kyle mccarthy author at My Family Travels
Outside Ben & Jerry's Factory in Vermont.
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Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream Factory Tour, Vermont

It's cheap, fun, educational and tastes good -- it's Ben & Jerry's, the factory of Vermont's friendliest ice cream makers. This special place features the brand's memorabilia,...

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White tube conceals Aquamouse coaster above Deck 12 on Disney Wish cruise ship.
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Enchanted By The Family Friendly Disney Wish

The family friendly Disney Wish casts her spell as soon as you meet Disney cast members at Port Canaveral’s Terminal B. They are delighted to be back after a long pandemic...

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Young couple watching trains pull in at a large railway station.
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The Every Teen on a Train Initiative Distributes Youth Rail Pass in EU

Do you agree that every teen should have a chance to travel with a youth rail pass? A European Union parliament member encouraged understanding between EU nations by giving teens...

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Water park at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak resort.
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An Ideal Hilton Phoenix Resort For Family And Multigenerational Travel

The family amenity specs at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak are impressive when seen online. Note the 563 all-suite accommodations that include a separate living room, two...

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The 2019 Winter Market at Munich Airport
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Munich Airport, Unexpected Palace of Family Fun

As you resume international travel, keep in mind that Munich Airport activities -- and improved faciities at several German airports -- are there to make travel fun again. Discover...

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The Baltic Sea coastal resort of Warnemunde, outside Rostock in Eastern Germany. Photo c. Rostock Tourism Office.
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Exploring the Baltic and Eastern Germany

Despite the terrible news from Eastern Europe, families are planning vacations in the Baltic and Eastern Germany. This is a land of romantic castles, historic towns, natural wonders...

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Students from Trombone Shorty Academy practice brass instruments at New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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Three Jazz Museums with Soul in Common

Discover music’s heart and soul at jazz museums that celebrate this complex, multi-faceted art form in fresh ways. Music usually makes us want to watch the performers, tap our...

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Harriet's Rooftop Lounge at the One Hotel Brooklyn has Brooklyn Bridge and New York City views.
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11 Ways Hotels are Changing

To picture how hotels are changing for the future, let’s start with the worldwide pandemic that kept people afraid and in their homes.

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Aurora Borealis and full moon seen over Wiseman, Alaska.
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10 Best Winter Activities in Alaska

From November to April, unique winter activities in Alaska make America’s 49th state one of its most desirable pandemic-era destinations. Whether you’re interested in being...

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