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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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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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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Americans Are Confident About Travel Again
Americans are confident about travel again, spending more on vacations this summer, according to a new survey by Allianz Partners USA.
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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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New York’s Finger Lakes Resorts And Rentals
Discover wonderful places to stay and play at Seneca Lake, my family's pick of the best Finger Lakes resorts and rentals in upstate New York.
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Santa Cruz With Kids – California From Surfing To Redwoods
From playing on the "SC" Boardwalk in summer to apple picking in the fall, some of the best family vacations happen when you do Santa Cruz with kids.
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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Attractions
Typically hot in the summer (average high temperatures in the upper 80's F) yet more temperate during the rest of the year, Myrtle Beach attractions make it South...
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The King of Tupelo, Mississippi
I recently overheard two guys who'd scaled Kilimanjaro, run Class VI rapids on the New River, and rested their heads on the most expensive pillows in Paris agree that none of their...
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Outdoor Fun in New Hampshire’s White Mountains
For active and outdoorsy types, the White Mountain region of New Hampshire offers bountiful outdoor family fun for all seasons with some of the most beautiful mountain scenery...
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Canoe Escapes In The ‘Real’ Florida
A daylong outing with Canoe Escape in central Florida offers a natural and relaxing experience very close to Tampa and Busch Gardens. It's the "real Florida" just as they are,...
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An Ideal Hilton Phoenix Resort For Family And Multigenerational Travel
The family amenity specs at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak are impressive when seen online. Note the 563 all-suite accommodations that include a separate living room, two...
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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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Six Most Fun Activities in Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas activities make it a unique, fun destination, adored by everyone from A List Hollywood celebrities to family groups. Over 4.9 million people flew through Los Cabos...
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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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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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The Worry-Free Western Dude Ranch Vacation
Try rock-climbing, fly fishing, hiking, falconry, yoga and a massage -- all available on a worry-free, Western dude ranch vacation. There’s plenty of opportunities to ride, of...
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Arriving in Heaven at Palm Beach, Florida
There are many Palm Beach County attractions to please the active family year-round and, in summer, this upscale beach town becomes a family bargain. Visiting...
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Touring Bull Run – The Manassas Battlefield
History comes to life at the Manassas battlefield in northern Virginia where National Park Rangers and an excellent interpretive center illuminate the origins of the American Civil...
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Marine Corps Museum Visitors Say It’s Better Than Bootcamp
History buffs eager for a unique, immersive experience should spend a weekend at the Marine Corps Museum in Virginia. The 135-acre National Museum of the Marine Corps site...
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Top 10 Gulf Coast Activities In Naples And Everglades City, Florida
Our top ten Gulf Coast activities in Naples and Everglades City represent the yin and yang of family vacations. Why not embrace variety and enjoy a taste of both cities?
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center
Family travelers looking for some "space" away from the crowds should plan a weekend around the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia....
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Touring the Gettysburg Battlefield
Relive a defining tragedy in American history at the Gettysburg Battlefield in Pennsylvania. The site of the pivotal battle of the Civil War, July 1863, it's where 150,000...
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Ski Style: Nordic? Cross Country? Ski Touring?
If you love cross country skiing, and want to share your pastime with the kids, these helpful tips will be right up your well groomed alley!
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50 Reasons to Visit Disney World at 50
Did you ever think you’d be around to see Disney World at 50? I hadn’t even met my spouse when they opened Walt Disney’s second magical theme park, in Florida, in 1971. In...
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Lajitas And Big Bend Texas
We checked into the Lajitas Golf and Spa Resort panting, trying to catch our breath after an exhilarating, five-point zip line adventure above the Big Bend of Texas.
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Chicago, Illinois Attractions
With museums, theatre and outdoor fun galore, Chicago is a happening destination packed with family attractions for travelers of all ages. Even during the pandemic, things are...
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North Carolina Fall Festivals Offer Local Color
In autumn, North Carolina fall festivals abound -- they're mostly free -- and focus on an array of subjects from food to animals. Altogether, these authentic local events make...
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High Times at Fall Beer and Wine Festivals
Fall for fun beer and wine festivals with their many free outdoor activities this season. Despite the resurgence of the pandemic, there are many options for adult getaways, whether...
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Fine Food, Fast Cars, A Romantic Daytona Beach Getaway
We were a little upset when we landed at Daytona Beach’s airport in central Florida: it was raining… hard. Not the most ideal scenario for...
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New England Fall Family Beach Vacations
Looking for New England fall family beach vacations that are an alternative to leaf peeping? Once the shopping malls start stocking Christmas wreaths, get into the autumn spirit...
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Surfing Resorts In California And Hawaii
I have been an avid surfer since I was a kid, so when my wife and I vacation with Hannah, now 2, I expect to go to a surfing resort. The
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A True Luxury Resort in Northern California
I love traveling en famille, but before I head out on a multi-gen vacation with our adult kids and their spouses -- especially to a luxurious retreat like CordeValle Resort...
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Catskills Family Resorts For Summer Fun
For endless, summer camp style fun at relatively inexpensive rates, head to the traditional Catskills family resorts in New York's Catskills Mountains. Popular with tourists since...
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Summer Camping Tops Activities List For Moms and Families
Let’s go camping! is a popular refrain, as summer camping beats out other family activities according to a new summer 2021 travel survey.
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An Outdoor Makeover To Inspire Backyard Vacation Ideas
With summer on the horizon, it's time to create fresh backyard vacation ideas to keep everyone busy and happy. In this pandemic era, one thing families can rely on is their own...
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Why Joe Biden and Families Love Wilmington Delaware
“Our demonstration of black powder may not have much of a bang due to the rainy weather,” says our guide at Hagley, the du Pont estate in Wilmington Delaware. She presses a...
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Ocean City, Maryland Family Attractions
From adventures on the sea, to rides, games and explorations on the land, Ocean City family attractions are "shore" to provide something fun for everyone in Maryland's favorite...
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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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Let’s Go Fishing With Kids Florida Style
Wondering how to go fishing with kids on your next Florida vacation? If you don't picture jon boats and fishing poles when you think about a family beach vacation, this blog is...
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A Ski and Soak Weekend at Camelback Resort
In a winter where snow is scarce and COVID restrictions vary across...
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Flamingo Gardens: Perfect Florida Family Day Trip
If you're inspired by the tropics and the palm-shaded outdoors, pack up the kids and plan a trip to Flamingo Gardens, also known as the
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What Is Spring Skiing During COVID Like?
What will spring skiing during COVID be like in 2021? Many families are asking the same question as they plan a
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Columbia, Missouri is a Cool College Town
We have long been fans of cool college towns and recently visited Columbia, Missouri, a university community with three schools to tour.
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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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Forest Bathing in Hocking Hills, Ohio
Get familiar with Shirin-yoku, the Japanese concept of forest bathing, to understand the appeal of a walk in the woods in Ohio’s Hocking Hills State Park. Immaculate...
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Montgomery Confronts The Legacy of Racism
The city of Montgomery, Alabama has embraced America's legacy of racism and the heroic civil rights struggle with open arms. That big hug is what invites visitors of every skin...
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Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico’s Multigenerational Mountain Resort
Thanks to its proximity to Ski Santa Fe in the mountains just to the east, this historic southwestern city affords a multi-generational family easy access to diversions for skiers...
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