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This
day and age the cost of travel, and
LIVING for that matter, are at an all
time high. Expenses for just the regu-
lar everyday American to get through the year are
absorbent. Some families have more resources than others
and can still manage to muster up the funds to take the
bunch on an exciting vacation. For other families vacations
are non-existent or a great deal of financial creativity must
be brought forth to allow such luxuries.
Many U.S. destinations have made their cities available to
accommodate conferences and other large-scale events, but
they have ALSO put a great deal of effort in providing fam-
ily friendly and family fun environments. This allows confer-
ence attendees to bring their loved ones along with them on
business trips and while they work or after they work there
are plenty of exciting activities and experiences the dele-
gates' clan can indulge in.
Some destinations are home to entertainment meccas of
the United States. From Disneyland in California to The
Civil Rights Trail in numerous southern destinations to kid
friendly tours in Boston, it shouldn't be hard finding the per-
fect location to hold your event and please the whole family
at the same time. Here are some U.S. destinations ready to
host your next meeting and also entertain the family.
TAKING THE FAMILY, TRAVEL
FOR BUSINESS AND PLEASURE
BY SOLOMON J. HERBERT II
