Adventure Travel Archives - My Family Travels
Kayak and canoe launch by the side of a river with kayaker in the background.
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Explore Vermont Camping On Lake Champlain

Sleep under the stars with close friends and family at a Lake Champlain camp when exploring Vermont. I've been there so I know the Lake Champlain Islands guarantee the summer's...

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Hikers walking past olive trees and grapevines approach a Spanish village along the Camino. Photo by B. Meyendriesch for pexels
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A Family Adventure On The Camino de Santiago: How To Make It Fun And Safe For Kids

The Camino de Santiago is much more than just a tourist journey or a pilgrimage route; it is a life-changing experience that can bring families together in a unique and unforgettable...

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The undersea world is so magical. Watch fish swim by as a ray hangs out in the sand off Grand Cayman Island. Photo c. Ashley Spencer.
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How To Travel With Teens And Keep Everyone Happy: Top Tips

“Honey, when you take the kids, it’s not a real vacation, it’s just a change of venue.” Aunt Ruby’s wise observation...

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Tombstone at Harriet Tubman gravesite in Auburn, New York.
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Keep Going: Harriet Tubman In The Finger Lakes of Central New York

Celebrate the legendary freedom seeker, suffragist and abolitionist, Harriet Tubman, in the Finger Lakes region. Ms. Tubman called Auburn, on Owasco Lake, her...

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Mother and son at water's edge in Capetown, wearing sun protection clothes and hats.
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Exploring Nature’s Impact on Children’s Mental Health

Exploring nature often sparks joy and wonder. For children's mental health, however, its effects go much deeper. It fosters emotional balance and mental well-being in ways research...

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Sleep in Luxe TeePee Comfort at Westgate River Ranch & Rodeo
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Giddyup for Upscale, Cowboy Living at Westgate River Ranch Rodeo

Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo will change everything you thought you knew about central Florida. The self-proclaimed "largest dude ranch East of the Mississippi" is the...

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Raft all moods of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Photo c. Western River Expeditions.
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Best Spring Break Vacation Ideas

Are sun and sand, snow, or city lights among your spring break ideas? Looking to avoid the crowds, reconnect as a family and do no harm -- to the environment or your wallet?

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Cruise ships docked at Caribbean port
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15 Family Cruises With Kids: Setting Sail for Unforgettable Adventures

Ready to say Bon Voyage? It’s time for our annual cruise with kids directory. Plan now because AAA projects 19 million Americans will go on ocean cruises this year, a 4.5% increase...

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Two people on adaptive cycle at NEDS school
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Special Needs Travel Destinations And Programs For Travelers With Disabilities

There are many special needs travel destinations and activity programs for those with physical or mental disabilities or special dietary needs....

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