by Breidi Caparatta

Created on: March 20, 2009

Being a single mother these days, especially with the economy the way it is, taking a family vacation is often overlooked or postponed since living expenses come first. When I finally did have enough money saved to take my son and his cousin on vacation, I wanted to make it worth their while since I didn't know how long it would be before we could go anywhere again. I began my research into finding the best kid friendly vacation without having to go over my budget!

I knew air fare was out of the question, so my search began knowing we would have to drive to our vacation destination. Driving means time away from having fun so I wanted to keep the drive time to a minimum. I also knew I wanted to have as much fun possible throughout the entire vacation. Both children accompanying me are good kids and deserve to have a first class time.

I live right on the North Carolina, Virginia border. My options were a little broader since I had two states in which to search. I began searching kid friendly vacation destination via the internet. Within a few hours I found the place that would make our family vacation unforgettable!

Located just outside of colonial Williamsburg is a quaint lodge called Great Wolf Lodge! Great Wolf Lodge is filled with adventures galore for children and adults of all ages. The pictures I saw on the web site didn't even come close to the adventures we had during our vacation. A huge indoor water park, arcade, special Magi Quest game, and putt putt are just a few of the things Great Wolf Lodge has to offer.

Considering I wanted to optimize the time my family had at Great Wolf Lodge, we decided to plan our vacation for a Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. I figured the weekends would be busier than weekdays and also the prices are cheaper if you travel during the week. I booked the vacation two weeks before our trip. Per the policy of Great Wolf Lodge, the deposit is the price of one night and is charged to your credit card at the time of booking.

The day finally arrived and we were off to Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg VA. When we finally arrived at Great Wolf Lodge, I have to tell you, I was impressed! The Lodge itself is gigantic and my son was absolutely amazed! I went to check us in at the front desk and was greeted by a friendly and helpful receptionist who was eager to get our vacation off to a wonderful start. She patiently explained where our room was located, told me how to get to the water park and presented me with a neat packet on the activities

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