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  • The difference between bleary and fresh eyes on a long haul flight
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    The difference between bleary and fresh eyes on a long haul flight

    ByEileen Ogintz April 27, 2017July 16, 2021

    Travel pillows can make the difference between bleary or fresh eyes after a long-haul flight.

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  • Mom’s Day gifts for the traveling moms in your life
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    Mom’s Day gifts for the traveling moms in your life

    ByEileen Ogintz April 27, 2017July 14, 2021

    With Mother’s Day approaching, think about some little things that will make the moms in your life smile on their next trip. You don’t have to spend a fortune either!

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  • Waterproof shoes and Boa lacing – fit for travel
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    Waterproof shoes and Boa lacing – fit for travel

    ByEileen Ogintz April 26, 2017July 16, 2021

    Icebug (“Swedish for Traction”) has a waterproof sneaker (in a magneta color I love) with a Boa lacing system with a micro-adjustable dial

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  • A Family Visit to Wales: Land of Legends
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    A Family Visit to Wales: Land of Legends

    ByEileen Ogintz April 26, 2017July 14, 2021

    Wales is celebrating 2017 as the Year of Legends. This country is known for its verdant natural beauty and rich history. Our recent trip exposed us to both.

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  • Hit the Beach at LEGOLAND Beach Retreat in Florida
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    Hit the Beach at LEGOLAND Beach Retreat in Florida

    ByEileen Ogintz April 24, 2017July 10, 2021

    There’s a lighthouse just a stone’s throw from Orlando that’s calling your name. LEGOLAND Florida’s new Beach Retreat is a beacon for weary families looking for a place to unwind

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  • Travel Clothes to Keep You Comfortable on Hikes and Bikes
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    Travel Clothes to Keep You Comfortable on Hikes and Bikes

    ByEileen Ogintz April 21, 2017July 16, 2021

    The right gear—whether you are going hiking, biking or exploring a new city—can make all the difference. These are Eileen’s reviews of travel clothes– please send us your tips!

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  • The right shoes for your family travels
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    The right shoes for your family travels

    ByEileen Ogintz April 20, 2017July 16, 2021

    The right gear—whether you are going hiking, biking or exploring a new city—can make all the difference. Featuring travel shoes

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  • Cool Travel Gear – the right luggage
    Cool Travel Gear

    Cool Travel Gear – the right luggage

    ByEileen Ogintz April 20, 2017July 16, 2021

    Taking the Kids is now featuring “cool travel gear” – in our continuing effort to help families on their journeys. Here’s some of what I’ve discovered works great in the luggage department recently

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  • To San Francisco to commemorate the “summer of love”
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    To San Francisco to commemorate the “summer of love”

    ByEileen Ogintz April 20, 2017June 29, 2023

    Take the kids and grandkids to San Francisco where the city is marking the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love with a year’s worth of special events, exhibits, concerts and more.

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  • Disney transformative? Try new Pandora at WDW and Guardians at DisneyLand this summer
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    Disney transformative? Try new Pandora at WDW and Guardians at DisneyLand this summer

    ByEileen Ogintz April 19, 2017July 14, 2021

    Often families head to Disney because they want to escape the real world. With the opening next month of Pandora-The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom, a visit can be a transformative adventure

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