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 The vast Yellowstone National Park, stretching over portions of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, was the first U.S. National Park when it was established in 1872. Famous for its scenery, wildlife, and geothermal activity—most notably, the geyser known as Old Faithful—Yellowstone covers almost 3,500 square miles (9,000 square kilometers) of mountainous countryside. The park boasts one of the largest high-altitude lakes in North America (Yellowstone Lake), the longest undammed river in the contiguous United States (Yellowstone River), and even its own Grand Canyon. 

 Yellowstone covers a whopping 2.2 million acres (890,000 hectares) of wilderness, so guided tours are the best way to fully appreciate this massive park. There are a number of Yellowstone National Park tours suitable for any age and interest, including full-day visits of the park highlights; lower-loop tours from Jackson, Wyoming.; guided trail hikes; rafting or kayaking excursions; scenic river floats perfect for young kids or the elderly; and wildlife viewing. 

• Yellowstone is home to hundreds of animal species, including bears, bison, wolves, and elk. Be sure to keep a safe and respectful distance from all wildlife.
• The National Park Service charges visitors to the park an entry fee, which includes a seven-day entry permit for both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
• The lion's share of your visit to the park will be spent outdoors, so be sure to bring attire for warm and cool weather as temps can fluctuate with altitude, and pack a hat and sunblock.
• Yellowstone is an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages, perfect for a multi-generational family trip.

 Royal Caribbean Cruise line means fun and adventure for the families and couples that love to cruise. There's so much to do and enjoy on a Royal Caribbean ship. Drive a bumper car, go zip lining or ice skating - or even practice simulated flying on the Royal Caribbean Quantum class ships! Catch a wave on the FlowRider® or take the kids to mini golf. You can even learn to scuba dive when you (book a Royal Caribbean cruise). If all that fun has you in need of some rest, escape to the adults-only Solarium. Learn language skills, jewelry making, or how to salsa. Of course, you can just partake in a wine tasting or watch a cooking demonstration, we won't judge. 

 Both onboard and onshore, family cruise vacations have something for every member of the family, regardless of age.

Most family cruise lines are constantly innovating with their ships, adding features from hydrotherapy pools to Wi-Fi. Family cruise packages include typical cruise ship fare such as talent shows, karaoke, and movies as well as more modern diversions like surfing, ice-skating, rock-climbing, video games, and more. Cruise lines also offer youth programs organized by age, with appropriate activities provided for each grouping. Additionally, there are now special hangouts onboard for older children, such as arcades and lounges or teen-only nightclubs. Babysitting is usually available, too.

All in all, family cruises are by far the easiest way to please everyone. From the littlest kids to Mom, Dad, and even the grandparents, cruising offers a unique opportunity to both spend quality time together as a group and explore on your own. The wide range of family-friendly activities and amenities coupled with the excitement of visiting several destinations in one single vacation make cruising an unbeatable value.

 A Caribbean Cruise Cure-All

Many cruise lines offer discount Caribbean cruises, but each company offers voyages of different lengths to different Caribbean cruise destinations, so you have plenty of options. There are three major Caribbean regions: eastern, western, and southern. But no matter where you want to go, CruiseDirect can help you book discount Caribbean cruises to your dream location at the best possible price.

Caribbean cruise destinations are always beautiful, with plenty of beaches and delicious food and drinks. Beautiful and historic ports await in places like Grand Turk Island, Antigua, Grand Cayman Island, the Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Belize, and Honduras.

A Caribbean cruise is one of the most popular and inexpensive

 Los Angeles is a Southern Californian city that’s best known for the eponymous Hollywood Sign. You may spot a celebrity while shopping along Rodeo Drive or sipping cocktails at stylish and legendary restaurants or bars. The city beats to its own pulse with eclectic dining spots, hip nightclubs, and chic boutiques being the highlights of a stroll through Los Angeles’ streets. You can experience live music almost any night of the week.

Other Los Angeles icons to catch a glimpse of include the Capitol Records Building with its imposing spire. Simply hit the coast if you want to briefly escape from the bustle of the city. The beaches in Malibu and Santa Monica are where you can share a sun-drenched boardwalk space with cyclists, street vendors, and inline skaters. Stargazing at the Griffith Observatory offers a chance to take in splendid views of Downtown, Hollywood, and the Pacific Ocean afar.