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One of the outstanding rock faces at Wadi Rum where climbers go for an unforgettable adventure. Photo c. unsplash
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Jordan: Your Gateway To Adventure In The Arab World

Jordan is a stunning country in Arabia that will wow you with adventures. Explore its tranquil natural reserves, discover breathtaking historical sites, and tour cities with a...

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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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Boy wearing a surfer's rasher to guard against the sun at the beach.
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Fashionable Sun Protection Clothing

Protect yourself and your kids with sun protection clothes, hats, sunglasses, and other products that are effectively UV resistant and stylish. Increased awareness of the power...

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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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Tent with snowshoes outside the flap in surrounded by a snowy, winter wonderland.
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The Essential Guide To Camping In The Winter

Winter camping can be great fun, waking up with frost covering the tent and a beautiful misty sunrise. But it can also be a truly miserable experience if you end up cold and tired...

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Hotel guests watch fireworks display over the Pacific Ocean from their balcony at Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort, Oahu. Photo c. Hilton
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Forget Chasing Bargains: These Are Top Value Spring Break Vacation Deals

Whether you're suffering from Tiktok fever, relentless blizzards or restless kids, many families are looking for a last-minute spring break vacation. Don't worry -- last minute...

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Adult points out a country in Europe on a huge outdoors globe to a young blond child.
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Predictability Is The Key to Successful Special Needs Travel

Predictability is the key to every family vacation’s success, not only for special needs travel. In researching

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Two women have picnic on grass field in site of mountains in San Luis Obispo, California. Photo c. Luke Bender for unsplash
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5 Free Things to Do Close to Home During Your Downtime

In this day and age, when the average American only has about five hours of...

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