BRIDGES FAMILY RESORT

MAD RIVER VALLEY'S FINEST FAMILY RESORT FOR ACTIVE VACATIONS

The Bridges Family Resort, in the heart of the Mad River Valley in Vermont, is just a few miles from the ski trails at Sugarbush and legendary Mad River Glen. Both are two of New England's top ranked ski mountains.

The Bridges Family Resort offers ski and stay packages for the 2001 season for as low as $74.00 per person per day. New for the 2001 season the Bridges has teamed up with Sugarbush Resort to offer guests the convenience of a children's program dedicated to The Bridges guests only. Guests sign up their children for clinics when making the reservation and the repeat guests children will have the same instructor throughout the winter.

The Bridges vacation planners are available to tailor a package to meet any need. Whether it is for a weekend or a week, The Bridges offers all the ingredients for a memorable family vacation.

GoBabies, Inc. reports that The Bridges Family Resort maintains a good supply of baby equipment and offers babysitting services through its employees. Accommodations are condominium style, complete with full kitchens. Young children will enjoy the snow tubing, or Micro Bears program at Sugarbush, which starts to teach 2 1/2 year olds the basics of ski gear, safety and having fun on the mountain. Nursery Daycare is available for 6 weeks to 2 year olds. Regular daycare is available for 3 to 6 year olds.

For more information, please call 800-453-2922 or visit the web site at http://www.bridgesresort.com.

ICE DELIGHTS IN WISCONSIN
Madison, Wisconsin

Wisconsin's abundant ice supply provides fun and follies all winter long. The spectacular Ice Palace reigns supreme near Riverview Park in Eagle River from December through the end of March. Giant colorful kites take flight over frozen Lake Monona during Kites on Ice in Madison, February 3-4. The festival draws more than 60 world-class kiters, who wow audiences with stunt flying demonstrations, kite skiing, as well as indoor flying and workshops.

For those who want to go for glide on the ice themselves, Madison's Tenny Park offers an outdoor ice skating venue for the whole family with a warming house, concessions and rental skates of all sizes. The park has separate area for hockey and is lighted for night skating. Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee offers a man-made ice skating rink throughout the winter. The park also has skate rentals, concessions and a place to warm your toes.

Wisconsin has many indoor attractions to keep you warm as well as challenge your mind and your senses. Discovery World in Milwaukee offers lessons about a variety of subjects including electricity, light and sound, our health, and how the modern environment works. Milwaukee's Betty Brinn Children's Museum is designed specifically for children ages 10 and under, with hands-on exhibits, workshops and programs including "A Trading Place," "WBB-TV," "Sound All Around" and "My Body Works" open to explore.

For further information on these events and more, please call 800-432-TRIP/8747 or visit http://www.travelwisconsin.com.