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Small Sphinx and Egyptian antiquities themed to Kingship are now on display at the Grand Staircase of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Photo c. Ron Bozman/Spring Hill Prods.
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A Pharaoh’s Playground: The Grand Egyptian Museum Opens GEM Childrens Museum

If you’re asking when the Grand Egyptian Museum opens, you are asking the wrong question. On a recent visit to Egypt, my family toured the stunning GEM, as this jewel is rightly...

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Guests waiting to ride the Guardians of the Galaxy- Cosmic Rewind ride at Epcot, Disney World.
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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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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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Family in front of Church of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
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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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Family and dog pose in front of sign for Glacier National Park, Montana.
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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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Light saber lessons with a training remote at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World.
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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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Teens love apples too.
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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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The Guild House Hotel in Philadelphia features a Haunted Guestroom you can book over Halloween week. Photo c. VisitPA
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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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The bow of the Holland America Ship, Volendam, at port in New York City.
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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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