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Editors' picks: Best golf vacations - TripAdvisor Editors' picks: Best golf vacations Sign in • Sign up Free Newsletter Get deals, news and articles Plus weekend trip ideas from your hometown e-mail this page to a friend Editors' picks: Best golf vacations Some are legendary, some are serene and off the beaten path, but all have world-class public access or stay-and-play golf courses. We've selected a variety of renowned golf vacations, each with its own distinctive perks. Golf and history are inseparable in Scotland, the home of golf, as well as in County Kerry, Ireland. If you're looking for luxurious resort accommodations after your round, try Phoenix or Los Cabos. For those who want to get away from the crowds, Colorado Springs in Colorado and Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta offer mountainous settings where you can focus on your game. Spectacular desert courses in Mesquite, Nevada, make the perfect day trip from the Las Vegas strip. Hilton Head Island in South Carolina and the American Club in Wisconsin provide lots for your family to do while you hit the greens. And in Bermuda you can break up your golfing with long rests on pink sand beaches. Destinations St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland Phoenix, Arizona County Kerry Las Vegas, Nevada Hilton Head, South Carolina Bermuda Sheboygan, Wisconsin Los Cabos, Baja California Colorado Springs, Colorado Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta 1. St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland As serious golfers who have made the pilgrimage to St. Andrews Links know, your knees will knock upon first sight of the Old Course . St. Andrews also has the gorgeous Kingsbarns Golf Links . More awe-inspiring sights are only an hour away in Edinburgh , including the intriguing, medieval Edinburgh Castle . Great deals for St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland Rufflets Country House Popularity index: #3 in St. Andrews Rufflets Country House : Great rooms from $220 Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! View all travel offers for this hotel Check out all St. Andrews hotels Let TripAdvisor help you plan a trip to St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland Read articles and reviews about St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland View attractions in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland View a list of popular hotels in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland 2. Phoenix, Arizona Legacy Golf Resort , Phantom Horse , Wildfire and Club West are all great picks at the golf mecca they call Valley of the Sun. With over 100 courses to choose from, you'll be sure to find a favorite. Getting to know the area's history will enhance your appreciation the courses' sweeping desert vistas. Pueblo Grande is the unforgettable site of an ancient Native American village. The Heard Museum offers the foremost collection of Southwestern Native American art and cultural exhibits and also schedules many weekend dance performances and concerts. Great deals for Phoenix, Arizona Maricopa Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn Popularity index: #3 in Phoenix Maricopa Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn : Save on nearby hotels Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! View all travel offers for this hotel Check out all Phoenix hotels Yum Yum Tree Guesthouse Popularity index: #48 in Phoenix Yum Yum Tree Guesthouse : Save on nearby hotels Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! View all travel offers for this hotel Check out all Phoenix hotels Let TripAdvisor help you plan a trip to Phoenix, Arizona Read articles and reviews about Phoenix, Arizona View attractions in Phoenix, Arizona View a list of popular hotels in Phoenix, Arizona 3. County Kerry Ireland's southwest coast is home to some of the world's top golf courses: the legendary Ballybunion Golf Club , the Tralee Golf Club and Waterville Golf Club , just to name a few. After golfing, take a drive along the famous Ring of Kerry and settle in for the night at a cozy inn in Killarney or Kenmare . Great deals for County Kerry Sheen Falls Lodge Popularity index: #1 in Kenmare Sheen Falls Lodge : Book with Luxury Hotel Experts FiveStarAlliance.com Great Rates, Personal Service from the #1 Trusted Luxury Hotel Source. Sheen Falls Lodge : Great rooms, Great rates Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Sheen Falls Lodge : More rooms for more value hotels.com We Know Hotels Inside And Out. Click or call now: 1-800-434-6835 Sheen Falls Lodge : Low Hotel Prices Made Easy Orbitz.com The faster, easier way to find the hotel you want. Just Orbitz and go! View all travel offers for this hotel Check out all County Kerry hotels Park Hotel Kenmare Popularity index: #2 in Kenmare Park Hotel Kenmare : Book with Luxury Hotel Experts FiveStarAlliance.com Great Rates, Personal Service from the #1 Trusted Luxury Hotel Source. Park Hotel Kenmare : Low Rates on Hotels OctopusTravel.com Very Low Rates. Great Service. Park Hotel Kenmare : Great rooms, Great rates Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Park Hotel Kenmare : More rooms for more value hotels.com We Know Hotels Inside And Out. Click or call now: 1-800-434-6835 View all travel offers for this hotel Check out all County Kerry hotels Let TripAdvisor help you plan a trip to County Kerry Read articles and reviews about County Kerry View attractions in County Kerry View a list of popular hotels in County Kerry 4. Las Vegas, Nevada Enjoy views of the Spring Mountains and the Las Vegas skyline from the undulating greens at the Siena Golf Club . Or indulge in a South Pacific-themed outing at the Bali Hai Golf Club . In Mesquite, Nevada, you'll find spectacular desert landscapes and howlingly tricky sandstone bunkers at Wolf Creek at Paradise Canyon , the Oasis Golf Club and the Palms Golf Club . All three courses are well worth the 90-minute drive northeast from Las Vegas. Great deals for Las Vegas, Nevada Club de Soleil Popularity index: #36 in Las Vegas Club de Soleil : Great rooms, Great rates Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Club de Soleil : Great Rooms from $65 Orbitz.com The faster, easier way to find the hotel you want. Just Orbitz and go! Club de Soleil : More rooms for more value hotels.com We Know Hotels Inside And Out. Click or call now: 1-800-434-6835 Club de Soleil : More rooms for more value TravelNow.com Save On Your Next Hotel or Vacation Rental View all travel offers for this hotel Check out all Las Vegas hotels Tahiti Vacation Club Popularity index: #54 in Las Vegas Tahiti Vacation Club : Great rooms, Great rates Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Tahiti Vacation Club : Low Hotel Prices Made Easy Orbitz.com The faster, easier way to find the hotel you want. Just Orbitz and go! Tahiti Vacation Club : This Hotel from $65 hotels.com We Know Hotels Inside And Out. Click or call now: 1-800-434-6835 Tahiti Vacation Club : More rooms for more value TravelNow.com Save On Your Next Hotel or Vacation Rental View all travel offers for this hotel Check out all Las Vegas hotels Let TripAdvisor help you plan a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada Read articles and reviews about Las Vegas, Nevada View attractions in Las Vegas, Nevada View a list of popular hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada 5. Hilton Head, South Carolina Though only 12 miles long, this sophisticated southern island has 22 golf courses. Top-rated Harbour Town Golf Links is only 45 minutes from breathtaking Savannah , Georgia. Palmetto Dunes Plantation and Old South Golf Links are also good bets. For a break from the fairway, visit the wilds at Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge . Great deals for Hilton Head, South Carolina South Beach Marina Inn Popularity index: #2 in Hilton Head South Beach Marina Inn : Save on nearby hotels Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! View all travel offers for this hotel Check out all Hilton Head hotels Hilton Head Health Institute Popularity index: #10 in Hilton Head Hilton Head Health Institute : Save on nearby hotels Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! View all travel offers for this hotel Check out all Hilton Head hotels Let TripAdvisor help you plan a trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina Read articles and reviews about Hilton Head, South Carolina View attractions in Hilton Head, South Carolina View a list of popular hotels in Hilton Head, South Carolina 6. Bermuda Southampton offers a central island base for those headed to the greens or to Bermuda 's pink sand beaches. The Port Royal Club is one of the highest-rated public courses in the Caribbean. The 18-hole course at the lovely Southampton Princess Golf Club offers more of a challenge than most resort courses. If you're a member, or you know someone who is, world-class Riddell's Bay in nearby Warwick is worth a visit. Great deals for Bermuda Pompano Beach Club Popularity index: #1 in Bermuda Pompano Beach Club : Great rooms, Great rates Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Pompano Beach Club : More rooms for more value hotels.com We Know Hotels Inside And Out. Click or call now: 1-800-434-6835 Pompano Beach Club : More rooms for more value TravelNow.com Save On Your Next Hotel or Vacation Rental View all travel offers for this hotel Check out all Bermuda hotels The Reefs Popularity index: #2 in Bermuda The Reefs : Book with Luxury Hotel Experts FiveStarAlliance.com Great Rates, Personal Service from the #1 Trusted Luxury Hotel Source. The Reefs : More rooms for more value hotels.com We Know Hotels Inside And Out. Click or call now: 1-800-434-6835 The Reefs : Great Rooms from $294 Orbitz.com The faster, easier way to find the hotel you want. Just Orbitz and go! The Reefs : More rooms for more value TravelNow.com Save On Your Next Hotel or Vacation Rental View all travel offers for this hotel Check out all Bermuda hotels Let TripAdvisor help you plan a trip to Bermuda Read articles and reviews about Bermuda View attractions in Bermuda View a list of popular hotels in Bermuda 7. Sheboygan, Wisconsin Who knew a Midwest golf club could make you feel like you're playing in the British Isles? The American Club resort, just outside Sheboygan in Kohler , has four courses. Two of them, Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run , are arguably the finest championship-caliber courses in the Midwest. This first-class resort on Lake Michigan is a short distance north of Milwaukee and only two and a half hours from Chicago . Great deals for Sheboygan, Wisconsin Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center Popularity index: #2 in Sheboygan Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center : Great rooms, Great rates Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center : Great Rooms from $99 Orbitz.com The faster, easier way to find the hotel you want. Just Orbitz and go! Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center : More rooms for more value hotels.com We Know Hotels Inside And Out. Click or call now: 1-800-434-6835 Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center : More rooms for more value TravelNow.com Save On Your Next Hotel or Vacation Rental View all travel offers for this hotel Check out all Sheboygan hotels Lake View Mansion Bed & Breakfast Popularity index: #3 in Sheboygan Lake View Mansion Bed & Breakfast : Save on nearby hotels Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! View all travel offers for this hotel Check out all Sheboygan hotels Let TripAdvisor help you plan a trip to Sheboygan, Wisconsin Read articles and reviews about Sheboygan, Wisconsin View attractions in Sheboygan, Wisconsin View a list of popular hotels in Sheboygan, Wisconsin 8. Los Cabos, Baja California A golfer's paradise near the southern tip of Baja California , this region hosts a dizzying array of courses and luxury resorts, including the championship-caliber Ocean Course at Cabo del Sol , Palmilla Resort and Golf Club and Cabo Real . But don't forget that Los Cabos is also the marlin-fishing capital of the world. Serene San Jose del Cabo makes a great sportfishing homebase. You want the nightlife? Check out Cabo San Lucas , the charming, rowdy town at the far end of Los Cabos. Great deals for Los Cabos, Baja California Club Regina Los Cabos Popularity index: #12 in San Jose Del Cabo Club Regina Los Cabos : Great rooms, Great rates Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! View all travel offers for this hotel Check out all Los Cabos hotels Las Mananitas Popularity index: #13 in San Jose Del Cabo Las Mananitas : Great rooms from $225 Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Las Mananitas : More rooms for more value hotels.com We Know Hotels Inside And Out. Click or call now: 1-800-434-6835 Las Mananitas : More rooms for more value TravelNow.com Save On Your Next Hotel or Vacation Rental View all travel offers for this hotel Check out all Los Cabos hotels Let TripAdvisor help you plan a trip to Los Cabos, Baja California Read articles and reviews about Los Cabos, Baja California View attractions in Los Cabos, Baja California View a list of popular hotels in Los Cabos, Baja California 9. Colorado Springs, Colorado Home of the Broadmoor Golf Club , Colorado Springs is the place to golf if you want to add power to your swing. The high altitude adds 10% to the distance a ball travels. Also, be sure to see The Garden of the Gods while you're in town. No, it isn't a golf course, although it may sound like it. It's a park at the base of Pikes Peak known for its towering sandstone rock formations that seem to defy gravity. Great deals for Colorado Springs, Colorado Holden House - 1902 Bed and Breakfast Inn Popularity index: #1 in Colorado Springs Holden House - 1902 Bed and Breakfast Inn : Save on nearby hotels Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! View all travel offers for this hotel Check out all Colorado Springs hotels The Broadmoor Popularity index: #2 in Colorado Springs The Broadmoor : Book with Luxury Hotel Experts FiveStarAlliance.com Great Rates, Personal Service from the #1 Trusted Luxury Hotel Source. The Broadmoor : Great rooms, Great rates Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! The Broadmoor : This Hotel from $145 hotels.com We Know Hotels Inside And Out. Click or call now: 1-800-434-6835 The Broadmoor : Low Hotel Prices Made Easy Orbitz.com The faster, easier way to find the hotel you want. 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A Maui Vacation Rentals Directory - Maui Lodging, Vacation Rentals, & Accommodation Condo, House, Inns, Cottage, B&B & Villa 12/28/05 over 140 rental accomodations HOME | Directory | Submit Vacation Rental s | FAQ | Policy | EDITOR'S PICKS MAKENA, SOUTH MAUI Oceanfront Vacation Rental Maui Beach Cottage - Very private 1 bedroom / 1 bath cottage right on the ocean in Makena, South Maui. Optional additional 1 bedroom / 1 bath attached suite also available with rental of vacation cottage. Whale watching in winter, snorkeling right in front, very close to Makena Big Beach and Wailea Beach, Wailea Golf and Shops at Wailea. http://MauiBeachCottage.com more>> MAUI Web Cams best selection of Maui web cams Lahaina, Kula, Kanaha, North Shore, Haleakala, Kihei and more Maui Vacation Rentals Directory Select Area Name Haiku Hana Honokohau Huelo Kaanapali Kahakuloa Kahului Kapalua Keanae Kihei Kipahulu Kula/Ulupalakua/Kanaio Lahaina Maalaea Makawao/Olinda/Haliimaile Makena Nahiku Napili/Kahana/Honokowai Spreckelsville/Paia/Kuau Wailea Wailuku ------------------- US Mainland Rentals International Rentals ------------------- Misc Resources Maui, also called the "Valley Isle", has a population of just over 120,000 people with land area at 727 sq. miles. Besides the well known resort areas of Wailea and Kaanapali, there is a thriving alternative accommodation & lodging rental network on Maui. From private vacation rental villas and homes, to inns, bed and breakfasts, hostels and rooms to rent, visitors can find comfortable and within budget alternatives to visiting the island of Maui. Some of the main areas with Maui vacation rentals are Wailea, Kihei, Maalaea on the South Side; Lahaina, Kaanapali, Napili, Kahana and Honokowai on the West Side; Hana, Kipahulu and Keanae on the East side; Paia, Spreckelsville, Haiku, Huelo and Kula in the Upcountry area. Each area offfers a different experience to Maui. Enjoy looking through the hand-edited selection of vacation rentals that we list in this directory. MAUI VACATION RENTAL HIGHLIGHT AREAS KIHEI 1 6 Kihei vacation rental condos, cottages, studios and homes ( view ) KAANAPALI 7 Kaanapali vacation rental condos, townhouses & studios ( view ) LAHAINA 7 Lahaina vacation rental condos, homes, cottages & studios ( view ) WAILEA 11 Wailea vacation rental villas, condos, homes & cottages ( view ) HOME | Directory | Submit Vacation Rental s | FAQ | Policy | [A Big Island Vacation Rental Directory] [A Kauai Vacation Rental Directory] [A Lanai Vacation Rental Directory] [A Maui Vacation Rental Directory] [A Molokai Vacation Rental Directory] [A Oahu Vacation Rental Directory] [A California Vacation Rental Directory] A Maui Vacation Rental Directory offering a large selection of rentals search for Maui Homes, House Rentals, Cottages, Villas, Hostels, Bed & Breakfast & Rooms to Rent Listings for Maui areas Haiku , Hana , Honokohau , Huelo , Kaanapali , Kahakuloa , Kahana , Kahului , Kapalua , Keanae , Kihei , Kipahulu , Kula , Lahaina , Maalaea , Makawao , Makena , Nahiku , Napili , Olinda , Paia , Spreckeslville , Wailea , Wailuku , Ulupalakua , Upcountry Maui & West Maui . Resources 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 A Maui Vacation Rental Directory - web design by Websites Maui & Mana Ties Web Design

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Your European Vacation and the Tumbling Dollar - Should you go this Year?  You are here: About > Travel > Europe for Visitors Travel Go Europe Essentials European Vacation Planning Map Europe Travel 101 - Before you Go European Distances The Best of Europe European Photo Gallery Articles & Resources Europe Travel Planning What to do In Europe Lodging - Hotels and More European Travel Maps Sex and Nudism Travel Photography Transportation Benelux Countries France Germany Austria Switzerland Greece Italy and Malta Travel Info Scandinavian Travel Spain and Portugal United Kingdom and Ireland Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Italy Travel Guidebooks Europe Travel Guidebooks German Travel Guidebooks Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Europe for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Europe for Visitors Central Sardinia, where viewing ancient "Giant's Tombs" is free. James Martin Stay up to date! 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Sign Up Now! Feb 12 2004 Will my vacation be too exensive? Maybe not as expensive as you think! A reader asks: "Should we wait until the Euro gets weaker to plan our European vacation?" While I am certain to be viewed as a biased source of information on this topic, and considering the fact that no one I know has a crystal ball able to predict exchange rates, I will nevertheless plunge ahead and give my reasons and justifications for taking that vacation to Europe this year. Exchange Rate. No one can predict what the future will hold, but some "experts" have surmised that the dollar may fall to as low as 1.5 Euros before the bloodbath is over. At the time of writing, the rate seems to have stabilized in the short term at around 1.25 or so. It's hard to see the dollar strengthening anytime soon, given the huge deficit and slow economy. Waiting for the dollar to strengthen may leave you waiting a long time. But maybe things aren't as bad as you think. Historically, Things Average Out. I've been traveling to Europe since the mid 1970s, and it's always seemed to me that prices have slowly risen as hotels adapted higher standards and the economy reacted to general increases in living standards, especially in Southern Europe. These changes seemed slow and steady, and largely independent of major short-term fluctuations in the exchange rate. See the next argument for a free market reason why I may not have noticed currency fluctuations much during my travels. The Equal and Opposite Reaction. With the sharp decline in US visitors to Europe we've seen over these past couple of years, hotels are finally lowering their rates, recognizing that their excess supply of rooms may continue unless something is done to entice visitors. For example Arthur Frommer reports that London "hotels of five-star quality (are) charging less than $150 for a double room that would normally cost $400." This is how the Free Market is supposed to work; when things get too expensive for people to buy, prices must drop to "incent" them. It's happening for hotel rooms, airfares, and other tourist-only items right now. The effect may be that your vacation cost won't be as high as you might think compared to previous years. Just don't expect to buy standard European goods at a discount--shopping at home is recommended when the dollar is week. Last year I walked into a great looking hotel in Chaves, Portugal, only to notice the sign on the desk proclaiming that all rooms were 90 Euros. When the clerk asked to help me, I pointed out that the room was too expensive and turned to leave--but fortunately not before she offered the room at 60 Euros, a price she quoted as standard for these tough tourist times. While still expensive for Portugal, the room offered 4 star, air conditioned comfort with a great view of the castle from the balcony, and the most elegant bathroom we've ever bathed in. Things Change. An argument put forth by Carol Field and others is that European traditions are fading quickly in a multi cultural, easily traveled world. While independent of exchange rate, this argument, for me, is a compelling one, especially as Starbucks and McDonalds replace small, family run cafes and restaurants and Europe starts to look more and more like main street USA. I don't travel to experience the same things I can at home, and it's why I have to dig deeper and deeper to find places that celebrate those rapidly disappearing cultural differences. The price of gas and the doomsday scenario. Many experts suggest that the price of gasoline will have to rise sharply to cover the cost of recovering oil from the neglected wells in Iraq (yes, oil wells go bad, I've read) and this increase is likely to spike after the elections and continue on an upward trend. Europe, it seems to me, is in a much better position to weather these increases in the short term, as they offer alternative modes of public transportation. Even Worse: There is no doubt that oil is an increasingly rare commodity in an energy hungry world, and steadily rising prices will effect most of us around the globe equally. (Studies of Peak Oil and Gas ( pdf ) have predicted the production of Oil peaking at the end of this decade, and slowly declining thereafter.) This is my doomsday strategy, "go while you can, who knows what economic nastiness lurks around the next corner as we run out of energy sources." Have a different view? Why not submit a rebuttal through our submittal form ? How to offset the dollar's weakness without sacrificing your vacation Fun? 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France Travel in December

France in December - Monthly Calendar and French Travel and Vacation Planner  You are here: About > Travel > France for Visitors > Things to Do in France > France Monthly Calendar > France in December - Monthly Calendar and French Travel and Vacation Planner Travel Go France Essentials New Year's Eve in Paris and France Worst of France 2005 Paris Travel Guide Top French Ski Resorts Best New Year's Eve Champagne Articles & Resources Destinations Trip Planning Transportation Interests & Situations Money, Safety & Issues Things to Do in France Where to Stay in France Staying Connected Blogs Picture Galleries Culture, Language & People Fun, Freebies & Quizes Relocating to France Nudism, Sex & Gay Travel D-Day & Historic Travel Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Sites Selling French Products Before You Buy the Gift of Travel Gifts for the France Fanatic Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the France for Visitors newsletter! 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FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Christmas Markets, Skiing and Holiday Spirit Are Big Draws December is the most magical and mesmerizing time to visit France. There are Christmas markets throughout the country, including the centuries-old Strasbourg market. The shopping is divine. Storefronts are decked in lights and delicate ribbons for the holidays. There's ice skating in front of Paris' hotel de ville. In the Pyrenees and Alps, the ski seasons are beginning to gain steam. Yes, it's cold, but this is also a bargain time to fly to France. The month's finale is New Year's Eve, fun to be enjoyed in Paris or any of France's other lively cities. Weather The weather can range from crisp but comfortable days to downright chilly nights. There are major variations in climate depending on where you are in France, but here are weather averages for some major cities: Paris : Average high temperature is 7 degrees celsius/45 degrees farenheit, and the average low is 2 celcius, 36 farenheit. Average number of days with snow is two in the month. Nice : Average high temperature is 12 degrees celsius/53 degrees farenheit, with the average low at 9 degrees celcius/49 degrees farenheit. Average November days with snowfall is zero. Bordeaux : Average high temperature is 10 degrees celsius, 50 degrees farenheit, and the average low is 3 celcius/38 farenheit. Strasbourg : Average high temperature is 5 degrees celsius, or 41 degrees farenheit, and the average low is 0 celcius/32 farenheit. There are an average of five days with snowfall. What to pack It can be challenging to pack for France, particularly if you will visit multiple cities. For the most part, this is a cool or cold time of year. Be prepared for blustery weather and, possibly, snow. Your packing list should include: A winter coat A light jacket or layers for daytime Good walking shoes A scarf, hat and gloves A sturdy umbrella for windy and rainy days Get more ideas with my Packing Tips . Why to go in December Enjoy the quiet and avoid the long lines in the low tourist season There is wonderful shopping It is absolutely magical to see France, already a beautiful country, dressed in its Christmas finery The Christmas markets are one of life's finest experiences Rates are low on lodging and airfare Why not to visit France in December The weather can be uncomfortably cold Some attractions could have restricted hours, or even be closed, especially in smaller villages There are a national holidays (like Christmas Day), which cause France to shut down Events and festivals Christmas Markets Christmas in France Noëlissime , an exhibition featuring fashion, beauty, toys, handcrafted goods, gastronomy and decorations in Paris        Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . 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Family Vacation Idea: Marien Coral by Hilton  You are here: About > Travel > Travel with Kids Travel Travel with Kids Essentials Family Vacation Ideas Winter and Spring Break All-Inclusive Resorts Ten Latest Family Travel Deals Family Resorts: top places; photos Articles & Resources Family Travel: What's Hot Top Vacation Spots VT, ME, NH, CT, MA, NY, PA Mexico Family Vacations Caribbean Vacations More Beach Vacations Florida Family Vacations Resorts with Water Park More Family Resorts Fun Places for Kids Disney Vacations Family Cruises Babies;Teens;Single Parents Lots More Destinations Family Travel TIPS, GAMES Buyer's Guide TAKE ALONG: Christmas books Christmas flicks Activity Kits more CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Travel with Kids newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Travel with Kids Family Vacation Idea: Marien Coral by Hilton Travel with Kids Blog « Holiday Gifts for Traveling Kids | Main | Bunch of family travel deals » From Teresa Plowright , Your Guide to Travel with Kids . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! December 05, 2005 Family Vacation Idea: Marien Coral by Hilton Coral by Hilton is a brand of the giant Hilton chain that should pique the interest of families: these four resorts in the Dominican Republic are all-inclusive, have kids clubs and are family-friendly, and offer a good price point. See photos of the Marien Coral by Hilton , and a profile for families , too. See more resorts in the Dominican Republic See also these other recent resort profiles: NEW: Natura Park Eco-Resort , DR: in Punta Cana, Bavara Beach area Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman : Ambassadors of the Environment Kids Program created by jean-Michel Cousteau Great Wolf Poconos : brand new; rustic chic and indoor waterpark Six Flags Great Escape Lodge and Indoor Waterpark : also brand new, and the first hotel with indoor waterpark in NY state Hilton Los Cabos : sheltered cove for swimming (a plus in Los Cabos) Riu Ocho Rios : brand-new all-inclusive in Jamaica Dreams Los Cabos : all-inclusive in the popular Los Cabos area in Baja, western Mexico Grace Bay Club : luxury resort in Turks & Caicos; suites, kids program Email to a Friend Display Latest Headlines | | | Read Archives powered by Movable Type Advertisement Most Popular Charades -How To Play Charades Family Vacation Spots The Atlantis Resort Great Places to See Santa Disney Christmas Magic Kingdom What's Hot Grand Floridian Chinese New Year - 2006 Poconos Great Wolf Lodge photo Dog Friendly Hotels, inns, lodges -- find dog-friendly vacat... Kwanzaa Related Topics Florida for Visitors New England for Visitors Theme Parks Hotels / Resorts / Inns Parenting of K-6 Children        Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About New Video iPod - Review POLL: Must-Have Gadgets VIDEO: Portable Gaming VIDEO: Choosing a TV Hugh Hefner's Life What's Hot Grand Floridian Chinese New Year - 2006 Poconos Great Wolf Lodge photo Dog Friendly Hotels, inns, lodges -- find dog-friendly vacat... Kwanzaa Headlines Bunch of family travel deals Latest deals added include a January Travel Special at the... First Nights! "First Night" events celebrate New Year's with family-friendly festivities-- and... Top Family Travel Trends in 2005 It's that time of year... to pause the mad dash... Bookmark the NORAD Tracks Santa site! It's not a family trip, but it's certainly a trip...