kyle mccarthy author at My Family Travels
Looking North and East from the West Rim of Grand Canyon West.
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Winter at the Grand Canyon and Grand Canyon West

Lean into winter at the Grand Canyon, both the spectacular National Park and the fascinating Grand Canyon West. Winter is our family’s favorite season but winter travel is often...

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Bands of LED lights and reflective surfaces add life and ornamentation to the MSC Seascape, a clever energy- and cost-efficient design.
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Sustainable Cruise Travel Now First Port Of Call

As the travel industry attempts to reduce its environmental impact, sustainable cruise travel has become a priority for cruise companies. An April 2022 survey...

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Group of skiers at Big Snow, New Jersey
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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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Feeling Good-Good in Baden-Baden

Wellness has been a given since Napoleon III made Baden-Baden, Germany a trending destination in the mid-1800s. Europe’s royalty, celebrities and politicians soon followed his...

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Whale sharks swimming off Cancun.
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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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Logging truck in upstate California with Mount Shasta in the background.
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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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This giant LEGO pumpkin took Master Builders hundreds of hours to assemble for Brick-or-Treat, the autumn festival at LEGOLAND New York.
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Welcome LEGOLAND New York To The Catskills

LEGOLAND New York is an urban version of the colorful plastic brick theme park that successfully reflects its locale. Each of its seven themed Lands features LEGO-brick rides,...

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Father and daughter hold ballooons in front of Cinderella Castle, decorated for Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary. Photo c. Disney
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Walt Disney World Turns 50 And Better Than Ever

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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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