kyle mccarthy author at My Family Travels
Camels with ornate wool saddles wait for tourists to book them outside the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt.
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Priceless Pyramid Views At The Marriott Mena House, Cairo

I grew up hearing about The Mena House at the foot of the ancient Pyramids of Giza, one of the most famous hotels in the world. My mother, who traveled to Cairo...

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Huttopia Adirondacks bistro has snacks for all ages who enjoy hanging out in the central lodge.
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Glamping In Lake George NY At Huttopia Adirondacks

For an all natural family vacation, look to upstate New York and Huttopia Adirondacks. It is one of a new breed of glamping resorts outside Lake George – just...

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Boy enjoying being splashed with water at the splash zone pool at the Moon Palace Resort. Photo c. Palace Resorts
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All-Inclusive Moon Palace Resort, Cancun

What we love about the all-inclusive Moon Palace Resort in Cancun is its ability to meet our vacation needs no matter what they are or how they change.

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What Jesus billboard in Colby, Kansas.
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Driving Kansas I-70, The Essential Road Stops

Driving Kansas I-70 is worth more in memories than 500 miles of 18-wheelers and corn fields. There are small towns with huge scale artworks, 50s cinemas, arts festivals, military...

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Aquarobics class on standup paddleboards off the coast of Palm Beach, Aruba.
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Traveling to Aruba Checklist – The Best Vacation Ever!

Ensure a safe and enjoyable Aruba family vacation or remote work break with our Traveling to Aruba Checklist. Although public health authorities have lifted all Aruba...

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Visitors pose for a photo on the Midwest backlot at the Warner Bros. studio tour in Burbank.
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Hollywood Dreaming: Top 12 Hollywood Attractions From The Golden Age Of Movies

While Los Angeles has many tourist experiences, families with media savvy kids love Hollywood attractions best. Plan your visit to include the Hollywood sign, stars' homes, the...

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Family fishing on Keen Lake, Pennsylvania
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What’s Your Camping Style?

Determine your camping style if you’re dreaming of sleeping under the stars – will it be an RV, cabin or tent experience? Let’s review your options, what camping costs and...

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Woman poses with Alligator statue in Gift shop along the Boudin Trail of Southwest Louisiana.
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Lake Charles Louisiana Knows How To Party

Given a limited budget, an unlimited appetite and an interest in local culture, you can’t go wrong with a weekend road trip based in Lake Charles Louisiana. 

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Murals and restaurants along L Street, Sacramento
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What To Do In Sacramento For A Staycation Or Quick Visit

Take the capital of America’s most progressive state, let busy lawmakers work from home and Sacramento becomes a laidback town with big city dining and amenities for staycation...

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