Arizona
Arizona, made famous by the Grand Canyon, is a popular tourist destination. From the Colorado Plateau to the Sonoran Desert, Arizona has something for everybody....
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Arizona
Arizona, made famous by the Grand Canyon, is a popular tourist destination. From the Colorado Plateau to the Sonoran Desert, Arizona has something for everybody. Arizona is a state that is home to...
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Bringing Outdoor Waterparks Indoors
If your family get the winter blues or your kids are itching for some summer fun without the sunburn, it's time to visit an indoor waterpark, where the fun continues year round.
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The Mainer’s Guide to the #1 Hotspot
Dover-Foxcroft, a small town in rural northern Maine, is a place of nature and wonderful community. As of 2010, Dover- Foxcroft is home to around 2,528 people, but this small community has much to...
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Country Livin’
Soddy Daisy, what city could be more charming than one with a flower in the name? No city! Soddy Daisy is a rural woodland, lake area, filled with plenty of places to swim, hike, eat,...
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My Home Away From Home
Have you ever been to a place that just makes you feel at home? Maybe somewhere you feel so comfortable and at ease that you almost never think of going home? And then when it is time to go home, you don't...
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Brainerd Lakes: Boats, Bikes and Fun
Minnesota is known for its harsh winters, but what people don’t know is how beautiful Minnesotan summers can be. The Brainerd Lakes Area consists of three towns; Brainerd, Baxter and Nisswa. It is...
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Indianapolis: Your Midwest Destination
Indianapolis, Indiana, is most commonly known as the Crossroads of America and famous for its Motor Speedway. However, taking a look around, there’s a lot more than just the Indy 500 in Naptown. If...
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Water Play – Wisconsin Dells Family Hotels
Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink. True, Coleridge has a point here, but who cares? At these amazing indoor waterparks, the last thing you'll be thinking about is drinking!Water, water...
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Unexpected Exploration of Toledo
Here in Toledo, it may seem like there isn't much to do. That isn't true in the slightest and if you can't find anything, ask a local! We don't bite! There is something...
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Your Home Away From Home
When traveling, its hard to find that home away from home....
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Come To New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana is the perfect place for tourist to visit. I’ve lived here for 16 years and not once in my life have I had an unexciting day. There’s practically something for everyone...
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My time in Heaven
Picture a beach that stretches for miles on both sides, with pure white sand, crystal clear water, and an elegant and friendly ocean side community behind you. Heaven right? Almost,...
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin Family Attractions
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a Great Lakes city full of urban charm that strikes the right balance between big city verve and small town friendliness. Ideal for a Midwestern weekend getaway,...
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Rocky Top and the Blues in Tennessee
From the Smoky Mountains in the east, to the Mississippi River in the west, Tennessee is a must visit vacation...
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Lil’ Ole West Virginia
West Virginia is a small state in the Appalachian Mountains that is often overlooked when planning family vacations, but what people do not realize is that we have a beautiful state with activities...
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El Salvador
The beautiful country of El Salvador sneaks up on you: in lefty lounge bars in San Salvador, at sobering museums and war memorials, and along lush cloud-forest trails; it's a place of remarkable...
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Wild and Wonderful West Virginia
West Virginia is a small state in the Appalachian Mountains that is often overlooked when planning family vacations, but what people do not realize is that...
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NYC, Everybody’s Home
Hey there! My name is Alexis and I currently reside in New York City. I've lived here all of my life and it is a pretty astonishing place. I've lived in East Harlem but I enjoy downtown Manhattan...
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Lisle, Illinois
When travelling to Illinois, most people wouldn’t even consider Lisle as a possible destination. Dwarfed by cities like Aurora, Naperville, and Chicago, why would anyone choose to visit the...
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The Royal Caribbean Barbie Doll Cruise Aboard Allure Of The Seas
Like many of you, the last time my husband and I took a proper vacation was our honeymoon, long before our daughter was born. Whenever I daydreamed about taking a vacation it definitely involved...
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Small Town Charmer: Bristol, Rhode Island Delights Couples And Kids
Located just outside Providence, charming Bristol, Rhode Island offers a host of rural and cultural activities for everyone, plus fine dining for adults and hands-on summer camps for younger...
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Room Service Out Of Service
Hotels with room service are synonymous with a luxurious experience. A phrase as simple as 'Let's order room service!' seems fun, indulgent, and evokes memories of Home Alone star...
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Orlando’s Best Resorts For Reunions
Planning a family reunion in Orlando can be challenging, and picking the best resort hotel or vacation rental to meet your needs can be the toughest part. One has to find a hotel that...
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Welcome to Viva Las Vegas
Welcome to Las Vegas, Nevada also known as Sin City. I know what you're thinking. Why would anyone want to visit a place like Las Vegas when they can visit places like New York, Los Angeles, Orlando,...
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America’s Finest City
San Diego is America’s finest city, the eight biggest city in the U.S., and the second biggest in California. With over 3 million charming and friendly residents,...
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My Hometown
I would like to apologize for this being a day late. Our interenet has been out and this is soonest I could send it. I also prepared a video but it was not in an acceptable format to be uploaded. “You...
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Out of Ashes
The smoke filtered through the cold night air as the crowd, bundled in mittens and winter coats, watched a gigantic bird made of wood burn slowly to...
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Swell Summers
For the past eleven years, I have spent a part of almost every summer at Chautauqua...
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My Small Town City
The city of La Verne is a nice, clean, quiet town located in the San Gabriel Valley foothills in the Los Angeles County of California. Founded in 1887...
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Writing Scholarship Asks Teens To Promote Their Hometowns
College Scholarships Support Teen Literacy and Community(New York, NY – May 6, 2013) Family Travel Forum, the award-winning resource for family vacation planners, announces its 7th...
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Ferry Carry Us Over There: Madeline Island, WI
OK, so some people might say Wisconsin is cold and snowy all the time. Let me tell you, that's a myth. We do have highways, McDonalds and, wait for it... sunshine! We don't live in igloos; we don't...
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“If you seek a pleasant penisula, look about you” Look to Grand Rapids
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The Tampa Bay Area
The Sunshine State is where I live. Most people come to vacation here, but it’s also a great place to live. I live in Clearwater, which is part of the famous Tampa Bay area. There are so many things...
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The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, which emerged brilliantly from a major renovation of one of Maui's top beach and golfing areas, keeps on getting better, partially because the AAA five-diamond...
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A day, A hike, A smile
The small town of Quincy rests between evergreen mountains in Plumas County in Northern California. The best time to visit Quincy...
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The Quiet Urban City of Pompano Beach
In between the upper class city of Boca Raton and the busy populous Ft.Lauderdale there is the break point between the two, the city of Pompano Beach. Although this city is not as lively or exciting...
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Saint-Alexis-des-Monts, QC… Canada’s Hidden Treasure!
Just picture this: a wind, a steady wind pushes against the bike as you attempt to fight against the forces of nature and peddle yourself up the hill. Sunshine beams into your eyes as it continues...
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Small Town, Many Things To Do
When people think of small towns, the first thing that comes to mind is not excitement and adventure. Small towns are usually boring and there is not too many things to do except for maybe going...
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Idaho: The State of Beauty
There is a place of beauty, nature, and adventure that is unknown to most. A place where you can climb mountains, float rivers, hike various trails, and become in tune with nature....
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Memphis’s Miracle cure to Boredom
I walked down a street yesterday. It had an energetic and charismatic crowd with warm smiles and laughter that filled the air. As I walked further my nose smelled a pleasant aroma that tickled...
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Blacktip Reef Sharks are Baltimore, Maryland’s Latest Family Attraction
This summer, July 10th marks the opening of the National Aquarium in Baltimore’s latest exhibit, Blacktip Reef. Visitors will be able to get...
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The Culver Hub
Film production was one of the first industries created with the founding of the first film studio there: Thomas Ince. Two years later, two more studios...
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Rice Park
Driving past Rice Park on a winter evening is one of the most inviting sights you could ever see. The trees are festooned with magical twinkling lights that...
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Bright, Beautiful Bliss
Greetings from Sarasota, Florida! Sarasota is a fabulous city and provides several places to shop, dine, swim, relax, and enjoy all varieties of entertainment. Located in the southern United States,...
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Great Yosemite Lodging at Cheap Scenic Campsite
School is over and thousands are flocking to Yosemite National Park for summer fun in great lodging. But if you don’t want to deal with crowded camping sites, waiting for a permit or, worse, being...
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Alaska: Everyone’s Last Frontier
Alaska is a great place to live and especially to explore. Despite Alaska being the largest state, able to cover half of the Lower 48, most activity is found in the South Central...
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London, England Hotels
Here are our top picks for family-friendly and family-size hotels in London, England, UK, along with rate and location information so you can make the best hotel choice for your family. Year...
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