kyle mccarthy author at My Family Travels
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First Look at Diagon Alley #WizardingWorld

With justified pride, the creative team at Universal Orlando Resort recently revealed a first look at Diagon Alley, 

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Ferran Adrià Invites You to Dine at el Bulli

Whether you’re a passing foodie or a lover of fine gastronomy, you’ve probably heard of elBulli, the small eatery in central Spain that became the...

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Ten Things To Remember Before You Fly

This past year I've been up in the air on a variety of airlines, and left up in the air -- by air travel, hotel, car rental and computer glitches -- more times than I can ever recall.  I hope my...

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i am alive

The subject line is always the same:  i am alive. It's the best reason to travel, and why we should encourage our kids to get out there and do it.  Witness this example of independence from...

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The Unthinkable

On February 3, 2014 the unthinkable happened, unthinkable to me because a child lost his life on a cruise vacation.  That he was just four; that he drowned in a pool aboard a ship...

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BioLite, An Eco-Friendly And Fun Camping Stove

I once wrote, "When the next Superstorm threatens your home or your roadtrip, there's no better piece of travel gear to have on hand than the BioLite CampStove," but I am updating that...

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Los Angeles Hotels: Westside And Santa Monica

Find out the best places to stay west of Hollywood or near the Pacific Coast beach in this California playland.  As you move west across Los Angeles, the real estate values rise and the smog disappears...

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Miami, Florida Hotels And Resorts

After several visits and constant change, we're ready to rate which SoBe hotels and those close to the zone will really put up with -- and put out for -- your kids. Not so many years ago,...

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A Brazil Family Vacation For First Time Visitors

Our vacation planning ideas for that first family trip to Brazil provide a 10-day tour of this huge, fascinating country and leave plenty more to do on your second trip. Those...

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