Cape Breton And Nova Scotia
History, culture, and nature in Canada's beautiful Nova Scotia.One of my favorite regions, the province of Nova Scotia, also known as Canada's "Festival Province," lies to the east of Maine...
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Underwater Adventures Afloat at Monterey Bay Aquarium
Interactive aquarium programming for children makes the Monterey Bay Aquarium a cut above the rest.A trip to California's Monterey Bay Aquarium...
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Discover Columbus
It's where big city life collides with small town hospitality and prices, in the heart of the Midwest.Find a variety of fun spots for kids and great dining experiences along the flower-lined...
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British Columbia Highlights
From lakes to parks to mountains, here are 10 active reasons why your kids will love Canada's westernmost province of British Columbia.From lakes to parks to mountains, here are 10 active reasons why...
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America’s Scenic Road Trips
Get on the road again with a tour of some nationally-honored Scenic Byways, whose history, culture and local importance have endeared them to travelers across the nation. "We took our children...
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Napa Valley, California Hotels And Resorts
Since vineyard-hopping is an adult pleasure, where should you stay with your under-age family members while visiting the wine country? What's the best way to enjoy a sublime adult experience if...
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Little Five Points, Atlanta, Georgia
Last week I visited my parents in Peachtree City and headed to Atlanta to have dinner in Little Five Points at The...
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Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Visit New England's only oceanfront amusement park for old-fashioned rides, live entertainment, lobster dinners, and a walk through history.Old Orchard Beach, Maine, known as New England's...
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Family Fun at Sundance Trail Ranch in the Colorado Rockies
My family and I had never been to a dude ranch before. All my life I had dreamed of horses, of actually getting the chance to know one, to learn how to take care of it, and to learn how to ride. When...
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Northern California Getaway to Marin County
A great family getaway is to the coastal destination of Marin County where the pace of life is in sync with the seasons. Hikers will find lots of reasons and places to hit the dirt....
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Colorado Attractions
Make Denver your family basecamp as you hit the road to experience the natural glory and man-made wonders of the Centennial State, at any time of year.Colorado is a beautiful state, and one of...
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Camping In Massachusetts’ Mohawk Trail State Forest
This seasoned camper explains why a quiet and secluded state park in the Berkshires provides the ideal setting for novice adventurers. Any week between Easter and Halloween is appropriate...
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Mission San Antonio, Should You Choose To Accept It
If learning American history sounds like Mission Impossible in your house, consider this tour of one of the lone star state's most family-friendly cities. If learning American history sounds like Mission...
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Foodie Tour Of The Adirondack Mountains
If you're heading to upstate New York for some outdoors fun, why not plan an adventurous gourmet meal along the way and while you're there?The quest for the perfect meal. We've all been...
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Explore Nature in Gunflint, Minnesota
If you love the outdoors and want to fish, bike, or hike with your family, then we've found the perfect, rustic, four seasons lodge for you in the Minnesota wilderness. If you love the outdoors and...
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Custom Itinerary – Active Family Seeks New Venue
Q - Candace P of Glenview, Illinois asks: My husband and I and our 4 kids (ages 10, 13, 14 and 16) are planning a vacation at the end of July. We are interested in rafting, river floating, hiking to...
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Wisp Mountain Resort, Maryland
Head to Deep Creek Lake for skiing at Wisp Mountain, dogsledding, winter sports and more in a little known, top value resort. Within driving distance of many East Coast and upper Midwest communities...
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Charleston Is Making History
Charleston has long appealed to all age family members with its Southern charm, history, recreation possibilities and unique museums. The single best reason to visit Charleston, South Carolina...
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Smith Fork Ranch
Have you ever thought about truly getting away and enjoying nature? Sitting in a rocking chair looking at the beautiful mountain scenery? Breathing in fresh crisp air? Riding horses (trails, team penning,...
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Deep Creek Lake – Maryland’s Seashore In The Mountains
Maryland's Deep Creek Lake has watersports and mountains, fishing and hiking, keeping tadpoles and tree huggers happy, too.Maryland's Deep Creek Lake has watersports and mountains, fishing and...
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Broken Arrow Lodge caters to inner cowpersons
My wife and I have had inner-cowpersons forever. Despite the disdain for such things now shown by our grown children, we’ve wanted to ride something passing for range ever since it became clear...
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Where In The World Is San Mateo County?
From San Francisco, instead of heading to Marin, go south and check out the area between SF and San Jose for some great surprises.You may never have realized it, but if you’ve ever flown...
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Our Family’s Trip to New York, Rhode Island, Boston and DC
Just thought I'd send some feedback on the trip we made up and down the east board this August. We brought along our 16 year old son and daughters aged 13 and 4. We wanted to fly to the US non-stop...
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New Hampshire’s Lost River Valley
Take it from this camping enthusiast: Lost River is just the right balance of active family adventure and the quietude of nature in the White Mountains. The Lost River Valley Campground was...
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Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, Vermont
A clubby lakefront resort offers roomy accommodations, tons of activities, an active children's program, great food and a laid back atmosphere.What makes for a perfect family resort? How about...
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Ottawa, Canada -The Sights Are No Secret
Canada's charming capital, on the border between Ontario and Quebec, offers great summer festivals and low-cost national attractions.Canada's charming capital, on the border between Ontario and Quebec,...
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Sunset Key Guest Cottages – Luxury Resort in Key West
Find out if the exclusive Sunset Key Guest Cottages off the coast of Key West make the grade for those seeking...
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Vermont Inns With A Storied Past
What do Norman Rockwell, Ethan Allen, Bob Newhart, and Maria von Trapp have in common? They are all somehow associated with inns in Vermont.After spending a day skiing Vermont's hills, how about...
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Utah’s Quiet Snows
An expert skier mom reviews what's what for families with all-age skiers at Utah's Alta, Snowbird, Solitude and Brighton mountain resorts.My family has enjoyed skiing Utah's mountain...
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The Lodge At Torrey Pines, La Jolla
Fit for multi-generational travel and the U.S. Open, it's the place to stay and play on the beautiful southern California coast. Blessed with an ideal climate year-round, California's La...
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Rosemary Beach Rising – Florida Utopia
An idealized resort development take the Florida beach vacation in a new direction; your family guide to local resources. It takes some imagination to envision what Rosemary Beach, Florida will...
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Exploring Aspen And Snowmass, Colorado With Teens
Post X Games, a noted ski specialist totes teens to Colorado's top mountain resorts to evaluate just how hip it is.I couldn’t resist the chance for an all-girl getaway to Aspen and Snowmass...
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Canalboating Along Florida’s Okeechobee Waterway
A canalboat journey is an ideal multi-generational vacation for the family who likes to earn their keep by navigating and fishing for supper. Only the sound of fish jumping nearby broke the silence...
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Old McDonald Had A Farm… And A Fax Machine, And A Web Page!
Explore the many family farms in Massachusetts that open their homes to visitors who seek a taste of the old days. It's likely Old McDonald wouldn't recognize the family farm today...
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Outrigger Hotels And Resorts Say Aloha to Families
Find out what makes Outrigger a rapidly growing and truly Hawaiian family-friendly chain of hotels and resorts.Outrigger Hotels and Resorts is Hawaii's largest...
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Garden Of The Gulf: Prince Edward Island
The International Shellfish Festival comes to Canada's remote eastern island in time to catch changing leaves and uncrowded trails.Ah, Prince Edward Island. In my many visits to Canada, somehow...
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Class VI River Runners, New River, West Virginia
Class VI River Runners in West Virginia take the family white-water rafting in style, and is a great place to get your "feet wet" in this exciting sport.As I watched my two children, then 9 and...
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Aboard the RMS Queen Mary
Long Beach, California's restored museum ship welcomes the next generation aboard as her "daughter" ocean liner begins sailing the globe. Ah, the romance. The glamour. The echoes of...
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Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Florida
Recently renovated, this ultra-ritzy Gulf Coast resort retains its Old World style while catering to families with new programs and amenities. The Ritz-Carlton, Naples is proof that this venerable...
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Fun for All Ages at Loon Mountain – Your NH Ski Trip Awaits
This small mountain of Loon will never get taller, but its family appeal includes modern amenities, friendly staff, imaginative cuisine,...
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Tallahassee, Florida Attractions
Think you know Florida? Make sure you don't overlook the capital city--Tallahassee has its own Southern charm and family fun.Think you know Florida? Make sure you don't overlook the capital city--Tallahassee...
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Alabama’s Azalea Capital Is Mobile
Sweet Home Alabama is at its best in Mobile, where families can live the M-life touring historic sites and innovative museums.Like its neighbor 150 miles away, the lesser-known city of Mobile also...
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Tan-Tar-A Resort, Golf Club And Indoor Waterpark
With watersports, a scenic golf course, and an indoor waterpark for chilly weather, this popular Missouri resort makes a good base in the region.The result of a project to bring electricity to...
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Central Louisiana’s Rich History
Give your kids a quiet history lesson by exploring the cultural heritage of settlers and slaves in Natchitoches, Alexandria and the surrounding areas of Louisiana.Steeped in history and surrounded...
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Alabama’s Shoals Attractions
This region of northwestern Alabama is a great budget destination for all ages, and ideal for multi-generational vacations. When you think of country music, you think Nashville. When you think...
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The Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport, Maine
Enjoy a family-fun, New England experience along the Kennebunk River at the 125- year-old Nonantum Resort.Originally built in the 1880s, the Nonantum Resort rests on the land that was once the...
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Skiers Love Nurseries
There are now more ski nurseries to choose from than ever--find out some favorite resorts of skiing parents with tiny travelers. It's a common situation: you want your infant son or daughter...
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Cradled On The Waves Off Canada’s PEI
Come visit beautiful Prince Edward Island and discover why families flock to this little known isle of tranquility each summer. The first thing you notice are the red clay cliffs...
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Following The Clinton Trail In Arkansas
Find out how Arkansas' tourism developed in the 1990s in response to its famous native, then-President Bill Clinton. Ever since Bill Clinton urged America to "come on down" to visit his...
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Paradise Point Resort And Spa, California
This resort on a small island in Mission Bay offers comfy accommodations and lots of activities in close proximity of the treasures of San Diego.Many families looking for fun in the sun head to...
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California North Coast Reunion In Carmel And Monterey
With kids and grandparents, the quiet pleasures of a reunion in Carmel and Monterey -- hiking, shopping, dining -- create a perfect multigenerational vacation.
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The Inn At Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina
Class, fabulous golf, southern charm and the comforts of someone else's mansion and wait staff make this "inn" a rather splendid place to get away.An elderly gentleman leaned out the window...
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Pet Friendly Places to Stay on Fort Myers Beach
My husband and I always travel with our beloved pooch, Mimi. That's why I always try to find pet friendly rentals for my rental business.We reside on Fort...
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Key West Welcomes Gay Families With Fun
This "rainbow" Florida Key is especially welcoming to LGBT families, who will find many child-friendly places and things to do within a very accepting community of fellow travelers. The character and...
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Picture-Perfect New England At Red Lion Inn
This charming inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts is your base for a few days surrounded by art, music, theater, history, and natural beauty. Relaxing in a white wicker rocking chair on the porch...
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Beaver Creek, Colorado With Snow Bunnies
Join a family travel specialist and her family as they introduce their 4-year-old to the joys of snowsports at this upscale Colorado resort.Spring turned out to be a perfect time for us Floridians...
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Pensacola: The Hidden Heart Of Florida
From the Blue Angels air show to the sparkling green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Pensacola is more than a beach, it's a hot spot of culture, history, and fun. From the Blue Angels air show to the...
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Free Travel Fun In Washington DC
America's capital city offers lots of free activities year-round, but when summer heats up and the hotel rates plummet, it's an especially desirable destination for this cheapskate columnist.There...
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DVDs Make Flights Fly By: InMotion’s 2-for-1 Deal!
Start your Spring Break early, with entertainment on the go, and a free DVD rental at InMotion Entertainment. Heading out for Spring Break? Dreading a long layover, when you just...
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