Our Family’s Pick Among Barcelo’s Riviera Maya All Inclusive Resorts
Imagine an easy, breezy, sunny vacation at the all-inclusive Barcelo Resorts on Mexico's Riviera Maya. Families find that impressive dining options, friendly service, entertainment...
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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. A May 2023
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Pigeon Forge Travel Tips For The First Time Visitor
If it's your first visit to this part of Tennessee, pack our Pigeon Forge travel tips to conquer this destination easily. Families, couples, and solo travelers alike have discovered...
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Must-See Dinner Entertainment In Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is renowned for its dinner plays and outdoor experiences. These events are special because people of all ages can enjoy delicious cuisine and entertaining...
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Christmas In New York City – The Best Holiday Attractions
Grab the kids to experience Christmas in New York City with our guide to the best holiday attractions. The good news is that most family activities are open...
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16 Hudson Valley Family Attractions You Didn’t Know Were in Westchester
Picture Hudson Valley attractions of the 1600s: Grand schooners sailing the swift currents and Canadian fur trappers paddling the river. Times have changed, but intrepid families...
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2025 Travel Trends Shape Better Family Vacations
Plan for better family vacations in the year ahead as 2025 travel trends influence mainstream family holidays. The 2025 travel...
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Give Back Gifts that Give Back and Help Others
Tis the season for gratitude, and we're grateful for the give back gifts that offer sustainable options to help others, support good causes and let us skip long lines.
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Best Gifts For Frequent Flyers
Our annual holiday travel gift guide for frequent flyers is back in time for the gifting season. With many two-week long
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Big Family Vacation Travel Deals On Travel Tuesday 2024
Travel Tuesday is coming (Dec. 3, 2024), offering some of the best family vacation travel deals of the year. Some deals will be available longer; others (typically from airlines)...
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Where To Watch New York’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Putting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on this year's itinerary? Your family deserves a ringside seat. This amazing spectacle is outdoors, in person and even...
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Explore Shenandoah National Park – Hiking, Views, & Family Fun
If you're looking for oustanding hiking and biking, we recommend Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, a lesser-visited...
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Exploring Iceland’s South Coast On A Family Road Trip
There’s no better way to appreciate the rugged beauty of nature than a family road trip, especially along Iceland's south coast, one of the world’s most geologically diverse...
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Disney World Hacks: Tips for a Magical Visit
These Disney World hacks, tips, and tricks, picked up during a whirlwind, two-day visit to Walt Disney World during the July 4th week, guarantee success in any high season.
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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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A Guide to Ciutat Vella District of Barcelona
As a travel writer based in Barcelona, I often get asked about the different areas of Spain's hottest city, and which Barcelona neighborhood is best to stay in. Here are my picks...
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The Truth About Working Remote In Our Camper For A Year
It’s late spring, my daughter takes her last steps out of preschool, and we prepare for a future of working remote in our camper. We pack up only the necessities, throw everything...
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Time Travel Aboard Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser
Editor's Note: We are sad to say that Walt Disney World's Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser space resort closed in September 2023. The...
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Massachusetts Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy
Massachusetts apple farms are the ideal destination if you're looking for a bargain staycation. Make it u-pick fruit farm daytrip or plan a weekend at a family...
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Halloween Fun and Frights in Philly, Scranton, Lancaster & Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
It's almost Halloween, that time of year when families search for Pennsylvania haunted houses. It's when kids don their costumes and head out looking...
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A Seafood Feast Aboard Holland America Line
It’s not every day I can leave my desk and be transported by lunch to an elegant world across the sea. But that’s what my recent tour and seafood feast aboard the Holland...
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Explore Aulani Disney Resort Hawaii – Tropical Paradise Revealed
“Disney Goes Hawaiian” is how this family sees Aulani, the company’s first...
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Apple Picking In New York Tri-State Area: Farms To PYO And Enjoy
Late summer and early fall are perfect for apple picking in New York Tri-state and metro area U-Pick farms. According to Lawnstarter.com, New York is #2 in the nation in the number...
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Green Skies Ahead: Education Builds A Sustainable Aviation Industry
Sustainable aviation, technology, and customer education have joined forces to make seeing the world a less environmentally damaging activity. That’s because aviation is arguably...
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Utah Haunted Houses and Spooky Fun
Kids and teens looking for scary Utah haunted houses in rural locales or spooky urban Halloween fun? Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah towns...
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Orlando Haunted Houses and Spooky Thrills in Orlando
From as early as August through to early November, Orlando at Halloween is one of the most spooktacular destinations in the country. The country's leading theme park designers...
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Perfect Egypt Itinerary For 4 Or More Days Of Family Adventure
Here are some ideas for a perfect Egypt itinerary that provides four to 10 nights of family adventure. I will help you take advantage of every minute to get to know this fascinating...
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Houston Halloween Fun And Autumn Weekends
Autumn is the season to start planning the ghost stories you're going to share with the family on a scary Houston Halloween family break in Texas.
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Mountain View Grand: A Luxury New Hampshire Spa Resort Keeps It Simple
New Hampshire’s Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa has all the ingredients for a family holiday at a luxury New Hampshire spa resort. Whether you want a five-course chef’s...
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Three Desert Adventures for Las Vegas Day Trips
If Las Vegas only conjures up images of glitz and glam, add some of our desert adventures to your Las Vegas day trips schedule. I am talking about Red Rock Canyon, Mount Charleston...
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Upstate New York Halloween Getaways
Within a few hours of well-lit Manhattan, the dark dreary forests, fog-shrouded bogs and upstate New York Halloween haunts come to life for spooky autumn thrills. Explore the tranquil...
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5 Great Kid-Friendly Hikes Near Las Vegas
Traveling with young children? I want to share five great, kid-friendly hikes in the unspoiled wilderness of nearby Nevada, Utah, California and Arizona. We live in Nevada so we...
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Fall Frights And Halloween Fun In Idaho
Shhh… even fans of “Twilight” may not realize how to find Halloween fun in Idaho. Did you know Idaho is the 14th largest state by land mass but has only...
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Pennsylvania Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy
September and October are our favorite months to tour the Pennsylvania apple farms for u-pick fruit and pumpkins. Plan a day in the fields to round out a long...
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The Sheep Of Sun Valley
Fall in love with the sheep of Sun Valley any time of year and especially in October. That’s when thousands come down from the mountains to southern Idaho for the Trailing...
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We Love Memphis For Music, Music Shrines And Elvis
Exploring things to do in Memphis Tennessee is a blast for a lot of reasons — Elvis, music, Elvis, Ducks, Elvis, Civil Rights, Elvis. Sitting on the banks of the Mississippi...
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Oregon Apple Farms – U Pick ‘Em And Enjoy
Follow us to the U-pick Oregon apple farms, orchards and pumpkin patches outside Portland. Fall in the countryside means leaf-peeping on a staycation...
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Cape Cod Family Resorts: Perfect for Your Family Vacation
The Massachusetts shoreline beckons families to charming Cape Cod family resorts in all price ranges. Plenty of old-fashioned fun comes with every room.
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Viva Fortuna Beach By Wyndham, Grand Bahama Island
The Viva Fortuna Beach By Wyndham is a top value Bahamas all-inclusive that boasts non-stop activities, dining and a friendly staff. In my book, that's everything you need to make...
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The Ultimate Guide to a Weekend Getaway at the Jersey Shore with Kids
Forget what you may recall from the popular MTV series, the Jersey Shore is a great family beach destination. There are two wonderful kid-friendly beaches on the real...
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Washington Apple Pick: Your Guide to Fruitful Adventures
The late summer and early fall is apple picking time at the Washington apple orchards and u-pick farms and pumpkin patches surrounding the city...
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California Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy
The late summer and early fall is apple picking time for San Francisco and Bay Area families. Start with our list of California apple farms and u-pick pumpkin fields in Mendocino,...
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8 Ways To Introduce Kids To Balinese Culture And Tradition
The island of Bali is a legendary paradise whose distinct Balinese culture and traditions are not to be missed. One of more than 6,000 islands in the Indonesian Archipelago, Bali's...
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Memphis, Tennessee – Explore the Civil Rights Movement at the National Civil Rights Museum
Even if you've seen the very special Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington DC, your family should not miss an opportunity to visit "his" museum:
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Priceless Pyramid Views At The Marriott Mena House, Cairo
I grew up hearing about The Mena House at the foot of the ancient Pyramids of Giza, one of the most famous hotels in the world. My mother, who traveled to Cairo...
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Glamping In Lake George NY At Huttopia Adirondacks
For an all natural family vacation, look to upstate New York and Huttopia Adirondacks. It is one of a new breed of glamping resorts outside Lake George – just...
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All Aboard! Pittsfield, Mass And The Berkshires Aboard The Berkshire Flyer
Explore Massachusetts from a base in Pittsfield and the Berkshire Mountains will start to look like Norman Rockwell's classic New England. Affordable Pittsfield and nearby Berkshires...
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Driving Kansas I-70, The Essential Road Stops
Driving Kansas I-70 is worth more in memories than 500 miles of 18-wheelers and corn fields. There are small towns with huge scale artworks, 50s cinemas, arts festivals, military...
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Ultimate Westin Puerto Vallarta Resort Review: Family Fun In Paradise
As I reviewed the tropical gardens, shady pools and sandy beach of the Westin Puerto Vallarta Resort, I saw families having fun: all ages, shapes and colors. Parents and grandparents,...
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