Seeing the Unseen Oceans at the American Museum of Natural History
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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To Denver the Mile High City
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
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
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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Disney’s New Toy Story Land in FL is sure to please all ages
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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For Big Family Fun in Atlanta, Think Small
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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Two teens take on Philadelphia – home of the Super Bowl champs
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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Celebrating women’s accomplishments on your next trip
There is another important cue we can take from Oprah Winfrey’s words when we travel — show our kids the ways women have contributed and made a difference in our history.
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Celebrating Martin Luther King Day
As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday this month, and African American History Month in February, there’s probably no better time to start that conversation with the kids. They’re likely studying Martin Luther King’s accomplishments in school — 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of his assassination on April 4, 1968.
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Visiting The Newly-Renovated Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
The Swan and Dolphin Resort just celebrated the completion of a major renovation. All 2,267 guest rooms have been refurbished along with the Dolphin lobby, grab-and-go restaurants, and more
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Having fun in the snow during Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month
Sometimes it’s a good idea to let the pros lead the way — especially with so many enticing deals during Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month
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Gawking at giant gingerbread creations
Wherever you find yourself this holiday season, you are likely to discover ever bigger and elaborate gingerbread structures to inspire your home creations
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To NYC and beyond Manhattan during the holiday season
Some 6 million visitors from around the world come to the Big Apple this time of year, more tourists than at any other time of year
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5 Reasons You Need To Take The Kids to Santa Fe NM in 2018
Santa Fe is the city different with a bustling art scene, a cultural hub and a restaurant scene that will have foodies from both sides of the coast drooling with jealousy
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Building a gingerbread chapel at the historic Broadmoor Resort in CO
The Broadmoor Resort’s 17-foot high gingerbread house this year is a replica of the Pauline Chapel, due west of the sprawling resort that was completed in 1919 by the owner of the resort, Spencer Penrose, for his wife Julie as a place of reflection
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The Holidays at Denver’s Historic Brown Palace Hotel
For many Denver families, the holidays include a visit to the historic Brown Palace Hotel to see the extravagant Christmas lights, enjoy a sumptuous tea under the holiday lights or do Breakfast with Santa.
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Holidays in a hotel? Relax and avoid family stress
This year, we’re not home for the holidays but we’re not guests or hosts. As the Thanksgiving holiday coincided with a family Bat Mitzvah in Denver, we’re comfortably ensconced at the Marriott Denver West Hotel
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Making holiday lights a post-Thanksgiving tradition
There’s no better time to see who has the biggest and best holiday lights than as soon as the Thanksgiving dishes are done. In some cases, before Thanksgiving if you are looking for ways to get everyone out of the house
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Debunking Thanksgiving myths
That first Thanksgiving in 1621, the Pilgrims and Native Americans from the Wampanoag tribe feasted on venison, shellfish, and while there might have been wild turkey, there were just as likely swans, ducks and geese.
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Supporting Sonoma County
No one wants to at all diminish the horrible impact of the fires. They just want people like you and me to realize that the best way to help is to visit
