Visiting Sandy Springs GA: What To Do, See, And Eat With Kids
Sandy Springs is fast become the go-to area for families looking for something fun and unique right outside the thriving metropolis of Atlanta
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When they love dinos, what’s new this summer?
There are other new interactive options for junior paleontologists, their parents and grandparents to explore this summer, even the chance to join a dig
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Fort Lauderdale Family Fun
Fort Lauderdale averages 246 sunny days a year? That there is plenty to do beyond the beach? And no worries if you don’t have snorkel gear or boogie boards
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Apollo Palooza at Wings Over The Rockies
Wings Over the Rockies is a terrific museum for kids, who can interact with many of the exhibits, flip the switches and turn the knobs of the early planes and spacecraft
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Staying safe on vacation
Is it safe to take kids to developing nations? To fly with babies when they haven’t yet been vaccinated for measles? To let them swim in the ocean?
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Breckenridge CO in summer: hikes, bikes, mountain fun, good eats and an AWESOME TROLL!
Ask locals in a ski town like Breckenridge CO, home of one of the largest ski resorts in Colorado, and they will tell you they came for the winter but stayed for the summer
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New gadgets and gizmos to de-stress summer travel
Forgetting an essential when you travel can be a good thing. You have the chance to replace what you forgot with something new and better
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To the world’s best birthday present, the Statue of Liberty
Today Lady Liberty is a worldwide symbol of freedom — no more so than on July 4th. She attracts some 4.4 million visitors annually
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Up Close and Personal With A Sleepy Sloth
the sleepy sloth experience is offered from Tuesdays to Sundays at 3:30pm and that the duration is about 20 to 30 minutes. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult
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The Perfect Family Getaway: Why the Caribbean is Great for Every Member
I personally prefer a destination which hosts all fun-filled activities from sandy beach relaxation to strikingly beautiful scenery and landmarks
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Summer in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City offers kid-friendly urban attractions with easy access to the natural world. It’s fairly compact, plus the light rail system makes it easy to get around town.
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Getting unplugged in a super fun way
For busy parents, it’s the luxury of not having to organize anything for a camping trip. Someone else has shopped for the food on this five-day trip and the always cheery guides cook everything from lasagna to steaks
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To Philadelphia and America’s most historic square mile
Philadelphia is a terrific place to celebrate our country’s birthday. Not only can you walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers and mothers (maybe even meeting one or two), but you can also celebrate big time with the Wawa Welcome America Festival, starting June 29
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Making the most of summer vacation
You don’t have to plan every minute of summer vacation (even if you are going to Walt Disney World). The unexpected — good and not-so-good — is what make a vacation memorable. Tell that to the super-planner in your house!
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LANCASTER: A HIDDEN GEM IN SOUTHERN PENNSYLVANIA
Amish Country in PA contains a vibrant city, with excellent hotels, charming shops, galleries, nightclubs, theatres and nationally acclaimed restaurants.
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United’s New Nonstop from Newark to Naples Makes Visiting This Southern Italian City Easier
Until recently, the only way to get to Naples from the United States was via a connecting flight. That changed on May 22, when United launched its inaugural daily nonstop flight from Newark to Naples
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Dinner and drinks in a Galaxy Far Far Away
Fans of “Star Wars” can now join Jedis in training in drinking inter-galactic blue milk at Disneyland and, beginning August 29, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando
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Dinosaur National Monument – a great place to unplug and explore
Dinosaur National Monument includes 211,000 acres of wilderness across high desert peaks and river canyon across two states, Colorado and Utah.
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Is Sixty the New Forty?
Every one of the passengers on our 73-mile trip on the Yampa River had a different reason for being there
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River rafting guides living their dreams
OARS is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season—forecast to be one of the best for white water rafting in many years because of this past winter’s abundant snowfall
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21 ideas for Dad’s Day gifts for traveling dads
So how can you show your appreciation for all they do come Father’s Day? It just takes a little creativity (and not necessarily a lot of money).
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This could be one of the best seasons ever for river rafting in Colorado – we know!
We just spend five days and four nights on the Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument with the premier river rafting outfitter OARS. Take a look at some of our photos
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To Acadia National Park
You have to get up really early at Acadia National Park on Maine’s Mount Desert Island and get to the top of Cadillac Mountain to see the sunrise.
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Meet Carly Copley, the star of the Fairmont Copley Plaza
Carly Copley does her job supremely well. She allows the pats on the head, the selfies and even walks-and-talks with equanimity. Of course her team updates her adventures on Facebook and Instagram
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Taking the Kids Camping
Here’s a vacation idea that’s guaranteed to please those (sometimes) difficult-to-please teens — and get everyone to put away their devices. Let’s go camping!
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Looking to Plan a Last-Minute Vacation? Dude Ranch!
Still looking for a great summer vacation? Dozens of fabulous dude ranches in the western US are offering great deals and incredible family adventures
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Never tried cruising? Now’s the time!
It turns out that the vast majority of people recently surveyed about vacations who have never been on a cruise — 94 percent — said they’d like to try cruising.
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What’s new at theme parks this summer
Whether you like thrill rides, water rides, dark rides, immersive lands that take you inside your favorite movies, virtual reality or want something to entertain younger children, you’ll find plenty that’s new this summer at the 400 amusement/theme parks in the country
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The Palm Beaches: Visiting The Arts And Cultural Capital Of Florida With Kids
Little do visitors know that the Palm Beaches has a pulsating cultural scene with world-renown artists who come here every season to showcase their best work.
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Rating our way across San Francisco
San Francisco is a terrific city to encourage kids to experience new foods, starting with dim sum where they can point to what they want to try on the cart and commit to just a bite or two, starting at $6 for a portion
