California North Coast Reunion
With kids and grandparents, the quiet pleasures of Carmel and Monterey - hiking, shopping, dining - create a perfect multigenerational vacation. Two or three times each year, my parents, my...
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A Week In Provence, France
How a family of four exchanges their home and keeps two active teens busy on a successful vacation exploring the Provence region of France.The name conjures up images of venerable hill towns, Impressionist...
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Free Travel Fun In Washington DC
America's capital city offers lots of free activities year-round, but when summer heats up and the hotel rates plummet, it's an especially desirable destination for this cheapskate columnist.There...
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Free Travel Fun in Paris, France
Follow the lady who never pays for anything and learn how touring Paris with your infant can rekindle romance.Paris was made for lovers and lovers of life. Where else are flower bouquets sold in...
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Wild Wild West
With another family, my family of four flew to California, and then rented two cars for 14 days to tour the West. Entering Nevada, the trunk lid on our car broke, but it didn't prevent the trip from...
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Maui, Hawaii
This mom chose to spend her vacation with the kid, as they enjoyed surfing, snorkeling, scenic drives, and other family fun in Maui. We went to Maui in search of endangered green sea turtles...
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Overland Across Switzerland And Italy
Enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, leisurely drives, and many more on-the-ground adventures as the slow-paced way to get to know Switzerland and neighboring Italy. Mix stunning scenery with a new...
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A Wild Weekend In North Georgia
If your family loves to whitewater raft, hike, rappel or hang glide, this scenic area around Dawsonville could be your next road trip. From Atlanta, adventurous families can find a starting...
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