Family Travel & Resorts: The Complete Guide - Softcover

This guide is really two books in one. Pamela Lanier's Family Travel and Resorts is an excellent resource for traveling with kids of all ages--with the first section devoted to babies, children, teens, and traveling with grandkids. The "second" book is a 119-page overview of hundreds of family-friendly resorts in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Thailand, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean.

With a family of seven to plan for, Lanier has experienced it all--from overnighting in airports to a "7-course French dinner where little Johnny lost it at the 5th course." This book covers everything, from recipes for the best car-trip finger foods (like homemade cheese crackers and orange date bread) to little-known picnic-survival tips, such as spreading condiments on the most inside layer of the sandwich (placing meats and cheeses next to the bread) to keep things from getting soggy.

Other sections include: educating kids on the road, sports, parks and camping, adventure, and shopping. A chapter on destinations within the U.S. gives a broad overview and contact numbers for 10 regions around the country. Hundreds of recommended resorts were chosen for their family-oriented atmosphere and special kid's programs. Listings include costs, services, contact information, and kid-related highlights. --Kathryn True