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Aircraft in flight.
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Stress Free Flying With Baby: 8 Must-Know Tips For Infant And Toddler Air Travel

Our flying with baby tips will protect baby's health in-flight, as well as the sanity of other passengers (and your own!) Discover answers to the 8 most common air travel with...

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Family fishing on Keen Lake, Pennsylvania
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What’s Your Camping Style?

Determine your camping style if you’re dreaming of sleeping under the stars – will it be an RV, cabin or tent experience? Let’s review your options, what camping costs and...

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Map of Florida's Port Canaveral cruise terminal, home to several cruise lines, and the proposed new terminal expansion. Photo c. Canaveral Port Authority
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Port Canaveral Plans New Florida Cruise Terminal

With the cruise industry experiencing substantial growth, Port Canaveral has announced a strategic plan to enhance its infrastructure. The decision to construct a new multi-user...

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Woman poses with Alligator statue in Gift shop along the Boudin Trail of Southwest Louisiana.
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Lake Charles Louisiana Knows How To Party

Given a limited budget, an unlimited appetite and an interest in local culture, you can’t go wrong with a weekend road trip based in Lake Charles Louisiana. 

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Reenactors march in Colonial Williamsburg to highlight Virginia's history.
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Meet Patriots And Pocahontas In Historic Virginia

Families who enjoy combining time travel with living history will meet the real American patriots and Pocahontas in historic Virginia. Discover the Colonial Williamsburg - Jamestown...

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Murals and restaurants along L Street, Sacramento
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What To Do In Sacramento For A Staycation Or Quick Visit

Take the capital of America’s most progressive state, let busy lawmakers work from home and Sacramento becomes a laidback town with big city dining and amenities for staycation...

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Canoeing on the beautiful freshwater lake at Camp Getaway.
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Connecticut Yankees At The Club Getaway Family Camp

If your family needs a sleepaway break from the hustle and bustle of city life, then Connecticut's Club Getaway family camp may be what you're looking for. Club Getaway is best...

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The famous mermaid sculpture in Fundadores Park greets visitors to the beach of Playa del Carmen, on Mexico's Riviera Maya. Photo by Reiez for pexels.
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Living The Resort Life Along The Mexican Coast

It's time to plan summer vacations. Have you thought about the Mexican coast? Discover what the Mexican coastlines are famous for, since they have a great number of alternative...

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From the beautiful beach, you can see how big the Omni Amelia Island Plantation really is.
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Sprouting Wellness At Omni Amelia Island Resort

On a visit to the Omni Amelia Island Resort, I experienced how one man’s passion can convey an aura of wellness over an entire resort.

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Cranberry colored Gerups felt slippers with rubber soles are caught out on a walk through a Greek village. Photo c. Amazon.com
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Celebrate Givers Of Life: Top Gifts For Moms And Dads

Other than planning breakfast in bed or a fancy brunch, what do you usually come up with as gifts for Moms and Dads? We try to imagine which experiences or useful items might make...

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Overnight Out of the City in Tarrytown, New York

As much as I love my urban lifestyle, every so often the hectic pace of New York City gets to my family and me and it's time for Tarrytown. When the pressure cooker starts to boil...

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Looking from the aerial Wolf Den dance club down to the casino floor at Mohegan Sun.
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Game Of Chance: East Coast Casino Resorts Welcome Families

If swirling lights, bells, and non-stop music sound like a fun environment, it’s time to visit one of the East Coast casino resorts for families. These traditionally adult venues...

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Crowd watching a free Green Show performance on the square outside the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Hall in Ashland, Oregon. Photo c. Travel Southern Oregon
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Grandparents’ Guide To Ashland, Oregon With Kids

Curtains up… Presenting a Grandparents’ Guide to Ashland, Oregon with Kids / when Shakespeare isn’t enuf. What...

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chlldren's play group
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Parent’s Day Out In Orlando

Do you have business and want to bring a child along to have their own day out in Orlando? I would recommend something special so you can work stress-free.

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Woman and man with two alpacas, with a llama in the background, at Buck Brook Farm in the Catskills.
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Beyond The Borscht Belt: Discover The Catskills’ Modern Marvels

Since the 1920s, when Catskills attractions and hotels began luring Jewish vacationers from New York City, it's been known as the Borscht Belt. Now it’s making a comeback thanks...

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Hotel guests watch fireworks display over the Pacific Ocean from their balcony at Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort, Oahu. Photo c. Hilton
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Forget Chasing Bargains: These Are Top Value Spring Break Vacation Deals

Whether you're suffering from Tiktok fever, relentless blizzards or restless kids, many families are looking for a last-minute spring break vacation. Don't worry -- last minute...

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Tina Fey stars in a Super Bowl ad for Booking.com and dreams about travel from her Miami villa.
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Traveling Tina Fey Rocks Super Bowl Ad For Booking.com

Did you tune in to watch the NFL’s biggest game, check out the Super Bowl ads, find Taylor Swift in the crowd or revel in Usher’s halftime show? If your house is like ours,...

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City Meat Market dining room, Giddings, Texas
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Round Top, The Aspen of Texas

When I told Texas friends that Round Top is known as “The Aspen of Texas,” they started laughing. Round Top? That’s mighty high praise for a tiny, rural Texas town.

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Japanese silk ornaments decorate the Keio Plaza Hotel lobby for the Hina Matsuri Girls Doll Festival. Photo c. Keio Plaza
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Travel Without Leaving the Lobby: Immersive Hotels for Unforgettable Family Getaways

Immersive experiences, entertainment and technology all contribute to a new trend: immersive hotels. More than ever before, travelers want to be fully engaged in their next travel...

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El Loco at the Circus Circus Hotel's Adventuredome is an indoor roller coaster.
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Gambling on a Good Time with the Kids in Las Vegas

It's a cool time to visit one of the hottest destinations in America, a place where you don't have to gamble on a good time with kids in Las Vegas.

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Family in Mardi Gras outfits at Biloxi Mississippi Mardi Gras parade.
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Biloxi, Mississippi: Discover the Gulf Coast Gem

My first visit to the state of Mississippi brought me to the Gulf Coast town of Biloxi for Mardi Gras. Family visitors are welcomed by the down-home locals as...

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An aerial view of the two large pools, waterfront cafe and beach zone at The Diplomat Resort in Hollywood, Florida. Photo. c. The Diplomat Hotel.
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The Diplomat Resort With Kids For A Luxury Florida Family Beach Vacation

If your family is aging out of South Beach party nights, plan a Florida beach vacation at the glittering Diplomat Beach Resort with kids. Located in Hollywood,...

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Factory on fire with firefighter spraying water and billowing smoke.
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How To Protect Your Family Against Travel Disasters – 10 Tips To Travel Prepared

Our 10 travel disaster tips help you prepare for natural or manmade disasters, plus other unexpected problems that may arise on vacation.

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Outside of Williams Inn, Williamstown
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Enjoy The Berkshires With Kids

Enjoy the Berkshire Mountains with kids thanks to Western Massachusetts' verdant scenery, many great (and small) musuems and the unique Hancock Shaker Village. Whether you go by...

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Classic train waiting to depart the Strasbourg Pennsylvania station.
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7 Top Train Trips for Exploring the East

With more than 50 years of service experience, Amtrak presents seven top Eastern train trips -- all short ones ideal for family-friendly trips. We know families with little ones...

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6 images from Cape Codder Resort hotel instagram feed
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Cape Cod, Massachusetts – Your Perfect Getaway

Planning a New England beach vacation and wanna' know if Cape Cod is as famous, expensive, and beautiful as they say?  To people residing east of the Hudson...

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The Gaylord National Harbor atrium is illuminated by LED projections and more during the holiday ICE! show.
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ICE! And The Gaylord National Christmas Celebration

Head to National Harbor, Maryland, for the Gaylord National Christmas celebration,...

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View off the coast of Thailand to vivide green water and mountains.
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Virginia Beach Resorts For Families On The Virginia Coast

When vacation planning, explore the availability of Virginia Beach resorts for families, among the top hotels along Virginia’s Atlantic coast.  Virginia Beach is one of America’s...

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You can beat the heat at the Gaylord Texan Paradise Springs waterpark.
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Gaylord Texan: Big Dallas Hotel, Big Gaylord Values

Make no mistake when you pull up to the enormous Gaylord Texan Hotel:  This is Texas,...

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Mount Vernon, on the banks of the Potomac River, boasts beautiful landscaping at any time of year.
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Mount Vernon, Virginia – Explore The Historical Beauty

Celebrate Independence Day and experience America's founding on a Mount Vernon weekend. The Mt. Vernon estate is George and Martha Washington's home and farm in Virginia. Take...

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Panama City attractions
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Year-Round Fun in Panama City Attractions: Explore the Best

Known for its sugary white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, Panama City Beach has rapidly grown from a quiet beachside military town to spring break partyland and, finally,...

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New England road
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Road Trip USA: Leaf Peeking in New England

New England's beautiful display of foliage and charming towns make Vermont and New Hampshire perfect choices for a New England leaf peeping family road trip. In autumn, the friendly...

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Rendering of Princess Jasmine and Aladdin on their magic carpet, stars of the Grand Hall of the new Disney Cruise Line ship, Disney Treasure. Graphic c. Disney Cruise Line.
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First Look From Disney Cruise Line, The Disney Treasure Reveal

With more than 15 months to go before its maiden voyage, the media was treated to a virtual Disney Treasure reveal on Sept. 5, 2023.

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Firefighter battles wildfire in field.
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Why Travel Insurance For Families Is Essential

We love family travel insurance and won't leave home without it. Our family has found it essential since the very first holiday spent battling storms and re-booking missed flights...

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View of lakefront cottages at Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe as the sun sets.
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Margaritaville With Kids, Like Raising Happiness

We’re watching the sun bake all of the tourists as we drive away from Margaritaville with kids who didn’t waste a minute having a blast...

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Author and family sampling eveyone's favorite Blue Bell flavor at the ice cream parlor next to the Blue Bell factory tour.
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The Scoop On The Blue Bell Creameries Factory Tour

When driving the Texas Hill Country, plan a stop at the Blue Bell factory tour. Citizens of the Lone Star State claim they make the best ice cream in the country. This creamery,...

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pickup game of cricket on the sand.
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9 Last Minute Vacation Deals For One Last Summer Vacation

To help you save on one last summer vacation, we've rounded up nine great last minute vacation deals. Picture how envious your neighbors will be when you head out on a late summer...

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Infographic shows Americans confident about travel at an all time high since 2009. Graphic c. Allianz Partners
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Americans Are Confident About Vacations Again, Traveling More

If you don’t believe families have regained a confident mindset about vacations and travel, just ask Ron Bozman. He’s one...

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Sunset over the Andaman Sea in Thailand with beach chairs in the foreground.
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Escape The Corporate World and Enter the Tranquil Heaven that is the Lopesan Collection Hotel Group

If ancient temples with a rich history and architectural details paired with exotic island foods handmade by locals are what you want, then look no further. Lopesan Hotel Group,...

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View of the beach and Caribbean Sea from my room at the Royal Uno all Inclusive resort in Cancun.
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Easy Peasy At Royal Uno All Inclusive Resort

The popular Royal Uno Resort in Cancun has been taken over by Hilton and is being remodeled into the

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Three kids bouncing on yellow trampoline outdoors at a Jellystone Park Camp-Resort.
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9 Reasons Why Camping And Glamping Are Summer’s Best Value Vacations

This summer, family travelers on the hunt for a bargain are searching for the best value camping vacations. Start your research at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, where...

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enjoying dinner at our rustic cabin at Jellystone Park
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Hey there Boo-Boo! Catskills Camping At Jellystone Park

Our Catskills camping adventure at a Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort ranks among our top Mid-Atlantic summer vacations. Along with

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tubing on the comal river
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WILLKOMMEN… NEW BRAUNFELS EMBRACES ALL

New Braunfels embraces all visitors to Texas. It’s a vacation spot for many people seeking to escape reality for a day, a weekend, or maybe even longer. Quite a few people refer...

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Ritz Carlton Amelia Island coach helps novice surfers get up on the waves.
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Always Something New At The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida

Our family chose to vacation at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island resort, on an unspoiled barrier island on Florida's Northeast coast, for many reasons.

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Sunset along Highway I-25 heading north from Albuquerque to Santa Fe.
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Road Trip USA: Exploring The Diverse Cultures of New Mexico

Explore the byways and historic Camino Real on a New Mexico road trip and add unexpected pleasures to your Southwestern overland adventure.

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Girl and boy explore seashells on the beach with a photo guide.
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Sanibel And Captiva are Great for Family Reunions

Beach house rentals at America's top coastal resorts, such as Sanibel and Captiva Islands off Florida's Gulf Coast, make planning and enjoying a small family reunion easy and fun.

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car on map
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How To Get A Cheap Family Rental Car Deal

Our top seven money-saving tips should help you find a cheap family rental car deal. That is, if you know what to look for in a car rental and what rental companies will never...

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Three boys in a pool get their picture taken in front of the Schlitterbahn Galveston sign.
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Wet And Wild At Schlitterbahn Waterparks

Being voted the “World’s Best Waterpark” for 24 years is a guarantee that your family will find Schlitterbahn a fun, imaginative, aquatic entertainment center. Just ask the...

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The Galveston Texas beach is empy first thing in the morning when lifeguards arrive to patrol the shore.
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Galveston is Great for Family Reunions

Beach house rentals on the Texas coast make a successful Galveston family reunion fun and affordable. That's because planning and enjoying a small family reunion at many of America's...

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Girl inside a theme park holds up a theme park pass for Universal Orlando resort.
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Family Travel in Orlando: Tips and Tricks

Florida has an abundance of family-friendly attractions. In Orlando, your family can enjoy energy-packed adventures or simply unwind together by the pool. We’ll help you navigate...

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