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The inside of a Smart Coach car on a Brightline train is a very comfortable yet affordable option for family travelers. Photo c. Brightline
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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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Classic train waiting to depart the Strasbourg Pennsylvania station.
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7 Top Train Trips for Exploring the East

With more than 50 years of service experience, Amtrak presents seven top Eastern train trips -- all short ones ideal for family-friendly trips. We know families with little ones...

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Beautiful old banyan tree in a park. Photo by Palinska for pixabay.
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Sustainable Travel: 8 Ways To Travel Responsibly As A Family

Sustainable travel and ecotourism were always hot topics around Earth Day (April 22, 2024). But, when the pandemic put the world on pause and we watched our environment begin to...

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Rendering of Princess Jasmine and Aladdin on their magic carpet, stars of the Grand Hall of the new Disney Cruise Line ship, Disney Treasure. Graphic c. Disney Cruise Line.
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First Look From Disney Cruise Line, The Disney Treasure Reveal

With more than 15 months to go before its maiden voyage, the media was treated to a virtual Disney Treasure reveal on Sept. 5, 2023.

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Infographic shows Americans confident about travel at an all time high since 2009. Graphic c. Allianz Partners
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Americans Are Confident About Vacations Again, Traveling More

If you don’t believe families have regained a confident mindset about vacations and travel, just ask Ron Bozman. He’s one...

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Parents and children in a step or blended family smile at camera.
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Step And Blended Family Vacations

Planning a family vacation with your step or blended family? We share resources and expert advice to make step and blended family vacations -- and any travel together -- a success.

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Old man and woman kneel on ground to garden.
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Teen And Family Volunteer Vacation Opportunities

Family volunteer vacations, once known as voluntourism, are back in action as the global pandemic comes under control. From community service to building homes, environmental research...

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Rendering of an eVTOL air taxi developed by Eve Air Mobility. c. United Airlines
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Sustainable Aviation Is Travel’s Latest Environmental Effort

Sustainable aviation is the latest buzz phrase in the race to make seeing the world a more sustainable -- and less environmentally onerous -- activity. That’s because aviation...

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The Beko Survey asked households what they would do to support the environment. Graphic c. Beko
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Sustainable Cruise Brands Invest in Our Planet

The theme of Earth Day 2023 -- #investinourplanet – has prompted the Carnival Corporation cruise brands to share their investments in sustainable cruising.

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