| | If you're living in a climate where February means cold, snow, gray skies, and/or rain, a getaway sounds pretty good... | | More February Ideas for Families Every year in late January and early February, Quebec City hosts a million visitors and it's all about family fun, with parades, an ice palace, snow-rafting, snow sculptures, outdoor and indoor kids' games, a maple sugar shack... Visitors can also explore historic Quebec City, which is like a mini-visit to Europe. (Quebec City is French-speaking but those in the tourist trade speak English.) And don't miss a tour of the Ice Hotel, a short drive away. | Presidents Week Ideas for Family Travel The Presidents Day holiday in the US is observed on the third Monday in February, and many schools stretch the three-day weekend into a longer break. Check out some ideas for getaways -- and if you find that popular spots are booked, how about London at bargain rates? | Mardi Gras Celebrations for Families "Mardi Gras" may not spring to mind as a family-friendly event, but in fact quite a few places do have family festivities; even in New Orleans itself, locals know where to watch the right parades, and visitors just need the right advice. Meanwhile the easiest way for families to enjoy Mardi Gras is probably at Universal Orlando, which has eight weekends of parades and themed fun at its Mardi Gras Weekends. | More February Family Travel Ideas Valentines' Day Getaways (yes, for families), Black History Month, snow sculptures at Breckenridge Colorado ski resort, beach treasure hunts on Jekyll Island, Georgia... Head to these ideas and more. | | | | Family Vacations Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | More from About.com | | | | | | Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More>
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