Three Jazz Museums with Soul in Common
Discover music’s heart and soul at jazz museums that celebrate this complex, multi-faceted art form in fresh ways. Music usually makes us want to watch the performers, tap our...
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Unaccompanied Minors – Our Most Vulnerable Passengers
As flying becomes more challenging for everyone, most airlines are requiring paid escort services for unaccompanied minors ages 5-12. Parents can smooth out the journey for your...
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The Worry-Free Western Dude Ranch Vacation
Try rock-climbing, fly fishing, hiking, falconry, yoga and a massage -- all available on a worry-free, Western dude ranch vacation. There’s plenty of opportunities to ride, of...
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8 Best Resorts for Same Sex Families
Every family, including same sex families, looks for vacations where everyone feels welcomed. Gay couples with kids, however, have an added dilemma. Same sex parents must choose...
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Arriving in Heaven at Palm Beach, Florida
There are many Palm Beach County attractions to please the active family year-round and, in summer, this upscale beach town becomes a family bargain. Visiting...
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11 Ways Hotels are Changing
To picture how hotels are changing for the future, let’s start with the worldwide pandemic that kept people afraid and in their homes.
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Touring Bull Run – The Manassas Battlefield
History comes to life at the Manassas battlefield in northern Virginia where National Park Rangers and an excellent interpretive center illuminate the origins of the American Civil...
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Marine Corps Museum Visitors Say It’s Better Than Bootcamp
History buffs eager for a unique, immersive experience should spend a weekend at the Marine Corps Museum in Virginia. The 135-acre National Museum of the Marine Corps site...
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An Orlando Village Gives Kids The World
Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) is an 89-acre, nonprofit resort in Florida that provides a special vacation home for children with life-threatening illnesses...
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How to Go to Disney for Free and Score Deep Discounts
According to Walt Disney World's website, there's no such thing...
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Top 10 Gulf Coast Activities In Naples And Everglades City, Florida
Our top ten Gulf Coast activities in Naples and Everglades City represent the yin and yang of family vacations. Why not embrace variety and enjoy a taste of both cities?
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Hot Springs of Truth or Consequences
Spa going in the hot springs of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico is a quirky family endeavor that may start your kids on a lifelong path to wellness. It's also among the most...
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center
Family travelers looking for some "space" away from the crowds should plan a weekend around the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia....
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The Finest Luxury Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Is Here
Finest Punta Cana is a terrific luxury Caribbean all-inclusive resort that opened in October 2021. Ideal for all age groups, the latest resort from
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Heads Up! Negative COVID-19 Test Among Revised Traveler Requirements for the U.S.
In revised traveler requirements, only non-citizen, non-immigrant travelers with proof of vaccination will be allowed to board an airplane for the United States.
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Holiday Travel Plans Holding Strong Says New Survey
Surprise! Despite Biblical plagues swirling around the globe, families are holding strong to holiday travel plans. More than three quarters of residents recently surveyed in Spain...
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Guide to Hosting an Exchange Student
Hosting a foreign exchange student is the best way to learn about new cultures without leaving home. Each year, nearly 30,000 high school students come to the United States...
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Touring the Gettysburg Battlefield
Relive a defining tragedy in American history at the Gettysburg Battlefield in Pennsylvania. The site of the pivotal battle of the Civil War, July 1863, it's where 150,000...
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Ski Style: Nordic? Cross Country? Ski Touring?
If you love cross country skiing, and want to share your pastime with the kids, these helpful tips will be right up your well groomed alley!
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The Latest Holiday Travel Tips and Trends for Winter 2021
Eager to travel this season and wondering about the latest holiday travel tips and hacks? We got you covered. There’s good...
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Top Beach Breaks, Places to Surf and Surfing Schools
Looking for the top surfing schools and beach breaks because surfer slang has washed over your conversations? Book one of these places to surf and your family will learn the sport...
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Dubai World Expo Is A Dazzling World’s Fair
The United Arab Emirates welcomes visitors to the dazzling Dubai World Expo from Oct. 1, 2021 to Mar. 31, 2022. During this six-month period, the 1,100-acre
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50 Reasons to Visit Disney World at 50
Did you ever think you’d be around to see Disney World at 50? I hadn’t even met my spouse when they opened Walt Disney’s second magical theme park, in Florida, in 1971. In...
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Lajitas And Big Bend Texas
We checked into the Lajitas Golf and Spa Resort panting, trying to catch our breath after an exhilarating, five-point zip line adventure above the Big Bend of Texas.
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Forget The Alamo; Discover The New San Antonio
Over the last 20 years, a new San Antonio has evolved from being the 'Alamo City' to embracing its natural environment and rich cultural history. You still can't forget the Alamo...
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Chicago, Illinois Attractions
With museums, theatre and outdoor fun galore, Chicago is a happening destination packed with family attractions for travelers of all ages. Even during the pandemic, things are...
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North Carolina Fall Festivals Offer Local Color
In autumn, North Carolina fall festivals abound -- they're mostly free -- and focus on an array of subjects from food to animals. Altogether, these authentic local events make...
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High Times at Fall Beer and Wine Festivals
Fall for fun beer and wine festivals with their many free outdoor activities this season. Despite the resurgence of the pandemic, there are many options for adult getaways, whether...
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Fine Food, Fast Cars, A Romantic Daytona Beach Getaway
We were a little upset when we landed at Daytona Beach’s airport in central Florida: it was raining… hard. Not the most ideal scenario for...
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Mexico’s Day of the Dead – A Oaxaca Celebration
If you thought that in the States we had something pretty crazy with Halloween, wait until you spend Dia de los Muertos, the annual three-day holiday of October 31, November...
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New England Fall Family Beach Vacations
Looking for New England fall family beach vacations that are an alternative to leaf peeping? Once the shopping malls start stocking Christmas wreaths, get into the autumn spirit...
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Foodie Families In Puerto Vallarta
The Pacific coast Mexican resort of Puerto Vallarta has made a name for itself among the foodies of the world, thanks to a chef-friendly culture and its proximity to great seafood,...
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Tips For Planning A Cruise With Grandchildren
What does planning a cruise with grandchildren mean for grandparents? It’s yet another way to take youngsters vacationing with us. Expect to spend bonding time together, while...
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6 Family Boutique Hotels That Get What Families Want
While millennials continue to book vacation rentals, demand for family boutique hotels has increased for short stays and road trips. We all know you can book the major chains'...
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This Will Make Flying Safer
A lot has been done to make flying safer since the age of coronavirus began. Yet, it's still a big topic as confidence in leisure air travel -- and crowds -- increase. U.S. passengers...
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Surfing Resorts In California And Hawaii
I have been an avid surfer since I was a kid, so when my wife and I vacation with Hannah, now 2, I expect to go to a surfing resort. The
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Travel and Earn as an Airbnb Host
All families try to save money when planning vacations, yet few have thought about making money by being an Airbnb host and
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A True Luxury Resort in Northern California
I love traveling en famille, but before I head out on a multi-gen vacation with our adult kids and their spouses -- especially to a luxurious retreat like CordeValle Resort...
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Waited Long Enough? It’s Time To Cruise
Haven’t you waited long enough? It’s time to cruise, whether on a bucket list trip to Alaska, the Islands of Hawaii or...
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10 Reasons To Take This Mediterranean Cruise Now
After a very tough year for everyone, you probably don’t need 10 reasons to take a Mediterranean cruise. Just hearing about Atlas Ocean Voyages new Mediterranean cruise itineraries...
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Branson, Missouri Family Attractions
Discover the best Branson family attractions in Missouri’s capital of fun when you drive in along Missouri Highway 76. Highway 76 is Branson's main commercial stretch, with plenty...
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Grand Residences Riviera Cancun: Vacation Paradise for Families
Sometimes, luck is on your side and you choose a resort that suits your family as perfectly as milk goes with cookies, like Mickey’s made for Minnie, the way Fred dances with...
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Catskills Family Resorts For Summer Fun
For endless, summer camp style fun at relatively inexpensive rates, head to the traditional Catskills family resorts in New York's Catskills Mountains. Popular with tourists since...
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Summer Camping Tops Activities List For Moms and Families
Let’s go camping! is a popular refrain, as summer camping beats out other family activities according to a new summer 2021 travel survey.
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Easy Vehicle Transportation with You Fly We Drive
Need someone to drive your car cross country? Welcome to vehicle transportation made easy and affordable! My name is Luke from You Fly &...
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23 Resources for Virtual History Lessons About America
History matters; whether experienced personally, studied in virtual field trips or confronted in our travels. American history is a major part of our educational curriculum and...
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Alaska Cruise Options Return for Summer 2021
The restart of the US cruise industry has taken a major step forward now that some Alaska cruise options will resume in mid-summer. Ships will sail from Seattle without any port...
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An Outdoor Makeover To Inspire Backyard Vacation Ideas
With summer on the horizon, it's time to create fresh backyard vacation ideas to keep everyone busy and happy. In this pandemic era, one thing families can rely on is their own...
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Branson, Missouri Hotels And Resorts
Make Branson, Missouri hotels your fun basecamp in this Midwest playground for all ages. Here are a few hotels we like that are conveniently located. Whether you're elders who...
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