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Charlie Brown and Snoopie ride the historic East Broad Top Railway to find a Halloween pumpkin. Photo c. Matthew Malkiewicz for East Broad Railroad Foundation
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24 Fabulous Fall Getaways For 2024

Fall is a fabulous time to get away without busting the budget, whether you want to take the kids apple picking and leaf peeping, head to a festival, or revel in your first trip...

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The Freemont Street Christmas tree in downtown Las Vegas. Photo by Bill Hughes/Las Vegas News Bureau
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Las Vegas Christmas: A Big Party In Las Vegas For The Whole Family

Did Santa pack a Las Vegas Christmas vacation for your family this year? If you've been saving up for a family getaway, keep in mind that Vegas makes for an affordable winter break...

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Clowns and ghouls play on the thrill rides and around concession stands at Six Flags parks for the Halloween holidays.
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Halloween Events and Six Flags Fright Fest Extreme at Great Adventure Themepark

This year, Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey is back to its old haunts during the annual Fright Fest Extreme. It's bigger and better than...

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The Temple of Amun at ancient Thebes (near Luxor) is enormous.
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Perfect Egypt Itinerary For 4 Or More Days Of Family Adventure

Here are some ideas for a perfect Egypt itinerary that provides four to 10 nights of family adventure. I will help you take advantage of every minute to get to know this fascinating...

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Surviving Halloween Horror Nights at Universal

Having survived a night of gleeful terror at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights, I can report that #HHN is a blast. Before you die, take just...

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Mom and baby enjoy Boo at the Zoo event at New York's Bronx Zoo, photo by Julie Larsen-Maher c. WCS.
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Halloween in New York City for Free And Cheap Fun

Starting in early September, carved pumpkins, spooky ghosts and candy treats mark Halloween in New York City. Best yet, ghostly elves spread the spirit of autumn across the five...

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Haunted houses designed for all ages add to the Halloween magic. Photo c. Noes Cucho for pixabay.
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Houston Halloween Fun And Autumn Weekends

Autumn is the season to start planning the ghost stories you're going to share with the family on a scary Houston Halloween family break in Texas.

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Spooky looking bridge at sunset leads to Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge Halloween, Haunted Houses, and Halloween Fun

Start weaving your ghost tales now so you're all set for a spooky Baton Rouge Halloween weekend break. Baton Rouge is the perfect budget getaway with your...

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Guest with Finnegan, one of the llamas who enjoy the breakfast walk at the Mountain View Grand spa resort in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
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Mountain View Grand: A Luxury New Hampshire Spa Resort Keeps It Simple

New Hampshire’s Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa has all the ingredients for a family holiday at a luxury New Hampshire spa resort. Whether you want a five-course chef’s...

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