Creativity and Control Outweigh Chicken Fingers on JW Marriott Kids Menu
JW Marriott recently released a new JW Kids Menu designed by dietician, Keri Glassman, that specifically highlights healthier, kid-friendly food-options. This new menu, designed...
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Take Your Grandkids On A Cruise
Taking the grandkids on a cruise, without the soothing buffer of having their parents on board? If so, heed the advice of a savvy senior sailor a.k.a. Grandma who cruised from Los Angeles to Mexico. Planning...
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Cruising The Baltic With Kids Aboard HAL Eurodam
Cruise-lovers know all about summer voyages to Alaska and the Caribbean, and now more than ever cruise companies are offering an alternative family cruise vacation to the Baltics and Northern Europe, including...
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Our Family Vacation in Italy
Here are some tried and true tips from a mom who's "been there, done that" on an Italy family trip with her teens. Italy. Just mention that you are going on vacation to Italy and people get that dreamy...
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Disney Dining Review: Be Our Guest
Walking into Disney World’s Be Our Guest restaurant is like walking straight into the classic Disney movie Beauty and the Beast and being welcomed into the story.
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Best 5 Nightspots in the Stone City – Tashkent
In the majestic country of Uzbekistan is housed a mystical city called Tashkent. Everything in this picturesque city is made up of stones, be it monuments, buildings, or mosques. However,...
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Families Say Y.E.S. to Trump Soho New York Hotel’s Free Kids and Teens Events
Trump Soho New York is pleased to announce that it has started its y.e.s. program, Young Entrepreneurs Soho, an extension of Trump Kids...
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Connected to Broadway Gets Theatre-Goers Up Close and Personal
A new service designed to enhance the Broadway experience for fervent theatergoers recently debuted on the Great White Way. The series features a pre-performance cocktail reception, preferred...
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Maui’s Kapalua: Hawaiian Playground
Kapalua starts with a glorious, green mountain range; pristine, white-sand coastline and a working pineapple plantation that surround a 1,650-acre resort community. Shade is provided by Cook Island pine...
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Disney’s New Fantasyland
Disney has a talent for giving guests a reason to keep coming back to its parks – they never get old. Keeping with the classic elements of Disney while adding some fresh additions, the Magic Kingdom’s...
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Reunion Celebration At Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort
The Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort & Spa was the perfect desert playground for our "Five Generation Family Reunion" celebration. The prestigious desert enclave of Indian...
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Staycation at Ripley’s Believe It or Not Times Square
Robert Leroy Ripley started out by drawing sport oddities for The Globe and ended up as the creator of Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditoriums,...
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Orlando Theme Parks For The Reluctant Parent
First of all, a disclaimer: I have been putting off for years the increasingly insistent demands of my kids to visit the theme parks in Orlando. They wanted the rides at Universal and Disney World... I...
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Virtual Internship for College Students
We live in the digital age where many things can be done without ever leaving home: shopping, getting a degree, and now eInternships, or virtual internships. I really shouldn’t...
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Canada’s Provinces Have Cool Summer Crafts, Creatures and Cuisine
This summer experience all that Canada’s unique culture has to offer through a variety of workshops and classes across the Canadian provinces. Visitors of all ages can learn about Canada’s...
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Cheap Bus Travel Options: More Than A Chinatown Bus
Traveling along America’s East coast at the drop of a hat can be pretty easy and cheap, as long as there is a Chinatown nearby with Chinatown Buses.... So wrote student reporter Mary Kearl...
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LA’s The Grove and Farmer’s Market
One of the best places to take kids in Los Angeles is The Farmer's Market. It is centrally located and really fun, with several food stalls and lots of small souvenir shops. I...
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The Royal Caribbean Barbie Doll Cruise Aboard Allure Of The Seas
Like many of you, the last time my husband and I took a proper vacation was our honeymoon, long before our daughter was born. Whenever I daydreamed about taking a vacation it definitely involved...
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Small Town Charmer: Bristol, Rhode Island Delights Couples And Kids
Located just outside Providence, charming Bristol, Rhode Island offers a host of rural and cultural activities for everyone, plus fine dining for adults and hands-on summer camps for younger...
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Orlando’s Best Resorts For Reunions
Planning a family reunion in Orlando can be challenging, and picking the best resort hotel or vacation rental to meet your needs can be the toughest part. One has to find a hotel that...
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Great Yosemite Lodging at Cheap Scenic Campsite
School is over and thousands are flocking to Yosemite National Park for summer fun in great lodging. But if you don’t want to deal with crowded camping sites, waiting for a permit or, worse, being...
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Discover St. Eustatius as a Volunteer Archeologist
For a budget family adventure made for those with a love for cultural history, look into the volunteer excavation program at the St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research...
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Have A Whale Of A Time With Mystic Aquarium’s Family Titanic Hotel Package
This summer, discover your inner sailor at the charming seaside town of Mystic, Connecticut, and explore the deep with
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Central Vietnam highlight
If you really love the beach, ancient and history of Vietnam, The Central must be the best place for you to visit, from Hue, Da Nang to Hoi An. The beaches are all incredible interleave with ancient town,...
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Tiny Astronauts Touch Down In Florida
Calling all astronauts-to-be. Take-off for a visit to Florida's Space Coast and see the Kennedy Space Center and much more. If your child prefers Discovery Kids to the Disney Channel...
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Street Foods in Hanoi – Restaurant Suggestions
Street food is a feature of Vietnamese people in general, and Hanoi in particular. It is really normal to see the locals easily enjoying food when sitting on the sidewalk of the streets. If you once...
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Mayflower Park Hotel and Seattle Hit Sweet Spot for Teens and Tweens
There are many well-known toddler attractions in Seattle, but once this verdant, hip city gets into your blood,...
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Wild Days Out At PortAventura In Spain
Whether it's raining on the plains of Spain or not, we recommend a visit to Port Aventura for traditional theme park fun with a splash of Spanish flavor. For kids who love virtual...
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Jamaica, From a Teen’s Point of View
Well my name is Lovnisha and I went to Jamaica with my mother and my little brother. We went to a part of the island called Ocho...
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Hong Kong Attractions
Old meets new, East meets West, and your family meets fun in Hong Kong with our age-appropriate guide to the best attractions and activities for families with kids. Don't ignore the many free and useful...
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Fast Food Nation On Vacation
Although fast food dining is a convenient and quick option on vacation, parents should be aware that very few children's meals at America's most popular chain restaurants meet experts' nutritional...
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Classic Children’s Book Princess April Morning-Glory Is Now Available
“ A moral and inspirational story with a very special message, exquisitely and artistically illustrated in the spirit of the Fairbanks legacy,” says Vera Fairbanks about
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Family Vacation Survey Confirms That Vacations Are Worth Every Penny
The majority of adults polled for a 2013 U.S. Travel Association...
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Wildly Soi Sim – Halong Bay
Soi Sim is a small island, which is located 12km west of Ha Long City, Vietnam. With the area of 8.7 hectare, the island has very special geological formation in which 2/3 covered...
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A Delicious Chocolate and American History Traveling Show
If your kids have a hankering for history and a craving for chocolate, take them to the fun traveling museum exhibit, Journey of Chocolate in the Americas. Families can travel back in...
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Elephant Odyssey at the San Diego Zoo
Elephant Odyssey in the San Diego Zoo is Enormous Fun. Begin a journey through time at the awesome 7.5-acre, multi species natural habitat at the San Diego Zoo. Discover animals that roamed...
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San Diego’s Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina Loves Families
Squeals of playful laughter and contagious giggles fill the air at San Diego's Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina, a convention style hotel where families are very welcome. Overlooking...
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Action and Social Media Support Entrepreneurs Aiding Indian Women
When Nicki and Kria heard there were more than 40 million widows in India -- 10% of the country's female population -- they had to act. The report from
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An Eco-Friendly Backpack With Serious Solar Panel Power
Voltaic Systems solar technology shines as a convenient way to keep batteries charged and carbon footprints low. Its line of energy producing backpacks belongs on any eco-conscious consumer's "must-have"...
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Sofitel Hotels Family Programs And Le Petit Prince Amenities
With 120 locations in over 40 countries, Sofitel Luxury Hotels bring French elegance and a family-friendly ambiance to locations around the world. For the consumer who appreciates "beauty,...
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Hot Springs, South Dakota Dinosaur Dig For Kids
Does a dinosaur dig sound like a fun adventure for you and your family? If so, head over to the top dinosaur attraction in South Dakota, the Mammoth Site, where your kids can...
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Edinburgh, Scotland Five-Star Hotel Offers 50% off on Kids’ Room and Meals
If you're looking for a luxurious hotel with a child friendly environment, The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte luxury hotel, may be just the right choice. The hotel's five-star kids' program...
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Family Days Out in Great Britain’s Beautiful Lake District
With half term just around the corner and the Easter holidays not too far away either, thoughts will soon be turning to how to keep the children entertained. Spending a few days on holiday is a great...
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Xocomil – Guatemala’s Largest Water Park
Anytime we do something fun, our kids invariably comment, "This is the BEST day ever!" This time, our 'best day ever' was a visit to Guatemala's largest...
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Families Hike & Volunteer with Trekking for Kids; Treks from $1650
Cindy Steuart, Executive Director of Trekking for Kids, told us about her organization's unusual service programs at a recent Family Travel...
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Coming Soon to a Theater Near You: Your Next Vacation Destination
With the Oscars coming up, I wonder, will Zero Dark Thirty generate buzz about Pakistan? Will Argo help to promote Iran? Will Les Miserables keep everyone away from France?
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Best 10 Must-See South Indian Tourist Spots
Singing the song of rich cultural history, South India holds a richness of heritage in its lap. Embraced by three seas -- Arabian on the west, Bay of Bengal on the east and Indian Ocean on the south,...
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Hiking Italy’s Cinque Terre Con Famiglia
A family hike along coastal Italy's "5 Lands" region gives sisters a perfect opportunity to bond and celebrate a milestone birthday in the Cinque Terre. If you want to plan the...
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Best Hotels For Kauai, Hawaii Family Adventures
Hawaii's westernmost shore of Kauai combines every imaginable luxury with a pristine environment, entertaining family fun and green tourism. Many people think of Kauai as a true edge of...
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Sunset Hill House Is A Snowbound Oasis
New England is not an easy place to get to know in winter, but Sunset Hill House in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire is an island of light in snowbound...
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Family Flashpacking In Fiji
Fiji offers offbeat budget travel opportunites for a family beach vacation that combines a hip backpacker vibe with the comforts of an all-inclusive family resort. Family Adventures...
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Pet-Friendly Accommodations Welcome Kids Too
Families find that hotel chains and B&Bs are putting out the welcome mat and the water bowl for four-legged friends. No longer will the lack of accommodations dictate that Spot should...
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Air Travel With Your Pet
Before you whisk your pet around the world, read some pet-travel tips shared by a veterinarian who is used to global pet travel and has written a one-stop resource for masters about to undertake air travel...
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Snowbird Ski And Summer Resort, Utah
Snowbird, Utah is one of our top recommendations for skiing families because of its excellent children's learning programs, but it's a wonderful mountain resort for families in...
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Safety First For Learn To Ski Month And All Year Long
January is Learn to Ski Month with many discounts and deals to encourage novices, but this month also includes the ski industry's annual National Safety Awareness Week....
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Visitors Guide to Gibraltar
Every Year, Gibraltar welcomes millions of tourists and whether they are arriving to sample the fine cuisine, its natural beauty or its sporting pursuits many of them will head to Main Street,...
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Turtle Talk at Hawk’s Cay Resort in Marathon, Florida
Hawks Cay, right in the middle of the laid-back Florida Keys, offers plenty of opportunities to create a successful vacation, by offering both the recreational programs you might expect...
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Best High Tea In London
You’re in England with the kids and what better way to satisfy your cravings than a traditional meal at one of London’s finest high teas? Changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace....
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Megabus Offers 200,000 Free Seats in Winter Giveaway
Megabus is giving away 200,000 seats on North American routes for travel between January 9 and February 28, 2013! Megabus buses come equipped with Wi-Fi, bathrooms...
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