Americans Are Confident About Vacations Again, Traveling More
If you don’t believe families have regained a confident mindset about vacations and travel, just ask Ron Bozman. He’s one...
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5 Places for Peak Fall Foliage in New York
What’s the best place and right time to catch peak fall foliage in New York State? We examined the state’s 55,000 square miles (not quite) and chose the best places for families...
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The Ultimate Twilight Hotel Experience in Forks, Washington
Are you ready for a "Twilight" hotel in Forks, where you can experience the series and follow Bella Swan throughout her journey in western Washington? Forks remains a popular...
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Road Trip USA: Exploring The Diverse Cultures of New Mexico
Explore the byways and historic Camino Real on a New Mexico road trip and add unexpected pleasures to your Southwestern overland adventure.
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How To Get A Cheap Family Rental Car Deal
Our top seven money-saving tips should help you find a cheap family rental car deal. That is, if you know what to look for in a car rental and what rental companies will never...
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Road Trip USA: Great Sights of the West – Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone And The Grand Tetons
Plan a Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone road trip to experience the West's top national parks and monuments. Share other interesting Western sights in South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming...
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16 Family Activities You Can Only Share in Israel
These unique Israel family activities prove that the country, turning 75 in 2023, is a very special place. It's more than just a destination for religious pilgrims. Thoughtful...
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Make Or Break Spring Travel Plans – Hassle Free
It’s never too late to make (or break) Spring...
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Traveling With Jewelry To Avoid Damage And Theft
Traveling with jewelry may seem as simple as packing up your favorite pair of jeans or a nice outfit for dinner, but it is a little more complex than that.
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Making Our Travels More Meaningful
Social, economic and political forces have persuaded many families to commit to more meaningful travel since the pandemic pause.
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How To Travel With Your Pets: 6 Essential Pet Travel Tips
Bring Fido or Fluffy along on vacation by using our top six tried 'n' true pet travel tips. Pet travel, like all travel, is becoming more challenging these days. Rising prices,...
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Next Stop: The Mountain Town of Redding
Redding, California, the center of outdoor recreation in the Northlands, is becoming the next stop for active families. Head upstate about 220 miles north of the Bay Area. This...
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6 Tips for a Successful Family Road Trip
How you prepare for family road trips dictates whether these adventures will be fun-filled or a terrible chore that will leave you tired and frustrated. It’s important to ensure...
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Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream Factory Tour, Vermont
It's cheap, fun, educational and tastes good -- it's Ben & Jerry's, the factory of Vermont's friendliest ice cream makers. This special place features the brand's memorabilia,...
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Scouting RV Shows? Find Out If RV Travel Is Right For You
As the number of families contemplating RV travel vacations in the outdoors grows, so do the crowds attending RV shows. Living in the United States, we are very lucky to have such...
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Ocracoke And The Outer Banks of North Carolina
Majestically tall sand dunes, steady winds and lack of nosy neighbors attracted the Wright Brothers to test their flying machine on the Outer Banks of North Carolina more than...
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Top 5 Dog-Friendly Vacations
Over the past year, many of us have spent long, dog-friendly hours at home but have been starved of vacation opportunities. Of course, this has been the least of our problems....
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The Northwest’s Rosario Resort And Spa, Orcas Island
A family favorite escape, the Rosario Resort and Spa in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington, will be evolving into a new self.
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Explore Wilderness In Glacier National Park
Pristine lakes, mountain goats, snow-capped mountains, stunning views: Glacier National Park has it all, but may lose its namesake glaciers before long. Take an amazing Northwest...
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Road Trip USA: The Blue Ridge Parkway From Virginia To Tennessee
The beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway will inspire your backseat passengers to sing "Country Roads, Take Me Home" as you cruise between the Shenandoah and the Smoky Mountain National...
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Scenic Road Trips From Moab Utah
Avoid the desert heat and enjoy beautiful Moab, Utah from the comfort and safety of your own car. These easy to follow scenic road trips include visits to Arches National Park...
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Ancient Cultures Meet Scenic Vistas In Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park attracts outdoorsy families with its scenic hiking trails, Pueblo cliff dwellings, easy railroad tours and thrilling whitewater...
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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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UK Citizens Will Enjoy Visa-Free Travel Post Brexit
If you're planning summer travel post Brexit to the UK and other European countries, do keep in mind the ever-changing COVID-19 related travel restrictions. According to a recent...
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Is Travel Possible While Homeschooling?
The past year has been trying on a number of extremely serious levels, for travelers and those homeschooling. The fact that travel has been impossible or limited throughout almost...
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Family Car Games – The License Plate Game
It's back to the future with the License Plate Game, one of our favorite car games -- in printable form -- to make road time and the long miles fly by. We've also got game suggestions...
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8 Best Things to Do on an Amarillo Road Trip
Discover the unexpected on an Amarillo road trip. This northwest Texas town is, for many, just a pitstop where I-40 crosses the classic mother road, Route 66. Instead, devote a...
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8 Easy Little California Road Trips From the Bay Area
Sharing eight little California road trips, wonderful overnights and easy escapes from the San Francisco Bay Area we've recently discovered.
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Family Road Trip USA: The Grand Canyon From Phoenix To Las Vegas
This great American family road trip, the Grand Canyon road trip, takes you through Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada past red rocks, blue...
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Health & Safety Guidance for Holiday Travelers
I won't tell you not to be among the holiday travelers, because my family is, but I will share the health and safety guidance that we practice to keep everyone safe. We follow...
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Relive The Wild West In Virginia City, Nevada
Relive the Wild West outdoors, in safety, and take remote learning to the highest level in Virginia City. At its peak a bona fide frontier boomtown, this hilltop village is located...
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Our Cross Country Family Road Trip 2020
The New York Tough Get Going should be the name of our cross-country road trip from New York to California. We are heading West to visit our son and stay awhile, then...
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Road-Tripping: Three Rules for Planning a Single Parent Road Trip
It’s not often that you find a dad (or mom for that matter) who is willing to embark on a single parent road trip with the kids without his or her better half. Whether you’re...
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Are Hotels Safe in the Age of Coronavirus?
Having tested negative for COVID-19 after a two-week road trip where we slept in a B&B, Airbnb, motel, historic inn, boutique resort and several chain hotels, we can confirm...
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Road Trip USA – Around and About The Big Island of Hawaii
From stops for golf or astronomy, white and black sand beaches, volcanoes, or macadamia nut factory tours, circling the Big Island of Hawaii makes for a rich and varied family...
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Poconos Camping And Kayaking At Keen Lake
Our Poconos camping and kayaking adventure at Keen Lake Campground and Cottage Resort is one of three outdoor family vacations we experienced in the Mid-Atlantic this summer, along...
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RV Camping In the Pennsylvania Dutch Country At Circle M
RV Camping at Circle M RV & Camping Resort in the Pennsylvania Dutch country is one style of outdoor living we tried this summer while figuring...
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Road Trip USA: An American History Tour On A Pennsylvania Roadtrip
Many families select an American history tour for their Pennsylvania roadtrip with school-age children, and there's nothing more fun than exploring the regions of Philadelphia, Lancaster and...
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Rental RVs Are Your Portable Safe Zone
Travelers who are timid about leaving their safe zone after emerging from stay-at-home orders should consider RV rentals for a vacation this year. Several companies are making...
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Reopening Soon? Summer Travel in the Untied States
Look ahead to travel reopening during summer 2020 and you’ll know why we call it the Untied States of America. The...
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Is It Safe to Travel This Summer?
As the seasons begin to change and states slowly reopen during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, every family is asking is it safe to travel this summer? Is it safe to go on...
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11 Driving Tips for Easier Road Trips
Family roadtrips, whether over busy holidays like spring break, the height of summer or for end-of-year festivities, can be made easier with preparation and these handy driving tips for road trips. When...
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Pets on the Road: Car Travel Tips for Your Pet
Keep the family's four-legged best friend healthy during car travel with pets and you'll never hear him barking "Are we there yet?" again. The following road...
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Mariposa, The Heart of Yosemite
According to Jeffrey Hentz of the Yosemite/Mariposa Tourism Bureau, in Yosemite National Park,...
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Mount Rushmore, South Dakota’s Shrine of Democracy
I finally scratched it off the list: the very best of South Dakota's Black Hills region including Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Badlands National Park! Ever since seeing the debonair Cary Grant...
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Cheyenne Wyoming Welcomes Families
Cheyenne, Wyoming describes itself as the place to "come live the legend" and during the annual Cheyenne...
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Connecticut Family Attractions For A Weekend Away
A surprising number of Connecticut family attractions provide the entire Northeast with weekends away. Discover New England charm, waterside restaurants, parks,...
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Road Trip USA: The Pacific Northwest From Portland To The Olympic Peninsula
With its combination of sophisticated citylife in Seattle and Portland, and the scenic wilderness of the Olympic Peninsula, this road trip satisfies all ages.
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Best of Indianapolis and Indiana for Kids
The heart of the Midwest and a city to emulate, Indianapolis, Indiana boasts several kid attractions as well as leading efforts in sustainable development and wellness. It's a place where families find...
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