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    Make Memories and Save Money Camping and Glamping at Jellystone Parks

    ByEileen Ogintz June 20, 2023June 27, 2023

    More than 75 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Jellystone Park is renowned for its pools, water slides, mini golf, and family activities

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    Fifteen-plus festivals to brighten your summer

    ByEileen Ogintz June 15, 2023December 5, 2025

    Some last just a few days; others all summer. Some are free, others can be pricey. You will find them all over the world. Meet the locals!

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    Retro Rides Rolls Hundreds of Classic Cars onto Navy Pier

    ByEileen Ogintz June 15, 2023June 8, 2023

    More than 150 vehicles organized by Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum (KKAM) for the inaugural “Retro Rides” experience July 28-30

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    Value Vacations in Summer – Vail CO

    ByEileen Ogintz June 14, 2023December 26, 2023

    Summer is much more affordable in Vail with lots to do. Rates are less than half than in winter with some lodging starting at $159

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  • Think outside the box for the dads who like to travel
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    Think outside the box for the dads who like to travel

    ByEileen Ogintz June 8, 2023December 5, 2025

    How you can give dad things he could use on his next Great Adventure or vacation. Maybe a tennis or golf lesson? A cooking class?

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    Kayaking at the Top of the World

    ByEileen Ogintz June 8, 2023May 13, 2024

    We are in bright yellow inflatable kayaks steering with foot pedals (I feel kind of like I’m on bumper cars cruising around the fjord, the ship in the distance, crew watching us from zodiacs. As safety is always a concern here, we are given signalers to wear around our neck—should we tip over. But the kayaks are steady and the water so calm. It is only 32 degrees but with the sun shining, it feels much warmer.

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    Family Trip of A Lifetime: To Antarctica with Abercrombie & Kent

    ByEileen Ogintz June 6, 2023October 17, 2023

    We walked on Wilhelmina Bay – ice three feet thick. In a zodiac, we marveled at dozens of Southern Humpback whales around us.

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    The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Fishing Charter for a Family Trip

    ByEileen Ogintz June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

    A fishing trip is one of the best ways to spend time together as a family, creating unforgettable memories while enjoying the great outdoors

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    Why you should include museums in your summer plans

    ByEileen Ogintz June 1, 2023December 5, 2025

    Whether it’s a rainy day, or too much sun, or you want the kids to learn something on vacation, you won’t go wrong with a museum visit

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    Where are your summer adventures going to take you?

    ByEileen Ogintz May 25, 2023December 5, 2025

    The economy is uncertain; air travel delays add stress, but AAA reports that 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day

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