Choosing the right place for a family getaway from a myriad of vacation destinations is no small task. So many things have to come into play in order to make the right call for you and your loved ones. If we're still working off of the old standby idea of a "two-week" vacation (though experts regularly note this isn't really the norm), it means you and your family have to make the most out of a very small percentage of your entire fifty-two week year. Picking the wrong place to spend your time-off would be devastating. What's even more troubling is the small note made above regarding how the "two-week" vacation is not a regular thing. It turns out that according to many employment experts, people rarely take a vacation at all during the year, even if it's paid vacation days. There are numerous reasons for this, but the fact remains that if you're to keep some semblance of your sanity, you might consider taking an occasional break. Once again, herein lies the importance of choosing the right vacation destinations when it's time to make the call. You have to factor in when you're traveling, how many people are traveling, what type of transportation you'll be using, and if you'll be indulging in any particular activities while you're out and about. Before getting too bogged down in those details, take heart with a list of a few vacation destinations that seem to make most families smile: Anywhere "Mouse" Related - Of course, we're talking about Disney. Few places can carry the motto: "The Happiest Place on Earth". Can there be drawbacks because of the number of people you're contending with? Sure, but the memories are there for a lifetime. Washington, D.C. - Though the capital of the U.S., it really is the epicenter of global politics and government. Aside from the historical impact of the city, you also have stunning architecture and a chance to explore the cultural impact of D.C. Hawaii - This one kind of speaks for itself. You have sand, sun, beaches, and an abundance of sights to take in no matter what part of Hawaii you're in. National Parks - This may seem a little "old-school", but keep in mind that many major legislative moves in the early 20th century were based on the conservation of the natural splendor of the U.S. It's the ultimate getaway to nature. Red River - Though often out-shined by other resort towns in New Mexico and in neighboring Colorado, Red River has remained vibrant. They've maintained their small-town charm while still welcoming visitors. Moreover, unlike neighboring resorts, they've made it a point to have year-round entertainment whereas many other towns nearby focus only on the snowy months. Vacation destinations, as a term, can really encompass just about any place. If you go somewhere for a vacation, then you're automatically at a destination. It bears mentioning this because even though this list may provide some guidance for choosing your own family vacation, the time-off you spend with your family has more to do with what you do to make the time special with those you love most.

Till 1985, Bangalore was just a big and beautiful city. It didn't yet get the honorific of The Silicon Valley of India because I remember, when Amitabh Bacchan was admitted to a hospital in Bangalore in 1982 following a mishap in which Puneet Issar's punch jeopardised his life during the shooting of 'Coolie', he had to be shifted to Bombay because at that time, Bangalore didn't have any ultra-modern hospital or nursing home!

But today, the scenario is completely transformed, thanks to IT proliferation. It's now India's FIFTH full-fledged metro after Delhi, Calcutta, Bombay and Madras. Hyderabad and Ahmedabad come after Bangalore. Such a quantum leap this city has taken in last quarter of a century that the word BANGALORED has found a place in urban dictionary.

Bangalore, Poona, Gurgaon and Noida frog-leaped in recent years to become prominent names on IT canvas. Bangalore spearheads the list because of its ideal infrastructure and facilities. The climate is benign. The people are nice and IT companies are galore. Food is still good despite a distinct South India touch. In other words, you get Maggie in Bangalore with a South-Indian tadka and a spoonful of sambar! Jokes aside, Bangalore is a cosmopolitan and is dotted with all IT big, small and medium names. City is full of young IT professionals who've lent a fashionable and different dimension to urban India.

It's a home to many celebrities like Late Feroz Khan, Sanjay Khan, Prakash Padukone, his daughter Deepika Padukone, Waheeda Rahman's farmhouse, Mahmood's villa etc.

The city has all world-class features and facilities. Bangalore's exponential growth in IT sector has catapulted India on the global tech map.

Though the city is now called Bengaluru as well and Bangalore Pin Code is 560001 also gets a passing reference, Bangalore has achieved a lot in recent years and the western world, esp. the IT sector, calls it a haven and also heaven for the IT professionals.

Not only IT, Bangalore has always had a centre of higher education and many renowned academic Institutes make the city proud. One of the best MBA education institutes is in Bangalore.

The city has taken big strides in science and technology. Many MNCs have their headquarters in Bangalore. It's indeed India's top-notch city on many counts.

India Today carried a complete issue based on growing and emerging Bangalore in 1983 and predicted that it'd be the Millennium City in next two decades. It indeed has become a millennium as well as a Silicon Valley City.