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  • Tops and pants for every travel occasion
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    Tops and pants for every travel occasion

    ByEileen Ogintz October 23, 2017July 16, 2021

    The key to packing smart is choosing versatile pieces that are not only easy maintenance but comfortable and make you feel you are dressed appropriately whatever the occasion or the weather

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  • Packing smart for your next family trip
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    Packing smart for your next family trip

    ByEileen Ogintz October 19, 2017July 14, 2021

    If you are like me and want to pack more efficiently, especially these days when you don’t want to pay for bags for the entire family (wait at the airport for them or need a larger rental car to accommodate the bags), this column is for you.

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  • Taking the whole family on a cruise
    Cruises & All-Inclusive | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Parks & Outdoors | Weekly Column

    Taking the whole family on a cruise

    ByEileen Ogintz October 12, 2017July 7, 2021

    There are ships to suit every budget and travel style, from adventure-minded families chartering a small ship from a company like AdventureSmith Explorations that accommodates as few as a dozen guests, to a river cruise in Europe to a megaship in the Caribbean

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  • To San Diego, where kids are free all month!
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    To San Diego, where kids are free all month!

    ByEileen Ogintz October 5, 2017July 8, 2021

    Welcome to San Diego, considered California’s birthplace, and one of the most kid-friendly cities in America

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  • One Fine Day In Vancouver, British Columbia
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    One Fine Day In Vancouver, British Columbia

    ByEileen Ogintz October 2, 2017July 14, 2021

    My family and I recently spent a whirlwind 24 hours in Vancouver, Canada. We were impressed with this friendly, functional city and hope to return.

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  • Clipa keeps your small travel bags off the ground
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    Clipa keeps your small travel bags off the ground

    ByEileen Ogintz September 29, 2017July 16, 2021

    Hang your purse, backpack or diaper bag in seconds with a Clipa bag hanger. It prevents contact with germs, water and dirt, extending the life of your bag.

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  • Celebrating Halloween for an entire month
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    Celebrating Halloween for an entire month

    ByEileen Ogintz September 28, 2017July 10, 2021

    You’ll need that costume a lot sooner than Halloween since theme parks, zoos, haunted attractions, farms, even zip lines everywhere are touting Halloween festivities and scares all October long

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  • Museum of African American History and Culture, (NMAAHC) construction site
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    To the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History & Culture

    ByEileen Ogintz September 21, 2017July 10, 2021

    Since the museum opened Sept. 24, 2016 on the National Mall, next to the Washington Monument, nearly 3 million people have visited the 12 inaugural exhibitions

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  • Local festivals and culture year-round: Puerto Vallarta
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    Local festivals and culture year-round: Puerto Vallarta

    ByEileen Ogintz September 18, 2017July 5, 2021

    Local festivals offer a great entrée to a new culture and, Puerto Vallarta is a terrific bet to experience them whenever you visit

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  • Not a single complaint. Not even a sibling spat
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    Not a single complaint. Not even a sibling spat

    ByEileen Ogintz September 15, 2017July 16, 2021

    Eileen blogs about our recent biking adventure with families and kids along the Danube River with Backroads and AMAWaterways.

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  • Hot Fashion at the Style Fashion Week NYC
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    Hot Fashion at the Style Fashion Week NYC

    ByEileen Ogintz September 15, 2017June 28, 2023

    The Style Fashion Week NYC events at the Intrepid Museum were electrifying! I had the opportunity to see two afternoon shows in the presentation room at the Intrepid Museum at Pier 86

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  • Vacation rentals are perfect for families that like to enjoy home-cooked meals
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    Vacation rentals are perfect for families that like to enjoy home-cooked meals

    ByAndy Yemma September 15, 2017November 10, 2025

    My far flung family loves to cook when we are together on vacation so we like to stay in condos where we can spread out and enjoy homemade meals—whether chili and just baked corn bread, spaghetti bolognese, or steaks cooked over the condo grill.

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  • To Budapest and exploring a new city through food and drink
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    To Budapest and exploring a new city through food and drink

    ByEileen Ogintz September 14, 2017July 6, 2021

    In Budapest, The Hungarian Flodni layer cake with plum jam, apple, poppy seed and walnuts lives up to its reputation. Yum! So do the “Baselon,” (translated as a “friend’s ear”) — dumplings fashioned from potato dough with plum jam and sprinkled with brown sugar.

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  • On a European river cruise with kids of all ages
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    On a European river cruise with kids of all ages

    ByEileen Ogintz September 7, 2017July 7, 2021

    The all-inclusive nature of these cruises also seems to de-stress the experience — just choose which shore excursion you like, borrow a bike, enjoy complimentary wine and beer and more on some ships.

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  • Taking the Kids — to a fall festival
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    Taking the Kids — to a fall festival

    ByEileen Ogintz August 31, 2017June 28, 2023

    There’s a lot to celebrate in fall — not the least of which is the kids getting back to school and out from underfoot. There are festivals galore

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  • Like running on a cloud with Hoka Trail-Running Shoes
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    Like running on a cloud with Hoka Trail-Running Shoes

    ByEileen Ogintz August 30, 2017July 16, 2021

    Running on the Hoka One One Speed Instinct Trail-Running Shoes ($130) is like floating on a cloud.

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  • Talking to Children about Hurricanes, Floods and Other Natural Disasters
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    Talking to Children about Hurricanes, Floods and Other Natural Disasters

    ByEileen Ogintz August 29, 2017July 17, 2021

    Once again, parents and teachers are faced with the challenge of discussing an overwhelming natural disaster with children. Although these may be difficult conversations, they are also important. There are no “right” or “wrong” ways to talk with children about such tragic events. However, here are some suggestions that you may find helpful

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  • A right sized day pack for travel anywhere – from LL Bean
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    A right sized day pack for travel anywhere – from LL Bean

    ByEileen Ogintz August 28, 2017July 16, 2021

    A daypack is essential whether we are traveling with kids or not, but some are too bulky and some too small. LL Bean has it just right with the Ridge Runner 25 Day Pack

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  • Shoes for cycling and walking from LL Bean
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    Shoes for cycling and walking from LL Bean

    ByEileen Ogintz August 28, 2017July 16, 2021

    Shoes make all the difference when hiking or biking or both. But many people wear different shoes for each. LL Bean has another option

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  • Cycling gear for comfort and affordability from LL Bean
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    Cycling gear for comfort and affordability from LL Bean

    ByEileen Ogintz August 28, 2017July 16, 2021

    On our recent cycling trip along the Danube with Backroads and AMA Waterways, we tested out some very comfortable and affordable cycling gear from LL Bean.

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  • Take the Kids (or Your Girlfriends) To Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
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    Take the Kids (or Your Girlfriends) To Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    ByEileen Ogintz August 28, 2017July 10, 2021

    The Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences is a beachfront and cliff top hacienda-style resort, located along Millionaire’s Row in stunning Los Cabos

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  • Lunch is served at Cabarrus County’s Hospitality and Tourism Academy in NC
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    Lunch is served at Cabarrus County’s Hospitality and Tourism Academy in NC

    ByEileen Ogintz August 24, 2017July 7, 2021

    The farm to table lunch was expertly prepared and served. But we weren’t at some trendy new restaurant. We were at Cabarrus County’s Hickory Ridge High School

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  • On an adventure when the kids are in or out of college
    Cruises & All-Inclusive | Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Parks & Outdoors | Weekly Column

    On an adventure when the kids are in or out of college

    ByEileen Ogintz August 24, 2017July 7, 2021

    Welcome to a Backroads Breakaway trip. Besides the biking, there are special walking tours in various cities and lunches in out-of-the-way local spots.

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  • The Best Friends in Life are the Ones Who Stick Around!
    Cool Travel Gear

    The Best Friends in Life are the Ones Who Stick Around!

    ByEileen Ogintz August 22, 2017July 16, 2021

    SackPals provides a warm, cozy environment for kids to create a world of imagination and fun during playtime or while traveling in a car or plane

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  • Florida’s Hidden Beach Destination: Marco Island
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    Florida’s Hidden Beach Destination: Marco Island

    ByEileen Ogintz August 21, 2017July 7, 2021

    I still wake up in the morning thinking about our unforgettable hotel room view of the Gulf of Mexico, reminiscent of the Caribbean turquoise waters

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  • Visiting Chicago in summer: Baseball, pizza, burgers and The Bean
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    Visiting Chicago in summer: Baseball, pizza, burgers and The Bean

    ByEileen Ogintz August 18, 2017July 9, 2021

    Everyone told my mom and dad that the first thing we should eat was get deep dish pizza. We made our way to the original Pizzeria Uno in downtown Chicago.

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  • Skyroam keeps you connected globally at a low cost
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    Skyroam keeps you connected globally at a low cost

    ByEileen Ogintz August 18, 2017July 16, 2021

    International travelers know well the hassles of dealing with cellular carriers and finding WiFI hotspots. No more with Skyroam

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  • Hipper than Paris? Try Cousin City Montreal
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    Hipper than Paris? Try Cousin City Montreal

    ByEileen Ogintz August 17, 2017July 6, 2021

    Montreal is like Paris’ overseas cousin that you don’t get to visit very often although it’s close in proximity and dare I say, more hip and happening

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  • Pants that breathe – More Cool Travel Gear
    Cool Travel Gear

    Pants that breathe – More Cool Travel Gear

    ByEileen Ogintz August 17, 2017July 16, 2021

    Breathability. That’s what you need most when you want to wear pants on a hot summer night and then hop on your bike for a ride about town

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  • To Acadia National Park in Maine
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    To Acadia National Park in Maine

    ByEileen Ogintz August 17, 2017July 14, 2021

    Welcome to the only national park in the northeastern United States. Last year, when the park celebrated its centennial, it had its busiest year in 27 years, with a record 3.3 million visitors

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