Park City UT in Summer Offers Plenty of Outdoor Activities Plus Great Dining and Shopping
The Chateaux is a place where you can have a luxe hotel room or a four-bedroom unit with shuttles to Park City’s historic Main Street
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Jackson WY in summer – Good Eats, Good Sleep, Plenty of Family Activities
Jackson Hole is souvenir central, with everything from tee shirts and hoodies to cowboy hats and boots to fine Western Art
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Who knew Vail CO could be a value destination for families?
Summer rates begin at $159 and there are plenty of free activities as well as memory-making adventures at the top of the mountain
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A very unique hike with pair of llamas in Wyoming
Brush Creek Ranch has added llama experiences this summer. They are increasingly popular for backpackers in the mountainous states
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Most of the delicious food at Brush Creek Ranch is homegrown
Most everything will be used at the ranch restaurants; some at local farmers markets and restaurants. The rest will be consumed by the goats
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Inflation is squeezing summer vacations but don’t give up!
I’m talking about the always difficult conversation about vacation finances and how much the kids can spend on souvenirs and snacks
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In Wyoming, one of the most kid-friendly guest ranches ever
This may be the fanciest ranch I’ve ever seen, complete with its own goat herd, llamas, 100 horses, distillery, spa, and much more
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Theme parks and swimming pools; camping trips, city sights and a history lesson!
This summer, you can effortlessly inject a little American history with the fun, even if the Independence Day celebrations are over.
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How to cope with yet-another holiday air travel mess
Sad that this is what we need to consider as we plan for summer vacation — for many the first “big” trip since before the pandemic
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Learning about the world aboard a cruise ship
Listen up parents and grandparents. If you think great sites are the reason you are treating your children and grandchildren to a cruise, think again. A lot of what they learn about the world takes place right on board in the kids’ and teen clubs, especially when they are meeting so many youngsters from different cultures and countries.
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Keeping the kids safe on vacation this summer
Uou want to kick back. It’s summer vacation, after all. But the reality is when you are vacationing with kids, you need to be extra vigilant.
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Fifteen-plus festivals to brighten your summer
Some last just a few days; others all summer. Some are free, others can be pricey. You will find them all over the world. Meet the locals!
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Value Vacations in Summer – Vail CO
Summer is much more affordable in Vail with lots to do. Rates are less than half than in winter with some lodging starting at $159
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Think outside the box for the dads who like to travel
How you can give dad things he could use on his next Great Adventure or vacation. Maybe a tennis or golf lesson? A cooking class?
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Why you should include museums in your summer plans
Whether it’s a rainy day, or too much sun, or you want the kids to learn something on vacation, you won’t go wrong with a museum visit
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Where are your summer adventures going to take you?
The economy is uncertain; air travel delays add stress, but AAA reports that 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day
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Camping, RVing, or Glamping this summer?
Camping now accounts for one-third of the leisure travel market with campers spending more than $52 billion last year.
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Denver Art Museum: Engaging families with free and interactive programs
Each gallery at the museum has some sort of interactive program in English and Spanish for kids and families to help them better engage with what they are seeing
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Touring Alaska far from the crowds but close to wildlife
Our small UnCruise ship, known for Alaska wilderness experiences, enabled us to kayak and hike away from crowds, but get close to the bears
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Taking the toddler necessitates a new travel style
It was a different equation when they decided to take 16-month-old Dominic with them for a quick spring break in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
