Just because parents have really young children doesn't mean they can't go on vacation. These days there are lots of options to choose from, especially in cruise travel.



To make vacation planning easier for busy moms and dads, CruiseCompete.com recently came up with a list of baby-friendly cruise lines.

With Thanksgiving just days away, take a break from the prep work and head out for some festive fun. If you've got relatives arriving into town this weekend, we've got a cornucopia of ideas to help keep the whole family entertained.

Check out the big six must-attend events happening around the country. If you can't make it to one of these, you'll find plenty of other suggestions for some pre-holiday fun right in your own neck of the woods.

What better way to feel jolly than to have some festive holiday fun? From light shows to enchanted forests, there are some spectacular events going on now around the country. Here are a few of our faves:

An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City - Branson, Mo.
Nov. 7 - Dec. 30
Named one of the world's top holiday destinations by CNN, this holiday celebration features over four million dazzling lights and a musical five-story Christmas tree that twinkles and dances. There are some great shows throughout the park including The Living Nativity and A Dickens' Christmas Carol. You'll probably even can even catch a glimpse of Kris Kringle himself.

Ready to do a little rockin' around the Christmas tree? 'Tis the season! It's time to kick off the holidays and light up those trees.



Enjoy some good fun and good cheer at these top tree lighting ceremonies around the country:

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - New York, N.Y.
December 2, 2009
One of season's most anticipated holiday events, the Rockefeller Tree Lighting is always a jolly time. The star-studded event will attract thousands and feature exciting celebrity performances. The festivities begin at 6:45PM and the tree will be lit at 8:55PM sharp.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and many other holidays along with it. Be sure to get in a little fun before you have to rush around shopping for gifts and running errands for in-from-out-of-town family.

Check out the big six must-attend events for this week. If you can't make it to one of these, have no fear. There are many other activities you can take part in your own neck of the woods.