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  • Meghan McCloskey Boydston and son on recent road trip
    Weekly Column | Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Getting There | Parks & Outdoors

    Tips for traveling with babies and toddlers

    ByEileen Ogintz August 4, 2022August 4, 2022

    Forget spontaneous romantic dinners. Ditto for any big adventures. When you’re traveling with babies and toddlers, expect the unexpected.

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  • Spacious work and classroom areas in newly expanded Denver Art Museum
    Weekly Column | Backyard Vacations | Families & Groups | Volunteer & Service

    Exploring the most kid-friendly art museums

    ByEileen Ogintz July 28, 2022June 28, 2023

    If you could jump into a painting and walk around in it, what painting would you choose? It’s a good way to engage kids when visiting an art museum

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  • The adult zone on deck 12 of the Disney Wish (Ron Bozman photo)
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    First Look As The Disney Wish Sets Sail

    ByEileen Ogintz July 25, 2022July 25, 2022

    The Disney Wish set sail July 14, 2022, propelled by wishes from godmother Make-A- Wish Foundation and thousands of Disney cast members

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  • Taking the kids to ski country in summer
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    Taking the kids to ski country in summer

    ByEileen Ogintz July 21, 2022July 21, 2022

    Free outdoor concerts, bountiful farmer’s markets, movies under the stars, unique museums, guided hikes, golf, tennis, festivals and more

    Read More Taking the kids to ski country in summerContinue

  • 10 ways to de-stress summer travel
    Weekly Column | Families & Groups | Getting There

    10 ways to de-stress summer travel

    ByEileen Ogintz July 14, 2022July 28, 2022

    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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  • People lining up at a Toronto Pearson Airport gate.
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    How to Plan a Successful Business Trip

    ByEileen Ogintz July 8, 2022October 31, 2023

    The days of the business traveler turned road warrior may be on the way out in several industries, but business trips are still happening

    Read More How to Plan a Successful Business TripContinue

  • Glamping Tent Site in a Desert Sunset
    Weekly Column | Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors

    How to take the kids camping for the first time

    ByEileen Ogintz July 7, 2022July 8, 2022

    Camping was the one segment of the travel industry that didn’t suffer during the pandemic. In fact, it enjoyed unprecedented growth.

    Read More How to take the kids camping for the first timeContinue

  • The Fourth of July celebration in Boston, Massachusetts
    Weekly Column | Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Volunteer & Service

    Celebrating with family on the Fourth of July

    ByEileen Ogintz June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

    What was your best Fourth of July? A parade, a barbecue with your nearest and dearest, fireworks or perhaps an entirely new experience?

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  • Getting instructions on hooking up RV to utilities
    Travel Diaries | Backyard Vacations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors

    3 Lessons RV Pros Taught a First Time RVer

    ByEileen Ogintz June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

    My wife and I recently bought our first travel trailer. We had been waiting for months and we traveled from Colorado to Ohio to pick it up

    Read More 3 Lessons RV Pros Taught a First Time RVerContinue

  • Schofferhofer’s juice and beer
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    Schofferhofer’s juice and beer

    ByEileen Ogintz June 24, 2022June 24, 2022

    Move over hard seltzer. This summer’s most satiating patio drink is Schöfferhofer’s half fruit juice/half beer Hefeweizen beers.

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  • The Dushi sign in Willemstad
    Weekly Column | Beach Vacations | Cruises & All-Inclusive | Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Parks & Outdoors | Volunteer & Service

    The unique Caribbean culture of Curacao

    ByEileen Ogintz June 23, 2022June 28, 2023

    Do you know your ABCs? We’re talking the ABC islands — Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao, the three westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles

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  • Sunrise Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    Weekly Column | Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors

    Eight great family vacation spots for summer

    ByEileen Ogintz June 16, 2022July 15, 2022

    Whatever you’ve got on tap for summer vacation, plan to spend plenty of time outdoors. For kids, playing outside promotes curiosity, creativity and critical thinking, research shows.

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  • Roads Trips Every Kid Should Experience
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    Roads Trips Every Kid Should Experience

    ByEileen Ogintz June 14, 2022March 16, 2023

    Road trips allow you to get out of your comfort zone and explore the country while spending quality time and bonding as a family.

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  • Adventurist Backpack
    Weekly Column | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors

    Gadgets, gizmos and more for the traveling Dad

    ByEileen Ogintz June 9, 2022June 23, 2022

    This Father’s Day there are plenty of gadgets that will please your favorite travelers, and sustainably made duds to keep cool all summer.

    Read More Gadgets, gizmos and more for the traveling DadContinue

  • Mud Woman Rolls On by Roxanne Swentzell at Denver Art Museum
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    Engaging Kids with Art in Denver

    ByEileen Ogintz June 7, 2022June 29, 2023

    If you could jump into an artwork and walk around in it, what would you choose? It’s a good question to ask kids visiting an art museum

    Read More Engaging Kids with Art in DenverContinue

  • Weber Traveler Grill
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    The Weber Traveler for your road trip cooking

    ByEileen Ogintz June 2, 2022June 2, 2022

    Although I love my trusty charcoal grill it isn’t always possible to haul it to a picnic at the park or a tailgater at the game.

    Read More The Weber Traveler for your road trip cookingContinue

  • A snow owl at the Alaska Raptor Center
    Weekly Column | Cruises & All-Inclusive | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Volunteer & Service

    The bears and the raptors in Sitka, Alaska

    ByEileen Ogintz June 2, 2022June 8, 2022

    Lucky little orphans. Actually, big orphans — bear cubs. They were rescued and now live happily at the Fortress of the Bear in Sitka, Alaska

    Read More The bears and the raptors in Sitka, AlaskaContinue

  • Dinner is plated at Vittle Arts
    Families & Groups | Beach Vacations | Curacao 2022 | Destinations | Food and Dining | Travel Diaries

    Cooking with the locals on Curacao

    ByEileen Ogintz May 30, 2022June 2, 2022

    If you want to get the true sense of Curacao, you’ve got to meet locals. Try a cooking class with Kris Kierindongo.

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  • Artist Herman Van Bergen with eclectic sculpture representing the effects of Covid-19
    Travel Diaries | Beach Vacations | Best of Taking The Kids | Curacao 2022 | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Volunteer & Service

    The Amazing Cathedral of Thorns in Curacao

    ByEileen Ogintz May 28, 2022June 2, 2022

    Think a maze made out of thorns—92 million fashioned into blocks in which art has been inserted, creating an open-air gallery of sorts.

    Read More The Amazing Cathedral of Thorns in CuracaoContinue

  • Octogenarian Dinah Veeris in her herb garden on Curacao
    Travel Diaries | Beach Vacations | Curacao 2022 | Destinations | Families & Groups | Volunteer & Service

    Herbal Remedies with a long history on Curacao

    ByEileen Ogintz May 27, 2022June 2, 2022

    Got pine needles? Brew them into tea to help with Covid-19 respiratory symptoms. We learned this at an eclectic herb garden in the Caribbean.

    Read More Herbal Remedies with a long history on CuracaoContinue

  • Lock Your Love near the Queen Emma floating bridge in Curacao
    Travel Diaries | Beach Vacations | Curacao 2022 | Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Lodging

    Bon Bini from Curacao, a gem in the Southern Caribbean

    ByEileen Ogintz May 26, 2022June 28, 2023

    Bon Bini means welcome in Papiamentu language of Curacao, a gem of an island with 150,000 people in the Southern Caribbean.

    Read More Bon Bini from Curacao, a gem in the Southern CaribbeanContinue

  • Fancy A New Mobile Phone For Free?
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    Fancy A New Mobile Phone For Free?

    ByEileen Ogintz May 26, 2022March 16, 2023

    You may walk into any cellular carrier’s retail outlet or go to their website at any time and find a plethora of free phone offers

    Read More Fancy A New Mobile Phone For Free?Continue

  • Josh D'Amaro at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
    Weekly Column | Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Disney | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Parks & Outdoors

    Saving the Galaxy at Walt Disney World

    ByEileen Ogintz May 26, 2022October 5, 2022

    Ready to save the galaxy? Disney World’s newest and much-anticipated Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind adventure debuts at Epcot May 27

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  • A very contented pooch at the Loews Regency New York Hotel
    Travel Diaries | Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors

    The Big Apple is back!

    ByEileen Ogintz May 25, 2022June 28, 2023

    Shops and restaurants are packed again! So are museums, especially now when there is a big exhibit on sharks to be seen.

    Read More The Big Apple is back!Continue

  • Active Pastime with Kids: How to Get Ready
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    Active Pastime with Kids: How to Get Ready

    ByEileen Ogintz May 24, 2022March 16, 2023

    If you have a free weekend planned to be spent with your family, you must definitely take care of the proper organization of leisure

    Read More Active Pastime with Kids: How to Get ReadyContinue

  • It’s time to add a cruise to your travel bucket list
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    It’s time to add a cruise to your travel bucket list

    ByEileen Ogintz May 23, 2022July 2, 2023

    It’s time for you to think about a family cruise, After two years of limited travel, cruising is safe and the options are amazing.

    Read More It’s time to add a cruise to your travel bucket listContinue

  • Inside the Lincoln Memorial
    Weekly Column | Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors

    So much to see in Washington D.C.

    ByEileen Ogintz May 19, 2022May 16, 2022

    Welcome to America’s front yard!  We’re talking, of course, about The National Mall in Washington, D.C. Consider that The National Mall typically gets more than…

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  • Great water sandals made from recyclables
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    Great water sandals made from recyclables

    ByEileen Ogintz May 16, 2022May 16, 2022

    Chaco sandals, long favorites for rafters, hikers and those kicking back somewhere sunny and warm are made from recyclable plastics

    Read More Great water sandals made from recyclablesContinue

  • Canoeing at The Lodge at Chaa Creek in western Belize
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    Three Incredible Destinations in Belize

    ByEileen Ogintz May 16, 2022June 14, 2022

    Belize should be on your family summer vacation idea list – beaches, jungles, history, culture, everyone speaks English and $ accepted by all

    Read More Three Incredible Destinations in BelizeContinue

  • Curious Theatre in Denver's Golden Triangle neighborhood
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    The Curious Theatre in Denver

    ByAndy Yemma May 13, 2022November 10, 2025

    Live performances are springing back to life after two years and in Denver it’s great to have this “gutsy” little theater down the street

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  • No-hassle road trip coffee
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    No-hassle road trip coffee

    ByEileen Ogintz May 13, 2022May 13, 2022

    Here’s another way to travel sustainably — make a hot cup of specialty coffee as easily as a hot cup of tea. And help save the planet.

    Read More No-hassle road trip coffeeContinue

  • Small batch sauces for road trips
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    Small batch sauces for road trips

    ByEileen Ogintz May 13, 2022May 13, 2022

    When we travel, we also like to cook or grill on the road. But provisioning can be difficult – we don’t want to bring too…

    Read More Small batch sauces for road tripsContinue

  • Holland America Line's ms Zaandam in Glacier Bay Alaska
    Travel Powered By | Cruises & All-Inclusive | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors

    This is the year to cruise to Alaska

    ByEileen Ogintz May 13, 2022May 12, 2022

    Calving glaciers, bears, eagles, and just-caught salmon and halibut. Welcome aboard your cruise to Alaska!

    Read More This is the year to cruise to AlaskaContinue

  • Refillable, filterable water bottle from Water-to-Go
    Weekly Column | Backyard Vacations | Cruises & All-Inclusive | Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Volunteer & Service

    It’s easy to travel more sustainably

    ByEileen Ogintz May 12, 2022May 12, 2022

    Who really needs clean towels and sheets every day on vacation? Ditto for super-long showers. It’s not hard to travel more sustainably.

    Read More It’s easy to travel more sustainablyContinue

  • The Athena charger
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    The Athena jump starts your road trip

    ByEileen Ogintz May 11, 2022May 12, 2022

    On your next road trip, you can recharge all your electronic devices — even jump-start your car in an emergency.

    Read More The Athena jump starts your road tripContinue

  • Fresh coffee guaranteed for your next trip
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    Fresh coffee guaranteed for your next trip

    ByEileen Ogintz May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

    When you’re traveling and want a fresh cup of coffee in the morning, it’s a bummer when you can’t get a fresh cup.

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  • Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land
    Travel Diaries | Destinations | Disney | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors

    How to ease the Disney experience with small kids

    ByEileen Ogintz May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

    How to make the Walt Disney experience easier with small kids – stay on property, get to the parks early, afternoon nap, return evening

    Read More How to ease the Disney experience with small kidsContinue

  • Why Cuba? History and reconciliation and the recipe for Cuban life
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    Why Cuba? History and reconciliation and the recipe for Cuban life

    ByAndy Yemma May 8, 2022November 10, 2025

    Cuba: “a dose of World War II rationing, a pinch of Soviet era austerity, the family values of South America, the educational values of the US and the loquaciousness of the Irish.”

    Read More Why Cuba? History and reconciliation and the recipe for Cuban lifeContinue

  • Pink roses on pink wood table, Happy Mother`s Day background closeup with gift card .
    Weekly Column | Families & Groups

    Best Gifts For Moms Traveling Again

    ByEileen Ogintz May 5, 2022May 11, 2022

    What do traveling moms really want? They’ll tell you time together with their families. Grandmas, especially, are eager to make memories.

    Read More Best Gifts For Moms Traveling AgainContinue

  • How to Prepare Your Home for a New Cat
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    How to Prepare Your Home for a New Cat

    ByEileen Ogintz April 29, 2022March 16, 2023

    If your kids have been hinting at a furry new addition to the family, why not consider gifting them with an adorable new cat or kitten?

    Read More How to Prepare Your Home for a New CatContinue

  • Hiking through wildflowers in Point Reyes National Seashore in CA
    Weekly Column | Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors

    Get out and smell the wildflowers this season

    ByEileen Ogintz April 28, 2022April 28, 2022

    Wildflowers come in many colors. Whether you are hiking, biking, camping or visiting a city, the coming months are a great time to see them

    Read More Get out and smell the wildflowers this seasonContinue

  • Airplane mask mandate on Trending Travel
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    Airplane mask mandate on Trending Travel

    ByEileen Ogintz April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

    With airlines dropping mask mandates, families with young children who are not able to get vaccinated yet are feeling a new round of anxiety. 

    Read More Airplane mask mandate on Trending TravelContinue

  • Eileen quoted in APNews on mask mandate
    Eileen in the Media | Getting There

    Eileen quoted in APNews on mask mandate

    ByEileen Ogintz April 19, 2022April 19, 2022

    After a federal court order, TSA will not continue to enforce the Covid-19 mask mandate on public transportation. What should families do?

    Read More Eileen quoted in APNews on mask mandateContinue

  • What The End Of Masks On Planes Means For Families
    Weekly Column | Families & Groups | Getting There | Pandemic Family Travel

    What The End Of Masks On Planes Means For Families

    ByEileen Ogintz April 19, 2022April 21, 2022

    Families flying with small children are rightly confused over this week’s lifting of the federal transportation Covid-19 masking mandate.

    Read More What The End Of Masks On Planes Means For FamiliesContinue

  • utism Center at Beaches Ocho Rios in Jamaica
    Weekly Column | Backyard Vacations | Beach Vacations | Cruises & All-Inclusive | Destinations | Disney | Families & Groups | Getting There | Volunteer & Service

    Understanding Autism and celebrating differences

    ByEileen Ogintz April 14, 2022December 5, 2025

    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.

    Read More Understanding Autism and celebrating differencesContinue

  • Safe drinking water in a reusable bottle
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    Safe drinking water in a reusable bottle

    ByEileen Ogintz April 11, 2022April 11, 2022

    An easy and cost-effective way families can travel more sustainably is by using a water purifier bottle instead of buying single use plastic bottles.

    Read More Safe drinking water in a reusable bottleContinue

  • Athens locals Katia and Thanos who cooked with us and shared dinner with us in Athens this year
    Weekly Column | Destinations | Families & Groups | Lodging

    Touring Athens like a local

    ByEileen Ogintz April 7, 2022April 7, 2022

    As we begin to travel again, many of us want to travel differently — connecting more with locals like we did in Athens last year

    Read More Touring Athens like a localContinue

  • 6 Common Mistakes People Make While Traveling
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    6 Common Mistakes People Make While Traveling

    ByEileen Ogintz April 6, 2022March 16, 2023

    Very few activities offer world exposure like traveling does. We all make mistakes, especially while traveling.

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  • Travel Bucket List: Must-Go-To Places On Your Honeymoon
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    Travel Bucket List: Must-Go-To Places On Your Honeymoon

    ByEileen Ogintz April 6, 2022March 17, 2023

    Weddings are a joyous affair, but they bring their challenges, too. In order to relieve the stress of wedding planning and spend quality time together, most couples plan their honeymoons beforehand.

    Read More Travel Bucket List: Must-Go-To Places On Your HoneymoonContinue

  • The Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex.
    Weekly Column | Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Disney | Families & Groups

    Where the kids can blast off without leaving Earth

    ByEileen Ogintz March 31, 2022June 28, 2023

    Very few of us can afford to be space tourists. But we’ve got more opportunities than ever to explore from Earth and to see what’s ahead for future space tourists.

    Read More Where the kids can blast off without leaving EarthContinue

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