![The inside of a Smart Coach car on a Brightline train is a very comfortable yet affordable option for family travelers. Photo c. Brightline](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2023/11/brightline-train-interior-smart-coach-1024x683.jpg)
Eco-Friendly Brightline Train Is Florida’s Brightest Idea
Florida's brightest idea is the inter-city, eco-friendly Brightline railway, a high-speed train serving the Atlantic coast tourist corridor. The company marked a milestone in September...
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![Horse waits for his rider at the Kay El Bar guest ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2022/04/arizona-kayelbar-horse-bozman-1024x683.jpg)
How To Choose a Dude Ranch When There Are So Many Choices
Does your family need help on how to choose a dude ranch for their vacation? Consider how many farm stays and ranch choices are available and you’ll realize how varied they are....
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Give Back Gifts that Give Back and Help Others
Tis the season for gratitude, and we're grateful for the give back gifts that offer sustainable options to help others, support good causes and let us skip long lines.
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![Living area at the Cashe House hostel, part of the Anvil Hotel in Jackson, Wyoming.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2023/11/ski-hostel-AH_CasheHouse_jackson-hole-1024x576.jpg)
Skiing On A Budget
Mountainside hostels at ski areas -- as well as some private inns and Airbnbs -- make skiing on a budget possible. These cozy, new style ski hostels invite families to enjoy snow...
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![Glittering trres and ribbon sculptures star at Blossoms of Light in Denver, Colorado.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2023/11/colorado-denver-ribbons-pond-blossoms-of-light-2022-gallery5-1.jpeg)
Top Holiday Lights Celebrations Across America
We love the holiday season — the decorations, starry lights, religious displays and multicultural celebrations that light up cities and towns everywhere from November to January.
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Real Christmas Tree Farms: Where and How to Harvest Your Own Tree
Family excursions make the holidays, so why not take the kids to harvest your own tree in the wild or at a real Christmas tree farm? We make it easy with...
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5 Reasons To Feel Good About Family Cruising In 2024
It’s time to feel good about family cruising and gift everyone an unforgettable experience. After a swift recovery from the pandemic pause – cruise vacations are hotter than...
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![Backpackers disembark at the Amtrak train station at Whitefish, Montana](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2021/09/trains-whitefish-montana-amtrak-station-1024x768.png)
5 Top Train Trips for Exploring the West
Simplify your family vacation planning with these five top train trips for exploring America’s Western states. Each of these rail travel adventures are sure to make for interesting...
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