Making Our Travels More Meaningful
Social, economic and political forces have persuaded many families to commit to more meaningful travel since the pandemic pause.
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Big Snow Is Coming!
Every autumn as the winds pick up my family thinks “Big Snow is Coming!” but that’s because we love snow sports. That’s not true in every family. Turning kids into snow...
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How To Travel With Your Pets: 6 Essential Pet Travel Tips
Bring Fido or Fluffy along on vacation by using our top six tried 'n' true pet travel tips. Pet travel, like all travel, is becoming more challenging these days. Rising prices,...
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Free Winter Fun At Yosemite National Park
Enjoy low cost eco-activities and lots of free winter fun outdoors at Yosemite National Park. This northern California preserve is truly one of America's favorite and most easily...
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Pet-Friendly Ski And Snowsports Resorts
Many dog-loving, pet-friendly ski and snowsports resorts are ready when you want to hit the slopes. Since the pandemic, when pet ownership rose to new heights around the world,...
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Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers
Looking for a holiday gift guide for travelers? We know that people who love to travel want to encourage wanderlust in loved ones. There’s no better way than presenting them...
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Gorgeous Yellowstone Winter Getaways with Family Snow Tours
One of the country's most impressive national parks is featuring Yellowstone winter getaways for select dates through early March. Plan now to experience this vast park -- a favorite...
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Alexandria, Virginia In Winter – Top Attractions
Historic Alexandria, Virginia in winter is all about Scottish traditions and holiday cheer. It's a great time of year to visit this small town neighboring the nation's capital....
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Haunted Weekend In Pennsylvania At Woodloch Pines
In October, my father promised me we would go on a haunted weekend. One Friday after school, after driving about two hours from New York in the dark on a winding and foggy road,...
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Insider Tips on Taking the Best Photos on Your Vacation
Here are 10 helpful suggestions from travel writers and photographers for taking the best photos on your next vacation. The...
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A Swim with Whale Sharks Makes the Hit List
Well it wasn't on my Life's Greatest Hits list but with a birthday coming up and a son graduating from college I couldn't resist the opportunity to swim with whale sharks...
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4 Surprising Reasons You Must Visit Shanghai, China
Shanghai, China's largest metropolis, exists in a contradiction. One half of this major megalopolis is wealthy and attractive, while the other half is old and rustic. That contradiction...
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Next Stop: The Mountain Town of Redding
Redding, California, the center of outdoor recreation in the Northlands, is becoming the next stop for active families. Head upstate about 220 miles north of the Bay Area. This...
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Great Mexico Fall Festivals to Celebrate in Puerto Vallarta
Plan your visit during a local holiday or Mexico fall festival and enjoy the country's cultural traditions and heritage, often at no cost. Celebrations focusing on religion, gastronomy,...
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Quebec City, Canada Attractions
Tour an 18th-century European old town, water parks, zoos, monuments and the river -- Quebec City attractions that are fun for families in all four seasons.
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6 Tips for a Successful Family Road Trip
How you prepare for family road trips dictates whether these adventures will be fun-filled or a terrible chore that will leave you tired and frustrated. It’s important to ensure...
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Sargassum Seaweed Attacking Our Beaches
It's back -- the disruptive and hated-by-brides sargassum seaweed has hit Caribbean and Atlantic beaches for summer 2022. Sargassum is brown strands of algae that originate in...
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Orlando Nature Attractions In Central Florida
Orlando nature attractions surround the theme park capital of the world. Yes... it's true. Florida has a natural side that lets visitors spot a baby alligator or stroll through...
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Protect Yourself in the Great Outdoors
Vacations in nature top the escape list for many families, so it’s more important than ever to know how to protect yourself in the great outdoors. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted...
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Americans Are Confident About Travel Again
Americans are confident about travel again, spending more on vacations this summer, according to a new survey by Allianz Partners USA.
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15 Last Minute Summer Vacations You Can Still Take
Despite gas prices, Covid outbreaks and heat waves – or because of them -- American families are keen on last minute summer vacations. Since deals abound, let’s explore 15...
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New York’s Finger Lakes Resorts And Rentals
Discover wonderful places to stay and play at Seneca Lake, my family's pick of the best Finger Lakes resorts and rentals in upstate New York.
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Scouting RV Shows? Find Out If RV Travel Is Right For You
As the number of families contemplating RV travel vacations in the outdoors grows, so do the crowds attending RV shows. Living in the United States, we are very lucky to have such...
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The King of Tupelo, Mississippi
I recently overheard two guys who'd scaled Kilimanjaro, run Class VI rapids on the New River, and rested their heads on the most expensive pillows in Paris agree that none of their...
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Canoe Escapes In The ‘Real’ Florida
A daylong outing with Canoe Escape in central Florida offers a natural and relaxing experience very close to Tampa and Busch Gardens. It's the "real Florida" just as they are,...
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Yosemite National Park For A Summer Vacation
Which Scottish-born writer credited Yosemite National Park as the finest creation of nature incomparable to any other on the face of the earth? It was John Muir who wrote, “All...
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Ocracoke And The Outer Banks of North Carolina
Majestically tall sand dunes, steady winds and lack of nosy neighbors attracted the Wright Brothers to test their flying machine on the Outer Banks of North Carolina more than...
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Family Adventures with Disney in the Canadian Rockies
As our family begins to enjoy being out and about again, we're contemplating family adventures in the Canadian Rockies, just like our long-ago trip.
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The Best Places To Visit In Costa Rica With Kids
Visit Costa Rica with kids to explore the best natural attractions in a country known for its majestic and unspoiled terrain. Costa Rica is an affordable and attractive destination,...
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On Horseback At Tanque Verde Guest Ranch, Tucson, Arizona
Tanque Verde is a deluxe western dude ranch where preschoolers are taken seriously and horseback riding is open to all ages and abilities.
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Belize Family Vacation Packages In An Incredible Destination
Imagine three Incredible destinations in Belize with family vacation packages for the getaway of a lifetime. Belize, just a short flight away in Central America, is even easier...
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Top 5 Dog-Friendly Vacations
Over the past year, many of us have spent long, dog-friendly hours at home but have been starved of vacation opportunities. Of course, this has been the least of our problems....
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Munich Airport, Unexpected Palace of Family Fun
As you resume international travel, keep in mind that Munich Airport activities -- and improved faciities at several German airports -- are there to make travel fun again. Discover...
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Put An Alaska Cruise Back On The Bucket List
Welcome aboard your bucket list Alaska cruise, where calving glaciers, bears and just-caught salmon await.
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The Northwest’s Rosario Resort And Spa, Orcas Island
A family favorite escape, the Rosario Resort and Spa in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington, will be evolving into a new self.
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Explore Wilderness In Glacier National Park
Pristine lakes, mountain goats, snow-capped mountains, stunning views: Glacier National Park has it all, but may lose its namesake glaciers before long. Take an amazing Northwest...
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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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Ancient Cultures Meet Scenic Vistas In Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park attracts outdoorsy families with its scenic hiking trails, Pueblo cliff dwellings, easy railroad tours and thrilling whitewater...
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Accommodating Travel With A Wheelchair Or Disability
When planning travel with a wheelchair or disability, don’t be left behind (or leave anyone else behind.) Overcome physical or special needs with these mobility travel tips and...
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Why Choose Spanish Lessons in Barcelona?
Master conversational Spanish, and love the experience, by taking Spanish lessons in Barcelona. The importance of Spanish, the language of Cervantes, is undeniable.
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Exploring the Baltic and Eastern Germany
Despite the terrible news from Eastern Europe, families are planning vacations in the Baltic and Eastern Germany. This is a land of romantic castles, historic towns, natural wonders...
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Skiing in South America at Valle Nevado
North American families have historically overlooked skiing in South America, as the ski season in countries like Chile begins when beach vacations tend to be top of mind.
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Unaccompanied Minors – Our Most Vulnerable Passengers
As flying becomes more challenging for everyone, most airlines are requiring paid escort services for unaccompanied minors ages 5-12. Parents can smooth out the journey for your...
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The Worry-Free Western Dude Ranch Vacation
Try rock-climbing, fly fishing, hiking, falconry, yoga and a massage -- all available on a worry-free, Western dude ranch vacation. There’s plenty of opportunities to ride, of...
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Arriving in Heaven at Palm Beach, Florida
There are many Palm Beach County attractions to please the active family year-round and, in summer, this upscale beach town becomes a family bargain. Visiting...
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Touring Bull Run – The Manassas Battlefield
History comes to life at the Manassas battlefield in northern Virginia where National Park Rangers and an excellent interpretive center illuminate the origins of the American Civil...
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Top 10 Gulf Coast Activities In Naples And Everglades City, Florida
Our top ten Gulf Coast activities in Naples and Everglades City represent the yin and yang of family vacations. Why not embrace variety and enjoy a taste of both cities?
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Hot Springs of Truth or Consequences
Spa going in the hot springs of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico is a quirky family endeavor that may start your kids on a lifelong path to wellness. It's also among the most...
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Heads Up! Negative COVID-19 Test Among Revised Traveler Requirements for the U.S.
In revised traveler requirements, only non-citizen, non-immigrant travelers with proof of vaccination will be allowed to board an airplane for the United States.
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