stars, and more.

Mii Amo, the spa at Enchantment Resort, offers everything from yoga to dance classes to off-site excursions.

The resort includes an online marketplace so that you can bring a little bit of the Enchantment resort home with you. It features merchandise that highlights both Southwestern and Naïve American culture, and, of course, the beauty of Sedona.

Sedona itself offers some of the finest shopping in the world from the amazing Tlaqueplaque Arts and Crafts Village to the wonderful little shops that line the streets of Sedona. Soak in the warm sun and enjoy local Native American Crafts and jewelry, and gifts and clothing that feature a southwestern “flavor.”

Don’t forget the Family Getaway Package. Take your entire family to The Enchantment Resort and for two nights and enjoy breakfast each morning at the Yavapai Restaurant, Mii amo Café, or from room service. Let your children enjoy Camp Coyote every day while mom and dad explore Sedona or enjoy the spa. Your family will enjoy one group jeep tour from a choice of several adventures and is invited to the Mii amo spa (for those 16 and older) and to use the tennis courts and mountain bikes.

 

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