My First All-Inclusive – Mexico’s Aventura Cove Palace
A wary mom's first experience with an All-Inclusive family beach vacation in Tulum, Mexico turns out to be a success, and won't be her last. I admit that we are an unlikely family...
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Playa Azul Hotel, Cozumel, Mexico
This small, beachfront Cozumel resort delivers a winning combination of service and activities that keeps guests coming back -- plus, it's a great value.Our recent family beach vacation to...
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Ritz-Carlton, Cancun
Welcome to the Ritz-Carlton, Cancun - the resort with the right balance that keeps kids busy, teens happy and parents blissfully pleased - leaving the whole family wanting more.I was looking for...
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A Pioneering Weekend In Northampton, Massachusetts
A mother-daughter weekend in the hip New England town of Northampton, in the shadow of Smith College, makes for a rewarding and fun time away.My 12-year-old daughter Maddy and I recently spent...
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Foodies On Isla Mujeres
It's easy to find 3 great meals a day on Isla Mujeres, off the coast of Cancun, but who knew we should even try to?Isla Mujeres is a peaceful, still unspoiled island in Quintana Roo, Mexico,...
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Three Generations Enjoy The Hudson In Albany, New York
NY's state capital is celebrating the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's arrival with refreshed historical sites, attractions and value.My family and I recently discovered that Albany,...
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