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Advises when it does and doesn't make sense to save in your child's name. Modest advantages that come with some risk; Consider the mechanics, then the prudence; Making a gift: custodian accounts, giving away assets, taxes, avoiding the pitfalls; Control of the asset; College financial aid; The bottom line. INSET: Savings bonds: A special case..

Provides some information on vacation resorts that offer more family activities and children's programs. Lake Buena Vista SunSpree, Orlando (Holiday Inn), offers seasonal programs for children at no extra charge; McDonald's Happy Meals served aboard United Airlines; Premier Cruise Lines; Club Med's Family Villages (Caribbean, Mexico and Florida); Contact the resort ahead; Check out the facilities; Sierra Club; Overseas Adventure Travel.

Examines the use of recreational vehicles as an economical way to travel. RVs range in size from tow-behind, pop-top campers to self-propelled land yachts with price tags above $40,000. Renting from an RV dealer who also handles rentals; Discounts on off season rates; Example of David and Margery Wingenbach, Winchester, Virginia, who started in 1987 with a used 18 footer, then moved up in 1993 to a 25-foot Wilderness vehicle complete with bathroom; Comments.