What if political violence upends your family’s vacation?
Registering for travel alerts, purchasing travel insurance are essential for international trips today
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14 Scenic Drives In Arizona Made For Epic Road Trips
Arizona isn’t just a desert, it’s a land of dramatic contrasts, where red rocks tower over winding roads, pine forests stretch across mountain ranges, and…
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Travel into and out of USA is problematic right now
Americans are sticking closer to home this summer By Eileen Ogintz and Andy Yemma You shouldn’t just read the headlines and skip on. The content…
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Who knew campers prefer dogs over family?
Discover why campers prefer dogs over family according to the latest camping trends report by Kampgrounds of America.
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New travel rules and opportunities in 2025
2025 brings new travel rules and opportunities. Learn how to make the most of these changes for a smoother and more rewarding travel experience.
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The new Capital One Lounge at Denver airport excels
Elevate your travel experience at the new Capital One Lounge in Denver airport. Indulge in gourmet food, refreshing cocktails, and exclusive amenities.
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How to cope with holiday travel stress
This year learn how to manage holiday travel stress and make the most of your trip. Discover tips for dealing with flight delays and unhelpful staff.
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Celebrating Halloween across the USA
Celebrate Halloween in the USA with unforgettable experiences. From haunted hotels to spooky rides, discover the best events and attractions for a thrilling holiday.
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The many many ways to celebrate July 4
Make July 4th memorable with a wide range of festive activities. Join parades, attend concerts, and watch spectacular fireworks displays to celebrate America’s birthday.
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One fine day in Funchal Madeira
Discover the unexpected encounter in Funchal, Madeira. Follow Fester Bestertesterand Karbunkle as they find a steamroller and rush to help their friend Joe Fonebone.
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Not quite like herding cats on an Atlantic crossing
Cruise in luxury on the Regent Seven Seas Grandeur. Discover the stories and experiences of returning guests on this transatlantic sailing.
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‘Bloodsport’ on the transatlantic crossing
Get ready for an intense ‘Bloodsport’ on the transatlantic crossing. Join The Long Islanders and compete in the Daily Trivia game on Regent Seven Seas Grandeur.
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Rockin and Rollin across the Atlantic
Embark on a rockin’ and rollin’ adventure across the Atlantic with Eileen Ogintz. Join the well-traveled seniors on Regent Seven Seas Grandeur.
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How to Travel More Sustainably
Discover sustainable travel tips to reduce plastic use and make a positive impact on the environment. Join the #plasticdetox challenge this Earth Day
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The benefits of the airport club for family travelers
Enhance your travel experience with the airport club for family travelers. Enjoy a wide range of amenities, including buffets, complimentary drinks, and a relaxing lounge area.
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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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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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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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Flying with babies and toddlers safely
The safest place for your child under the age of two on a U.S. airplane is in an approved child seat, not in your lap.
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Searching for Airline Tickets? Two New Sites Make It Easier
Searching for the best airline tickets? New sites Directflights.com and Flightroutes.com make your search easier and more fun!
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Orlando’s Terminal C Is A Destination In Itself
Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C is a place that will make you want to stay, despite the big theme parks being only minutes away
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Cleared for takeoff — over the Alaska Range
Kantishna Air Taxi mostly flies visitors around the mountain, said our pilot Andy Young. “A plane in Alaska is like a car anywhere else,” he explained. “It is how we get around. There just aren’t any roads in a lot of the state.”
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Tips for traveling with babies and toddlers
Forget spontaneous romantic dinners. Ditto for any big adventures. When you’re traveling with babies and toddlers, expect the unexpected.
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10 ways to de-stress summer travel
You may need all the relaxation techniques out there to get through the hurdles that you must endure to travel this summer
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Eileen quoted in APNews on mask mandate
After a federal court order, TSA will not continue to enforce the Covid-19 mask mandate on public transportation. What should families do?
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What The End Of Masks On Planes Means For Families
Families flying with small children are rightly confused over this week’s lifting of the federal transportation Covid-19 masking mandate.
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Understanding Autism and celebrating differences
Who hasn’t had a travel nightmare? The worst I’ve heard is angry passengers booing as you try to calm a child on the autism spectrum.
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Planning a road trip as gas prices reach record highs
Just as we feel safe planning for spring and summer trips, gas prices reach record highs. And they may get higher despite crude oil prices dropping at the moment, AAA says
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How road trippers can cope with high gas prices
We are all dealing with the impact of high gas prices and will have to adjust. Here’s how families can still vacation this spring and summer.
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What to know about travel with Omicron
Just when we think we can start to plan a vacation, there’s a new variant (Omicron). Here is what we know now about family travel in early December 2021:
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Visiting SUMMIT One Vanderbilt in NYC
Connected to Grand Central Terminal, the new super skyscraper Summit One Vanderbilt has fantastic views of the metropolis
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On a cruise in Greece in the pandemic
How about traveling abroad during a pandemic, and then boarding a cruise ship, perhaps for the first time?
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17+ things for your next road trip
A first-aid kit for the time one of my kids fell into a cactus while hiking, a rain jacket in a downpour, miles from the trailhead…
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Heading (safely) to a fall festival
If your summer vacation plans got derailed — yet again — take the kids to a fall festival a drivable distance from home
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Windstar Day One – Cruising through a pandemic in Greece
The Wind Star can accommodate 148 passengers in 73 staterooms and one larger suite. But it has typically been sailing with half that number since cruises resumed this summer
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Are you ready to cruise again?
The CDC has lowered its health notice on cruise travel from Level 4 – avoid – to Level 3, which encourages travelers to get fully vaccinated before traveling
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Returning to the (not always friendly) skies
No one — from airport shuttles to rental car companies to airlines – seems prepared, resulting in irritable employees and travelers
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JetBlue and the Terrible Day at JFK
What should have been a simple 3 ½ hour direct flight from JFK Airport in Queens, NY, to Montego Bay, Jamaica, turned into an all-day and night travel odyssey
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Back in the air but pandemic rules still apply
The United flight was packed, including with many kids and infants—not surprising that we were headed from Denver to Orlando in late April
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On an adventure this winter
The good news is there are ways to get away safely this winter, as long as you continue to mask up and practice social distancing.
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BLACK FRIDAY/ CYBER MONDAY — 49 travel deals for 2021
With promising news on the vaccine front, this is an opportune time to book great travel deals for 2021. Black Friday/Cyber Monday (Nov. 27 & 30) traditionally offer some of the best deals of the year
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Fall road trip: exploring Utah’s Grand Staircase
We’re looking at the famous tall, red and pink hued Hoodoo rock formations in Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah
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Tips for the first time RVers this fall
Because of COVID, plus the desire to get outside safely with your own bathroom and kitchen, many Americans are turning to RVing
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Taking the kids: To Aspen this summer and fall
Everyone who visits Aspen — summer, fall or winter — should make time for an ACES activity, whether guided hike (there are free guided walks), winter snowshoe tours, storytelling, free junior naturalist activity books and the chance to visit the resident rescued Golden Eagle, Red Tailed Hawk and Great Horned Owl that can no longer live in the wild
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On the road this pandemic summer
We experienced the mask issue firsthand on our 2,850-mile road trip from Colorado to Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, social distancing as much as possible
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To a unique family-owned Montana ranch
A visit to Flathead Lake Lodge, just south of Glacier NP, this pandemic summer is about a lot more than learning a new sport or upping your skill, visiting kids say, especially after being stuck at home for months.
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On a Road Trip in Eastern Utah
Many families like to anchor themselves in Moab because they can visit Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, as well as mountain bike, paddleboard, river raft, horseback ride, hike, fish, golf
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More masks everywhere – including Jackson Hole WY
Certainly, there is a lot to feel anxious about this summer whether you are at home or traveling with spikes in COVID-19 cases in many states. Locals in Wyoming, like elsewhere, say they are nervous seeing so many out of state license plates
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A look at summer travel under COVID rules
We’re talking about the havoc the COVID-19 Pandemic has wreaked on in lives. That includes, of course, any travel plans we might have had for this summer.
