Travel Planning

Lesson 7: Research- Activities

You confidently searched for your basic preferences and found a lot of information. You can now start searching for further information on your activity preferences. This is yet another enjoyable and imaginative part of travel planning.

Consequently, the next step to good travel planning is to search for pertinent information on activities. In this lesson, you will learn where and how to find information on specific activity types. Later you will organize this information into your existing framework.

Family Fun

Using your number 5 then 4 Family Fun preferences, try some of the basic keywords and links below. Using the Activity Questions Links Form found in the Exercise section of this lesson or on piece of paper and write the title “Family Fun”. Jot down your 5 and 4 preferences and any appropriate links.

In the comments section of the Activity Questions Links Form, write down any useful information such a specific amusement park or beach. Continue searching from general to specific links. In other words, start searching for beaches and eventually find a beach house for rent. Feel free to go beyond the links below to sites that more specifically suit your preferences. Share your new Keywords and Links with others on the discussion board.

Keywords

Amusement parks; theme parks; national parks; amusement park and the city you plan to visit; theme park and the city you plan to visit.

Links

Disney Resort
http://disneyland.disney.go.com/
For all things Disney.

Roller Coaster Database
http://www.rcdb.com/
Search for roller coasters and amusement parks by location. Information includes location, description, and contact information.

Ultimate Roller Coaster.com
http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/coa...
Search for roller coasters, amusement, and theme parks by park name or location.

Festivals.com
http://www.festivals.com
Search worldwide for festivals and events by location.

Vacation Kids.com
http://www.vacationkids.com/
Airfare, hotel, vacation packages, and car discounts for families.