STRAIGHT TALK BY A PARENT FOR PARENTSThis cheerful book helps you pick the right destinations for your next family getaway. Loaded with general planning tips, the book profiles big cities, beach towns, and mountain resorts. It also looks in-depth at places of interest by subject.• Historic Structures and Famous Sites: Forts, Lighthouses, Castles, and Skyscrapers• Museums, Planetariums, and Halls of Fame: Dinosaurs, Mummies, Witches, and Robots• Animals and Marine Life: Zoos, Aquariums, Game Farms, and Wildlife Sanctuaries• Parks Seashores, and Nature Centers: Green Spaces, Wilderness, Big Rocks, and Bogs• Outdoor Action in the Sun: Treks, Trail Rides, Canoe Trips, and More• Outdoor Action in the Snow: Skiing, Skating, Bobsled Rides, and More• Big-Time Sports for Spectators: Hoops, Hits, Hat Tricks, and Touchdowns• Family Farms, Resorts, and Ranches: Saddle Up, Tee Off, and Lie Around• Music, Dance, Theater, and the Circus: Brass Bands, Puppets, and the NutcrackerFamily-friendly hotels and restaurants are reviewed and rated with an eye to their appeal to children and their parents. And throughout the guide, symbols highlight each attraction's interest to kids in various age groups. It's a wonderful planner that will help you zero in on the perfect getaway for you and your youngsters for years to come.About the AuthorElin McCoy's 17-year-old son has traveled all over the Northeast in the course of his parents' research on food and wine, travel, and parenting. McCoy has written three books for children and contributed to the New York Times, Parents Magazine, Reader's Digest, and other publications. Read Less