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Taking the Kids is your information resource for family, multi-generational and group travel. We have reports on thousands of family-friendly destinations including unique resorts, lodges, hotels, camps, theme parks, cruises and more. Creator Eileen Ogintz is a nationally syndicated travel columnist and the author of more than a dozen books.

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Seasonal Travel Guides

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Our Seasonal Travel Guides bring you the best ideas for vacations or getaways – Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring – plus Best Holiday Light Views and our Annual Cruise Guide

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Weekly Syndicated Column

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Eileen’s weekly family travel columns “Taking the Kids” have been syndicated national in newspapers and websites since 1991

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Our Latest Travel Diaries

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Read about our most recent travel experiences.

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Taking The Kids Blogs

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The latest news and trends from the world of family travel.

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These posts are powered by Taking The Kids elite sponsors, many of the best-known brands in the Travel Industry!

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Taking the Kids Web Stories

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Summaries of our travels reviews, photos, more… easy to read on mobile devices. Under a minute!

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Travel Tips and Tricks

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How to make the most of  your travels, even when it rains!

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Cool Travel Gear

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Cool stuff we like and recommend for your travels

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The Kids Guides

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Eileen has published a veritable libary of Kids Guides to American Cities, national parks – even camping!

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The Best of Taking the Kids

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We share our best family travel experiences over the recent years, international and domestic, at sea and in the mountains – every continent!

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