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Back To School: 5 Essential For College Move-In Tips For Students Flying To Campus

Moving to campus is never easy, and students who have to fly really need my college move-in tips. Not only do we have the standard stress of tracking down room keys, awkwardly...

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6 Tips To Teach Kids Golf Without Teeing Them Off

Today's parent wants to teach kids golf because the sport has become more popular with families. To ensure a fun outing for both you and your junior golfers, follow FTF's simple...

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Scenic Road Trips From Moab Utah

Avoid the desert heat and enjoy beautiful Moab, Utah from the comfort and safety of your own car. These easy to follow scenic road trips include visits to Arches National Park...

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Rehoboth, Delaware Promises Family Fun

With a stretch of stunning, soft white sand, Rehoboth Beach is one of Delaware's family highlights. Rehoboth is a very popular destination for a seaside family getaway, and is...

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Summer Fun At Cedar Point Amusement Park, Ohio

Cedar Point, the world’s roller coaster capital in Sandusky, Ohio, promises big fun for thrill-seeking families and little fun for the youngest park fans. This 364-acre peninsula of fun jutting into...

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Value Vacations in Alabama Gulf Coast Getaway

Take a close look at Alabama's beautiful Gulf Shores, a bargain getaway and you'll know that Florida isn't the only southern state with great beaches.Alabama's Gulf Shores region...

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Bethany Beach Is Delaware’s Quiet Resort

Bethany Beach is a small, family-friendly beach town that provides easy access to Delmarva's big attractions. Bethany Beach is a small, family-friendly beach town that provides easy access to Delmarva's...

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Celebrate Bastille Day Around the World

Join Frenchmen and Francophiles around the world in celebrating the mid-summer holiday of Bastille Day, an independence day for millions. Every July 14th, the French celebrate liberté,...

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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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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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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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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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Scotland’s Luxurious Gleneagles Resort

Looking for an authentic taste of Scotland on your family’s next trip to the British Isles? If so, consider a short break to unwind at this celebrated five-star resort. Located in Auchterader,...

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CTO Reports Indicate a Rebound in Caribbean Tourism

Despite an unstable economy, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) – a coalition of 30 countries working towards the advancement of Caribbean peoples through the development sustainable tourism...

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Summer Fun Requires Safe Play Rules

Review the Consumer Product Safety Commission's tips for summer safety to keep your kids happy and healthy.For many Americans, summer means fun in the sun. The kids are out of school, adults...

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Indiana’s Holiday World

Take your preschoolers on a long summer weekend to Indiana to savor the kindest, gentlest theme park in the central US. "I'm thirsty!"  Gabby, my 5-year old complains.  The day we visited

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