Take grandma zip lining? Shore excursions in Alaska
there are lots of options from the popular Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan to gold panning in Juneau, the White Pass scenic railroad in Skagway, a rainforest bicycle tour, rock climbing,
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“Who drives the boat when the captain is asleep?”
Stedman Grigsby was less than impressed with size of the steering wheel on the Bridge of the Regent Seven Seas Mariner.
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All the good eats aboard the Regent Seven Seas Mariner
No wonder the fitness center is so busy at 7 am—when people are on vacation.That’s because aboard the Regent Seven Seas Marinerthe food is not only plentiful but delicious
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The never in a billion years cruise in Alaska
Karon Greenfield never had any interest in cruising. “Never in a billion years,” said Mrs. Greenfield, who is from near Cleveland, Ohio
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Kids Take Alaska Aboard Regent Seven Seas Mariner
When it comes to dinner, Alex (short for Alexandra) Makaev, 9, says that when she is aboard the Regent Seven Seas Mariner she prefers Dover sole or Black Angus filet mignon.
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YETI COOLERS AND DRINKWARE: BUILT FOR THE LONG HAUL
The idea: a cooler that would take all the abuse you could give it on an outdoor adventure that wouldn’t break. That’s why YETI is the go-to brand for so many outdoor enthusiasts.
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To a different kind of water park
Molly Brown, like others of her era, came to Glenwood Springs, about 40 miles north of Aspen and a three-hour drive from Denver, for the clean mountain air and to “take the waters” at the famous mineral Glenwood Hot Springs
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Vancouver B.C. – a kids paradise
The first thing you notice is the noise. Happy Noise. Kids playing.Welcome to the Kids Market on Granville Island in Vancouver
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Fairmont WaterFront in Vancouver: The Bee’s Knees
Welcome to the Fairmont Waterfront, which takes that commitment seriously — complete with 250,000 bees producing 125 pounds of honey every year.
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Teaching Kids About the Power of Nature
As the Earth warms, many of the most beloved natural wonders are beginning to disappear. That means it is more important than ever that families show kids just how powerful and wonderful nature can be
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SUNGLASSES DESIGNED BY ‘BADASS WOMEN’ FOR SAME
No wonder I like the La Reina sunglasses from Native eyewear that the company says “was designed by badass women, for badass women…that invites style to the outdoors.”
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A Wok Around Vancouver’s Chinatown
We are in a Chinese herbal medicine store, one of 11 here in Vancouver‘s bustling Chinatown, which is one of the largest in North America. There are fish bladders, all varieties of ginger, hair moss, ginseng…
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BAGS FOR SAFER TRAVEL. THANKS VERA!
I never thought of myself as a “Vera girl.” After my passport got lifted in Italy, I became a fan of cross body bags rather than shoulder totes or backpacks.
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CLOTHES THAT LOOK GOOD- AND HELP THE PLANET
Minimizing their environmental impact and at the same time producing clothes that look good and perform well from “trail to tavern” is what Toad & Co is all about.
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To Robben Island, a Relic of South Africa’s Apartheid Regime
Nelson Mandela would have turned 101 this year, at a time when South Africa has been rocked by political corruption and still fraught with the ills that Apartheid wrought
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Camping Hacks for Newbies
If you haven’t had a chance to unplug and get the kids outdoors this summer…the time is now!
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Hiking and zip off bottoms from L.L. Bean
The Cresta line of men’s hiking pants from L.L. Bean are comfortable for hiking in virtually any weather
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Visiting Sandy Springs GA: What To Do, See, And Eat With Kids
Sandy Springs is fast become the go-to area for families looking for something fun and unique right outside the thriving metropolis of Atlanta
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When they love dinos, what’s new this summer?
There are other new interactive options for junior paleontologists, their parents and grandparents to explore this summer, even the chance to join a dig
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Fort Lauderdale Family Fun
Fort Lauderdale averages 246 sunny days a year? That there is plenty to do beyond the beach? And no worries if you don’t have snorkel gear or boogie boards
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Staying safe on vacation
Is it safe to take kids to developing nations? To fly with babies when they haven’t yet been vaccinated for measles? To let them swim in the ocean?
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Breckenridge CO in summer: hikes, bikes, mountain fun, good eats and an AWESOME TROLL!
Ask locals in a ski town like Breckenridge CO, home of one of the largest ski resorts in Colorado, and they will tell you they came for the winter but stayed for the summer
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New gadgets and gizmos to de-stress summer travel
Forgetting an essential when you travel can be a good thing. You have the chance to replace what you forgot with something new and better
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Road Sidekick: peace of mind for car trips
We relax when we travel by knowing our Sidekick Solution duffel bag has everything we need for a roadside emergency.
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To the world’s best birthday present, the Statue of Liberty
Today Lady Liberty is a worldwide symbol of freedom — no more so than on July 4th. She attracts some 4.4 million visitors annually
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Durable, functional travel tote from Briggs & Riley
Briggs & Riley has unveiled Rhapsody, it’s first dedicated women’s collection with everything from day bags to luggage, all made of light-weight, high performance fabrics with leather accents
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Up Close and Personal With A Sleepy Sloth
the sleepy sloth experience is offered from Tuesdays to Sundays at 3:30pm and that the duration is about 20 to 30 minutes. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult
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The Perfect Family Getaway: Why the Caribbean is Great for Every Member
I personally prefer a destination which hosts all fun-filled activities from sandy beach relaxation to strikingly beautiful scenery and landmarks
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Summer in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City offers kid-friendly urban attractions with easy access to the natural world. It’s fairly compact, plus the light rail system makes it easy to get around town.
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Getting unplugged in a super fun way
For busy parents, it’s the luxury of not having to organize anything for a camping trip. Someone else has shopped for the food on this five-day trip and the always cheery guides cook everything from lasagna to steaks
