85 Fall Getaways: One Is Guaranteed To Get You Out Of The House
Fall, our favorite season, is here, easing the chaos of summer fun, nonstop kids, and constant spending. Whether you’re raising toddlers, teens, or savoring an empty nest, the...
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10 Reasons To Love Appalachian Mountain Club Outdoors Adventures
We know the Appalachian Mountain Club, one of the country’s original conservation groups, changes lives. It happened to me, just days after an email landed in my inbox like a...
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Loews Hotels Love Families
One of the top kid-welcoming boutique hotel chains, Loews Hotel family programs cater to all ages with special facilities, discounts and thoughtful amenities. According to
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Welcome LEGOLAND New York To The Catskills
LEGOLAND New York is a playful version of the plastic brick theme park that successfully reflects its urban locale. Our family, like many in the tri-state area, is glad it chose...
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How To Teach Babies And Toddlers To Swim
As parents, we want to know how to teach our babies to swim because the desire to see, feel or hear water is universal. People from all walks of life seek its soothing yet refreshing...
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Favorite Clearwater Beach Family Resorts
Clearwater Beach, Florida is so popular that you need to book ahead to guarantee the best Clearwater Beach family resort for your needs. Many factors make our pick of the top resorts...
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Top 7 Phuket Resorts with Kids Clubs That Are Worth Every Baht
Traveling with kids can be at once a delight and a logistical challenge, but Phuket, Thailand makes it effortless. When you're
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51 Summer Trip Ideas – Plan Your Perfect Family Vacation
It’s time for our annual roundup of the 51 best family summer trip ideas! Wave goodbye to work and school stress, and forget about travel hiccups or economic woes. Right now,...
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Summer Blockbuster Stays: Family Entertainment Hotels Where Pop Culture and Fun Collide
Why pay for theme parks when there are hotels with entertainment for families? This summer of budget-watching is the ideal time to discover unique family resorts and hotels with...
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Plan Your Next Trip With Our E-Book America’s Most Popular Family Vacations
Are you among the majority of Americans who say they didn't take a vacation at all in the past year? The US Travel Association reported 9 out of 10 Americans say their happiest...
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Cape May, New Jersey Attractions Lure Families
Picturesque, Victorian style homes, quiet lanes, and family attractions go hand in hand in Cape May, New Jersey. The beautiful seaside getaway I visited with my...
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Road Trip USA: Florida Beach Road Trip Along US1 From Jacksonville To Key West
Welcome to Routes 1 and A1A, the twin coastal roads along the Atlantic coast between Jacksonville and Key West that form the greatest Florida beach road trip.
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Spring Break Water Safety Tips for Kids and Families
Families are heading to beaches, pools and lakes this holiday, so it’s a good time to remind everyone of essential water safety tips for families. According to
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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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How To Get Your Own US Passport & Start Your Adventure
Your U.S. passport is a travel essential because a U.S. citizen's birth certificate does not suffice to cross borders. That law applies to citizens of any age...
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Family Reunion Planning: 6 Steps to Stress-Free Success
Are you in charge of doing the family reunion planning this year? If so, here's my in-depth guide to get you started. With...
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Park City Peaks: A Multigenerational Ski Adventure
Multigenerational ski adventures, when grandkids can ski with grandparents in snowy destinations, are my ideal family vacation, spring or winter. When someone wants to hit the...
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Atlanta Georgia Attractions: 12 Top Places to Visit
Atlanta, Georgia attractions will thrill families seeking culture, history, and recreation. As Georgia’s biggest city, there are so many sights you could spend weeks here.
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Columbus Ohio Attractions
The state's capital and largest city, Columbus, Ohio has affordable, entertaining attractions that make family travelers very happy. My family should know, after so many visits...
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Best Spring Break Vacation Ideas
There's still snow and plenty of sun, so get out and choose your best spring break idea from one of our many affordable family vacation deals for 2025.
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Summertime: Sun Precautions When The Heat Is On
Doc Holiday updates you on specific sun precautions to take during the blistering heat of summer, especially when traveling with very young children.
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Exploring Nature’s Impact on Children’s Mental Health
Exploring nature often sparks joy and wonder. For children's mental health, however, its effects go much deeper. It fosters emotional balance and mental well-being in ways research...
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15 Family Cruises With Kids: Setting Sail for Unforgettable Adventures
Ready to say Bon Voyage? It’s time for our annual cruise with kids directory. Plan now because AAA projects 19 million Americans will go on ocean cruises this year, a 4.5% increase...
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Las Vegas, Nevada Attractions
We'll roll the dice on this and guarantee fun on your next Nevada vacation with our Las Vegas, Nevada family attractions guide. Pack our age-appropriate rundown of the best attractions...
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Grand Suites Make Grand Residences Riviera Cancun Resort a Reunion Destination
The family that collapsed at the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun Resort table next to me must have just arrived. First, they pulled off their traveling shoes and wiggled their...
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Our Family’s Pick Among Barcelo’s Riviera Maya All Inclusive Resorts
Imagine an easy, breezy, sunny vacation at the all-inclusive Barcelo Resorts on Mexico's Riviera Maya. Families find that impressive dining options, friendly service, entertainment...
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Sustainable Cruise Travel Now First Port Of Call
As the travel industry attempts to reduce its environmental impact, sustainable cruise travel has become a priority for cruise companies. A May 2023
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Top Holiday Lights Celebrations Across America
We love holiday lights celebrations — the decorations, evergreens, religious displays and multicultural celebrations that light up cities and towns everywhere from November to...
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16 Hudson Valley Family Attractions You Didn’t Know Were in Westchester
Picture Hudson Valley attractions of the 1600s: Grand schooners sailing the swift currents and Canadian fur trappers paddling the river. Times have changed, but intrepid families...
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Best Gifts For Frequent Flyers
Our annual holiday travel gift guide for frequent flyers is back in time for the gifting season. With many two-week long
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The Top Los Angeles Family Attractions
From movie star footprints to Koreatown, here’s a look at some of our favorite Los Angeles family attractions. LA’s nickname the “City of Angels”...
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Where To Watch New York’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Putting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on this year's itinerary? Your family deserves a ringside seat. This amazing spectacle is outdoors, in person and even...
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50 Tips For Road Trips
Here's our top 50 tried n' true road trip tips, culled from families who've logged enough car miles to circumnavigate the globe.
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Massachusetts Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy
Massachusetts apple farms are the ideal destination if you're looking for a bargain staycation. Make it u-pick fruit farm daytrip or plan a weekend at a family...
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Explore Aulani Disney Resort Hawaii – Tropical Paradise Revealed
“Disney Goes Hawaiian” is how this family sees Aulani, the company’s first...
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Apple Picking In New York Tri-State Area: Farms To PYO And Enjoy
Late summer and early fall are perfect for apple picking in New York Tri-state and metro area U-Pick farms. According to Lawnstarter.com, New York is #2 in the nation in the number...
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Apple Picking And Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Apple and pumpkin picking U-Pick farms and local orchards are among Fall's...
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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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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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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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Discover The Flip Side Of Cancun At Club Med
I didn’t think the words remote and Cancun could be in the same sentence, but the Club Med Cancun Yucatan is...
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Pennsylvania Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy
September and October are our favorite months to tour the Pennsylvania apple farms for u-pick fruit and pumpkins. Plan a day in the fields to round out a long...
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Traveling With A Caregiver? Tips For Negotiating The Road With Mary Poppins
Need some help to negotiate a deal when traveling with a caregiver? If you're not sure how to arrange for your family's own Mary Poppins, read on for helpful advice.
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Oregon Apple Farms – U Pick ‘Em And Enjoy
Follow us to the U-pick Oregon apple farms, orchards and pumpkin patches outside Portland. Fall in the countryside means leaf-peeping on a staycation...
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Cape Cod Family Resorts: Perfect for Your Family Vacation
The Massachusetts shoreline beckons families to charming Cape Cod family resorts in all price ranges. Plenty of old-fashioned fun comes with every room.
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Viva Fortuna Beach By Wyndham, Grand Bahama Island
The Viva Fortuna Beach By Wyndham is a top value Bahamas all-inclusive that boasts non-stop activities, dining and a friendly staff. In my book, that's everything you need to make...
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Illinois Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy
Drive with us to U-Pick apple farms in the Illinois countryside. Pick a farm near Rockford, Caledonia, Winnebago...
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California Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy
The late summer and early fall is apple picking time for San Francisco and Bay Area families. Start with our list of California apple farms and u-pick pumpkin fields in Mendocino,...
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What Makes All-Inclusive Viva Resorts By Wyndham A Good Deal
Viva Resorts by Wyndham is a chain of tropical all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean where value and fun are guaranteed. We have long praised this chain because their...
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