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Pool bottom at Surfjack Hotel in Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii
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6 Family Boutique Hotels That Get What Families Want

While millennials continue to book vacation rentals, demand for family boutique hotels has increased for short stays and road trips. We all know you can book the major chains'...

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Airline pilots wear face masks in the cockpit of a United flight.
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This Will Make Flying Safer

A lot has been done to make flying safer since the age of coronavirus began. Yet, it's still a big topic as confidence in leisure air travel -- and crowds -- increase. U.S. passengers...

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Kids stand at water's edge while a man does cartwheels on beach.
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Surfing Resorts In California And Hawaii

I have been an avid surfer since I was a kid, so when my wife and I vacation with Hannah, now 2, I expect to go to a surfing resort. The

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An Airbnb host family
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Travel and Earn as an Airbnb Host

All families try to save money when planning vacations, yet few have thought about making money by being an Airbnb host and

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Man and woman look at an electronic board of shore excursions aboard a Princess cruise ship.
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Waited Long Enough? It’s Time To Cruise

Haven’t you waited long enough? It’s time to cruise, whether on a bucket list trip to Alaska, the Islands of Hawaii or...

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Scenic view over the Ozarks from Buffalo Bar at the Big Cedar Lodge in Branson.
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Branson, Missouri Family Attractions

Discover the best Branson family attractions in Missouri’s capital of fun when you drive in along Missouri Highway 76. Highway 76 is Branson's main commercial stretch, with plenty...

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People around bonfire at lake, Sunny Hill Resort, Catskills Mountains, New York
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Catskills Family Resorts For Summer Fun

For endless, summer camp style fun at relatively inexpensive rates, head to the traditional Catskills family resorts in New York's Catskills Mountains. Popular with tourists since...

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People in Yogi Bear and Boo-Boo Bear suits play miniature golf together at a Jellystone Park.
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Summer Camping Tops Activities List For Moms and Families

Let’s go camping! is a popular refrain, as summer camping beats out other family activities according to a new summer 2021 travel survey.

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Luke, owner of You Fly & We'll Drive transportation services.
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Easy Vehicle Transportation with You Fly We Drive

Need someone to drive your car cross country? Welcome to vehicle transportation made easy and affordable! My name is Luke from You Fly &...

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Screen of virtual tour of Fort Knox in Maine.
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23 Resources for Virtual History Lessons About America

History matters; whether experienced personally, studied in virtual field trips or confronted in our travels. American history is a major part of our educational curriculum and...

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Pale green daybed on lawn in front of pool.
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An Outdoor Makeover To Inspire Backyard Vacation Ideas

With summer on the horizon, it's time to create fresh backyard vacation ideas to keep everyone busy and happy. In this pandemic era, one thing families can rely on is their own...

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Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, Missouri
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Branson, Missouri Hotels And Resorts

Make Branson, Missouri hotels your fun basecamp in this Midwest playground for all ages. Here are a few hotels we like that are conveniently located. Whether you're elders who...

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Rehoboth, Delaware Promises Family Fun

With a stretch of stunning, soft white sand, Rehoboth Beach is one of Delaware's family highlights. Rehoboth is a very popular destination for a seaside family getaway, and is...

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schooner at sea
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Windjamming In Maine

Try a family cruise vacation on a windjamming schooner off the coast of Maine for something different, fun and unplugged. These classic schooners are only sailing on private charters during the pandemic...

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Kids on scooters and bikes in Brook Run Park, Dunwoody, Georgia
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Exploring Dunwoody Georgia

Dunwoody Georgia is a family-welcoming city that has sprouted nearly 17 miles north of Atlanta. Although it's considered an Atlanta suburb, close-to-home travelers looking for...

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Ocean City, Maryland Family Attractions

From adventures on the sea, to rides, games and explorations on the land, Ocean City family attractions are "shore" to provide something fun for everyone in Maryland's favorite...

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tennis playing boy
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Top Family-Welcoming Tennis Resorts

Here's your go-to resource for the top-ranked tennis resorts and tennis training camps in the world which accommodate families and their tennis-playing children. It's time to get...

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A branch of the notable Hans Hedemann Surf School is located on the North Shore at Turtle Bay resort.
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Banzai Pipeline and Surfing Oahu’s North Shore

Enjoy a hot vacation in the tropics, with lying on the beach, napping in the sun, taking dips in the ocean and surfing Oahu's North Shore. Oahu's North Shore is home to the famous...

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Mom sits at laptop computer with young girl on her lap.
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Is Travel Possible While Homeschooling?

The past year has been trying on a number of extremely serious levels, for travelers and those homeschooling. The fact that travel has been impossible or limited throughout almost...

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Girl with fishing rod on a pier with Kids Fish Camp
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Let’s Go Fishing With Kids Florida Style

Wondering how to go fishing with kids on your next Florida vacation? If you don't picture jon boats and fishing poles when you think about a family beach vacation, this blog is...

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Goat with baby goats.
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Farms Stays and Agritourism Around the World

Use this directory of agritourism resources -- agricultural businesses that extend hospitality to guests -- to plan farm stays. Your kids will learn where food comes from and will...

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Lady Gaga wax statue in London Madame Tussaud's wears the famous Telephone Hat from designer Philip Treacy
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Star Trekking: Lady Gaga Shrieks Viva Las Vegas

The Grammy's make us dream about the big year for Lady Gaga. When one of the world's most flamboyant and individual performers joined the A-list at Madame Tussauds in...

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Skier looking down the slopes at base village of Camelback Resort in the Poconos.
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A Ski and Soak Weekend at Camelback Resort

In a winter where snow is scarce and COVID restrictions vary across...

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Base Lodge with skiers outside at the Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah.
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Sundance Mountain Resort, Where Stars Go To Play

Bathed in the glamorous glow cast by its annual film festival, the Sundance Mountain Resort is, at heart, an unpretentious mountain hideaway.  This central...

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Bright pink flamingos on a lawn
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Flamingo Gardens: Perfect Florida Family Day Trip

If you're inspired by the tropics and the palm-shaded outdoors, pack up the kids and plan a trip to Flamingo Gardens, also known as the

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Two families sit in front of a firepit on the patio of YotelPAD Park City in Utah.
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What Is Spring Skiing During COVID Like?

What will spring skiing during COVID be like in 2021? Many families are asking the same question as they plan a

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First Screen from the NPS video tour of historic Gettysburg Battlefield
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The 51 Best Virtual Family Vacation Ideas for Staying Safe During this Pandemic

Don’t worry about safety, budget or logistics with our guide to the best virtual vacation ideas and digital family experiences for the winter and spring of 2021. Virtual travel...

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Wish you were here sign in snow
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America’s Top 10 Snowy Cities

Think you've got it bad? Here is a list of the average annual snowfall in America’s 10 Most Snowy Cities, according to The Weather Channel

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Court Square in Montgomery, Alabama
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Montgomery Confronts The Legacy of Racism

The city of Montgomery, Alabama has embraced America's legacy of racism and the heroic civil rights struggle with open arms. That big hug is what invites visitors of every skin...

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The Millennium chairlift at Ski Santa Fe.
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Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico’s Multigenerational Mountain Resort

Thanks to its proximity to Ski Santa Fe in the mountains just to the east, this historic southwestern city affords a multi-generational family easy access to diversions for skiers...

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Mom hugging boy
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10 Tips For Vacationing With A Child Who Has Autism

For the parent of a child or close relative on the autism spectrum, many questions come up each day, even more so when trying to plan a family vacation with autism needs.

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Two bike riders rest on the Mission Bay Bike Trail in the rain
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8 Easy Little California Road Trips From the Bay Area

Sharing eight little California road trips, wonderful overnights and easy escapes from the San Francisco Bay Area we've recently discovered.

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Yavapai on the South Rim
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Family Road Trip USA: The Grand Canyon From Phoenix To Las Vegas

This great American family road trip, the Grand Canyon road trip, takes you through Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada past red rocks, blue...

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Amtrak ticket buyer in facemask.
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Health & Safety Guidance for Holiday Travelers

I won't tell you not to be among the holiday travelers, because my family is, but I will share the health and safety guidance that we practice to keep everyone safe. We follow...

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Frustrated woman at computer
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How To Avoid Typical Travel Ripoffs

As smart as we all are about buying vacation packages online, it's important to refresh our scam antennae to avoid travel ripoffs.

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Aerial Tram view of High Camp at Palisades Tahoe.
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12 Reasons to Love Palisades Tahoe

Those who recall Vice President Richard Nixon opening the VIII Olympic Winter Games here on February 18, 1960, know Lake Tahoe’s Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley Alpine...

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Our Cross Country Family Road Trip 2020

The New York Tough Get Going should be the name of our cross-country road trip from New York to California. We are heading West to visit our son and stay awhile, then...

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Aerial of Colorado River seen flowing through Grand Canyon
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Grand Canyon Rafting, This Year’s Bucket List Experience

There’s never been a time like Fall 2020 for a Grand Canyon rafting adventure,...

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Michelle and Barack Obama in Hawaii with their daughters.
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9 Lessons Learned: Michelle Obama on Becoming a Family Traveler

I recently learned some family travel lessons from former First Lady Michelle Obama. As one of the most traveled women in the world, she spent some of her White House years becoming a family traveler. Anyone...

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Single mom driving a car
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Road-Tripping: Three Rules for Planning a Single Parent Road Trip

It’s not often that you find a dad (or mom for that matter) who is willing to embark on a single parent road trip with the kids without his or her better half. Whether you’re...

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Couple in face masks at hotel elevator
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Are Hotels Safe in the Age of Coronavirus?

Having tested negative for COVID-19 after a two-week road trip where we slept in a B&B, Airbnb, motel, historic inn, boutique resort and several chain hotels, we can confirm...

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Road Trip USA – Around and About The Big Island of Hawaii

From stops for golf or astronomy, white and black sand beaches, volcanoes, or macadamia nut factory tours, circling the Big Island of Hawaii makes for a rich and varied family...

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An Adventure Themed room at Legoland Hotel in Florida.
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Legoland Hotel Brick By Brick

It takes the high-pitched energy of hundreds of little boys and dozens of brick by brick how-did-they-make-that? Lego sculptures to create the wild ambiance at the Legoland...

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Going Wild At Busch Gardens Tampa

From high-speed coasters to incredible up-close encounters with exotic creatures of the African grasslands, going wild at

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Eric Carle Museum Brightens Amherst, Massachusetts

Anyone who knows the slightest thing about children's books will get a real kick out of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts.

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bookshelves full of books
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Students Can Learn from Disneyland’s Storybook Adventures

A Disneyland vacation, like a storybook adventure, will always be something that is somewhat of an heirloom, being handed down generation to generation, no matter the age when you first visit. It's a family...

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Road Trip USA: An American History Tour On A Pennsylvania Roadtrip

Many families select an American history tour for their Pennsylvania roadtrip with school-age children, and there's nothing more fun than exploring the regions of Philadelphia, Lancaster and...

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Magic Kingdom at Disneyland.
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Take a Ride Through Disneyland’s Storybook Adventures

We all have sacred family traditions and storybooks from our childhood that we still hold dear today. I bet for a lot of us, one of the most magical childhood vacations we think about is Disneyland. The...

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Richmond, Virginia Since The Civil War

If you thought Illinois was the "Land of Lincoln," think again -- the Spielburger served in a Richmond, Virginia cafe proves that director Steven Spielberg's...

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Free Travel Fun In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is known for its proximity to the historic Gettysburg Battlefield, as well as for its institutions of higher learning including Gettysburg College and...

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