Travel lessons learned over decades that still apply
The Wisconsin homeowner couldn’t have been nicer on the phone. First travel lesson learned. Don’t just rely on a phone call.
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Casual travel footwear from MBT
We have been big fans of MBT footwear for awhile now. We started with gym and walking/running shoes. Now we’re into their casual travel footwear….
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Simple Science Saturdays in August at SF Randall Museum
Stop by San Francisco’s Randall Museum on Saturday mornings in August to join in simple science exploration presented through hands-on activities.
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Chocolate lovers – head to Waterville Valley NH July 26
Town Square will come alive with chocolate treats galore, live music, and breathtaking views of Corcoran Pond — and best of all, admission is free!
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Keoki’s Paradise on Kauai Hawaii offers nature talks
Join Mike DeMotta at Keoki’s Paradise Aug. 12 2024 on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai on for a talk about traditional Hawaiian understanding of the forests
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Charter a private yacht in Croatia
If you haven’t yet booked a holiday with family and friends, there is still time to bag yourself a luxury private yacht sailing from Split, along the Croatian coast.
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LEGOLAND CA launching space-themed land in 2026
LEGOLAND California Resort is charting a course for an out-of-this-world adventure with a brand-new, space-themed land set to launch in early 2026.
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Windstar Cruises extends free air to Tahiti
Windstar Cruises has extended its limited-time offer of complimentary round-trip airfare from Los Angeles to Tahiti through August 31.
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New Summer Pass at New England Air Museum
Blast off into discovery with the New England Air Museum’s brand-new Summer Pass — your family’s passport to unlimited fun, all for just $99.
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Rainy Day? 11+ museum exhibits not to miss this summer
With such unpredictable weather patterns these days, you never know when it’s going to rain on your vacation. That’s when a nearby museum may come in handy.
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Oakland Museum opening “Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain”
On July 18, The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) will open Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain, a powerful new History exhibition that spotlights how Black communities in the Bay Area.
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The Gunboat USS Philadelphia Preservation Project
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has unveiled its years-long restoration project on the gunboat USS Philadelphia.
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Find and reserve campgrounds with Recreation.gov
Explore Nearby Campgrounds section at the bottom of campground pages is now smarter and more personalized.
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Comfy sheets and pillowcases from PeachSkinSheets
The idea when Karen Levine founded the company in 2013 was to provide affordable sheets that are breathable and will help with night sweats (or just when it’s hot!)
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Sun and savings at B Ocean Resorts in Fort Lauderdale FL
Family vacationers can enjoy both savings and sunshine at B Ocean Resort’s modern beachfront escape in Fort Lauderdale FL.
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Oppenheimer Festival Returns to Los Alamos, Aug. 16–31
The Oppenheimer Festival, recipient of New Mexico’s 2024 Top HAT Award for Best New Experience, returns for its third and most immersive year yet in August
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One Month Left to See “Banners of Liberty”
Only one month remains to see the Museum of the American Revolution’s current special exhibition, Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags in Philadelphia.
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Art of Manga coming to San Francisco de Young museum
Manga — Japanese comics and graphic novels — have become a global phenomenon. Featuring rarely presented original drawings by major artists, this exhibition traces manga’s evolution from the 1970s to today.
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What did you forget to pack for your family summer vacation?
What did you forget to pack for your last family summer vacation, or your next one?
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Best bird watching in years at Ohio Bird Sanctuary
The 90-acre preserve provides important habitat for 52 species of breeding birds and migratory species, as well as hospital and rehabilitation care for raptors and other injured birds
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Experience culinary delights on AmaWaterways river cruises
For years, AMA Waterways has partnered with local farmers to source the freshest produce, herbs, and freshwater fish, bringing vibrant, seasonal flavors to every plate.
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Cool places for summer at museums of illusions
Looking for a cool place to beat the summer heat, and learn about magical things? Visit a Museum of Illusions
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Evening Farmers Market Returns in Seattle at Pike Place
Pike Place Market in Seattle announces the return of Produce on Pike, its weekly evening farmers market series
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Reserve a camping spot online and save
For one day only, on July 15, Campspot is turning back the clock with its new Retro Rebate, offering a $40 rebate on any qualified app booking
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Gold Star Families: TSA waiving enrollment fees for you
This summer, TSA and its TSA PreCheck enrollment providers, CLEAR, IDEMIA and Telos, will honor Gold Star family members by waiving the enrollment fee for…
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Safe Kids Worldwide offers summer child safety tips
Summer is a time when neglecting basic child safety puts kids at higher risk of getting hurt, or worse.
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The plusses and minuses of family reunions
Yhe YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO surrounded on three sides by Rocky Mountain National Park and set on more than 800 acres is very popular for reunions
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Summer kids Hoops in Springfield Mass home of Naismith
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield MS: a series of events designed to inspire the area’s youth and enrich family entertainment through the lens of basketball.
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Cool summer savings pass at Williamsburg VA
Visit Williamsburg and the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce turned up the summer fun while cooling down costs with their NEW Cool Summer Savings Pass.
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It’s June but Happy Holidays in Cleveland
Now at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Cleveland OH, “Happy” Holidays. Maybe not so much.
