The unique gift of travel
I’m not saying toss out all of the gifts under the tree. I’m just suggesting giving a trip or an experience for next year, a birthday, anniversary, etc. It needn’t be a holiday trip either.
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The Holidays don’t have to be stressful for family travel
Beat the holiday travel stress with extra planning & preparation. Fly & drive ahead of time for smoother family travel this season. The Holidays don’t have to be stressful for family travel!
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Holiday gifts your favorite travelers will love
Gift ideas for your favorite travelers this holiday season from adventurers to foodies. Find the perfect gift that they’ll love with our guide featuring books, cookbooks, and more!
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Fun on the ski slopes on a budget
Fuel your ski adventures! Try pocket food for fun on the ski slopes on a budget. Pack the essentials for a trip that won’t break the bank.
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How to start a new holiday tradition wherever you are
Maybe tradition is a cookie exchange or a performance of The Nutcracker; maybe it’s serving a meal to the homeless
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How to snare a Black Friday-Cyber Monday travel deal
Deals aplenty – all-inclusive resorts, river cruises, bucket list trips to Alaska or Africa, or a white-water experience with your teens.
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Craving time with grown kids – or others you are close to
Americans are planning more travel in every category compared to last year, visiting friends and relatives, national parks, taking road trips
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Halloween is more than just Oct. 31
All October, Salem, MA celebrates its hauntings with costume parties, ghost tours, haunted houses, harbor cruises, psychic readings and more
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Strategies for Traveling With Special Needs Children
Children with special needs find solace in the familiar; hence, packing comfort items like a favorite toy or blanket can be invaluable
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Heading to the mountains for the fall colors and festivals
If your kids aren’t in school yet, or you are empty-nesters, late summer and fall is a great time to get away, especially to mountain towns.
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When unforeseen events disrupt your travel plans
Whatever the circumstance that has derailed your trip, it’s key to remain calm and explain what has happened to the kids
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From British Columbia to California on a Family RV Trip
Memorable campsites. There is special beauty in travel when the campgrounds and the places we stay in become more than a backdrop
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Getting ready for the next big solar eclipse
The three states with the largest population inside the path of the annular solar eclipse are Texas, New Mexico, and Oregon
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On the road for a year in a family RV tour of the Western US and Canada
This is not just a road trip or vacation. The work, the chores, the tending to child and animals (yes, we have a dog and cat in tow)
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A fall getaway with or without the kids
Whether for a long weekend hiking and biking trip amid changing leaves or a longer break, perhaps overseas
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Plan a Family-Friendly Getaway to Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan, with a population of approximately 199,000. The Grand River runs through it
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Take the family out to a fall festival or two near you
If you can’t make it to Munich, Fredericksburg, Texas, considers itself the polka capital of the Lone Star State
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Go See Washington’s Giant Pandas While You Still Can
During a 9-day celebration, visitors can dive into free panda-themed fun, including hashtag-worthy photo backdrops, hands-on arts and crafts
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Playgrounds can be as important as museums when traveling with kids
If you are lucky, you’ll discover playgrounds offering unique experiences and challenges. Take San Francisco for example
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Heading to the mountains for the fall colors and festivals
If your kids aren’t in school yet, or you are empty-nesters, late summer and fall is a great time to get away, especially to mountain towns.
