This section is new to our newsletter and will appear only when we have books to recommend that are appropriate for single parent travelers. These are personal recommendations, not paid advertisements. I hope you find these recommendations enjoyable and useful for your family travels.

HIPPY HOTEL

This delightful, easy to read, young adult book by Rosemary Graham, tells the story of a teen-aged girl, whose parents are recently divorced and who, with great trepidation, is carted off to Cape Cod for a vacation with her dad and other single parent families. It is a wonderful book for teen-agers as it addresses many of the problems adolescents face, that are especially poignant when parents are in the midst of divorce. For more information check out the Web site: http://www.hippiehotel.com/about2.html

TOURS FOR FREE - COLORADO

Jodi Jill a local Coloradan decided one summer to find all the tours across the state of Colorado that one could do for free. Her ideas are perfect for single parents (either local to Colorado or visiting) who are looking for something to do with their kids for the day. From decadent, Stephany's Chocolate in Arvada, to educational, the Boulder County Recycling Center, to something for just mom or dad, Estes Park Brewery, there is something of interest for everyone in this book. And best of all, ALL the tours are free!!

http://www.ToursForFree.com

EXPLORE THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

Harry Pariser is an award winning travel writer who has written ten different travel guides on the Caribbean and Central America. His guidebook, "Explore the Virgin Islands," is a thorough, well organized travel guide to all the Virgin Islands, American as well as British. There are many suggestions for campgrounds, picnic areas and other cost-saving measures, so beloved by economy-minded single parents. More information is available online at www.exploreavirgin.com and www.savethemanatee.com.

LET'S GO BUGGY

I recently read a unique book called "Let's Go Buggy" - The Ultimate Family Guide to Insect Zoos and Butterfly Houses. This educational travel guide details 140 of the biggest zoos, museums, nature centers and gardens across the U.S.A. No doubt you will find something close to your hometown. Written by Troy Corley, a Southern California journalist and mother of two, "Let's Go Buggy" is ideal for planning unique vacation activities or daylong excursions.

The book is published by Corley Publications, ISBN #0970624204. You can order online at www.letsgobuggy.com or call Quality Books at 800-323-4241 or Sunbelt Publications 800-626-6579.

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