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Road trip snacks are essential car trip accessories. Photo c. Ladislav Sturcell for unsplash.
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Car Trip Essentials And Survival Kit

We polled staff and site visitors to compile a list of the top 30 car trip essentials. Let's dive into the health, safety, and entertainment items guaranteed to keep road trip...

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Boy and girl spalsh in the water off of the Nantucket beach. Photo by Garrett Patz for unsplash.
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51 Summer Trip Ideas – Plan Your Perfect Family Vacation

It’s time for our annual roundup of the 51 best family summer trip ideas! Whether you can’t wait to explore a fantastic summer vacation spot -- or you’re concerned about...

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Volunteers sort clothes at a clothes bank near to home to help others. Photo by Julia Cameron for pexels.
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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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Aircraft in flight.
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Stress Free Flying With Baby: 8 Must-Know Tips For Infant And Toddler Air Travel

Our flying with baby tips will protect baby's health in-flight, as well as the sanity of other passengers (and your own!) Discover answers to the 8 most common air travel with...

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Family fishing on Keen Lake, Pennsylvania
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What’s Your Camping Style?

Determine your camping style if you’re dreaming of sleeping under the stars – will it be an RV, cabin or tent experience? Let’s review your options, what camping costs and...

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Aerial view of Big Sur along California's Pacific Coast Highway.
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Top 10 Family Road Trips USA

Our Top 10 Family Road Trips USA awards go to the original family vacation: the road trip by car. Nearly 80% of Americans have said they consider road trips...

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Kdis taking selfies on rim of Grand Canyon
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Make Your Summer Grand Canyon Hiking Plans

It takes work and a thoughtful Grand Canyon hiking plan to make a truly grand summer trip with kids. The spectacular Grand...

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College student in a seminar class.
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Back To School: 5 Essential For College Move-In Tips For Students Flying To Campus

Moving to campus is never easy, and students who have to fly really need my college move-in tips. Not only do we have the standard stress of tracking down room keys, awkwardly...

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Babysitters on the road can make your trip much less stressful.
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6 Tips For Taking A Babysitter On The Road

Use this guide to negotiate with the relative or nanny who will become your babysitter on the road. Planning to travel with anyone is critical to a trip's success. Prepare for...

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