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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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Cranberry colored Gerups felt slippers with rubber soles are caught out on a walk through a Greek village. Photo c. Amazon.com
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Celebrate Givers Of Life: Top Gifts For Moms And Dads

Other than planning breakfast in bed or a fancy brunch, what do you usually come up with as gifts for Moms and Dads? We try to imagine which experiences or useful items might make...

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Looking from the aerial Wolf Den dance club down to the casino floor at Mohegan Sun.
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Game Of Chance: East Coast Casino Resorts Welcome Families

If swirling lights, bells, and non-stop music sound like a fun environment, it’s time to visit one of the East Coast casino resorts for families. These traditionally adult venues...

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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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One of the outstanding rock faces at Wadi Rum where climbers go for an unforgettable adventure. Photo c. unsplash
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Jordan: Your Gateway To Adventure In The Arab World

Jordan is a stunning country in Arabia that will wow you with adventures. Explore its tranquil natural reserves, discover breathtaking historical sites, and tour cities with a...

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Crowd watching a free Green Show performance on the square outside the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Hall in Ashland, Oregon. Photo c. Travel Southern Oregon
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Grandparents’ Guide To Ashland, Oregon With Kids

Curtains up… Presenting a Grandparents’ Guide to Ashland, Oregon with Kids / when Shakespeare isn’t enuf. What...

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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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Woman teaches baby how to swim in indoor pool.
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How To Teach Babies And Toddlers To Swim

As parents, we want to know how to teach our babies to swim because the desire to see, feel or hear water is universal. People from all walks of life seek its soothing yet refreshing...

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A spring day skiing at Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont.
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Ski During Spring Break – Spring Break Ski Values In the East And West

With lengthening days, a bit more warmth, and days off for spring break, many families look for spring break ski values. Imagine a ski vacation. And why not? Rates at mountain...

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