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Gold sand beach cove and a large white restaurant, the Lake House, on the shores of Oneida Lake at Sylvan Beach, New York.
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Be A Boater At Sylvan Beach On Oneida Lake

More than a century ago, Sylvan Beach on Oneida Lake were on the map of central New York summer resorts. It was a boating and fishing destination in an agricultural region beside...

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Clearwater Beach has some of the finest sand for castle building, body burying and sand sculptures in the United States.
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St. Petersburg And Clearwater, Florida Attractions

The St. Petersburg Clearwater family attractions include so much of what a vacation in Florida should have. Expect some of the nation's finest beaches, facing the calm and shallow...

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Family relaxing at the beach at Robin Lake at Callaway Gardens, Georgia.
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Callaway Gardens Family Resort In Georgia

Reunite in Pine Mountain, where adventures in nature at the Callaway Gardens family resort...

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Teen taking a lesson from a pro at Classic Swing Golf School in Myrtle Beach.
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You Thought Beach? Myrtle Beach Golf Is The New Game

Many families expect a beach when they get to Myrtle Beach, but our family prefers a Myrtle Beach golf vacation. The beach is there, of course. The Grand Strand...

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Cover art of the Kid's Guide to Washington DC
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A Real Kid’s Guide to Washington DC

Just in time for summer, there's a brand new edition of

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Old Baldy Lighthouse watches over kayakers exploring the shores of Bald Head Island. Photo c. BaldHeadIsland.com
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Bald Head Island, North Carolina

Quiet Bald Head Island is a family favorite, car-free beach resort off the coast of North Carolina. The shoreline boasts inns and rental homes as a base to enjoy golf, environmental...

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Indonesian rupiah and US dollars sitting on a straw mat with an offering of flowers piled on top.
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Make Or Break Spring Travel Plans – Hassle Free

It’s never too late to make (or break) Spring...

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The C3 Pass gives visitors to certain cities the city pass savings for three attractions and, like other CityPASSES, it is delivered via mobile phone. Photo c. CityPASS
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Big City Deals With City Pass Savings

Who's not interested in multi-attraction tickets and city pass savings for several US cities? Many of these discounted attraction passes cover sights in Canada and the top European...

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Children's yoga class at Adler Spa Thermae in Italy.
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Family Spa Holidays Are A European Tradition

Did you know that family spa holidays are an annual tradition in many of Europe’s top destinations? Enjoy one in three easy steps. First, choose a wellness oriented hotel for...

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The chic Western style mountain town of Park City, Utah
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Star in Your Own Very Romantic Weekend at Park City

Charming, rustic, sexy, folksy, romantic Park City is Utah's hottest town. Couples and families discover all those qualities and more rolled into an easy to access,...

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Barbells, a ball and scale are workout gear you could borrow from your hotel to exercise in your room.
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Travel Fitness Exercise Routine

Stick to your resolutions with these simple travel fitness exercises from a top New York City trainer. We guarantee they'll help travelers keep in shape with a quick and easy-to-do...

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The Staub family meets Minnie Mouse aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship.
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How To Pick The Right Cruise For Grandkids

With so many cruise lines to choose from, you need Grandma Molly's cruise reviews to decide the right cruise for grandkids. So, for your consideration, I present the best options...

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Four adults on inner tubes at top of sledding hill at Village Vacances Valcartier
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Snow Thrills at Valcartier Vacation Village in Quebec

Say “Bonjour” to Village Vacances Valcartier, a snow-capped winter tubing theme park...

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Native American style boat is rowed close to the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska as part of a Cunard Line adventure.
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What Is Wave Season and How Can You Take Advantage of It

Ready to ride during Wave Season? No, not a surf lesson. We’re talking about Wave Season, the period from January through March when you will find some of the...

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Glasgow, Scotland's George Square Christmas Market, seen from the air. Photo c.VisitBritain/Scott Salt
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Top Christmas Markets in the UK

In much of Great Britain, rural markets are a holiday weekend pursuit, but the major cities operate the top Christmas Markets in the UK daily in winter. You'll usually find the...

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woman on a morning run through the woods illuminated by early sunlight
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Relieve Stress On Vacation

Feeling stressed? Relieve stress on vacation by taking time out in a nice place. Many people are living very busy lives. Many...

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Villa Arrow Marine in St. Jean, Saint Bartolemy has four bedrooms and rents for $60,000 per week in the winter high season. Photo c. Wimco
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Vacation Rentals And Villas: Vacation Home Rentals Guide

Villa, condo, casita, beach house, timeshare -- vacation rentals go by many names. All these terms mean the same thing to families -- a vacation home to rent for your family. What...

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Husky dog sits on hotel room balcony overlooking Whistler Village in British Columbia, Canada.
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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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Family enjoying an illuminated Christmas tree and gardens in Orlando.
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Celebrate The Holidays In Orlando For 50 Festive Days

This year, expect 50 days of festivities to mark the holidays in Orlando. Orlando, always a destination with too much to see and do, is unwrapping a full lineup of holiday celebrations....

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Dark street with a huge illuminated skeleton is part of the scenery on the Woodlock Pines Haunted Hayride. Photo c. Woodloch.com
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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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Mickey and Minnie Mouse are dressed in their new 50th Anniversary EARidescent Halloween costumes during fall season at Walt Disney World Resort. Photo c. Disney
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Festive Fall Fun at Walt Disney World Resort

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New paint job on Disney Monorail celebrates the 50th anniversary at the WDW resort.
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10 Tips To Get The Most Bang for Your Orlando Buck

Families on a budget heading to Florida's theme park capital should heed these money-saving Orlando tips to get the most bang for their vacation buck. Planning ahead with the help...

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Father and daughter hold ballooons in front of Cinderella Castle, decorated for Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary. Photo c. Disney
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Walt Disney World Turns 50 And Better Than Ever

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Outside Ben & Jerry's Factory in Vermont.
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Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream Factory Tour, Vermont

It's cheap, fun, educational and tastes good -- it's Ben & Jerry's, the factory of Vermont's friendliest ice cream makers. This special place features the brand's memorabilia,...

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Closeup of an iguana with the Old San Juan Fort in the background, Puerto Rico.
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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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Exterior of Wyndham Resort 41 Lakefront Hotel in Geneva, New York.
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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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White tube conceals Aquamouse coaster above Deck 12 on Disney Wish cruise ship.
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Enchanted By The Family Friendly Disney Wish

The family friendly Disney Wish casts her spell as soon as you meet Disney cast members at Port Canaveral’s Terminal B. They are delighted to be back after a long pandemic...

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Sea Swings at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
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Santa Cruz With Kids – California From Surfing To Redwoods

From playing on the "SC" Boardwalk in summer to apple picking in the fall, some of the best family vacations happen when you do Santa Cruz with kids.

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Grandchildren on the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach
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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Attractions

Typically hot in the summer (average high temperatures in the upper 80's F) yet more temperate during the rest of the year, Myrtle Beach attractions make it South...

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Water park at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak resort.
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An Ideal Hilton Phoenix Resort For Family And Multigenerational Travel

The family amenity specs at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak are impressive when seen online. Note the 563 all-suite accommodations that include a separate living room, two...

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Nags Head beach on a cloudy day
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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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Morning mist over Lake Louise
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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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Queen Mary 2 deckhand walks three dogs on deck of the ship while at sea.
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Family Cruise Vacations Back For Summer

What’s next on your travel bucket list – hope it’s one of my favorite family cruise vacations! Perhaps you’ve always...

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Coupld and child walk down pier with shaded deck and sunchairs over the water
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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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Poodle in the driver's seat of car.
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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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The 2019 Winter Market at Munich Airport
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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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Calving glacier in Alaska tumbles into the bay below.
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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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Road Trip USA: The Blue Ridge Parkway From Virginia To Tennessee

The beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway will inspire your backseat passengers to sing "Country Roads, Take Me Home" as you cruise between the Shenandoah and the Smoky Mountain National...

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Passenger uses Verifly App to store Covid-19 health documents and vaccination records before boarding a cruise ship.
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The Current State of Cruise Ship Safety

Just in time for Easter breaks (and summer planning),...

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Two women and girl walk across a pedestrian bridge carrying beverages
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8 Best Resorts for Same Sex Families

Every family, including same sex families, looks for vacations where everyone feels welcomed. Gay couples with kids, however, have an added dilemma. Same sex parents must choose...

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Family watching manatees float in the warm lagoon water of the Lake Worth Lagoon.
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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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Harriet's Rooftop Lounge at the One Hotel Brooklyn has Brooklyn Bridge and New York City views.
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11 Ways Hotels are Changing

To picture how hotels are changing for the future, let’s start with the worldwide pandemic that kept people afraid and in their homes.

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An Orlando Village Gives Kids The World

Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) is an 89-acre, nonprofit resort in Florida that provides a special vacation home for children with life-threatening illnesses...

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How to Go to Disney for Free and Score Deep Discounts

According to Walt Disney World's website, there's no such thing...

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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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Private tub cabana at Riverbend Hot Springs, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
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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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Swimming pool in tropical location with sun loungers on a central deck and around the sides.
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The Finest Luxury Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Is Here

Finest Punta Cana is a terrific luxury Caribbean all-inclusive resort that opened in October 2021. Ideal for all age groups, the latest resort from

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People wander through the light display during the annual Holiday Cactus Garden Lighting ceremony at Ethel M Chocolates
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Holiday Travel Plans Holding Strong Says New Survey

Surprise! Despite Biblical plagues swirling around the globe, families are holding strong to holiday travel plans. More than three quarters of residents recently surveyed in Spain...

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The “Harmonious” fireworks show at Epcot.
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50 Reasons to Visit Disney World at 50

Did you ever think you’d be around to see Disney World at 50? I hadn’t even met my spouse when they opened Walt Disney’s second magical theme park, in Florida, in 1971. In...

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