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  • How to be a Spy and Travel the World in a Day in NYC
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    How to be a Spy and Travel the World in a Day in NYC

    ByEileen Ogintz April 23, 2018November 8, 2021

    There’s much to do in a city of eight million people with many attractions to visit, but Midtown Manhattan has a few charms like no other. Become a spy and travel the world in a day by visiting the SPYSCAPE and Gulliver’s Gate.

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  • A different kind of trip to Alaska
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    A different kind of trip to Alaska

    ByEileen Ogintz April 19, 2018July 16, 2021

    Just one road leads into Denali National Park’s 6 million acres, and after mile 15 the road is restricted to park buses. You can’t get much more remote in Alaska.

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  • The remarkable air travel safety record — and the responsibilities
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    The remarkable air travel safety record — and the responsibilities

    ByEileen Ogintz April 18, 2018July 5, 2021

    As horrifying and tragic as it was, the in-flight emergency and forced landing of a Southwest Airlines flight in Philadelphia was the first instance of a passenger being killed in a U.S. airline accident since 2009

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  • WGN Radio “On the Road” series features Eileen
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    WGN Radio “On the Road” series features Eileen

    ByEileen Ogintz April 16, 2018July 16, 2021

    Two new features on WGN Radio’s “On the Road” series feature interviews with Eileen: Best car movies with Blake Stubbs, Leah Pritchett and much more! Eileen…

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  • Traveling greener in honor of Earth Day
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    Traveling greener in honor of Earth Day

    ByEileen Ogintz April 12, 2018July 14, 2021

    In honor of Earth Day (Sunday, April 22), let’s remember how easy it is to do your bit to help end plastic pollution when you are traveling — and teach the kids a lesson in the process

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  • Five Tips for Taking Your Kids Fishing
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    Five Tips for Taking Your Kids Fishing

    ByEileen Ogintz April 6, 2018July 10, 2021

    Modern families have lots of options when traveling with kids, but there’s one great option that has been popular for decades, yet often goes overlooked: fishing

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  • Making the most of visiting the Smithsonian with kids this spring
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    Making the most of visiting the Smithsonian with kids this spring

    ByEileen Ogintz April 5, 2018July 9, 2021

    The Smithsonian Museums, particularly Air and Space, Natural History, American History, the African American Museum and the National Zoo are on every family’s must-see list when visiting Washington, D.C.

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  • Keystone’s Kidtopia: A Unique Culinary Experience for the Whole Family
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    Keystone’s Kidtopia: A Unique Culinary Experience for the Whole Family

    ByEileen Ogintz March 30, 2018July 14, 2021

    We happened to be in Keystone during its inaugural Culinary Festival, which offers a line-up tailored for even the youngest of foodies, offering cooking demonstrations, chocolate fountains, and dessert specials. It was the perfect time to explore the savory side of Keystone.

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  • Warm hoodie with plenty of pockets for travel — SCOTTeVEST
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    Warm hoodie with plenty of pockets for travel — SCOTTeVEST

    ByEileen Ogintz March 30, 2018July 16, 2021

    The SCOTTeVEST micro fleece hoodie is a comfortable and functional piece of clothing for constant travel, with plenty of zippered pockets for your carry-on items.

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  • Making the most out of a national park visit
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    Making the most out of a national park visit

    ByEileen Ogintz March 29, 2018July 16, 2021

    The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation are hoping you will #FindYourPark — or at least start thinking about what park you next want to visit, including the less visited ones — during National Park Week, which runs April 21 through April 29.

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  • Seeing the Unseen Oceans at the American Museum of Natural History
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    Seeing the Unseen Oceans at the American Museum of Natural History

    ByEileen Ogintz March 23, 2018July 10, 2021

    It was a behind-the- scenes tour of their rapidly growing collections of marine and freshwater fishes, comprised of more than 2 million specimens

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  • Snorkeling for our dinner
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    Snorkeling for our dinner

    ByEileen Ogintz March 22, 2018July 7, 2021

    I wasn’t planning to swim while my husband fished for our supper, but I couldn’t resist the entreaties from Carlos Cordova, our 22-year-old guide, who urged us to join in on the conch and lobster hunt

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  • To Denver the Mile High City
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    To Denver the Mile High City

    ByEileen Ogintz March 16, 2018July 6, 2021

    Denver is a great bet for families, I discovered while writing my Kid’s Guide to Denver, Boulder and Colorado Ski Country. In fact, local families are perplexed that families visiting Colorado head straight to the mountains without first stopping in Denver

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  • On spring break, without busting the budget
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    On spring break, without busting the budget

    ByEileen Ogintz March 8, 2018July 9, 2021

    It’s not too late to book a spring break, whether for a week or a long weekend. If you plan smart, you might snare a deal. The Taking the Kids 2018 Very Best Spring Break Ideas can help.

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  • Great eats in Denver, a new foodie paradise
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    Great eats in Denver, a new foodie paradise

    ByEileen Ogintz March 5, 2018July 6, 2021

    Denver, famously “the Mile High” city because at the 13th step of the Colorado State Capitol you are exactly 5,280 feet above sea level, has become a true foodie destination for all ages, whether you want Mexican, Italian, burgers, micro brewery or food trucks.

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  • Downtown Denver — Calling All Hip Kids and Parents!
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    Downtown Denver — Calling All Hip Kids and Parents!

    ByEileen Ogintz March 4, 2018July 6, 2021

    Hotels around the country that are aiming to attract the Millennial family market—remember they travel more and spend more than their peers without kids—should take a page from the year-old 172-room Maven Hotel two blocks from Denver’s Union Station

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  • Remains of the Berlin Wall
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    Taking the Kids — to Berlin

    ByEileen Ogintz March 1, 2018June 28, 2023

    There’s no better place to see reconciliation at work that than in Berlin where the Berlin Wall, as of last month, has been down longer than it was up

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  • More companies need to stand up to the NRA!
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    More companies need to stand up to the NRA!

    ByAndy Yemma February 23, 2018November 10, 2025

    This is a “family travel” website, not a political one. But the issue of the safety of our children and grandchildren cannot be ignored after the assault gun massacre at Stoneman Douglas High School

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  • Channeling your inner-Olympian
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    Channeling your inner-Olympian

    ByEileen Ogintz February 22, 2018July 14, 2021

    Why not take a trip to the snow where everyone can indulge their Olympic fantasies and dreams? If you have a spring break coming up or a long weekend, consider some fun in the snow

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  • Disney’s New Toy Story Land in FL is sure to please all ages
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    Disney’s New Toy Story Land in FL is sure to please all ages

    ByEileen Ogintz February 19, 2018July 14, 2021

    No matter how many times you’ve been to the Disney parks, you can always count on the Mouse—and the talented Imagineers—to encourage us to visit again for something new and different

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  • On an adventure in Belize
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    On an adventure in Belize

    ByEileen Ogintz February 15, 2018May 13, 2024

    Lucy and Mick Fleming, a young adventurous couple, spontaneously bought an overgrown 140-acre farm and citrus orchard on the Macal River in Belize after meeting the owner in a bar in Belize City, about a two-hour drive away

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  • For Big Family Fun in Atlanta, Think Small
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    For Big Family Fun in Atlanta, Think Small

    ByEileen Ogintz February 13, 2018July 8, 2021

    When planning a family vacation in Atlanta, don’t make the mistake of thinking too big. Sure, Atlanta is sprawling, but when it comes to enjoying its many great attractions, thinking small lets you take in most of the top tourist spots.

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  • The whole gang on a cruise, but not necessarily a big ship
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    The whole gang on a cruise, but not necessarily a big ship

    ByEileen Ogintz February 8, 2018June 28, 2023

    Cruises are a great bet for extended families as everyone, if they’d like, can go in different directions and meet up for dinner.

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  • Day Two In Sydney: Beaches and A Chinatown Feast On A Budget
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    Day Two In Sydney: Beaches and A Chinatown Feast On A Budget

    ByEileen Ogintz February 7, 2018October 3, 2023

    To get a fuller picture of the local lifestyle, hop on a train, bus or ferry to one of Sydney’s stunning beaches. And don’t miss Chinatown

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  • Two teens take on Philadelphia – home of the Super Bowl champs
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    Two teens take on Philadelphia – home of the Super Bowl champs

    ByEileen Ogintz February 6, 2018July 14, 2021

    We are talking with local kids around the country and the world to get their take on what they think visiting kids would like. This stop: Philadelphia!

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  • Day One In Sydney, Australia: Luxury All The Way
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    Day One In Sydney, Australia: Luxury All The Way

    ByEileen Ogintz February 5, 2018October 3, 2023

    Sydney is a long way from her home in NYC. When Alison Tibaldi’s daughter decided to spend a post-college year Down Under, it was time to undertake the journey.

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  • Not enough outlets? Ventev chargers save the day!
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    Not enough outlets? Ventev chargers save the day!

    ByEileen Ogintz February 5, 2018July 16, 2021

    It can be frustrating when you’re traveling and find yourself in a hotel room with only one or two usable electric outlets. That’s where mobile charging accessories by Ventev save the day

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  • To Antigua, spared from the 2017 hurricanes
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    To Antigua, spared from the 2017 hurricanes

    ByEileen Ogintz February 1, 2018July 10, 2021

    Curtain Bluff welcomes kids with a breezy, open-air kids’ club and an adjacent playground tucked in the shade. The activities, says Ainsley Smith, a former teacher and daycare provider who oversees the kids’ program, are designed to teach kids about Antigua

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  • CAMINO DE SANTIAGO 2018 – a trek through Spain
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    CAMINO DE SANTIAGO 2018 – a trek through Spain

    ByEileen Ogintz January 31, 2018July 14, 2021

    This trek in Spain is one of the greatest trips ever, you go with your ideas and thoughts and you come back with a different new perspective

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  • Two massages in one week! Now that’s the way to travel
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    Two massages in one week! Now that’s the way to travel

    ByEileen Ogintz January 25, 2018July 10, 2021

    There isn’t anything like a massage, I think, to help you de-stress, especially when traveling and I’ve had some really memorable ones

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