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Google Earth aerial view of the major hiking paths from the North and South Rims of the Grand Canyon. Photo c. Kaibab Lodge
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Make Your Summer Grand Canyon Hiking Plans

It takes work and a thoughtful Grand Canyon hiking plan to make a truly grand summer trip with kids. The spectacular Grand...

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The upper deck swimming pool on the MS Miguel Torga river cruiser is a favorite place for families to relax when doing a Douro River cruise. Photo c. Stephane Pfleger for Croisieurope
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CroisiEurope Launches Special European Family Cruise Program

CroisiEurope Cruises, Europe’s leading river cruise...

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14 Travel Hacks You May Not Know For Planning A Bucket List Adventure

Make Bucket List dreams come true, and affordably, by using a few of my favorite travel hacks. Current research and a lifetime of travel experience taught me some new tricks to...

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Aerial view of the Neckar River and Heidelberg skyline. Photo by Tobias Schwerdt for Heidelberg Marketing.
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Heidelberg’s Famous Schriesheimer Mathaisemarkt Festival

Make historic Heidelberg, Germany your base for the annual Schriesheimer Mathaisemarkt, a delightful spring festival. This small city is one of those lucky places that was not...

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Traditional Mongolian riders on horseback cross the steppes. Photo by Thomas L. Kelly
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Across Mongolia On Horseback

There are few adventures that match the magnitude and exoticism of exploring Mongolia on horseback among authentic nomadic tribes. Once an impossible bucket list dream for fans...

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Children's yoga class at Adler Spa Thermae in Italy.
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Family Spa Holidays Are A European Tradition

Did you know that family spa holidays are an annual tradition in many of Europe’s top destinations? Enjoy one in three easy steps. First, choose a wellness oriented hotel for...

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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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The chic Western style mountain town of Park City, Utah
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Star in Your Own Very Romantic Weekend at Park City

Charming, rustic, sexy, folksy, romantic Park City is Utah's hottest town. Couples and families discover all those qualities and more rolled into an easy to access,...

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Barbells, a ball and scale are workout gear you could borrow from your hotel to exercise in your room.
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Travel Fitness Exercise Routine

Stick to your resolutions with these simple travel fitness exercises from a top New York City trainer. We guarantee they'll help travelers keep in shape with a quick and easy-to-do...

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