Family Travel
 Evelyn Kaye
 (Reviewed by The Editor - Rebecca Brown)
 1993 Blue Penguin Publications, Boulder CO
  ISBN: 096262313X


In this post-9/11 era, traveling overseas where the Ugly Americans & their children are becoming endangered, & going anywhere by public transportation seems a hassle to be avoided, Evelyn Kaye's Family Travel: Terrific New Vacations for Today's Families is a guidebook worth exploring, with this in mind, this was written prior to September 11, 2001.

“Finding a great vacation for today's families takes research, planning, creativity, and a sense of adventure, but it can be done,” & with that Evelyn Kaye sets about informing you about the where, what, when, who & how of making a family vacation as perfect as possible.

With chapters on Travel Tips -- those silly things we tend to forget at our peril when traveling with children;
About This Book which includes “Parent-Tested Trips”
Down on the Farm for a wonderful change of pace;
Camping in the Open for the intrepid back-to-basics vacationers;
Eco-Vacations are great ways to explore strange & wonderful places while leaving the hard work up to experts;
No-Cost Low-Cost Vacations -- places where you can volunteer & get free or reduced lodging expenses;
On Foot and On Wheels -- following in Johnny Appleseed's footsteps all over the land;
Your House Is My House -- where you find families to exchange domiciles to enjoy their part of the world;
Over the Seas and Far Away -- travel with other families to explore international cultures;
Ranches and Cowboys -- easy-going & comfortable places where never a discouraging word can be heard;
Ski and Snow -- ski resorts are renown for pandering to families -- this was how I spent my first winter in America, as a nanny to a Chicago family who moved for a month into a little chalet in the raw resort of Vail, Colorado;
Travel and Learn -- so school is out, who says you've got to quit learning? What about dancing in the Appalachians or taking workshops on blacksmithing, woodworking, dulcimer playing or quilting. Want to know more about American Indians -- they'll gladly welcome you to learn more of their unique history;
On The Water -- housemates & shipmates, ahoy! Explore life on the Briny!

This expert vacationer spills the beans & spells it all out along with providing a host of names & contacts for every imaginable vacation with some nifty secrets to traveling light & traveling well.

There is a Bibliography & a worthy Resource Directory aimed at Vacations for Children of all ages plus a Camping Directory, a listing of US State Tourist Offices & Volunteer Openings. Plus an Index.

Certainly Family Travel needs to be in your library as you plan on your family vacations.
(05/05/02)

Rebecca