VirtuosoLife - January/February 2008 - (Page 116) Experts’ Virtuoso’s travel advisors share their Best up-and-coming vacations Africa: So many families want to visit that many camps now accommodate even toddlers. Antarctica: Unbelievable wildlife. Costa Rica: It’s close to the United States, with diverse eco-conservation activities. Private villa rentals in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Italy: Includes your own staff. Multigenerational cruises: Something for everyone. The hottest ticket around (and hard to get if you want a suite) is the Disney Cruise Line from Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera. Best international city vacations London: An easy city to get around; catch family-friendly musicals in Piccadilly, the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace, the chamber of horrors at Madame Tussauds. High tea is a girl’s dream come true. Sydney: Friendly people, great beaches, a zoo, and an aquarium (plus an excellent culinary and wine experience for Mom and Dad). Buenos Aires: Inexpensive hotels, restaurants, and cabs; good shopping with children’s play areas. Vancouver, British Columbia: Pedestrian-friendly, beautiful drop-dead scenery, and diverse culture. Rome: What kid doesn’t love pasta? Best U.S. city vacations Washington, D.C.: It truly brings history to life. Stand on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Enjoy the variety of the Smithsonian museums, become 007 or a KGB agent at the International Spy Museum, or see the panda exhibit at the National Zoo. San Francisco: Cable-car rides, Alcatraz Island, strolling Fisherman’s Wharf with a crab cocktail, Ghirardelli Square. Walking across the Golden Gate Bridge is a must in your lifetime. New York City: The Empire State Building, skating at Rockefeller Center, carriage rides in Central Park, boat rides around Manhattan, and, for doll lovers, American Girl Place. San Diego: A year-round destination with the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Legoland, and San Diego Wild Animal Park. Orlando: Even adults can act like kids in Orlando. Best family -friendly ski resorts Whistler, British Columbia: Stunning scenery, slopes for all levels, good ski guides and instructors, snowcat and sleigh rides, and year-round ziplining in a European-accented village that is easily walked, with food, shopping, and lodging in all price ranges. Sun Valley, Idaho: A self-contained destination and a great ski school. Beaver Creek, Colorado: Lots of beginner/intermediate terrain, lift tickets can be used at several ski areas, and the resort has a free bus system. Mount Bachelor, Oregon: Great kid’s lessons, year-round snowboard clinics, and staff who interact well with children. Breckenridge, Colorado: Fun atmosphere, lots of après-ski activities, and budget-friendly prices. From left: Take the family on safari, to Rome, on a Whistler adventure, and wildlife-viewing in Alaska. 116 V I RT U O S O L I F E
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