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    Carnival Brands Embrace Sustainable Practices

    ByEileen Ogintz April 18, 2023April 18, 2023

    The world’s leading cruise company is pioneering sustainability at sea and producing fewer greenhouse emissions than in 2011, down 15%

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  • The Great Global cleanup. Kids cleaning up Rock Creek National Park.
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    How families can travel more sustainably

    ByEileen Ogintz April 13, 2023December 5, 2025

    Got your reusable water bottle? That’s one of the easiest things you can do to reduce your environmental footprint when you are traveling.

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    The Fable of the Octopus and the Fisherman

    ByEileen Ogintz April 6, 2023December 26, 2023

    Welcome to Scarlet Night aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. We were encouraged to wear red to honor the Red Night Sky

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    Washington DC is a perfect family destination anytime

    ByEileen Ogintz April 6, 2023December 5, 2025

    By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Welcome to America’s front yard. That’s what many call The National Mall in Washington, DC—three miles long stretching from…

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    A Different Kind of Cruise on Virgin Voyages

    ByEileen Ogintz April 4, 2023April 6, 2023

    The minimum age is 18 on this mid-sized ship (about 2,400 aboard this voyage from Miami.) And that suits the passengers just fine.

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    On Virgin Voyages a Tragic Event First Day at Sea

    ByEileen Ogintz April 3, 2023December 26, 2023

    A young woman fell off her balcony to her death just hours after we had departed Miami for a six-night Caribbean cruise.

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  • New York Central park aerial view in summer.
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    Playgrounds or museums? It’s not a competition

    ByEileen Ogintz March 30, 2023March 30, 2023

    New York Ccity is full of museums, zoos, as well as playgrounds. “Go to the parks, they are always relaxing,” suggested Sam, 13

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    MBT Physiological Footwear for the active days

    ByEileen Ogintz March 27, 2023March 27, 2023

    I had a friend, an avid runner and head of wellness at our local YMCA try a pair.  She loved the cushioning and that her feet stayed cool

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    How To Plan A Last Minute Spring Break

    ByEileen Ogintz March 27, 2023March 27, 2023

    Travel insurance can help when you are delayed, someone gets sick, or an emergency causes you to cancel the trip or return early

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    Is it safe to take the kids to Mexico?

    ByEileen Ogintz March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

    Cancun, San Jose del Cabo and Puerto Vallarta are extremely popular with spring breakers looking for fun in the sun

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