Travel Tips:  Traveling with Baby

Choose carefully what you decide to bring to minimize baggage. You need something to transport baby, a place for baby to sleep and a car seat. 

 

Remember the small things like outlet covers to childproof a hotel room. Garbage-bag ties can double to gather drapes and cords. 

 

Carry on enough diapers, wipes and snacks for each child. Don’t forget extra outfits for babies and extra t-shirts for the adults! 

 

Try to book direct flights with no layovers. Lugging around all the baby gear is time consuming and tiring. If you must have a layover, try to give yourself enough time between flights. 

 

Bring cheap strollers for easy folding at security conveyor belts. Cheap umbrella strollers are also a good option as there is less to lose if something happens to it. 

 

Try packing fun, kid-distracting items, like DVDs, CDs and books (both old and new). Simple things like an old purse full of random items can keep a toddler busy for hours. 

 

Always pack a small first aid kit with necessities like a bulb syringe, thermometer and infant pain relief. Always keep your pediatrician’s phone number in your cell phone or wallet for easy access in case of an emergency. 

 

Try going out to nice, big lunches, as opposed to fancy dinners. Lunch time is usually less crowded and the food is prepared faster, giving you less time out with a tired, cranky baby.

 

Remember, it’s a vacation! Try going with the flow and laughing it off. Relax and have some fun!

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Hi, my name is Jake Rosario.  I'm 29 years old but I look totally young. I look like I can eat at Denny's for free or go to Disneyland for kids price. But I can't ride on any of the rides because I'm only 5 feet tall. Pretty short for a 29 year old.  But you know what they say..."Best things comes from small packages."  

I was born in one of the smallest province in the Philippines.  When I was little...well...I'm still little so I should say...when I was younger, my family was struggling financially so we've always wanted to go to America.  I mean...people don't go on boats and say I want to go to Poland for opportunity. Everybody wanted to go to America because America is the "Land of Opportunity." So my dad enlisted to the Navy and years later...We moved to Carson, California.  Now back in the days when I was "younger"...Carson wasn't what it is now.  Carson wasn't a good city to live in at the time.  We would hear sirens all the time. Gangsters everywhere.  I would always get scared walking home from school.  I have to walk home during the daytime because if I walk home at night...I don't think I'd ever make it back home. We came to America...I shouldn't say poor because that's just a state of mind but we were BROKE.  We were so broke that one day a robber broke into our house and we robbed him. :)  We were broke.  

I remember having posters on my wall of beer ads and Bob Marley smoking blunt.  As a kid. My first job when I was 18 was Jack in the Box. That was hard work.  Because the Jack in the Box I was working at was across the street from my high school.  So if you can imagine...gangsters everywhere fighting all the time. I got fired for hooking some of my friends up with free food.  I remember telling my boss when he fired me that I will buy my own restaurant and naming it JAKE in the Box.  That was fuuuunny!  Welcome to JAKE in the Box, would you like to try the Jumbo JAKE?  

Anyway...I started moving from job to job working for different mortgage companies then Nordstrom selling womens shoes.  I was living paycheck to paycheck. I had nothing in the bank, nothing but lint in my pocket and always behind in my promises. I wasn't making the money I wanted to make. so I started looking for different opportunities.  

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Now I have a poster on my wall of the clothes I want to wear, Places I want to visit, Cars I want to drive, House I want to live in, Money I want to make, and the girl I want to be with. (Jessica Alba) :) Now I wake up when i finished sleeping, I walk 2 feet to my office and not worry about traffic jam in the hallways, work for about 2 hours on the internet, then take the rest of the day off.  I could be at the beach. I could be playing golf...and I'm making money.  I could go to Hawaii and if I want to stay there longer...I don't have to call my boss for more time off.  

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How can I pick the best cruise for my children?

Just like with adults, you want to find the best match in a cruise for the kids. Some cruise lines specialize in programs for children to draw lots of families. Other lines are better for the adult crowd. You'll have to do some research to find the best cruise line for your kids. Some cruise cines will have more for small children, while others will cover the full range of ages. Use the questions below as a guide to help you find the best cruise for your children. 
 

Do the cruise line's brochures and web pages look as if they were designed to attract families?

Do you see items on the ship's menu your child will enjoy eating?

Do they have a children's menu available at each meal?

What types of activities do they have planned for children?

Will the special services and events for children be available whenever I wish to cruise or are they limited to a certain time of the year?

Does the ship have a pool just for children?

Will they show any movies or have special entertainment appropriate for children?

Will you visit any ports of call your children will find interesting?

Do they have any shore excursions designed to be fun for kids?

What types of discount programs are available for children?

How old can my children be and still be eligible for the children's discount?

Are discounts available for the 3rd and 4th passengers in my cabin?

Are cots or cribs available?

Can I book adjoining cabins?

What is the minimum age limit for a passenger?

Does the ship have a dedicated child care center or playroom?

Does the ship have a dedicated teen center?

10.  Foundation Room

3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 987-2222
(866) 678-2582
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Location: Inside the Mandalay Bay

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9.  I-Bar

3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 777-6869
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Location: Inside the Rio hotel-casino

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8.  Late Night at the House of Blues Las Vegas

3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 987-2222
(866) 678-2582
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Location: Inside the Mandalay Bay

7.  Studio 54 Las Vegas

3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 987-2222
(866) 678-2582
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Location: Inside the MGM Grand

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6.  Risqué

3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 987-2222
(866) 678-2582
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Location: Inside Paris

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5.  rumjungle nightclub

3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 987-2222
(866) 678-2582
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Location: Inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino

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4.  ghostbar

4321 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 987-2222
(866) 678-2582
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Location: Inside the Palms Casino Resort

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3.  Tao

3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 987-2222
(866) 678-2582
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Location: Inside the Venetian

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2.  Pure Nightclub

3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 492-3960
(866) 80-SHOWS
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Location: Inside Caesars Palace

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1.  LAX Nightclub

3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 492-3960
(866) 80-SHOWS
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Location: Inside the Luxor

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Here are the top 10 Shows in Las Vegas:

10. Blue Man Group: It a city where the King and showgirls still reign supreme, avant garde entertainment has still managed to make a home in Las Vegas with Blue Man Group at the Venetian. Unlike other shows on the Strip, there are no boundaries...read full review

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Location:

The Blue Man Group Theatre
Venetian
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Show Times: 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Mon., Wed., and Fri. - Sat.; 7 p.m. Tues., Thurs., Sun.

Prices:
$99.35 Red Zone and Poncho B
$139.50 Blue Zone and Poncho C

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9. KÀ Cirque du Soleil: "KÀ" is a saga that follows the adventures of two Imperial Twins (a male and a female) who become separated during a siege of their Far Eastern palace by evil warriors. Except for an opening comment by an announcer...read full review

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Location:

KÀ Theatre
MGM Grand
3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Show Times: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. There will be an additional show on Dec. 28.

Prices:
$108.90 and up

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8. Mamma Mia: After nearly 18 years of wowing and meowing audiences, "Cats" became the longest-running production show in Broadway history. Now, Vegas hasn’t been putting up Broadway productions for quite that long, so when Mamma...Read the full review

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Location:
Mandalay Bay Theatre
Mandalay Bay
3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
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Show Times: 7:30 p.m. Sunday - Thursday; 6 and 10 p.m. Saturday.

Prices:
$82.50 Mezzanine
$110.00 Main Level

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7: Phantom "The Las Vegas Spectacular": Sparkling pyrotechnics, elaborate sets, lavish costumes and a $40-million theater. These are just a few of the reasons Andrew Lloyd Webber's beloved Broadway smash "The Phantom of the Opera" was given a slightly tweaked name...Read the full review

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Location:
Phantom Theatre
Venetian
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Show Times: 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday with an additional performance at 9:30 p.m. Monday and Saturday.

Prices:
$76.10 Parterre
$109.10 Mezzanine
$132.20 Orchestra
$165.20 Golden Circle
$250.00 Exclusive VIP

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6. Lance Burton: The Lance Burton Theatre, with its red cascading curtains enveloping a vintage-style stage, gives audiences a sense of the old-fashioned vaudevillian days when magicians still had a mysterious air about them. The $27-million...Read the full review

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Location:
Lance Burton Theatre
Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino
3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Show Times: 7 and 10 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; 7 p.m. Wednesday - Friday

Prices:
$66.50 Balcony
$72.55 Mezzanine

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5. Chippendales: Let's just say, for the sake of the story, that maybe you're running a little late to your night at Chippendales. Maybe you spent a few too many minutes primping for an evening of scantily-clad, muscular men dancing and thrusting...Read the full review

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Location:
Chippendales Theater
Rio
3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
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Show Times: 8 p.m. Sunday - Tuesday, Thursday; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday.

Prices:
$58.25 Floor

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4: Danny Gans: Being in the audience at Danny Gans' show is a bit like sitting in front of a radio, switching the dial from one station to the next and trying to decide on a song to listen to. Gans jumps expertly from one musical genre...Read the full review

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Location:
Danny Gans Theatre
Mirage
3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Show Times: 7:30 p.m. Tues. - Wed. and Fri. - Sat.

Prices:
$110.00 Gen. Reserved
$113.50 Gen. Reserved Beginning Oct. 1

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3: David Copperfield: David Copperfield doesn't pull a rabbit out of a hat. But he does find a duck in a bucket. The man whose name has practically become synonymous with magic performs in MGM Grand's Hollywood Theatre without the assistance of...Read the full review

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Location:
Hollywood Theatre
MGM Grand
3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Show Times:

7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. nightly; matinee times vary. The show will be at 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 31.

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2: Le Reve: "Le Rêve" is one dream you won't want to wake up from. "Le Rêve", which means "The Dream" in French, is all about leaving reality behind to explore the sometimes surreal and dark world of the subconscious during...Read the full review

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Location:
Wynn Theater
Wynn Las Vegas
3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Show Times: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday - Monday

Prices:
$108.90 Splash Zone
$137.50 Premium
$196.90 Champagne Circle

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1: Criss Angel "BELIEVE": Criss Angel takes audiences on a mystifying and spectacular journey through the inventive inner workings of his mind and the surreal world created through the talented Cirque du Soleil performers in his new show Believe,...Read the full review

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Location:
Luxor Theater
Luxor
3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119-1000
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Show Times: 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Fri. - Tue.; The show will only run at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 - Oct. 6. The show will be 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 - 9.

Prices:
$52.18 and up

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Why you should go to Las Vegas: It's the entertainment capital of the world.  The Sin City, as some would call it, Las Vegas is one of the best place to go in America.  The city would provide one of the greatest and most luxurious accommodations in the world combined with every kind of entertainment in virtually each corner of the City.  The lights, sounds, casinos, all types of restaurants, spas, and entertainment center will surely complete the Las Vegas trip.

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Okay...that's not me.  He's too tall.  If it was me...I'll be holding her by her legs.  But I wish it was.  This is one of the place where I want to go and take a picture just like this to put in my photo album.  It's The Arch at Cabo San Lucas.  Imagine just laying there, listening to the ocean...i would love to just put up a tent there and spend the night.  Or I could just go stay at one of the best resort in Cabo...and it's affordable too.  You can get all inclusive amazing hot deals for Cabo San Lucas packages here.

Wooow!!! If you are looking for a place to escape to, just to relax, have a great time, that is affordable, go on a honeymoon vacation, or even an anniversary getaway... take you wife...your girlfriend, or your girl on the side...j/k...whatever you want to call it...THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO!!! When you watch the video...you'll know what i'm talking about. It has the most beautiful site in the world, it has beaches with white sand, bungalows that you can stay at stationed over the water. Basically...everything you need for the ultimate island escape.

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10.  Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Maui 84.00:  Mahogany and rattan chic on Maui's ruggedly beautiful south shore.  The luau here is one of the island's most authentic.

9.  Sheraton Maui Resorts 84.13:  Kaanapali's first resort claims Maui's best ocean setting.  And that means beach activities, from morning dives to astronomer-led stargazing.

8.  Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club:  This mod hotel on Kalapaki Bay has Hawaii's biggest pool - shaped like a flower.

7.  Halekulani Hotel, Oahu 84.91:  A high style base (two Vera Wang-designed suites!) on Waikiki Beach.

6.  Westin Maui Resort and Spa:  85.32:  Inside, calm and collected.  Outside, aquatic uproar:  five pools, slides, waterfalls, and a broad swath of Kaanapali Beach, with scuba, parasailing, and snorkeling at coral-crusted Black Rock.

5.  JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa, Oahu 86.31:  A vast marina offers catamaran snorkeling and sunset sails.  Ashore, tots make mini volcanoes and hunt for crabs, while teens rev up with "hip-hop hula."  Everyone swims in a white-sand lagoon and spreads out in large, light-filled guest rooms.

4.  Grand Wailea Resort Hotel and Spa, Maui 86.39:  Kids romp in a pool with seven slides and the world's only water-powered elevator.  Big folds hit the huge spa for hot wraps and gingersalt scrubs.

3.  Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa 89.96:  Parent yin/kid yang:  a calm river pool and spa in a lush garden, plus a 150-foot slide into the politely termed "active pool."

2.  Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea 90.07:  Hello, luxe.  Kids get their own robes, a menu with edamame, and a pool with a waterfall.  duo, the steak and seafood restaurant, is the place to spot movie stars.

and the top resort in Hawaii goes to.......

1.  Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui 92.80:  Brave a 140-foot waterslide, string orchids into leis, and golf with a view of mountains and ocean.  The 413 suites and 37 villas are a calm cove ultrasafe for kids.

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10.  Ritz-Carlton Naples 83.23:  Classically posh guest rooms and top-notch service in two towers facing the Gulf of Mexico.  There's big-deal golf here, plus a gorgeous beach.  The Nature's Wonders program, for all ages, has nine aquariums, a butterfly garden, naturalist-led outings, and a lab with microscopes - just right for budding marine biologists.

8.  Disney's Polynesian Resort 84.72:  This South Pacific- style spread, with guest rooms in longhouses on a powder-soft beach, is where Lilo and Stitch would stay if their parents took them to Disney World.  The pool has a 40-foot-high volcano and cascading waterfalls.  The Magic Kingdom rises mirage-like on the other side of the Seven Seas Lagoon.

8.  Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa 84.72:  With gas lamps and wicker chairs, Disney goes high Victorian at its flagship Orlando hotel.  Victoria and Albert's restaurant, one of the best in Florida, serves a seasonal seven-course tasting menu.  And at 1900 Park Fare, the resort's buffet, Cinderella, Prince Charming, or a wicked stepsister may join your dinner table.

7.  Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress 85.00:  Located near the Orlando theme-park hubbub, the 1,500-acre spread has plenty of its own attractions: golf, tennis, horseback riding, and a walkway through a cypress reserve, where you just might spot a bald eagle.

6.  Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando 85.67:  Universal studios channels the cobble-stoned streets, cafes, and gelaterie of Italy.  Family suites come with bunk-bedded kids' quarters that connect to Mama and Papa's domain.  Best of all your key card works as a skip-the-line pass to Universal's rides - speedily reached from the hotel not by gondola, alas, but free water taxi.

5.  Disney's Beach Club Resort 86.00:  Crescent Lake is right outside your private terrace at this Orlando classic; that's Disney's Yacht Club next door.  The two resorts share a steak house, cafe, white-sand beach, and a sunny, eternal-summer vibe.

4.  Disney's Wilderness Lodge 88.33:  The national-park-style lodge even has Yellowstone-inspired geyser.  Take a ride on a pony or in a horse-drawn carriage.  At the adjoining Wilderness Resort &Campground, catch a campfire sing-along attended by Chip 'n Dale.  Around the corner is the Magic Kingdom.

3.  Disney's BoardWalk 88.53:  The time:1940.  The place: Walt Disney World's version of the Jersey Shore, complete with a boardwalk, surrey bakes, and saltwater taffy.  The rooms: think old-fashioned floral.

2.  Disney's Yacht Club Resorts 88.60:  Nautical-crisp digs on Orlando's Crescent Lake.  When you're not conquering the World, you can take out one of the resort's pontoon boats, or tackle the three-acre pool complex - climb a ship's mast to get to the top of the water slide.

1.  Disney's animal Kingdom Lodge 91.84:  From your balcony at this African-Themed Orlando lodge, you just might spot a giraffe, bongo, or wildebeest roaming the surrounding savannah.  And dinner stars Kenyan-coffee-braised short ribs and Swahili shrimp curry.  At dusk, don night-vision goggles and tour the grounds by open-air truck.  Don't miss the safari at the resort's companion Animal Kingdom theme park - the only Disney venue that really is a lion kingdom.

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20.  Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta 81.86:  A sportsmen lodge on Jasper National Park's surreally green Lac Beauvert.  The cedar cottages and log cabins are ideal for family reunions.

19.  Charleston Place, South Carolina 82.20:  Explore Charleston by horse and carriage from this tot-friendly resort.

18.  Loews Coronado Bay Resort, California 82.50:  On an island across the bay from San Diego, the hotel is a world unto itself, with a marina and a walkway to Silver Strand State Beach.

17.  Fairmont Banff Springs, Alberta 82.69:  Gaze out at the white-capped peaks of Banff National Park.  Ski packages include lift tickets, equipment rental, and lessons at three nearby resorts.

16.  JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, California 82.81:  A cool, contemporary golf and tennis retreat near Joshua Tree National Park.

15.  The Broadmoor, Colorado 82.90:  A grand 1918 Rocky Mountain resort with all the frills.

14.  Hotel Del Coronado, California 84.06:  Stay at the Victorian landmark or in one of the adjacent wood-floored cottages.

13.  Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa 84.38:  An outsize sandcastle designed in 1929 by Frank Lloyd Wright protege, with the Phoenix Mountain Preserve just out.

12.  The Ahwahnee, California 84.77:  Loyal clans return annually to this classic lodge in Yosemite.

11.  St. Regis Monarch Beach, California 84.80:  A Tuscan-style retreat on a pink-sand beach.

10.  Sea Pines Resort, South Carolina 84.91:  Amid a beach, dunes, and a golf course, guests live it up in roomy houses and at an inn.

9.  Williamsburg Inn, Virginia 85.00:  Colonial Williamsburg at its most regal - with lawn bowling and a spa.

8.  Sunriver Resort, Oregon 86.00:  This spread in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains has golf, tennis, biking, skiing (at Mount Bachelor), and even an observatory.

7.  Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta 86.01:  Banff National Park's 550-room lakeside confection.

6.  El Tovar Hotel, Arizona 86.21:  A storied century-old lodge on the Grand Canyon's South Rim.

5.  The Phoenician, Arizona 86.63:  Nine pools, three nine-hole golf courses, and a tennis center with four different court surfaces - all at the foot of Camelback Mountain.

4.  Enchantment Resort, Arizona 87.12:  Adobe lodgings surrounded by red-rock cliffs.  Leave the kids to their sand-painting while you get an aura cleansing.

3.  Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, California 89.03:  Beach-hued guest rooms and a serious spa, on a bluff between L.A. and San Diego.

2.  Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa 91.06:  Disneyland's choicest digs, done in traditional Craftsman style.  California Adventure Park is a turnstile away.

and the number 1 Resort in U.S. and Canada is........

1.  Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Colorado 91.50:  A rustic-chic lodge with ski-in, ski-out access to Beaver Creek Mountain - plus a ski nanny to take charge of the troops should you opt to steep in a vanilla-bourbon mild bath instead.

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Unless you hit the jackpot at the slots, or betting on your favorite team, you might be looking for ways to save money on your next trip to Vegas.  Here are some ideas to get you started.  Here's a list of our favorite ways to spend time and save money in Las Vegas.

1.  Fremont Street Experience:  Head downtown for this hourly light-and-sound show near some of Vegas' oldest casinos.  Glitter is everywhere here, as millions of neon lights illuminate the heart of downtown Vegas.

2.  Fountains at the Bellagio:  What's not to love about water that dances in time to music?  The choreographed display starts every 30 minutes starting in the afternoon, then every 15 minutes in the evening.

3.  Lion Habitat at MGM Grand:  You can see majestic felines aat the MGM Grand, where the lions can be found batting around their big red rubber ball or chewing on a rawhide bone.  The famous lion that roared at the beginning of an MGM film was the first lion to live here, and now the "pride" has grown to 38; half a dozen lions are on view from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.  each day.

4.  Aquarium at the Mirage:  This huge tank - measuring 53 feet long, 8 feet from top to bottom, and 6 feet from front to back - underwent recent technological improvements and now can support up to 1,000 coral reef fish.  See how many species you can spot; there are at least 60 species from places like Australia,  Hawaii, the Red Sea and the Caribbean.

5.  The Conservatory at the Bellagio:  It takes 140 horticulturists to stay on top of all the plants, flowers and shrubs on display in this hotel's indoor garden.  The result is a blooming oasis that gets extra special treatment - and a profusion of themed arrangements - for holidays.

6.  Circus acts:  Catch juggling, contortionists, balancing acts, human pyramids and other circus acts under the big top at Circus Circus.  Shows are performed daily from 11 a.m. to midnight.

7.  Ethel M Chocolate Factory:  Have you ever wanted to see what a 35,000 gallon tank of chocolate looks like?  See for yourself on the self-guided tour of Ethel M's Chocolate Factory in Henderson, Nevada.  Tours run daily from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Both the tour and the samples along the way are free.

8.  Stroll throught the Farmers Market:  If you're in Herderson on a Thursday, stop by the Galleria Mall to see what's fresh from the fields at the Farmers Market.  Local produce and creative crafts are on display from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

9.  The Sirens of TI:  The cove at the entrancce of the Treasure Island hotel is the setting for this pseudo-17th-century battle.  The sirens are scantily clad, the pirates get lured into a stormy tempest and drama - often in the form of pyrotechnics - ensues.  The show runs every 90 minutes starting at 7 p.m.

10.  Watch a volcano erupts:  This perennially popular attraction at the MGM Mirage closed in February 2008 for renovation, but is expected to open again late in 2008.

11.  Wildlife Habitat:  Step into a tropical rain forest at the Flamingo, where you can see lush foliage, waterfalls and hundreds of birds.  Don't miss the penguin feeding twice a day at 8:25 a.m. and 2:55 p.m.