Skiing The Dolomites In Italy
Interested in the snowy side of the Italian Dolomiti? Follow this road map to the friendliest family lodging ever, and a local mountain whose slopes welcome all abilities and ages. My husband...
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Saskatchewan Celebrates The Royal Canadian Mounties
Saskatchewan’s capital city of Regina has lots of cultural offerings, and the RCMP Heritage Center honoring the Mounties is one of the best for families.For over 100 years,...
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Surviving The Trip: 10 Tough Love Tips For Calming Cranky Kids
Preparation and clear boundaries make a road trip with your babies, toddlers and school-age kids easier to handle and much more fun for everyone. If you dread the idea of piling your kids...
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Why We Are Sexier On The Road
We knew travel was a terrific aphrodisiac, we just couldn’t prove it. Then came a report that the majority of couples have more sex in a week’s vacation than they do in two months...
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Battle of the Brands: Leveraging Location Based Marketing
Last week I was invited by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) ) to attend a webinar called Leveraging Location Based Marketing.Last week I was invited...
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Changi Airport’s New 40-Foot Slide Free for Duty Free Shoppers
Forget rocking chairs and Cinnabon. Singapore’s Changi International Airport knows how travelers really want to spend their layover -– shooting down a jumbo twister slide of course!The...
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Guidebook Explores 500 World Destinations Before They’re Gone
These 500 sites around the world face extinction from environmental and man-made pressures. Author Holly Hughes wants you to see them before they disappear forever.As a world traveler, writer and...
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Discover San Francisco & Wine Country Through Restaurants
With over 100 years of experience, the France-based Michelin Red Guide gives readers confidence in the dining and hotel choices they honor.If you are planning a trip to San Francisco or if you...
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Iconic Roadtrips With A Sense Of Humor
Lonely Planet publishes a detailed guide to the best US road trips for those who like to travel with a plan.Aside from the first few pages that are filled with color photographs, "USA’s Best...
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Frommer’s Day by Day Guides – London In 1 Day Or More
For travelers who want to see the most sights in the shortest amount of time, Frommer's London Day by Day was written for you.The new Frommer’s Day by Day series of pocket-size guidebooks...
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Navigate St. Louis with a Helpful Moon City Handbook
Written with the insight of local experience, passion and deep knowledge, the Moon Handbook city guides are a perfect companion for your next trip. With more than 30 years of experience, Moon...
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Tennessee’s Music City: Nashville Rocks Year-round
Newly revived Nashville has emerged from the May 2010 floods bigger and better, with the lights on at all the attractions that lure all ages to play, eat, and relax among Southern comforts. In...
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Venice, Italy With Teens In Tow
This family of four hit the high spots of Italy with their teens, and especially relished every moment of Venice where they used the waterways to explore and shop. Italy. Just mention that you are going...
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Dana Point’s Spirit Lures All The Generations
With magnificent ocean views that belong to everyone, delight in the sight of sprouting whales and frolicking dolphins in the breathtaking splendor of California's Dana Point. Beautiful Dana Point...
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EATALY Transports New Yorkers to Italia
If you like Italian food, you will find plenty to like in the 50,000-square-foot food mall and eatery EATALY. Opened recently by uber chefs Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich, the food...
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Cayman Islands Revival
The Cayman islands are flourishing with more upscale lodgings, new recreation, myriad attractions and that same superb marine environment.The Cayman islands, comprised of three islands, are a British...
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Tourists: Go to Jail
Here's something to do with naughty kids or jaded tourists who think they've seen it all -- put them behind bars in Pennsylvania, Ohio, California and Louisiana.
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Coastal Connecticut’s Mystic Country
Come explore Mystic Country: an area of southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island that has maritime museums and early American history the whole family will enjoy.A reproduction of Amistad,...
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TripAdvisor Adds Cool New Feature: Reviews At A Glance
TripAdvisor Adds Cool New Feature: “Reviews At A Glanceâ€Twitter FollowIt’s not easy to findGo to TripAdvisor. Look for the hotel whose reviews you want to read.TripAdvisor...
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Irvine California’s Family-Friendly City of Diverse Delights
Make yourselves comfortable at the family-friendly Hyatt Regency Irvine (17900 Jamboree Road , 949/975-1234) centrally located in California’s...
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Motion Sickness And Its Causes
Motion sickness, though rarely dangerous, can be a big drag for a family on the go. Read the Doc's tips on prevention, medical and/or homeopathic remedies. Motion sickness, though rarely dangerous,...
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Washington DC Getaway With Teens
Fresh ideas for teens and their folks who are visiting (or re-visiting) the capital of the United States. We recently explored our own backyard with13-year-old daughter Maddy and 12-year-old...
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Top Ten Travel Social Network Sites for 2010
It’s pretty common these days for someone to come up with a “top ten†best web sites list or air fare search engine list or applications,...
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The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, New York
In both summer and winter, the Adirondack Mountains and its posh Whiteface Lodge (800/903-4045) offer an abundance of outdoor fun and adventure...
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Disappointments in Door County
My family and I went on a trip to Door County, Wisconsin in July of 2010, and stayed at a bed and breakfast called The Little Harbor...
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My experience of studying in China, homestay in Shanghai
I came to Shanghai about three weeks ago to study the Chinese language in a local university. First thing I did when I arrived was to look for a place to live. As it was my first time coming...
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Picture Perfect Family Getaway in Marina del Rey
The whole family will catch the wave of excitement in Marina del Rey. Close to LAX, Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Hollywood, it’s the perfect year round base for families who...
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Find Travel Inspiration With Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences
Whether you need serious travel ideas or you are just looking to adventure vicariously through great photography and clever writing, be sure to peruse this inspiring guide. Most eccentric...
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Cape Town South Africa – A Playground for Children of all ages
p> What makes a great family holiday destination? You want lots of activities and adventures that the entire family can enjoy together. And, as important, enough fun activities to keep children occupied...
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Finding Vacations On A Family Or Mom Blog
The Family Blog, Travel Blog, Mom Blog, Baby Blog... These personal journals are a great resource for traveling families, so we recognize some of the best.
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Camps Bay – “Family Friendly Fun in the Sun”
Cape Town has some of the best beaches in the world to offer. It is a...
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“A Gift of Hope”
It has been nearly two months after the devastating tragedy on September 29, 2009. Our Principal Simon Mageo came to our National Honor Society of our Samoana High School...
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Canada’s Maritime Learning Experience Is Back On Track
For families who treasure the journey as much as the destination, VIA Rail Canada (888/842-7245) is returning the popular Maritime Learning...
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Grownups Guilty of Texting While Driving – Sound Like You?
Adults seem to most often blame teens for texting while driving. However, a surprising new study shows that adults are just as often the culprits behind distracted driving. A recent survey by...
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Norwegian Epic, The Big Story At Sea
Here's a case where bigger is better, because the stylish Norwegian Epic, one of the world's largest cruise ships, knows how to deliver heaping portions of family fun.With the launch...
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A Warm Summer Spent in Argentina
My last December was spent in my home country of Argentina, and it was a visit that had been put off quite a few times. We visited my moms family in Mendoza and my dad's family in Alvear. We walked...
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The Woman In Paris
When she screamed, all of Paris seemed to stop. Passing cars froze, swaying trees leaned, and somehow, even the yawning mouths of laughing children...
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East Coast, The Hub of History
Have you ever been to the East Coast? Well, after I talk about it, you'll be an expert. The East Coast boasts numerous...
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Pride, Politics, and Patriotism: A Three-Day Tour of Washington, D.C.
I stood on the hexagonal tiles of the Eisenhower Avenue Metro stop, glancing at the sky, waiting for the train to speed by.
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Madrid is Awesome!
29 July 2010 I thought everyone would enjoy seeing the new serving technique for Sangria that has taken hold in Spain. If the picture is hard to see, it's a...
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Paris Flea Markets For A Treasure Trove Of Fun
If your family craves a genuinely French experience and more authentic souvenirs than you would typically find, check out the historic flea markets of Paris, France. Flea markets or les...
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Why We Travel
Even the tiniest travelers can benefit from an exciting family vacation and remind us of why we travel. I was unceremoniously...
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Hyatt Regency Orange County, California’s 2010 Summer of Fun for Families
Welcome to the Hyatt Regency Orange County, California’s “2010 Summer of Fun” for Families Pack up and ship out for an...
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Family Attractions On Vancouver Island, BC
From outdoor adventures to afternoon tea, Vancouver Island is a great Pacific Northwestern getaway for the active and cultured family. Vancouver Island, located in southwestern...
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Stuck In Mexico
Just before the 2009-2010 school year finished my best freind went down to Mexico to get his permanent resident card but he answered one question wrong. So now he is stuck down there while his whole...
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Across the country in 14 days.
We traveled by planes, cars, and RV. It took 14 days to experience a part the United States known simply as the west. I spent one entire day getting to my destination by Airplane and vehicle. ...
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA Baby :)
I did not know we were going on a vacation until my mother told me the day before. "We are going to Georgia for a week. We are coming back on Monday," my mom said. "What?! But I have to do...
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Japan Among Top Safest Travel Destinations
The result of the latest survey of
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Joy on the Beach, Beach Wheelchair For The Mobility Impaired
Individuals with special needs can have “Joy on the Beach” with a specialized beach wheelchair for the mobility impaired. During...
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My Family’s First Trip To Walt Disney World
During the 3rd week in August of 2007, my family and I embarked on an adventure that we soon...
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The Smiles of China
I had always been a fan of travel since I was a little girl. For most of my life, that had been the occasional trip to my grandma’s in Iowa, or a trip to Branson,...
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“Moose”
Three hours. Three hours ago we were supposed to be at our hotel, resting in the soft, comfortable beds of the Budget Inn, watching television, regaining our strength from the long day we had. Two hours....
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Wheelchair Friendly Beach Getaways In Florida
When you're traveling with someone who relies on a wheelchair, it's important that the fun stuff as well as necessities are easily accessible without a lot of fuss.When you're traveling with...
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Free Orlando!
After spending all or most of your money at the local theme parks, what do you do with the rest of your vacation? Families and others who find that being a tourist here is synonymous with thin wallets...
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Adventurous Olympic Vacations In Park City
Experience a mountain of family adventures year-round in cozy, secluded Park City, situated in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains of Utah.Once a major gold and silver mining town, Park...
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Our Sea Turtle Adventure On Anna Maria Island
Join this family help save baby sea turtles as they hatch along the coast of Anna Maria Island, Florida, then make their way to the sea.My previous coverage of Anna Maria Island revealed a myriad...
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Spas For New And Expecting Mothers
Day spas and resorts are cuddling about-to-be moms, new moms, new babies and --sometimes -- new dads, with celebratory packages.A number of spas offer treatments made especially for expecting mothers,...
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