About Family Vacations: Family New Year's Eve Reminder; Spring Break Ideas

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Family Vacations Family Vacations Family Vacation Ideas Resorts Fun Places To Go From Teresa Plowright, your Guide to Family Vacations Best wishes to all for a Happy New Year and wonderful 2011. There's still one big event in 2010 to enjoy, so here's a reminder about the many "First Night" and other family-friendly New Year's Eve festivities that may be happening near you, whether you're spending the holidays at your home-base or traveling. Family New Year's Eve More and more destinations offer family-friendly New Year's Eve events. Panama City Beach has a giant "Beach Ball Drop" while in Hershey PA, a crowd counts down as a giant Hershey Kiss gets raised... And then there are the many towns that put on "First Night" events, with dozens of live performances by musicians, dancers, storytellers, acrobats... Often, fireworks end the night. First Nights are designed to be family-friendly and affordable. Spring Break Ideas Yes, it's time to start thinking about family spring break getaways. Check out fifteen popular destinations and getaway ideas: Orlando, other Florida, Washington DC, California, ranch resorts, ski destinations, and more. See More About:  spring break  orlando  Alternatives to Spring Break Much as families love their spring break getaways, an argument can be made for taking your family trip at a time that's not during those crowded weeks in March and April. Have a look at some alternative opportunities for family getaways. See More About:  spring break 2010  family spring break  Mountain Coasters at Ski Resorts Every year seems to bring something new at ski resorts that the non-skiers in the family can enjoy. Of course, skiers and snowboarders are also welcome to have fun on the mountain coasters that are now offered at several ski resorts. As an example: the "Timber Ripper" coaster at Okemo ski resort rushes down the mountain on 3100 feet of track, and can reach speeds of 25 mph-- or not. Riders can control the speed of the car. Phew. See More About:  family ski resorts  mountain coaster  vermont ski resorts Family Vacations Ads Family Vacations New Years Eve Party Winter Vacation Kids Party Ideas Family Resorts Featured Articles Family Adventures Disney Vacations- Overview Family Vacations With Tots, With Teens Florida Family Vacations   More from About.com Top 10 Media Stories of 2010 Discover which blame games, survival stories and key media figures under fire made our list. More> Ten Best Talk Show Moments Oprah and Conan left to start new ventures, but there were a few other shocks and surprises in 2010. More> This newsletter is written by: Teresa Plowright Family Vacations Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Family Vacations newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Family Vacation Ideas All Inclusive Resorts Top Caribbean Resorts for Families Winter Vacations Spring Break 2011 Advertisement