![Christkindlmarket takes over Vienna's Old Town during the holiday season.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2019/11/vienna-old-viennese-xmas-market.jpeg)
Holidays At Europe’s Favorite Christmas Markets
There's never been a cheaper time to enjoy the holiday cheer radiating from the tents and stalls of Europe's Christmas Markets. Despite chill winds, snowflakes...
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![Illuminated boats reflect off the Potomac River during Alexandria Virginia's Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. Photo c. Evan Michio for Visit Alexandria](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2022/11/virginia-Alexandria-Holiday-Boat-Parade-of-Lights-CREDIT-Evan-Michio-for-Visit-Alexandria-64-2100x1400-83b45087-e8a5-4e13-94df-f3bff432f899-1024x683.png)
Alexandria, Virginia In Winter – Top Attractions
Historic Alexandria, Virginia in winter is all about Scottish traditions and holiday cheer. It's a great time of year to visit this small town neighboring the nation's capital....
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Insider Tips on Taking the Best Photos on Your Vacation
Here are 10 helpful suggestions from travel writers and photographers for taking the best photos on your next vacation. The...
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A Swim with Whale Sharks Makes the Hit List
Well it wasn't on my Life's Greatest Hits list but with a birthday coming up and a son graduating from college I couldn't resist the opportunity to swim with whale sharks...
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![The coastline of Shanghai, China with the round Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower among the skyscrapers of the skyline.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2022/10/shanghai-city-skyline-c-pexels-vineet-pal-9157126-1024x576.jpg)
4 Surprising Reasons You Must Visit Shanghai, China
Shanghai, China's largest metropolis, exists in a contradiction. One half of this major megalopolis is wealthy and attractive, while the other half is old and rustic. That contradiction...
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![Logging truck in upstate California with Mount Shasta in the background.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2020/11/redding-logging-truck-shasta-1024x576.jpg)
Next Stop: The Mountain Town of Redding
Redding, California, the center of outdoor recreation in the Northlands, is becoming the next stop for active families. Head upstate about 220 miles north of the Bay Area. This...
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![New paint job on Disney Monorail celebrates the 50th anniversary at the WDW resort.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2022/03/orlando-Monorail-night6229086787991-0914ZP_0156DR-c-WDW-1024x796.jpg)
10 Tips To Get The Most Bang for Your Orlando Buck
Families on a budget heading to Florida's theme park capital should heed these money-saving Orlando tips to get the most bang for their vacation buck. Planning ahead with the help...
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