Get ready to blog! There are 7 days left to submit a travel tale to our 10th annual Teen Travel Writing Scholarship, which closes midnight EDT July 13. Thanks to our lead sponsor Allianz Global Assistance (and others), we are able to award cash prizes and amazing travel gifts to three top winners and 20 Honorable Mentions, whose rich tales remind us why we fell in love with traveling. Please encourage anyone ages 13-18 to apply now. And for those heading off to new schools this fall, we have great tips on how to pack, what to bring, and where to save; read more...
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LEARNING IN YOUR SLEEP
These favorite zoos and aquariums host educational sleepovers where families can spend the night and cozy up to wildlife. Learn More
BABIES ON THE BEACH
Our Top 10 Baby Beaches will introduce toddlers to the joys of beach life at clean places with warm, gentle surf and nearby toilets. Learn More
RIVER CRUISES HIT HIGH WATER MARK
The ease of travel combined with a more local and cultural focus have made river cruises the new "adventure trip" for families. Learn More
Eileen Ogintz from Taking the Kids is sharing her thoughts on summer vacation planning, including all those places you might not have considered (or thought you couldn't afford.)
