Holly Hughes - Frommers 500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up

Frommer's 500 Places To Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up, 2nd Edition

By Holly Hughes & Julie Duchaine

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Front cover photo: Hawaii: Child snorkeling, holding pencil urchin.

Back cover photos: Wildlife, Mammal, Marsupial, Koala, Australia, Children visiting Monument Valley; Park ranger made out of building blocks outside Legoland, Billund Denmark, Boy pointing at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy.

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About the Author

Holly Hughes has traveled the globe as an editor and writer. A former executive editor of Fodor's Travel Publications, she edits the annual Best Food Writing anthology and is the author of the bestselling 500 Places for Food & Wine Lovers, 500 Places to See Before They Disappear, and Frommer's New York City with Kids. She has also written fiction for middle graders. New York City makes a convenient jumping-off place for her travels with her three children and husband.

About the Co-Author

Julie Duchaine has been a freelance writer for the past 25 years. Most recently, she contributed to Frommer's 500 Places to See Before They Disappear and Frommer's 500 Places for Food & Wine Lovers. She lives in Milwaukee.

Acknowledgments

Many thanks to all my fellow parents whose brains I picked for travel suggestions over the past 4 years. You were so generous with your trip memories, I almost felt in some cases as if I had traveled there with you. And to all the other parents who had to listen to my enthusiastic ramblings by the coffee urns at PTA meetings and on the soccer field sidelinesthank you for never letting your eyes glaze over as I raved on and on about yet another far-flung destination they really should visit.

I've also relied on the devoted corps of Frommer's writers to supply me with phone numbers, addresses, and recommendations of their own favorite family destinations. Your descriptions have been invaluableyou're the real experts in your various parts of the world, and I'm beholden to you.

And finally, I have to thank my husband and children, who not only put up with having Mom disappear into her office for hours at a time but who are the best travel companions I could ever ask for.

Holly Hughes

I would like to thank my co-writer, Holly Hughes for sharing her knowledge and providing helpful suggestions over the course of many long phone calls.

I also owe a debt to my editor, Cate Latting, who kept everything on track and running smoothly.

Finally, I would like to thank the Frommer's writers whose work was invaluable when it came time to supply phone numbers and hotel suggestions. Their work made mine easier, and I am grateful for that.

Julie Duchaine

An Invitation to the Reader

In researching this book, we discovered many wonderful places. We're sure you'll find others. Please tell us about them, so we can share the information with your fellow travelers in upcoming editions. If you were disappointed with a recommendation, we'd love to know that, too. Please write to:

Frommer's 500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up, 2nd Edition

Wiley Publishing, Inc. 111 River St. Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774

An Additional Note

Please be advised that travel information is subject to change at any timeand this is especially true of prices. We therefore suggest that you write or call ahead for confirmation when making your travel plans. The authors, editors, and publisher cannot be held responsible for the experiences of readers while traveling. Your safety is important to us, however, so we encourage you to stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Keep a close eye on cameras, purses, and wallets, all favorite targets of thieves and pickpockets.

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Frommer's San Francisco with Kids

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The Unofficial Guide to California with Kids

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids

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Where to get more information

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About This Book

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