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Two weeks in France visiting Paris, champagne country and Normandy via river cruise

Two weeks in France visiting Paris, champagne country and Normandy via river cruise

Aug 22, 2022

Arriving in Paris jet-lagged, a quick trip to see Monet’s water lillies at the Musee de L’Orangerie was just the tonic. Armed with a Paris Pass, we didn’t have to wait in a long line for tickets.

Memories of Monet’s Garden: where a little girl led the way

Memories of Monet’s Garden: where a little girl led the way

Aug 22, 2022

From the time we told Melanie we were going to France that summer, she insisted we must visit Monet’s Garden. It wasn’t that far-fetched an idea.

To Norway, the land of fjords, ‘Frozen’ and family fun

To Norway, the land of fjords, ‘Frozen’ and family fun

Aug 22, 2022

No, not the Splash Mountain in Walt Disney World or Disneyland, we’re actually in Norway touring the gorgeous fjords with Adventures by Disney where one waterfall is bigger and more awesome than the next

Families on a different kind of water adventure

Families on a different kind of water adventure

Aug 11, 2022

If you are itching for a different late summer/fall getaway on the water, there are lots of options that won’t break your budget

Tips for traveling with babies and toddlers

Tips for traveling with babies and toddlers

Aug 4, 2022

Forget spontaneous romantic dinners. Ditto for any big adventures. When you’re traveling with babies and toddlers, expect the unexpected.

Taking the kids to ski country in summer

Taking the kids to ski country in summer

Jul 21, 2022

Free outdoor concerts, bountiful farmer’s markets, movies under the stars, unique museums, guided hikes, golf, tennis, festivals and more

How to take the kids camping for the first time

How to take the kids camping for the first time

Jul 7, 2022

Camping was the one segment of the travel industry that didn’t suffer during the pandemic. In fact, it enjoyed unprecedented growth.

Celebrating with family on the Fourth of July

Celebrating with family on the Fourth of July

Jun 30, 2022

What was your best Fourth of July? A parade, a barbecue with your nearest and dearest, fireworks or perhaps an entirely new experience?

3 Lessons RV Pros Taught a First Time RVer

3 Lessons RV Pros Taught a First Time RVer

Jun 29, 2022

My wife and I recently bought our first travel trailer. We had been waiting for months and we traveled from Colorado to Ohio to pick it up

The unique Caribbean culture of Curacao

The unique Caribbean culture of Curacao

Jun 23, 2022

Do you know your ABCs? We’re talking the ABC islands — Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao, the three westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles

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