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Custom Itinerary – Europe with Tiny Travelers in Tow

Q. Steve M. of Irvine, California writes: My wife and I have two daughters (age 2 1/2 and 4 1/2), and are planning a trip to Europe. We'd like to do Paris, but we're open to anything. We want...

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Where In The World Is San Mateo County?

From San Francisco, instead of heading to Marin, go south and check out the area between SF and San Jose for some great surprises.You may never have realized it, but if you’ve ever flown...

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Our Family’s Trip to New York, Rhode Island, Boston and DC

Just thought I'd send some feedback on the trip we made up and down the east board this August. We brought along our 16 year old son and daughters aged 13 and 4. We wanted to fly to the US non-stop...

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Tan-Tar-A Resort, Golf Club And Indoor Waterpark

With watersports, a scenic golf course, and an indoor waterpark for chilly weather, this popular Missouri resort makes a good base in the region.The result of a project to bring electricity to...

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Picture-Perfect New England At Red Lion Inn

This charming inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts is your base for a few days surrounded by art, music, theater, history, and natural beauty. Relaxing in a white wicker rocking chair on the porch...

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Travel Tips for Moms And Dads on The Road

Ways to stay connected with your children while you travel. Road Warriors and Road Zenas know that leaving the family behind can takes it toll, both on business travelers and the loved ones...

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Minneapolis, Minnesota’s Cultural Capital

Where the Midwest meets Broadway, Fifth Avenue, The Mall and more with great museums, outdoor concerts, theatre and historical sights. You may think brrr...

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The Cloister: Sea Island, Georgia

Discover a beautiful resort on Georgia's Golden Isles. Sea Island, one of Georgia's "Golden Isles" off the Atlantic coast, is the home of The...

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Maine, New England Restaurants

Read on for some really great family food stops in Maine, when you've had enough of the fresh lobster.The concentration of colleges and universities in the northeast makes it very likely that...

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MassMOCA: A Weekend In North Adams, Massachusetts

This contemporary art museum in the rehabilitated mill town of North Adams proves that contemporary art can have family appeal, and can attract some quality lodging for visitors.Are you interested...

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Single Parent Travel Resources

Traveling solo with your kids? Here are some resources and tips to make it fun and hassle free. Single parents traveling with their children have special needs and few in the travel industry...

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Costa Rica Keeps Teens Busy

Costa Rica has plenty of outdoor activity for adventure-loving teens, and a tour operator who specializes in this age group. Seeing Howler monkeys atop tall trees and magnificent Blue Morpho...

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Minnesota’s Tale Of Two Cities

A trip to this Midwest hub of museums, theatres, sports and outdoor activities will keep your family busy from morning 'til night. From malls (including the original Target store) -- to mills...

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The Bridges Family Resort And Tennis Club, Vermont

Passionate about tennis? Here's a comfortable, low-key resort offering excellent instruction in the scenic Green Mountains, Vermont. Located in the Mad River Valley of central Vermont and...

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Alaska: Cruising In Comfort With Teens

Stunning natural beauty, adventure, ease and a thirst for knowledge about the region await travelers on a fully equipped vessel cruising Alaska.Stepping out on the deck an hour or so after departing...

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Travel Specialists on the Millenium

  With dwindling enthusiasm generated by Y2K computer fears, staggering rates for ordinary vacations, and the usual holiday shortage of airline seats, Millennium cruise and resort packages...

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