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Destinations Southeast

Got a case of wanderlust that won’t quit? Your next Southeast family holiday is a click away. Our moms have bounced around the globe testing out family vacation spots from campgrounds to African safaris and they’re dishing the dirt on what works, what doesn’t and what you need to know before you go. Get all the family travel information essentials you need (from a traveling mom's perspective, natch!) to dive into your next Southeast family holiday adventure.

Here you'll find family vacation ideas for Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., Kentucky, and Tennessee.

Winter Escape to the Ritz Carlton Palm Beach

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ritz pool shrunkWhen winter hits the Midwest, I’m always planning my escape. Recently had my Vitamin D gloriously replenished in the Sunshine State at the Ritz Carlton Palm Beach.
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Festive Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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boat shrunkNo you won't have a white Christmas, but sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida, shines during the holidays with its own traditions.
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Holiday Lights--Traditional Family Fun at Callaway Gardens

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poinsettiaIt's a family tradition for many people...to hop in the car and check out holiday lights wherever they happen to be celebrating. Maybe there's one house that's famous for it, or a community attraction that draws people in each year. Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia, is one of those spots for my family.
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Southeast Holiday Lights

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lighted-boat-parade-downtown-hamptonOne hundred miles of lights in Virginia, a choreographed light show in Florida and Mickey Mouse are all on tap for holiday celebrations in the Southeast.

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland: “Lights on the Bay” is a drive-through holiday light show at Sandy Point State Park along Chesapeake Bay, where there are stationery and animated displays including a glowing lighthouse, Navy midshipmen, oysters and blue crabs. Nov. 19-Jan. 2.
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Rest Tired Feet at the Zoo Miami Playground

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ZooMiamiPlaygroundZoo Miami is over 300 acres in size! That's a lot of walking to see the near 2000 animals. The newly rennovated playarea next to the Oasis Grill, provides parents with a perfect spot to stop for lunch and let the kids run around.  The Playworld Playground includes Jungle Journey and Ocean Voyage. Each park area is filled with safe, age-appropriate fun. Jungle Journey has slides, bridges, and all sorts of unique climbing apparatuses. A few benches surround the playground.
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3 Tips for Wine & Dine Runners Partying at the Epcot

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winedinefinshlineRunning, eating and sipping wine - the folks at runDisney surely had me in mind when they came up with the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. Ahem.  The event takes place this weekend, November 9-10, 2012.  It's the last weekend of the 17th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase.
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