![Family in Mardi Gras outfits at Biloxi Mississippi Mardi Gras parade.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2023/02/miss-biloxi-family-mardi-gras-outfits-1024x768.jpeg)
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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Frosty Fun: Create Cherished Memories on Our Winter Family Getaway
One of the best ways to enjoy the cold weather is by planning a winter getaway to create memories. By visiting a new location with a snowy landscape, your family will spend bonding...
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![Wedding gazebo on the beach at an interval ownership resort in Los Cabos.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2023/12/los-cabos-secrets-wedding-cupola-1024x576.jpg)
Is It Worth Going To A Timeshare Sales Pitch: What You Need To Know
We spent three hours of a recent vacation in Los Cabos, Mexico sitting through our first ever timeshare sales pitch. Here’s the reality of our experience. Read on to evaluate...
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![Vintage photo of guests enjoying the Tiki Bar on the sand outside the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort. Photo c. Hilton](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2023/12/clearwater-tiki-bar-sand-hilton-resort-1024x774.png)
3 Great Florida Beach Towns to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
A family vacation for a Florida New Year's can be a low-cost, beachside adventure. Enjoy hiking, biking and plenty of outdoor attractions by day and join holiday festivities at...
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![A 400-pound Peeps chick rings in the new year in Bethlehem, PA.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2018/12/PEEPS-Chick-new-year-1024x683.jpg)
Celebrate First Night On New Years
Archaeologists believe the Babylonians were the first civilization to celebrate "First Night" or the New Year. They planned an 11-day holiday tied to the vernal (spring) equinox...
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Eco-Friendly Brightline Train Is Florida’s Brightest Idea
Florida's brightest idea is the inter-city, eco-friendly Brightline railway, a high-speed train serving the Atlantic coast tourist corridor. The company marked a milestone in September...
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How To Choose a Dude Ranch When There Are So Many Choices
Does your family need help on how to choose a dude ranch for their vacation? Consider how many farm stays and ranch choices are available and you’ll realize how varied they are....
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![Living area at the Cashe House hostel, part of the Anvil Hotel in Jackson, Wyoming.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2023/11/ski-hostel-AH_CasheHouse_jackson-hole-1024x576.jpg)
Skiing On A Budget
Mountainside hostels at ski areas -- as well as some private inns and Airbnbs -- make skiing on a budget possible. These cozy, new style ski hostels invite families to enjoy snow...
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