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Good Family Hotel in Florence

Friday, March 31st, 2006

Here’s a recent TripAdvisor review of the Hotel Casci in Florence; I’m happy to see that it’s still the same great place where I stayed with my family.

The staff is super-friendly, the location is good, the rooms are family-sized (by the standards of metro Europe) and the price is right for a central hotel in a major tourist city.

Related Family Travel post: Pisa & Florence with kids

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Budget Hotels in London, Paris and Rome

Thursday, March 30th, 2006

After a Fun Ride on the London Eye (Scarborough photo)

(Updated 29 May 2006.) This is an article from the LA Times (this post originally linked to the same one in the Chicago Tribune but the URL changed.)

I can vouch for the London County Hall hotel that is mentioned; the location is unbeatable for getting around, with quick access to three different Tube stations plus lovely walks and views along the Thames looking across at Westminster.

Big thumbs up for the London Eye for kids, too.

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OK, so Budgets Aren’t Such a Big Deal

Thursday, March 30th, 2006

For those who want family travel info with a bit less emphasis on penny-pinching, there's always Travel and Leisure magazine's Family section. Whoop it up!

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Family Travel on a Budget

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine is one of my favorites; it appears to be written by imaginative people who have limits to their wallet size but not their sense of adventure. Here's a link to their diverse articles on ... [Continue reading this entry]

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Don’t Miss the Big Picture in Austin TX

Tuesday, March 28th, 2006

Bluebonnets (photo courtesy of the Austin CVB)

Not just the home of great music, Austin Texas has all sorts of activities for families (especially now ... [Continue reading this entry]

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Give Some Love to New Jersey

Tuesday, March 28th, 2006

Here's a bit from Gadling on outdoor wonders in New Jersey, a much maligned state that is actually quite beautiful if you get off of the infamous Turnpike.

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Update on Hershey PA from USA Today Travel

Tuesday, March 28th, 2006

Did you know that the chocolate factory tour in Hershey PA isn't the real working Hershey plant, but a very sophisticated simulation? No matter to most kids (including mine) because they do a decent job, but here's an update ... [Continue reading this entry]

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