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Old Baldy Lighthouse watches over kayakers exploring the shores of Bald Head Island. Photo c. BaldHeadIsland.com
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Bald Head Island, North Carolina

Quiet Bald Head Island is a family favorite, car-free beach resort off the coast of North Carolina. The shoreline boasts inns and rental homes as a base to enjoy golf, environmental...

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Some splurge suites at Grand Residences Cancun Resort have private plunge pools that overlook the Caribbean Sea.
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Grand Suites Make Grand Residences Riviera Cancun Resort a Reunion Destination

The family that collapsed at the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun Resort table next to me must have just arrived. First, they pulled off their traveling shoes and wiggled their...

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Groupd doing a tour on Segways at the Palm Beach marina in Florida.
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Road Trip USA: Florida Beach Road Trip Along US1 From Jacksonville To Key West

Welcome to Routes 1 and A1A, the twin coastal roads along the Atlantic coast between Jacksonville and Key West that lead you on the greatest Florida beach road trip.

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Whale sharks swimming off Cancun.
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A Swim with Whale Sharks Makes the Hit List

Well it wasn't on my Life's Greatest Hits list but with a birthday coming up and a son graduating from college I couldn't resist the opportunity to swim with whale sharks...

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Sargassum found on the beach
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Sargassum Seaweed Attacking Our Beaches

It's back -- the disruptive and hated-by-brides sargassum seaweed has hit Caribbean and Atlantic beaches for summer 2022. Sargassum is brown strands of algae that originate in...

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A cypress forest during low water on Shingle Creek, Shingle Creek Park in Florida.
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Orlando Nature Attractions In Central Florida

Orlando nature attractions surround the theme park capital of the world. Yes... it's true. Florida has a natural side that lets visitors spot a baby alligator or stroll through...

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Puerto Vallarta Family Friendly Hotels And Resorts

Mexico's tropical Pacific Coast resort of Puerto Vallarta boasts several family-friendly resorts, so how can you choose? We've reviewed more than a dozen of the nearly 600 hotels...

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Two standup paddleboarders on a scenic river.
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Protect Yourself in the Great Outdoors

Vacations in nature top the escape list for many families, so it’s more important than ever to know how to protect yourself in the great outdoors. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted...

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Closeup of an iguana with the Old San Juan Fort in the background, Puerto Rico.
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15 Last Minute Summer Vacations You Can Still Take

Despite gas prices, Covid outbreaks and heat waves – or because of them -- American families are keen on last minute summer vacations. Since deals abound, let’s explore 15...

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