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Destination: Pacific

The Pacific, with its diverse islands, stunning beaches, and vibrant cultures, offers a truly unforgettable experience for families. Explore the ancient ruins of Easter Island, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Fiji, or relax on the white-sand beaches of Hawaii. The more adventurous can hike through the rainforests of New Zealand or explore the volcanic landscapes of the Philippines. With so many attractions to choose from, the Pacific is the perfect destination for an incredible family vacation.

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Required Documents And Travel Consent Letters For Travel With Minors

Whether you’re married and leaving a spouse behind to work; grandparents taking grandchildren on vacation; same sex couples with adopted children -- even a military family trying...

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How To Get Your Own US Passport & Start Your Adventure

Your U.S. passport is a travel essential because a U.S. citizen's birth certificate does not suffice to cross borders. That law applies to citizens of any age...

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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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Woman in bathing suit on a beach chair at one of the Viva Wyndham all-inclusive resorts.
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Summertime: Sun Precautions When The Heat Is On

Doc Holiday updates you on specific sun precautions to take during the blistering heat of summer, especially when traveling with very young children.

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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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Bus brings skiers and snowboarders to the slopes in Park City, Utah. Photo c. Visit Park City.
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12 Favorite Family Winter Getaways And Travel Deals

Sun or snow or stay close for your family winter getaways? Maybe your winter escape is that long-delayed trip to Orlando. Perhaps it's a cruise with extended family or experiencing...

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Busy dad is rading and his girls playing in the aisle of an airplane.
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Air Travel Tips To Ease Family Vacation Hassles

Study these air travel tips because travel by plane, car, train or boat has never been as challenging for families. Plan for under-staffing and over-waiting at every part of your...

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Sandos all-inclusive resorts in Mexico are offering great family vacation travel deals for Travel Tuesday. Photo c. Hotels.com
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Big Family Vacation Travel Deals On Travel Tuesday 2024

Travel Tuesday is coming (Dec. 3, 2024), offering some of the best family vacation travel deals of the year. Some deals will be available longer; others (typically from airlines)...

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Rendering of an eVTOL air taxi developed by Eve Air Mobility. c. United Airlines
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Green Skies Ahead: Education Builds A Sustainable Aviation Industry

Sustainable aviation, technology, and customer education have joined forces to make seeing the world a less environmentally damaging activity. That’s because aviation is arguably...

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