STRAIGHT TALK BY A PARENT FOR PARENTS This cheerful book helps you to pick the right destination for your next family getaway. Loaded with general planning tips, the book profiles big cities, beach towns, and mountain resorts. It also looks at places of interest organized by subject: - Historic Houses and Sites - History, Art, and Science Museums - Zoos, Aquariums, and Wildlife Refuges - Natural Wonders - State and National Parks - Family Camps - Outdoor Action - Skiing, Skating, Snowboarding - Family Resorts, Guest Ranches, Lodges, and Inns - Theme and Amusement Parks - Holidays, Festivals, and Seasonal Events Family-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 Author Clark Norton's 14-year-old daughter and 18-year-old son have traveled all over the world in the course of their father's award-winning research for articles for the San Francisco Examiner, Parenting, Discovery, and other publications.