![Vintage photo of guests enjoying the Tiki Bar on the sand outside the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort. Photo c. Hilton](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2023/12/clearwater-tiki-bar-sand-hilton-resort-1024x774.png)
3 Great Florida Beach Towns to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
A family vacation for a Florida New Year's can be a low-cost, beachside adventure. Enjoy hiking, biking and plenty of outdoor attractions by day and join holiday festivities at...
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![Santa Claus illuminates a model of the Empire State Building at the start of winter festivities at New York's favorite destination. Photo c. ESB](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2023/12/nyc-xmas-11152023_JMM_ESB_Scale-Model_Christmas_1323-1024x683.jpg)
Christmas In New York City – The Best Holiday Attractions
Grab the kids to experience Christmas in New York City with our guide to the best holiday attractions. The good news is that most family activities are open...
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![A 400-pound Peeps chick rings in the new year in Bethlehem, PA.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2018/12/PEEPS-Chick-new-year-1024x683.jpg)
Celebrate First Night On New Years
Archaeologists believe the Babylonians were the first civilization to celebrate "First Night" or the New Year. They planned an 11-day holiday tied to the vernal (spring) equinox...
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![The inside of a Smart Coach car on a Brightline train is a very comfortable yet affordable option for family travelers. Photo c. Brightline](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2023/11/brightline-train-interior-smart-coach-1024x683.jpg)
Eco-Friendly Brightline Train Is Florida’s Brightest Idea
Florida's brightest idea is the inter-city, eco-friendly Brightline railway, a high-speed train serving the Atlantic coast tourist corridor. The company marked a milestone in September...
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Give Back Gifts that Give Back and Help Others
Tis the season for gratitude, and we're grateful for the give back gifts that offer sustainable options to help others, support good causes and let us skip long lines.
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![Living area at the Cashe House hostel, part of the Anvil Hotel in Jackson, Wyoming.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2023/11/ski-hostel-AH_CasheHouse_jackson-hole-1024x576.jpg)
Skiing On A Budget
Mountainside hostels at ski areas -- as well as some private inns and Airbnbs -- make skiing on a budget possible. These cozy, new style ski hostels invite families to enjoy snow...
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![Glittering trres and ribbon sculptures star at Blossoms of Light in Denver, Colorado.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2023/11/colorado-denver-ribbons-pond-blossoms-of-light-2022-gallery5-1.jpeg)
Top Holiday Lights Celebrations Across America
We love the holiday season — the decorations, starry lights, religious displays and multicultural celebrations that light up cities and towns everywhere from November to January.
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Real Christmas Tree Farms: Where and How to Harvest Your Own Tree
Family excursions make the holidays, so why not take the kids to harvest your own tree in the wild or at a real Christmas tree farm? We make it easy with...
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