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Road trip snacks are essential car trip accessories. Photo c. Ladislav Sturcell for unsplash.
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Car Trip Essentials And Survival Kit

We polled staff and site visitors to compile a list of the top 30 car trip essentials. Let's dive into the health, safety, and entertainment items guaranteed to keep road trip...

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Capitol building in Washington DC at night with snow.
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Family-Friendly Hotels in Washington DC: Perfect for Your Next Vacation!

Washington DC has approximately 149 hotels with 34,000 hotel rooms, ranging from economical chains to 5-star blowout hotels with swimming pools frequented by presidents and kings...

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A beachfront picnic is a casual way for families to make special memories at the Westin Puerto Vallarta Resort. Photo c. Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta.
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Ultimate Westin Puerto Vallarta Resort Review: Family Fun In Paradise

As I reviewed the tropical gardens, shady pools and sandy beach of the Westin Puerto Vallarta Resort, I saw families having fun: all ages, shapes and colors. Parents and grandparents,...

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Guide and visitors in a golf cart in Bisbee, Arizona
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Unveiling Bisbee’s Quirky Charm: A Guide to Arizona’s Historic Town

The second I saw Bisbee, Arizona, rated one of “America’s Favorite Towns,” I was in love with its quirky charm. I was surprised in so many ways by its mining history and...

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Kid pose with golf clubs at the Hilton Waikoloa Resort in Hawaii.
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A Dozen And More Top Family Golf Resorts

When golf became hot to younger generations, many golf resorts evolved into family golf resorts. They began by focusing on the parent and grandparent players they already had....

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Visit Mallorca with kids during the off season to discover uncrowded beaches and milder temperatures. Photo c. effekt99 for pixabay
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The Best Spanish Destinations to Visit as a Family

Spain is the perfect vacation destination for families. The country has a wide range to offer, including an incredible culture to immerse yourself and your family in. While Spain...

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Bike over the River Tauber on a stone bridge as you discover the history of Rothenburg o.d.T. along Germany's Romantic Road. Photo c. Fuchsmuehle.de
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Uncover Rothenburg, A Highlight Along Germany’s Romantic Road

Uncover the villages and byways that line Germany's Romantic Road and enjoy unusual opportunities for family touring. This brief road trip -- also available by...

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Family fishing on Keen Lake, Pennsylvania
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What’s Your Camping Style?

Determine your camping style if you’re dreaming of sleeping under the stars – will it be an RV, cabin or tent experience? Let’s review your options, what camping costs and...

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Murals and restaurants along L Street, Sacramento
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What To Do In Sacramento For A Staycation Or Quick Visit

Take the capital of America’s most progressive state, let busy lawmakers work from home and Sacramento becomes a laidback town with big city dining and amenities for staycation...

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Canoeing on the beautiful freshwater lake at Camp Getaway.
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Connecticut Yankees At The Club Getaway Family Camp

If your family needs a sleepaway break from the hustle and bustle of city life, then Connecticut's Club Getaway family camp may be what you're looking for. Club Getaway is best...

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Overnight Out of the City in Tarrytown, New York

As much as I love my urban lifestyle, every so often the hectic pace of New York City gets to my family and me and it's time for Tarrytown. When the pressure cooker starts to boil...

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Crowd watching a free Green Show performance on the square outside the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Hall in Ashland, Oregon. Photo c. Travel Southern Oregon
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Grandparents’ Guide To Ashland, Oregon With Kids

Curtains up… Presenting a Grandparents’ Guide to Ashland, Oregon with Kids / when Shakespeare isn’t enuf. What...

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A spring day skiing at Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont.
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Ski During Spring Break – Spring Break Ski Values In the East And West

With lengthening days, a bit more warmth, and days off for spring break, many families look for spring break ski values. Imagine a ski vacation. And why not? Rates at mountain...

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Woman and man with two alpacas, with a llama in the background, at Buck Brook Farm in the Catskills.
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Beyond The Borscht Belt: Discover The Catskills’ Modern Marvels

Since the 1920s, when Catskills attractions and hotels began luring Jewish vacationers from New York City, it's been known as the Borscht Belt. Now it’s making a comeback thanks...

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Diver free diving underwater off the island of Bali wtih a shark swimming above.
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How Health and Wellness Trends Impact Family Travelers

It’s hard to pick up a magazine or listen to a podcast without noticing how wellness trends impact family travelers. Personal wellness, now estimated to be a $2.2bn market worldwide,...

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City Meat Market dining room, Giddings, Texas
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Round Top, The Aspen of Texas

When I told Texas friends that Round Top is known as “The Aspen of Texas,” they started laughing. Round Top? That’s mighty high praise for a tiny, rural Texas town.

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Visitors to La Playita at Todos Santos carefully release sea turtle hatchlings to the sea at dusk.
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Todos Santos, The Quieter Side Of Baja And Los Cabos

Few travelers ever visit Todos Santos, the quieter side of Baja. While known for being rustic, like “San Jose del Cabo the way it was 30 years ago,” it has a special charm....

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Family in Mardi Gras outfits at Biloxi Mississippi Mardi Gras parade.
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Biloxi, Mississippi: Discover the Gulf Coast Gem

My first visit to the state of Mississippi brought me to the Gulf Coast town of Biloxi for Mardi Gras. Family visitors are welcomed by the down-home locals as...

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Map of the Baja California Sur peninsula with the route marked between San Jose del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, Todos Santos and La Paz.
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My Guide To Baja And Los Cabos Resorts

Celebrities constantly post about Baja and Los Cabos resorts top every ‘Places to Go’ list. While all the media attention is alluring, these buzzy nicknames aren’t even on...

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View of Las Guacamayas, a cafe specializing in molcajete in San Jose del Cabo.
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Magical San Jose Del Cabo For Great Los Cabos Resorts And Memorable Dining

Magical San Jose del Cabo is the true gem in the Los Cabos region. This historic town, honored by Mexico's pueblo magico designation, has managed to retain its charm despite...

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An aerial view of the two large pools, waterfront cafe and beach zone at The Diplomat Resort in Hollywood, Florida. Photo. c. The Diplomat Hotel.
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The Diplomat Resort With Kids For A Luxury Florida Family Beach Vacation

If your family is aging out of South Beach party nights, plan a Florida beach vacation at the glittering Diplomat Beach Resort with kids. Located in Hollywood,...

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Outside of Williams Inn, Williamstown
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Enjoy The Berkshires With Kids

Enjoy the Berkshire Mountains with kids thanks to Western Massachusetts' verdant scenery, many great (and small) musuems and the unique Hancock Shaker Village. Whether you go by...

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Sailboat off the coast of Martinique at Le Carbet beach in the Saint-Pierre region.
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Looking For Sun : Top Kid-Friendly Winter Sun Destinations

For families looking to avoid the coldest and darkest months, there are a range of top winter sun destinations worldwide offering a winning combination of culture, physical activity,...

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6 images from Cape Codder Resort hotel instagram feed
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Cape Cod, Massachusetts – Your Perfect Getaway

Planning a New England beach vacation and wanna' know if Cape Cod is as famous, expensive, and beautiful as they say?  To people residing east of the Hudson...

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Shopping at the Native American Portal Market at the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe.
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Things to Do in Santa Fe with Kids – Fun Adventures Await

Four hundred years of history guarantee that Santa Fe with kids, -- or without -- is a fascinating destination. Architecture, shops, restaurants, and museums feature a sophisticated...

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New England road
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Road Trip USA: Leaf Peeking in New England

New England's beautiful display of foliage and charming towns make Vermont and New Hampshire perfect choices for a New England leaf peeping family road trip. In autumn, the friendly...

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Families compete in Water balloon toss at Camp Nawakwa.
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Top Family Camps In The Midwest

Midwest family camps offer fun, adventure and family bonding vacations at reasonable rates. To plan sleepaway camp together with your kids, start by checking out these great family...

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View of lakefront cottages at Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe as the sun sets.
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Margaritaville With Kids, Like Raising Happiness

We’re watching the sun bake all of the tourists as we drive away from Margaritaville with kids who didn’t waste a minute having a blast...

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pickup game of cricket on the sand.
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9 Last Minute Vacation Deals For One Last Summer Vacation

To help you save on one last summer vacation, we've rounded up nine great last minute vacation deals. Picture how envious your neighbors will be when you head out on a late summer...

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Fishing boats moored offshore Permuteran Beach, northeast Bali, at dawn.
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The Perfect 10 Days In Bali With Kids

With a supersized reputation as a paradise for honeymooners, doing Bali with kids may not be on your Bucket List. However, families who do go to Bali discover that its stunning...

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Infographic shows Americans confident about travel at an all time high since 2009. Graphic c. Allianz Partners
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Americans Are Confident About Vacations Again, Traveling More

If you don’t believe families have regained a confident mindset about vacations and travel, just ask Ron Bozman. He’s one...

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The L.L. Bean Bootmobile is inspired by the company's iconic workboot design.
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LL Bean Summer And July 4th Family Events In Freeport Maine

This year marks 111 years of Maine's famous adventure outfitters offering L.L. Bean July 4th and Summer events. Join the fun at their annual Summer in...

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Camel caravan of thousands at Echoing Sands National Geopark, Dunhuang, China
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Highlights Along The Silk Road In China, Journey Of A Lifetime

Trek the Silk Road in China 4,000 miles from the Kingdom of Xi'an west across the Gobi Desert. Pause at the oases of Dunhuang, Turpan and Kashgar. Ride carefully across the...

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Boat dock at Lake Mohonk with surrounding banks of changing leaves in autumn. Photo c. NY State Division of Tourism - I Love NY
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5 Places for Peak Fall Foliage in New York

What’s the best place and right time to catch peak fall foliage in New York State? We examined the state’s 55,000 square miles (not quite) and chose the best places for families...

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Three kids bouncing on yellow trampoline outdoors at a Jellystone Park Camp-Resort.
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9 Reasons Why Camping And Glamping Are Summer’s Best Value Vacations

This summer, family travelers on the hunt for a bargain are searching for the best value camping vacations. Start your research at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, where...

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enjoying dinner at our rustic cabin at Jellystone Park
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Hey there Boo-Boo! Catskills Camping At Jellystone Park

Our Catskills camping adventure at a Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort ranks among our top Mid-Atlantic summer vacations. Along with

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Twilight movei poster resized for featured image format.
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The Ultimate Twilight Hotel Experience in Forks, Washington

Are you ready for a "Twilight" hotel in Forks, where you can experience the series and follow Bella Swan throughout her journey in western Washington? Forks remains a popular...

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tubing on the comal river
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WILLKOMMEN… NEW BRAUNFELS EMBRACES ALL

New Braunfels embraces all visitors to Texas. It’s a vacation spot for many people seeking to escape reality for a day, a weekend, or maybe even longer. Quite a few people refer...

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Ritz Carlton Amelia Island coach helps novice surfers get up on the waves.
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Always Something New At The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida

Our family chose to vacation at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island resort, on an unspoiled barrier island on Florida's Northeast coast, for many reasons.

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Sunset along Highway I-25 heading north from Albuquerque to Santa Fe.
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Road Trip USA: Exploring The Diverse Cultures of New Mexico

Explore the byways and historic Camino Real on a New Mexico road trip and add unexpected pleasures to your Southwestern overland adventure.

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People enjoying a free yoga class at Woodruff Park in Atlanta.
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No Cost Fun In Atlanta, Georgia

Enjoy big city thrills, world-class culture and a no cost fun family vacation with my guide to Atlanta, Georgia. No cost is an unbeatable offer when other

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Girl and boy explore seashells on the beach with a photo guide.
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Sanibel And Captiva are Great for Family Reunions

Beach house rentals at America's top coastal resorts, such as Sanibel and Captiva Islands off Florida's Gulf Coast, make planning and enjoying a small family reunion easy and fun.

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The Galveston Texas beach is empy first thing in the morning when lifeguards arrive to patrol the shore.
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Galveston is Great for Family Reunions

Beach house rentals on the Texas coast make a successful Galveston family reunion fun and affordable. That's because planning and enjoying a small family reunion at many of America's...

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Gold sand beach cove and a large white restaurant, the Lake House, on the shores of Oneida Lake at Sylvan Beach, New York.
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Be A Boater At Sylvan Beach On Oneida Lake

More than a century ago, Sylvan Beach on Oneida Lake were on the map of central New York summer resorts. It was a boating and fishing destination in an agricultural region beside...

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Clearwater Beach has some of the finest sand for castle building, body burying and sand sculptures in the United States.
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St. Petersburg And Clearwater, Florida Attractions

The St. Petersburg Clearwater family attractions include so much of what a vacation in Florida should have. Expect some of the nation's finest beaches, facing the calm and shallow...

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The Wild Walk at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake encourages families to get up close with nature and the natural sciences on a fun adventure in the sky.
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Explore The Family-Friendly Adirondacks At Saranac Lake

Instead of tackling six million acres of wilderness, explore the family-friendly Adirondacks Mountains from comfortable Saranac Lake, the region’s self-proclaimed capital. The...

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Mt. Rushmore
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Road Trip USA: Great Sights of the West – Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone And The Grand Tetons

Plan a Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone road trip to experience the West's top national parks and monuments. Share other interesting Western sights in South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming...

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Public garden playspace at night in downtown Tel Aviv at Habima Square.
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16 Family Activities You Can Only Share in Israel

These unique Israel family activities prove that the country, turning 75 in 2023, is a very special place. It's more than just a destination for religious pilgrims. Thoughtful...

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Aerial view of the Silverwood theme park, one of northern Idaho's most popular summer destinations. Photo c. Silverwood Theme Park.
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Explore Coeur d’Alene, Idaho And The Silverwood Theme Park

Discover a cool rural getaway with lots of outdoor recreation and the kid-welcoming Silverwood theme park in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. This incredibly picturesque town is on the...

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Family relaxing at the beach at Robin Lake at Callaway Gardens, Georgia.
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Callaway Gardens Family Resort In Georgia

Reunite in Pine Mountain, where adventures in nature at the Callaway Gardens family resort...

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