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  • River rafting guides living their dreams
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    River rafting guides living their dreams

    ByEileen Ogintz June 6, 2019July 5, 2021

    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
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    21 ideas for Dad’s Day gifts for traveling dads

    ByEileen Ogintz June 6, 2019July 9, 2021

    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!
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    This could be one of the best seasons ever for river rafting in Colorado – we know!

    ByAndy Yemma June 5, 2019November 10, 2025

    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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  • Schoodic Peninsula, Acadia National Park, ME.
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    To Acadia National Park

    ByEileen Ogintz May 30, 2019July 9, 2021

    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
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    Meet Carly Copley, the star of the Fairmont Copley Plaza

    ByEileen Ogintz May 24, 2019July 14, 2021

    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
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    Taking the Kids Camping

    ByEileen Ogintz May 24, 2019July 10, 2021

    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!
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    Looking to Plan a Last-Minute Vacation? Dude Ranch!

    ByEileen Ogintz May 21, 2019June 28, 2023

    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!
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    Never tried cruising? Now’s the time!

    ByEileen Ogintz May 21, 2019July 10, 2021

    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
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    What’s new at theme parks this summer

    ByEileen Ogintz May 17, 2019July 9, 2021

    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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  • Why we travel
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    Why we travel

    ByEileen Ogintz May 9, 2019July 5, 2021

    The world is a huge and amazing place. It makes you feel alive when, through travel, you’re touching as much of it as you can, gaining valuable insight on what’s important to other people and why

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  • The Palm Beaches: Visiting The Arts And Cultural Capital Of Florida With Kids
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    The Palm Beaches: Visiting The Arts And Cultural Capital Of Florida With Kids

    ByEileen Ogintz May 9, 2019July 14, 2021

    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
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    Rating our way across San Francisco

    ByEileen Ogintz May 9, 2019July 9, 2021

    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

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  • Eileen quoted in Wall Street Journal on grandparent-grandchild travel
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    Eileen quoted in Wall Street Journal on grandparent-grandchild travel

    ByEileen Ogintz May 8, 2019July 16, 2021

    Work & Family Mailbox: Hope for Older Telecommuters, By Sue Shellenbarger, May 8, 2018

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  • New children’s smartwatch by Coolpad helps parents stay connected to kids while on the go.
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    New children’s smartwatch by Coolpad helps parents stay connected to kids while on the go.

    ByEileen Ogintz May 2, 2019July 16, 2021

    With a focus on safety, connectedness and kid-friendly design, Coolpad has an award-winning smartwatch that young kids will love — and that will give parents peace of mind

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  • Mom’s Day gifts for traveling moms and grandmas
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    Mom’s Day gifts for traveling moms and grandmas

    ByEileen Ogintz May 2, 2019July 8, 2021

    She’s usually the chief vacation planner and packer, not to mention the on-the-go therapist, managing sibling disputes, the meal organizer and the first responder when someone is sick or injured.

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  • Are you ready to take the “UN-PLUG PLEDGE”?
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    Are you ready to take the “UN-PLUG PLEDGE”?

    ByEileen Ogintz April 29, 2019July 8, 2021

    We’re talking all about how to get “unplugged” on vacation. Perhaps you can use a special wallpaper on your phone to remind you that: “The World out there is better than IN HERE.” Or: “How IMPORTANT is it?”

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  • Tips for Traveling with Kids in Dubai!
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    Tips for Traveling with Kids in Dubai!

    ByEileen Ogintz April 26, 2019July 14, 2021

    When it comes to liveliness, Dubai has both outdoor and indoor activities to offer the tourists. And one of the best part of Dubai is you can visit it with both your family and friends (sponsored)

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  • Podcast: where to take kids this summer
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    Podcast: where to take kids this summer

    ByEileen Ogintz April 25, 2019July 16, 2021

    Eileen is featured in a podcast interview on ExpertFlyer.com on where to take the kids and what to do on summer vacation.

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  • Taking the Kids — to Portugal
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    Taking the Kids — to Portugal

    ByEileen Ogintz April 25, 2019July 14, 2021

    Portugal, it seems, is drawing more Americans and American families. It’s safe. It’s affordable and there is great food and wine, of course. And plenty of sunshine.

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  • Lightweight, eco men’s travelware from Toad&CO
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    Lightweight, eco men’s travelware from Toad&CO

    ByEileen Ogintz April 22, 2019July 16, 2021

    Just in time for Earth Day 2019 – travel clothes maker TOAD&CO has gone 100 percent sustainable in its product lines

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  • Celebrating Earth Day
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    Celebrating Earth Day

    ByEileen Ogintz April 18, 2019July 9, 2021

    April 22 is Earth Day — the time to celebrate our beautiful planet, and lend a hand to keep it that way. Especially if you are traveling, there is no better time to teach the kids an environmental lesson while having fun

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  • Comfy, lightweight travel shoes from AcropedicoUSA
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    Comfy, lightweight travel shoes from AcropedicoUSA

    ByEileen Ogintz April 17, 2019July 16, 2021

    A great bet for long plane rides, cruise ships and to slip on after a long day in hiking boots.

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  • Heading to a national park national park week (or any time)
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    Heading to a national park national park week (or any time)

    ByEileen Ogintz April 11, 2019July 9, 2021

    The annual National Park Week offers daily activities and celebrations at parks and monuments around the country. April 20 kicks it off with National Junior Ranger Day & Entrance Fee-Free Day.

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  • Salamanca Spain from CroisiEurope cruise
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    Salamanca Spain from CroisiEurope cruise

    ByEileen Ogintz April 8, 2019September 16, 2021

    By Eileen Ogintz SALAMANCA, Spain — We are biking across an ancient Roman bridge – so old that it dates to the first century after…

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  • Porto: Booming city in Portugal popular for river cruises
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    Porto: Booming city in Portugal popular for river cruises

    ByEileen Ogintz April 6, 2019July 7, 2021

    This region has become so popular with Americans that TAP Air Portugal now has several non-stop flights a week from the USA and many daily flights from Lisbon which take under an hour

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  • Martinhal – Redefining Lodging for Discerning Families
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    Martinhal – Redefining Lodging for Discerning Families

    ByEileen Ogintz April 4, 2019July 14, 2021

    At the Martinhal Cascais, there are bikes for adults and kids, including with training wheels, at the entrance and an extensive property where to ride. The dining room contains an area where kids can play, complete with a kid-sized kitchen. There is a spa and, of course, pool, and a large kids’ club where even babies are welcomed

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  • Hitting the spa — with (or without the kids)
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    Hitting the spa — with (or without the kids)

    ByEileen Ogintz April 4, 2019July 7, 2021

    That increasingly includes kids as resorts, cruise ships and city hotels offer special treatments — everything from mani-pedis at the JW Spa Chicago and a Tween Delight s’mores manicure with bubbling foot bath and s’mores pedicure at the Allegria Spa at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek…

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  • Lifestyle and food to admire: Cascais Portugal
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    Lifestyle and food to admire: Cascais Portugal

    ByEileen Ogintz April 3, 2019July 6, 2021

    Having time to enjoy life –- and those dual roles — is a big part of the Portuguese lifestyle, those here tell us, even busy parents with dual-career households and making time for delicious long lunches is part of that.

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  • In Portugal: the Park and Palace of Pena is a story of romance and sorrow
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    In Portugal: the Park and Palace of Pena is a story of romance and sorrow

    ByEileen Ogintz April 3, 2019July 14, 2021

    All kings had palaces but none more famous or arresting with its mishmash of architecture styles than the Palace of Pena near Sintra, Portugal

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  • Exploring family-friendly Portugal just got easier with TAP Air Portugal
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    Exploring family-friendly Portugal just got easier with TAP Air Portugal

    ByEileen Ogintz April 3, 2019July 14, 2021

    Portugal is a great family destination and TAP Air Portugal is greatly expanding its service from the USA this spring and summer

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