Taking the kids to see the best and brightest holiday lights
Post Pandemic, these displays in big cities, smaller towns, resorts, theme parks, zoos, botanic gardens are bigger and better than ever.
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How to get the best Black Friday-Travel Monday deal
It can mean taking a bucket list trip or a resort you couldn’t afford otherwise. It can mean a cruise with family that all can afford
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Aboard the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Halcyon
The “ship” is very well-appointed, celebrating its 275th anniversary! This is the vessel on which Princess Lea and Hans Solo honeymooned.
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Be smart about vacation rentals for holidays
Rentals can also be a good bet to give everyone some breathing room rather than crowding into grandma’s for the holidays.
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Honoring our veterans: 10 places to visit
What are your kids studying this fall? Consider a visit to a museum or battlefield that can engage their interest outside the classroom
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Fulfilling a long-held dream: the hike from Crested Butte to Aspen
As I struggled to my feet, I smiled remembering all the times her dad and I were trying to avoid a meltdown
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To the literal end of the road on Kauai
This is as unspoiled as it gets, the only oceanfront resort to the Kalalau Trail at Ke’e Beach. Many come for the sunrise — and the rainbows
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How to create memories on less than exotic trips
A lot of travel memories come when you get out of your comfort zone with those you love and don’t have to be far from home
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Traveling smart during hurricane season
As long as you are safe – and have travel insurance, as well as what you really need — don’t upset. kids will pick up on your anxiety.
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Turtles and more on Hawaii’s North Shore
They were oblivious to the paparazzi, splashing and sunning on the rocks as adults and kids alike gathered around snapping photos.
