Weekend & Short Break Archives - Page 4 of 8 - My Family Travels
Legoland California Miniland Thanks First Responders to COVID
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Legoland California Review – A Kid’s Paradise

The imagination of my two boys skyrocketed as they built and built their adventures in Legoland...

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View of lakefront cottages at Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe as the sun sets.
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Margaritaville With Kids, Like Raising Happiness

We’re watching the sun bake all of the tourists as we drive away from Margaritaville with kids who didn’t waste a minute having a blast...

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Author and family sampling eveyone's favorite Blue Bell flavor at the ice cream parlor next to the Blue Bell factory tour.
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The Scoop On The Blue Bell Creameries Factory Tour

When driving the Texas Hill Country, plan a stop at the Blue Bell factory tour. Citizens of the Lone Star State claim they make the best ice cream in the country. This creamery,...

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Very enthusiastic crowd in the stands at the Camel Races in Virginia City, Nevada. Photo c. Liz Huntington for VisitVirginiaCityNV.com
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Bring the Kids to See Camels in Virginia City

Time travel to see camels in Virginia City, a Nevada town that offers families the chance to experience what life was like in a 19th-century mining boomtown. Yes,...

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pickup game of cricket on the sand.
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9 Last Minute Vacation Deals For One Last Summer Vacation

To help you save on one last summer vacation, we've rounded up nine great last minute vacation deals. Picture how envious your neighbors will be when you head out on a late summer...

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Families love playing with the sounds in the Effektorium at the house of musician Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. Photo by Michelle Marine.
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One Week In Family-Friendly Saxony, Germany

If you’re looking for an amazing European experience with the kids, immerse yourself in family-friendly Saxony. One week won’t be long enough. You can, however, get a great...

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Sunset over the Andaman Sea in Thailand with beach chairs in the foreground.
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Escape The Corporate World and Enter the Tranquil Heaven that is the Lopesan Collection Hotel Group

If ancient temples with a rich history and architectural details paired with exotic island foods handmade by locals are what you want, then look no further. Lopesan Hotel Group,...

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The L.L. Bean Bootmobile is inspired by the company's iconic workboot design.
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LL Bean Summer And July 4th Family Events In Freeport Maine

This year marks 111 years of Maine's famous adventure outfitters offering L.L. Bean July 4th and Summer events. Join the fun at their annual Summer in...

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Tarp set up over dining area outside two tents at campsite.
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Camping 101: How To Look Like An Experienced Camper To Your Kids

Camping is not easy, but these eight Camping 101 tips will help you look like an experienced camper to the kids -- especially useful for weekend warriors who haven't polished their...

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Parents and children in a step or blended family smile at camera.
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Step And Blended Family Vacations

Planning a family vacation with your step or blended family? We share resources and expert advice to make step and blended family vacations -- and any travel together -- a success.

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Boat dock at Lake Mohonk with surrounding banks of changing leaves in autumn. Photo c. NY State Division of Tourism - I Love NY
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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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Three kids bouncing on yellow trampoline outdoors at a Jellystone Park Camp-Resort.
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9 Reasons Why Camping And Glamping Are Summer’s Best Value Vacations

This summer, family travelers on the hunt for a bargain are searching for the best value camping vacations. Start your research at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, where...

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enjoying dinner at our rustic cabin at Jellystone Park
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Hey there Boo-Boo! Catskills Camping At Jellystone Park

Our Catskills camping adventure at a Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort ranks among our top Mid-Atlantic summer vacations. Along with

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Rodeo action is non-stop. Photo by Bree Anderson, c.Cheyenne Frontier Days.
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The Cowboy Life For Me At Cheyenne Frontier Days

The annual Cheyenne Frontier Days Festival returns this July. Are you tired of bingeing on Yellowstone, 1883 and 1923 to get your cowboy fix? Unplug...

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Twilight movei poster resized for featured image format.
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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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tubing on the comal river
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WILLKOMMEN… NEW BRAUNFELS EMBRACES ALL

New Braunfels embraces all visitors to Texas. It’s a vacation spot for many people seeking to escape reality for a day, a weekend, or maybe even longer. Quite a few people refer...

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Ritz Carlton Amelia Island coach helps novice surfers get up on the waves.
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Always Something New At The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida

Our family chose to vacation at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island resort, on an unspoiled barrier island on Florida's Northeast coast, for many reasons.

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A Pennsylvania Dutch farm being tended to by Amish farmers.
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Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival For July 4th Getaway

Thinking down home at a Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival for Independence Day this year? Dreaming of pie eating contests, quilting bees, and Civil War re-enactments?

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People enjoying a free yoga class at Woodruff Park in Atlanta.
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No Cost Fun In Atlanta, Georgia

Enjoy big city thrills, world-class culture and a no cost fun family vacation with my guide to Atlanta, Georgia. No cost is an unbeatable offer when other

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Girl and boy explore seashells on the beach with a photo guide.
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Sanibel And Captiva are Great for Family Reunions

Beach house rentals at America's top coastal resorts, such as Sanibel and Captiva Islands off Florida's Gulf Coast, make planning and enjoying a small family reunion easy and fun.

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car on map
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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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Three boys in a pool get their picture taken in front of the Schlitterbahn Galveston sign.
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Wet And Wild At Schlitterbahn Waterparks

Being voted the “World’s Best Waterpark” for 24 years is a guarantee that your family will find Schlitterbahn a fun, imaginative, aquatic entertainment center. Just ask the...

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The Galveston Texas beach is empy first thing in the morning when lifeguards arrive to patrol the shore.
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Galveston is Great for Family Reunions

Beach house rentals on the Texas coast make a successful Galveston family reunion fun and affordable. That's because planning and enjoying a small family reunion at many of America's...

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Girl inside a theme park holds up a theme park pass for Universal Orlando resort.
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Family Travel in Orlando: Tips and Tricks

Florida has an abundance of family-friendly attractions. In Orlando, your family can enjoy energy-packed adventures or simply unwind together by the pool. We’ll help you navigate...

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Gold sand beach cove and a large white restaurant, the Lake House, on the shores of Oneida Lake at Sylvan Beach, New York.
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Be A Boater At Sylvan Beach On Oneida Lake

More than a century ago, Sylvan Beach on Oneida Lake were on the map of central New York summer resorts. It was a boating and fishing destination in an agricultural region beside...

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Clearwater Beach has some of the finest sand for castle building, body burying and sand sculptures in the United States.
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St. Petersburg And Clearwater, Florida Attractions

The St. Petersburg Clearwater family attractions include so much of what a vacation in Florida should have. Expect some of the nation's finest beaches, facing the calm and shallow...

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The Wild Walk at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake encourages families to get up close with nature and the natural sciences on a fun adventure in the sky.
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Explore The Family-Friendly Adirondacks At Saranac Lake

Instead of tackling six million acres of wilderness, explore the family-friendly Adirondacks Mountains from comfortable Saranac Lake, the region’s self-proclaimed capital. The...

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Three generations dressed in white play lawn croquet together.
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6 Tips To Teach Kids Golf Without Teeing Them Off

Today's parent wants to teach kids golf because the sport has become more popular with families. To ensure a fun outing for both you and your junior golfers, follow FTF's simple...

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Aerial view of the Silverwood theme park, one of northern Idaho's most popular summer destinations. Photo c. Silverwood Theme Park.
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Explore Coeur d’Alene, Idaho And The Silverwood Theme Park

Discover a cool rural getaway with lots of outdoor recreation and the kid-welcoming Silverwood theme park in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. This incredibly picturesque town is on the...

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Family relaxing at the beach at Robin Lake at Callaway Gardens, Georgia.
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Callaway Gardens Family Resort In Georgia

Reunite in Pine Mountain, where adventures in nature at the Callaway Gardens family resort...

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Teen taking a lesson from a pro at Classic Swing Golf School in Myrtle Beach.
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You Thought Beach? Myrtle Beach Golf Is The New Game

Many families expect a beach when they get to Myrtle Beach, but our family prefers a Myrtle Beach golf vacation. The beach is there, of course. The Grand Strand...

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Cover art of the Kid's Guide to Washington DC
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A Real Kid’s Guide to Washington DC

Just in time for summer, there's a brand new edition of

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14KY gold engagement ring with a purple spinel and champagne diamonds. Hand fabricated by Lindsey Scot Ernst
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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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Aerial view of the Neckar River and Heidelberg skyline. Photo by Tobias Schwerdt for Heidelberg Marketing.
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Heidelberg’s Famous Schriesheimer Mathaisemarkt Festival

Make historic Heidelberg, Germany your base for the annual Schriesheimer Mathaisemarkt, a delightful spring festival. This small city is one of those lucky places that was not...

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The C3 Pass gives visitors to certain cities the city pass savings for three attractions and, like other CityPASSES, it is delivered via mobile phone. Photo c. CityPASS
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Big City Deals With City Pass Savings

Who's not interested in multi-attraction tickets and city pass savings for several US cities? Many of these discounted attraction passes cover sights in Canada and the top European...

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Children's yoga class at Adler Spa Thermae in Italy.
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Family Spa Holidays Are A European Tradition

Did you know that family spa holidays are an annual tradition in many of Europe’s top destinations? Enjoy one in three easy steps. First, choose a wellness oriented hotel for...

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Three girls sitting on edge of an inflatable boat give each other a hug.
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ROWing Down The Salmon River In Idaho

Experience a luxury family vacation when you row the Salmon River in Idaho with the tour company ROW, and meet a crew of other whitewater rafting families.

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The chic Western style mountain town of Park City, Utah
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Star in Your Own Very Romantic Weekend at Park City

Charming, rustic, sexy, folksy, romantic Park City is Utah's hottest town. Couples and families discover all those qualities and more rolled into an easy to access,...

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Four adults on inner tubes at top of sledding hill at Village Vacances Valcartier
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Snow Thrills at Valcartier Vacation Village in Quebec

Say “Bonjour” to Village Vacances Valcartier, a snow-capped winter tubing theme park...

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A photo mosaic in tiles of Queen Elizabeth II at Gatwick Airport in the UK.
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When Is the Best Time To Buy Business Class Flights To London?

In recent times, London has drawn a growing number of visitors from all around the world. The biggest city in Europe at 600 square miles, it is one of the most critical financial,...

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Glasgow, Scotland's George Square Christmas Market, seen from the air. Photo c.VisitBritain/Scott Salt
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Top Christmas Markets in the UK

In much of Great Britain, rural markets are a holiday weekend pursuit, but the major cities operate the top Christmas Markets in the UK daily in winter. You'll usually find the...

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Lightweight waterproof carrying case for cats keeps them comfortable when traveling away from home. Photo by Dominick Vietor via pixabay.
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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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cross country skiers on ridge of snow.
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Free Winter Fun At Yosemite National Park

Enjoy low cost eco-activities and lots of free winter fun outdoors at Yosemite National Park. This northern California preserve is truly one of America's favorite and most easily...

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Man viewing steam rising from a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park.
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Gorgeous Yellowstone Winter Getaways with Family Snow Tours

One of the country's most impressive national parks is featuring Yellowstone winter getaways for select dates through early March. Plan now to experience this vast park -- a favorite...

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Dark street with a huge illuminated skeleton is part of the scenery on the Woodlock Pines Haunted Hayride. Photo c. Woodloch.com
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Haunted Weekend In Pennsylvania At Woodloch Pines

In October, my father promised me we would go on a haunted weekend. One Friday after school, after driving about two hours from New York in the dark on a winding and foggy road,...

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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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The coastline of Shanghai, China with the round Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower among the skyscrapers of the skyline.
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4 Surprising Reasons You Must Visit Shanghai, China

Shanghai, China's largest metropolis, exists in a contradiction. One half of this major megalopolis is wealthy and attractive, while the other half is old and rustic. That contradiction...

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Logging truck in upstate California with Mount Shasta in the background.
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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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New Year's Eve fireworks over harbor of Puerto Vallarta
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Great Mexico Fall Festivals to Celebrate in Puerto Vallarta

Plan your visit during a local holiday or Mexico fall festival and enjoy the country's cultural traditions and heritage, often at no cost. Celebrations focusing on religion, gastronomy,...

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Chateau Frontenac on top of the Quebec City ramparts.
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Quebec City, Canada Attractions

Tour an 18th-century European old town, water parks, zoos, monuments and the river -- Quebec City attractions that are fun for families in all four seasons.

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