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    Adjustable canvas belts for on and off the slopes

    ByEileen Ogintz January 30, 2020July 16, 2021

    At the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show in Denver this week, we found two great belts for the skier or snowboarder guy to wear on and off the slopes.

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  • At the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Show in Denver: a photo essay
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    At the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Show in Denver: a photo essay

    ByEileen Ogintz January 29, 2020July 16, 2021

    This year’s Outdoor Retailer winter market is big on clothing that has been made from repurposed materials, like plastic water bottles, recycled rubber products and more. Taking the Kids took a stroll through the aisles.

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  • To a special Jamaican villa
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    To a special Jamaican villa

    ByEileen Ogintz January 29, 2020July 16, 2021

    The experience, of course, is entirely different, as I discovered. Think being on a mega cruise ship with morning-till-night activities vs. your own private yacht with a staff to cater to every whim

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  • Food and dining in Vail CO meets everyone’s tastes
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    Food and dining in Vail CO meets everyone’s tastes

    ByEileen Ogintz January 26, 2020July 6, 2021

    Food certainly has come a long way at ski resorts, including options for those who are Vegan, Vegetarian Gluten Free. But it is expensive

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  • Kids playing on a ski slope near Vail Village
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    The right kind of family condo found! The Antlers at Vail

    ByEileen Ogintz January 24, 2020July 14, 2021

    The condos here range from one to four bedrooms but they all are unique—the one bedroom we have, for example, has a separate alcove with two bunk beds—perfect for a young family.

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  • Seeing San Antonio like local families
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    Seeing San Antonio like local families

    ByEileen Ogintz January 23, 2020August 23, 2021

    At the state-of-the-art Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery at the Witte Museum in San Antonio, where you can step inside a cast of an Alamosaurus footprint at The Dino Lab. What’s different from other dinosaur exhibits? This one is focused on ancient creatures that called Texas home, including ancient fish, turtle and, yes, a full-size Tyrannosaurus rex.

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  • Quoted on “skip gen” travel in Skift
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    Quoted on “skip gen” travel in Skift

    ByEileen Ogintz January 21, 2020July 16, 2021

    Eileen Ogintz is quoted in an article on “skip generational” travel – which involves grandparents taking grandkids on adventures in the travel industry publication Skift.

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    Are Boutique Hotels Really Kid Friendly?

    ByEileen Ogintz January 20, 2020February 13, 2024

    Since these hotels offer personalized attention, they are perfect for a whole family. So you don’t have to worry about bringing along your children when you are planning to stay in one of them.

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  • Jamaican Villas with solid family ties
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    Jamaican Villas with solid family ties

    ByEileen Ogintz January 18, 2020July 16, 2021

    Adam’s Stewart’s family is now so big—seven siblings and 13 grandchildren—they spread out between two villas in Jamaica

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  • At this Jamaican villa you won’t go home disappointed
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    At this Jamaican villa you won’t go home disappointed

    ByEileen Ogintz January 16, 2020July 16, 2021

    Villa rentals here and elsewhere in the Caribbean have become increasingly popular for extended families looking to get away together. The difference from other popular shared accommodations: A staff to see to your every need—and whim.

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