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Exterior of Wyndham Resort 41 Lakefront Hotel in Geneva, New York.
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New York’s Finger Lakes Resorts And Rentals

Discover wonderful places to stay and play at Seneca Lake, my family's pick of the best Finger Lakes resorts and rentals in upstate New York.

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White tube conceals Aquamouse coaster above Deck 12 on Disney Wish cruise ship.
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Enchanted By The Family Friendly Disney Wish

The family friendly Disney Wish casts her spell as soon as you meet Disney cast members at Port Canaveral’s Terminal B. They are delighted to be back after a long pandemic...

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A portable patio setup outside a Cougar model RV home parked at KOA Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
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Scouting RV Shows? Find Out If RV Travel Is Right For You

As the number of families contemplating RV travel vacations in the outdoors grows, so do the crowds attending RV shows. Living in the United States, we are very lucky to have such...

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Sea Swings at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
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Santa Cruz With Kids – California From Surfing To Redwoods

From playing on the "SC" Boardwalk in summer to apple picking in the fall, some of the best family vacations happen when you do Santa Cruz with kids.

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Grandchildren on the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach
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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Attractions

Typically hot in the summer (average high temperatures in the upper 80's F) yet more temperate during the rest of the year, Myrtle Beach attractions make it South...

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Elvis Presley statue on the waterfront.
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The King of Tupelo, Mississippi

I recently overheard two guys who'd scaled Kilimanjaro, run Class VI rapids on the New River, and rested their heads on the most expensive pillows in Paris agree that none of their...

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Outdoor Fun in New Hampshire’s White Mountains

For active and outdoorsy types, the White Mountain region of New Hampshire offers bountiful outdoor family fun for all seasons with some of the most beautiful mountain scenery...

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Alligator rests on a log in the Hillsborough River, Florida.
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Canoe Escapes In The ‘Real’ Florida

A daylong outing with Canoe Escape in central Florida offers a natural and relaxing experience very close to Tampa and Busch Gardens. It's the "real Florida" just as they are,...

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Vernal Falls at Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park For A Summer Vacation

Which Scottish-born writer credited Yosemite National Park as the finest creation of nature incomparable to any other on the face of the earth? It was John Muir who wrote, “All...

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Young couple watching trains pull in at a large railway station.
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The Every Teen on a Train Initiative Distributes Youth Rail Pass in EU

Do you agree that every teen should have a chance to travel with a youth rail pass? A European Union parliament member encouraged understanding between EU nations by giving teens...

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Water park at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak resort.
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An Ideal Hilton Phoenix Resort For Family And Multigenerational Travel

The family amenity specs at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak are impressive when seen online. Note the 563 all-suite accommodations that include a separate living room, two...

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Nags Head beach on a cloudy day
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Ocracoke And The Outer Banks of North Carolina

Majestically tall sand dunes, steady winds and lack of nosy neighbors attracted the Wright Brothers to test their flying machine on the Outer Banks of North Carolina more than...

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La Fortuna Waterfall in Costa Rica.
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The Best Places To Visit In Costa Rica With Kids

Visit Costa Rica with kids to explore the best natural attractions in a country known for its majestic and unspoiled terrain. Costa Rica is an affordable and attractive destination,...

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Group going on a sunset horseback ride in Arizona
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On Horseback At Tanque Verde Guest Ranch, Tucson, Arizona

Tanque Verde is a deluxe western dude ranch where preschoolers are taken seriously and horseback riding is open to all ages and abilities.

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Queen Mary 2 deckhand walks three dogs on deck of the ship while at sea.
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Family Cruise Vacations Back For Summer

What’s next on your travel bucket list – hope it’s one of my favorite family cruise vacations! Perhaps you’ve always...

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Coupld and child walk down pier with shaded deck and sunchairs over the water
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Belize Family Vacation Packages In An Incredible Destination

Imagine three Incredible destinations in Belize with family vacation packages for the getaway of a lifetime. Belize, just a short flight away in Central America, is even easier...

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Poodle in the driver's seat of car.
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Top 5 Dog-Friendly Vacations

Over the past year, many of us have spent long, dog-friendly hours at home but have been starved of vacation opportunities. Of course, this has been the least of our problems....

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The 2019 Winter Market at Munich Airport
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Munich Airport, Unexpected Palace of Family Fun

As you resume international travel, keep in mind that Munich Airport activities -- and improved faciities at several German airports -- are there to make travel fun again. Discover...

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Calving glacier in Alaska tumbles into the bay below.
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Put An Alaska Cruise Back On The Bucket List

Welcome aboard your bucket list Alaska cruise, where calving glaciers, bears and just-caught salmon await.

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The Northwest’s Rosario Resort And Spa, Orcas Island

A family favorite escape, the Rosario Resort and Spa in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington, will be evolving into a new self.

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Natural vista of mountain views seen from Lake Apgar in Glacier National Park.
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Explore Wilderness In Glacier National Park

Pristine lakes, mountain goats, snow-capped mountains, stunning views: Glacier National Park has it all, but may lose its namesake glaciers before long. Take an amazing Northwest...

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Road Trip USA: The Blue Ridge Parkway From Virginia To Tennessee

The beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway will inspire your backseat passengers to sing "Country Roads, Take Me Home" as you cruise between the Shenandoah and the Smoky Mountain National...

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Motorcycle driving past Courthouse formation at Arches National Park, Utah
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Scenic Road Trips From Moab Utah

Avoid the desert heat and enjoy beautiful Moab, Utah from the comfort and safety of your own car. These easy to follow scenic road trips include visits to Arches National Park...

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Ancient Pueblo cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park in the snow. Photo c. NPS
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Ancient Cultures Meet Scenic Vistas In Mesa Verde National Park

Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park attracts outdoorsy families with its scenic hiking trails, Pueblo cliff dwellings, easy railroad tours and thrilling whitewater...

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Girl in wheelchair waving at computer screen
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Accommodating Travel With A Wheelchair Or Disability

When planning travel with a wheelchair or disability, don’t be left behind (or leave anyone else behind.) Overcome physical or special needs with these mobility travel tips and...

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Passenger uses Verifly App to store Covid-19 health documents and vaccination records before boarding a cruise ship.
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The Current State of Cruise Ship Safety

Just in time for Easter breaks (and summer planning),...

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View of the Beartooth Range of mountains outside Red Lodge Montana.
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The Pollard Hotel, Red Lodge, Montana

Red Lodge, Montana is a real Western mountain town with a landmark hotel and wide-open skies for an authentic winter family adventure.

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Smiling students sit in classroom
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Why Choose Spanish Lessons in Barcelona?

Master conversational Spanish, and love the experience, by taking Spanish lessons in Barcelona. The importance of Spanish, the language of Cervantes, is undeniable.

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The Baltic Sea coastal resort of Warnemunde, outside Rostock in Eastern Germany. Photo c. Rostock Tourism Office.
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Exploring the Baltic and Eastern Germany

Despite the terrible news from Eastern Europe, families are planning vacations in the Baltic and Eastern Germany. This is a land of romantic castles, historic towns, natural wonders...

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Lone skier finds perfect powder at Valle Nevado in Chile. Photo c. Valle Nevado
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Skiing in South America at Valle Nevado

North American families have historically overlooked skiing in South America, as the ski season in countries like Chile begins when beach vacations tend to be top of mind.

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Students from Trombone Shorty Academy practice brass instruments at New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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Three Jazz Museums with Soul in Common

Discover music’s heart and soul at jazz museums that celebrate this complex, multi-faceted art form in fresh ways. Music usually makes us want to watch the performers, tap our...

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Vrigin America plane cabin
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Unaccompanied Minors – Our Most Vulnerable Passengers

As flying becomes more challenging for everyone, most airlines are requiring paid escort services for unaccompanied minors ages 5-12. Parents can smooth out the journey for your...

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Young girl rides a brown horse at Vista Verde Ranch, Clark, Colorado.
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The Worry-Free Western Dude Ranch Vacation

Try rock-climbing, fly fishing, hiking, falconry, yoga and a massage -- all available on a worry-free, Western dude ranch vacation. There’s plenty of opportunities to ride, of...

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Two women and girl walk across a pedestrian bridge carrying beverages
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8 Best Resorts for Same Sex Families

Every family, including same sex families, looks for vacations where everyone feels welcomed. Gay couples with kids, however, have an added dilemma. Same sex parents must choose...

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Family watching manatees float in the warm lagoon water of the Lake Worth Lagoon.
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Arriving in Heaven at Palm Beach, Florida

There are many Palm Beach County attractions to please the active family year-round and, in summer, this upscale beach town becomes a family bargain. Visiting...

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Harriet's Rooftop Lounge at the One Hotel Brooklyn has Brooklyn Bridge and New York City views.
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11 Ways Hotels are Changing

To picture how hotels are changing for the future, let’s start with the worldwide pandemic that kept people afraid and in their homes.

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The Stone Bridge at the Bull Run battlefield site in Manassas, Virginia.
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Touring Bull Run – The Manassas Battlefield

History comes to life at the Manassas battlefield in northern Virginia where National Park Rangers and an excellent interpretive center illuminate the origins of the American Civil...

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Marine helicopter and costumed troops hitting the beach in a display at the Marine Corps Museum.
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Marine Corps Museum Visitors Say It’s Better Than Bootcamp

History buffs eager for a unique, immersive experience should spend a weekend at the Marine Corps Museum in Virginia. The 135-acre National Museum of the Marine Corps site...

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How to Go to Disney for Free and Score Deep Discounts

According to Walt Disney World's website, there's no such thing...

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Top 10 Gulf Coast Activities In Naples And Everglades City, Florida

Our top ten Gulf Coast activities in Naples and Everglades City represent the yin and yang of family vacations. Why not embrace variety and enjoy a taste of both cities?

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Private tub cabana at Riverbend Hot Springs, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
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Hot Springs of Truth or Consequences

Spa going in the hot springs of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico is a quirky family endeavor that may start your kids on a lifelong path to wellness. It's also among the most...

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Kids can see how aircraft are restored before display at the Udvar-Nazy Center of the NASM.
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center

Family travelers looking for some "space" away from the crowds should plan a weekend around the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia....

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Swimming pool in tropical location with sun loungers on a central deck and around the sides.
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The Finest Luxury Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Is Here

Finest Punta Cana is a terrific luxury Caribbean all-inclusive resort that opened in October 2021. Ideal for all age groups, the latest resort from

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Man wearing mask talks into cellphone.
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Heads Up! Negative COVID-19 Test Among Revised Traveler Requirements for the U.S.

In revised traveler requirements, only non-citizen, non-immigrant travelers with proof of vaccination will be allowed to board an airplane for the United States.

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People wander through the light display during the annual Holiday Cactus Garden Lighting ceremony at Ethel M Chocolates
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Holiday Travel Plans Holding Strong Says New Survey

Surprise! Despite Biblical plagues swirling around the globe, families are holding strong to holiday travel plans. More than three quarters of residents recently surveyed in Spain...

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Group of teenagers, college sudents, hanging around outdoors.
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Guide to Hosting an Exchange Student

Hosting a foreign exchange student is the best way to learn about new cultures without leaving home. Each year, nearly 30,000 high school students come to the United States...

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Grave markers at Soldiers' National Cemetery at Gettysburg.
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Touring the Gettysburg Battlefield

Relive a defining tragedy in American history at the Gettysburg Battlefield in Pennsylvania. The site of the pivotal battle of the Civil War, July 1863, it's where 150,000...

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Couples on cross country skis glide past steeple of Mackinac Island church.
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Ski Style: Nordic? Cross Country? Ski Touring?

If you love cross country skiing, and want to share your pastime with the kids, these helpful tips will be right up your well groomed alley!

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Travelers choose to distance themselves from others in the PUJ Airport departures lounge.
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The Latest Holiday Travel Tips and Trends for Winter 2021

Eager to travel this season and wondering about the latest holiday travel tips and hacks? We got you covered. There’s good...

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Aerial view of the Sustainability Pavilion at Dubai World Expo 2020
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Dubai World Expo Is A Dazzling World’s Fair

The United Arab Emirates welcomes visitors to the dazzling Dubai World Expo from Oct. 1, 2021 to Mar. 31, 2022. During this six-month period, the 1,100-acre

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