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entertainment, from a massive video wall
for gaming and movies, to a lighted dance
floor perfect for the ultimate dance party.
For teens ages 14 to 17, Vibe provides
exclusive access
to a 9,000-square-
foot indoor/outdoor
teen club complete
with fountain bar,
media room, dance
club and private
outdoor deck area
with chaise lounges
and wading pools.
Teens can also
zone out at Chill
Spa, where they
can be pampered
with everything
from facials, to
massages, to
signature body
treatments.
While the kids
are off having
fun, moms and
dads can enjoy a
number of adult-focused venues, including
The District, a nighttime entertainment
area filled with sophisticated lounges and
gourmet restaurants, including the French-
inspired Remy and Palo, a romantic escape
with stunning ocean views.
Families can
also come together
and create special
memories at
Castaway Cay. At
Disney’s private
island located in the
turquoise waters
of the Bahamas,
guests can swim
and interact with
stingrays in a private
lagoon, snorkel a 12-
acre area dotted with
sunken treasure,
or soak in the sun
in their own private
cabana on the white
sands of this tropical
paradise.
For more information
on Disney Dream and
the rest of the Disney Cruise Line fleet,
visit
disneycruise.com.
Aside from experiencing new
places and cultures, vacations
help keep family bonds
strong. Here are five reasons
why you should go on a
getaway each year.
YOU DESERVE IT
Allow yourself to leave work
behind and have fun with your
family. Statistics show that
giving yourself a break from
your job can actually increase
your productivity when you
return.
LEARN ABOUT THE WORLD
While being a lot of fun,
vacations can also be
educational. The world is an
open book with so much to
explore. What better way to
learn about different places and
cultures than with your family.
OPEN THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION
Vacations create the
opportunity to bond with
your kids and find out what’s
going on in their lives. A strong
parental relationship is one of
the most important factors in
keeping kids out of trouble.
STRENGTHEN FAMILY TIES
Studies have shown that
families who vacation together
are more likely to do other
things together, such as have
dinner, hang out and talk with
one another.
CREATE LASTING MEMORIES
Vacations are the perfect way
to create priceless memories
that you and your children will
carry throughout your lives.
take 5/
THE FAMILY
VACATION
While the kids are
off having fun, moms
and dads can enjoy a
number of adult-focused
venues, including The
District, a nighttime
entertainment area
filled with sophisticated
lounges and gourmet
restaurants, including
the French-inspired
Remy and Palo, a
romantic escape with
stunning ocean views.
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2011
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Disney Cruise Line / Jimmy DeFlippo / Diana Zalucky / Preston Mack