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Villa Life On St. Barths

Veteran family travel writers put their favorite island, St. Bartholomew's, to the test. And the wonderful Caribbean retreat does more than pass; it excels!In our...

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Rosemary Beach Rising – Florida Utopia

An idealized resort development take the Florida beach vacation in a new direction; your family guide to local resources. It takes some imagination to envision what Rosemary Beach, Florida will...

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The Inn At Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina

Class, fabulous golf, southern charm and the comforts of someone else's mansion and wait staff make this "inn" a rather splendid place to get away.An elderly gentleman leaned out the window...

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A Day at the Races

Less than an hour outside of our nation's capital sits Virginia's horse country: apple trees, rolling hills, vineyards, stone fences and colonial mansions. While most equestrian activities are geared...

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Florida’s Pensacola Bay Area Restaurants

Dining venues that welcome the kids, serving everything from chowder to chateaubriand.Pensacola has much to offer families and adults looking for a dining experience beyond the usual fried seafood...

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Pensacola: Beyond the Beach

Pensacola's still in hurricane recovery mode, but it's close, it's sunny, and it's a top spring break value. Read on...Long known for its stunning white quartz sand beaches,...

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Springfield, Massachusetts Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Let your teens imitate Michael Jordan and your little ones play with the Cat in the Hat--all in Springfield, Massachussetts. Regular readers know that Massachusetts' Connecticut River Valley...

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Children’s International Summer Villages

Find out here about a unique, international, peace-fostering summer program for children ages 11 to 18, and this exchange program's new schedule for ages 11 to 25.If you're wondering about...

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Our Family’s Pick Among Barcelo’s Mayan Riviera Resorts

Imagine an easy vacation at a first-class all-inclusive with impressive dining options, friendly service and kids' activities, in nearby Mexico.

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