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  • Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios Orlando.
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    Grabbing some last-minute spooky fun

    ByEileen Ogintz October 27, 2022June 29, 2023

    Scary or not-so-scary? Kitschy or upscale? It’s not too late for some Halloween season fun at a theme park, zoo, aquarium, a haunted house

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  • A rainbow awaits our return to the Hanalei Colony Resort
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    To the literal end of the road on Kauai

    ByEileen Ogintz October 20, 2022June 28, 2023

    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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  • Enesi and Jason, from The Fresh Air Fund, at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut in 2011
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    How to create memories on less than exotic trips

    ByEileen Ogintz October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

    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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  • Ghosts and ghouls of all ages line a festively fall-decorated Main Street, U.S.A for “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade,” during the first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, August 12, 2022, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
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    Festive Fall Fun at Walt Disney World Resort

    ByEileen Ogintz October 12, 2022July 2, 2023

    Fall is a great time to visit Walt Disney World Resort because it’s less crowded, the weather is cooler and there’s plenty to experience

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  • Steak Frites at Annette's at the Stanley Marketplace in Aurora CO
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    Exploring local cuisine in a new way with the kids

    ByEileen Ogintz October 6, 2022October 11, 2022

    The next time your family is bickering about where and what to eat on vacation, suggest a progressive dinner. And keep your walking shoes on.

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  • Key West, Florida, September 28, 2022 - People walk on the median surrounded by flood waters on Flagler Avenue in Key West. Hurricane Ian brushed Key West on its way to the mainland leaving flooded streets due to rain and storm surge.
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    Traveling smart during hurricane season

    ByEileen Ogintz September 29, 2022September 30, 2022

    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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  • Jack at the SurfJack
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    Meet Jack at the Surf Jack Hotel Waikiki

    ByEileen Ogintz September 26, 2022October 5, 2022

    He’s the hotel dog at the boutique SurfJack and Swim Club Hotel in Waikiki. Jack has his own Instagram account @jackthehoteldog

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  • Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios in Orlando Florida.
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    Halloween’s coming. Get your costumes ready — now!

    ByEileen Ogintz September 22, 2022September 23, 2022

    There are over 1,200 haunted attractions in the country with some 300 amusement parks and fun centers offering Halloween events

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  • Turtle we spotted on Turtle Beach - Oahu's North Shore
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    Turtles and more on Hawaii’s North Shore

    ByEileen Ogintz September 21, 2022September 22, 2022

    They were oblivious to the paparazzi, splashing and sunning on the rocks as adults and kids alike gathered around snapping photos.

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  • Ollie the Collie Takes the Big Apple
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    Ollie the Collie Takes the Big Apple

    ByEileen Ogintz September 21, 2022September 22, 2022

    I was so happy when we arrived at the Kimpton Muse Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, where they are VERY doggy friendly!

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