You Thought Beach? Myrtle Beach Golf Is The New Game
Many families expect a beach when they get to Myrtle Beach, but our family prefers a Myrtle Beach golf vacation. The beach is there, of course. The Grand Strand...
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Sustainable Cruise Brands Invest in Our Planet
The theme of Earth Day 2023 -- #investinourplanet – has prompted the Carnival Corporation cruise brands to share their investments in sustainable cruising.
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A Real Kid’s Guide to Washington DC
Just in time for summer, there's a brand new edition of
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Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Quiet Bald Head Island is a family favorite, car-free beach resort off the coast of North Carolina. The shoreline boasts inns and rental homes as a base to enjoy golf, environmental...
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Iceland Family Adventures
I’m dressed for an Iceland family adventure: puffy, waterproof space-like suit, crash helmet, rubber boots, goggles and gloves. This is Mother Nature at its finest and we’re...
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Make Or Break Spring Travel Plans – Hassle Free
It’s never too late to make (or break) Spring...
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Traveling With Jewelry To Avoid Damage And Theft
Traveling with jewelry may seem as simple as packing up your favorite pair of jeans or a nice outfit for dinner, but it is a little more complex than that.
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CroisiEurope Launches Special European Family Cruise Program
CroisiEurope Cruises, Europe’s leading river cruise...
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Heidelberg’s Famous Schriesheimer Mathaisemarkt Festival
Make historic Heidelberg, Germany your base for the annual Schriesheimer Mathaisemarkt, a delightful spring festival. This small city is one of those lucky places that was not...
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Big City Deals With City Pass Savings
Who's not interested in multi-attraction tickets and city pass savings for several US cities? Many of these discounted attraction passes cover sights in Canada and the top European...
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Across Mongolia On Horseback
There are few adventures that match the magnitude and exoticism of exploring Mongolia on horseback among authentic nomadic tribes. Once an impossible bucket list dream for fans...
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Family Spa Holidays Are A European Tradition
Did you know that family spa holidays are an annual tradition in many of Europe’s top destinations? Enjoy one in three easy steps. First, choose a wellness oriented hotel for...
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ROWing Down The Salmon River In Idaho
Experience a luxury family vacation when you row the Salmon River in Idaho with the tour company ROW, and meet a crew of other whitewater rafting families.
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Travel Fitness Exercise Routine
Stick to your resolutions with these simple travel fitness exercises from a top New York City trainer. We guarantee they'll help travelers keep in shape with a quick and easy-to-do...
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How To Pick The Right Cruise For Grandkids
With so many cruise lines to choose from, you need Grandma Molly's cruise reviews to decide the right cruise for grandkids. So, for your consideration, I present the best options...
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Snow Thrills at Valcartier Vacation Village in Quebec
Say “Bonjour” to Village Vacances Valcartier, a snow-capped winter tubing theme park...
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Chill Out At Canada’s Ice Hotel In Quebec
"Beautiful and frigid," is the comment left by one guest at Canada’s Ice Hotel. Ice Hotel gets its name from the fact that nearly everything in the hotel is...
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What Is Wave Season and How Can You Take Advantage of It
Ready to ride during Wave Season? No, not a surf lesson. We’re talking about Wave Season, the period from January through March when you will find some of the...
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Making Our Travels More Meaningful
Social, economic and political forces have persuaded many families to commit to more meaningful travel since the pandemic pause.
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Big Snow Is Coming!
Every autumn as the winds pick up my family thinks “Big Snow is Coming!” but that’s because we love snow sports. That’s not true in every family. Turning kids into snow...
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Top Christmas Markets in the UK
In much of Great Britain, rural markets are a holiday weekend pursuit, but the major cities operate the top Christmas Markets in the UK daily in winter. You'll usually find the...
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How To Travel With Your Pets: 6 Essential Pet Travel Tips
Bring Fido or Fluffy along on vacation by using our top six tried 'n' true pet travel tips. Pet travel, like all travel, is becoming more challenging these days. Rising prices,...
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Free Winter Fun At Yosemite National Park
Enjoy low cost eco-activities and lots of free winter fun outdoors at Yosemite National Park. This northern California preserve is truly one of America's favorite and most easily...
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Pet-Friendly Ski And Snowsports Resorts
Many dog-loving, pet-friendly ski and snowsports resorts are ready when you want to hit the slopes. Since the pandemic, when pet ownership rose to new heights around the world,...
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Gorgeous Yellowstone Winter Getaways with Family Snow Tours
One of the country's most impressive national parks is featuring Yellowstone winter getaways for select dates through early March. Plan now to experience this vast park -- a favorite...
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Celebrate The Holidays In Orlando For 50 Festive Days
This year, expect 50 days of festivities to mark the holidays in Orlando. Orlando, always a destination with too much to see and do, is unwrapping a full lineup of holiday celebrations....
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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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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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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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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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Great Mexico Fall Festivals to Celebrate in Puerto Vallarta
Plan your visit during a local holiday or Mexico fall festival and enjoy the country's cultural traditions and heritage, often at no cost. Celebrations focusing on religion, gastronomy,...
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Quebec City, Canada Attractions
Tour an 18th-century European old town, water parks, zoos, monuments and the river -- Quebec City attractions that are fun for families in all four seasons.
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Sargassum Seaweed Attacking Our Beaches
It's back -- the disruptive and hated-by-brides sargassum seaweed has hit Caribbean and Atlantic beaches for summer 2022. Sargassum is brown strands of algae that originate in...
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Orlando Nature Attractions In Central Florida
Orlando nature attractions surround the theme park capital of the world. Yes... it's true. Florida has a natural side that lets visitors spot a baby alligator or stroll through...
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Puerto Vallarta Family Friendly Hotels And Resorts
Mexico's tropical Pacific Coast resort of Puerto Vallarta boasts several family-friendly resorts, so how can you choose? We've reviewed more than a dozen of the nearly 600 hotels...
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Protect Yourself in the Great Outdoors
Vacations in nature top the escape list for many families, so it’s more important than ever to know how to protect yourself in the great outdoors. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted...
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Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream Factory Tour, Vermont
It's cheap, fun, educational and tastes good -- it's Ben & Jerry's, the factory of Vermont's friendliest ice cream makers. This special place features the brand's memorabilia,...
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15 Last Minute Summer Vacations You Can Still Take
Despite gas prices, Covid outbreaks and heat waves – or because of them -- American families are keen on last minute summer vacations. Since deals abound, let’s explore 15...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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