Active Pastime with Kids: How to Get Ready
If you have a free weekend planned to be spent with your family, you must definitely take care of the proper organization of leisure
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It’s time to add a cruise to your travel bucket list
It’s time for you to think about a family cruise, After two years of limited travel, cruising is safe and the options are amazing.
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So much to see in Washington D.C.
Welcome to America’s front yard! We’re talking, of course, about The National Mall in Washington, D.C. Consider that The National Mall typically gets more than…
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Great water sandals made from recyclables
Chaco sandals, long favorites for rafters, hikers and those kicking back somewhere sunny and warm are made from recyclable plastics
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Three Incredible Destinations in Belize
Belize should be on your family summer vacation idea list – beaches, jungles, history, culture, everyone speaks English and $ accepted by all
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The Curious Theatre in Denver
Live performances are springing back to life after two years and in Denver it’s great to have this “gutsy” little theater down the street
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No-hassle road trip coffee
Here’s another way to travel sustainably — make a hot cup of specialty coffee as easily as a hot cup of tea. And help save the planet.
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Small batch sauces for road trips
When we travel, we also like to cook or grill on the road. But provisioning can be difficult – we don’t want to bring too…
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This is the year to cruise to Alaska
Calving glaciers, bears, eagles, and just-caught salmon and halibut. Welcome aboard your cruise to Alaska!
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It’s easy to travel more sustainably
Who really needs clean towels and sheets every day on vacation? Ditto for super-long showers. It’s not hard to travel more sustainably.
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The Athena jump starts your road trip
On your next road trip, you can recharge all your electronic devices — even jump-start your car in an emergency.
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Fresh coffee guaranteed for your next trip
When you’re traveling and want a fresh cup of coffee in the morning, it’s a bummer when you can’t get a fresh cup.
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How to ease the Disney experience with small kids
How to make the Walt Disney experience easier with small kids – stay on property, get to the parks early, afternoon nap, return evening
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Why Cuba? History and reconciliation and the recipe for Cuban life
Cuba: “a dose of World War II rationing, a pinch of Soviet era austerity, the family values of South America, the educational values of the US and the loquaciousness of the Irish.”
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Best Gifts For Moms Traveling Again
What do traveling moms really want? They’ll tell you time together with their families. Grandmas, especially, are eager to make memories.
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How to Prepare Your Home for a New Cat
If your kids have been hinting at a furry new addition to the family, why not consider gifting them with an adorable new cat or kitten?
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Get out and smell the wildflowers this season
Wildflowers come in many colors. Whether you are hiking, biking, camping or visiting a city, the coming months are a great time to see them
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Airplane mask mandate on Trending Travel
With airlines dropping mask mandates, families with young children who are not able to get vaccinated yet are feeling a new round of anxiety.
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Eileen quoted in APNews on mask mandate
After a federal court order, TSA will not continue to enforce the Covid-19 mask mandate on public transportation. What should families do?
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What The End Of Masks On Planes Means For Families
Families flying with small children are rightly confused over this week’s lifting of the federal transportation Covid-19 masking mandate.
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Understanding Autism and celebrating differences
Who hasn’t had a travel nightmare? The worst I’ve heard is angry passengers booing as you try to calm a child on the autism spectrum.
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Safe drinking water in a reusable bottle
An easy and cost-effective way families can travel more sustainably is by using a water purifier bottle instead of buying single use plastic bottles.
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Touring Athens like a local
As we begin to travel again, many of us want to travel differently — connecting more with locals like we did in Athens last year
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6 Common Mistakes People Make While Traveling
Very few activities offer world exposure like traveling does. We all make mistakes, especially while traveling.
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Travel Bucket List: Must-Go-To Places On Your Honeymoon
Weddings are a joyous affair, but they bring their challenges, too. In order to relieve the stress of wedding planning and spend quality time together, most couples plan their honeymoons beforehand.
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Where the kids can blast off without leaving Earth
Very few of us can afford to be space tourists. But we’ve got more opportunities than ever to explore from Earth and to see what’s ahead for future space tourists.
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Inspired by sardines and great for outdoors
Inspiration often strikes when you’re looking for something else. Ask the inventors of Freshe Meals. In this case it was sardines.
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Celebrating women when you travel this spring
As you plan your spring and summer trips, consider noting women’s contributions wherever and however you travel, especially with kids
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How to Become a Hot Shot Driver
Hotshot drivers carry loads and deliver them on an urgent basis. They offer quick, fast, and reliable services to their clients. They have commercial vehicles. They can also work as a driver in other companies.
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Planning a road trip as gas prices reach record highs
Just as we feel safe planning for spring and summer trips, gas prices reach record highs. And they may get higher despite crude oil prices dropping at the moment, AAA says
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Staying hydrated on the slopes
When you’re on the slopes, truly enjoying a Blue Bird ski day, the last thing you want is to stop for a drink of water. Camelbak has solutions for you.
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How road trippers can cope with high gas prices
We are all dealing with the impact of high gas prices and will have to adjust. Here’s how families can still vacation this spring and summer.
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Should you splurge on travel this spring and summer?
Especially during the pandemic, families have been seeking private enclaves, often within resort settings with resort amenities
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Away from the crowds in Park City UT
PARK CITY, UT — Crunch…Crunch. Crunch… The only sound out here in the Uinta National Forest outside of Park City, Utah is our snowshoes on the snow.
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It’s safe to cruise again. Time to re-book!
Here’s the good news. We can sail safely on a cruise ship—even with young kids!
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Non-toxic baby bath products from Hand Over Heart
As a new mom of a 12-week-old baby boy, I try to create a non-toxic environment in my home by using safe and natural products. From nursery furniture to toiletries, I have frequently found “greenwashing” in baby products.
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Eight reasons to visit Ireland this year
Ireland just announced that it will be extending the festivities for a four-day-long weekend this year, as part of a big “thank you” to frontline workers and everyone else for enduring the COVID-19 pandemic
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Why a vacation rental is great for family trips
We are opting for a vacation rental because it offer a better value and a kitchen, especially important when traveling with young kids and extended family
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Dude Ranches: A Different Kind of All-Inclusive Resort
You can relax without worrying about planning, cooking, cleaning or entertaining the kids at an all-inclusive dude ranch resort.
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Slope Side Lodging for families, pooches too
Where would you go for an après ski treat? A snow beach or ice bar? S’mores made at a fire pit overlooking river ice floes. Perhaps a sleigh ride dinner.
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Taking the kids on spring break safely
Especially this year, consider getting outdoors for spring break. The more time you can spend outdoors, the safer you’ll be.
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How to explore the Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad wasn’t underground nor was it a railroad. There were no tickets, guides or maps. It consisted of secret routes
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How to chase your own Olympic gold in the USA
Here’s where you can take the kids and try an Olympic sport at Olympic venues in the United States, perhaps even getting the chance to meet former Olympians
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Snow day in Denver? Head up to Vail
Ruby Gorden, 8, was having the best snow day ever. Denver schools closed for snow, so Ruby, her dad, and younger brother drove up to Vail to spend the day on the slopes
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6 Major Reasons to Visit Sofia in 2022
Bulgaria and its capital Sofia, in particular, attract more and more tourists each year. There is still some time left before the country turns into the tourists’ top-notch destination
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Wrong turn and comfort zone on Vail Mountain
By Eileen Ogintz Uh OH… We took a wrong turn on Vail Mountain, not hard to do on such a big ski area with some 5,317…
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Vail’s perfect ski-in ski-out hotel
What’s the best part? We’re at the ski-in-ski-out Grand Hyatt Vail and guests—young and adult—have their faves about the hotel.
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Making time for romance on vacation
We step off our bungalow porch to the sand where beach chairs and hammocks await, we eat local dishes on an open terrace and enjoy nature-inspired spa treatments in a unique setting
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Inventors highlight Outdoor Retailer Show
Four inventors were among those showcasing new products at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver this week
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Get Outdoors: It’s the Safest Place to Vacation
The Covid-19 experts say we’re safest outdoors and can even take off our masks in most settings. So, you’re thinking, where can you take the kids safely for a winter or spring break that won’t bust the budget?
