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  • In South Africa’s Winelands: Families welcomed to learn about biodiversity
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    In South Africa’s Winelands: Families welcomed to learn about biodiversity

    ByEileen Ogintz December 7, 2018June 28, 2023

    Welcome to Boschendal, a historic winery in South Africa’s famous Winelands area less than an hour outside of Cape town that is embracing visiting families as well as couples and honeymooners

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  • Cape Town, South Africa: a sports and foodie place where kids are always welcome
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    Cape Town, South Africa: a sports and foodie place where kids are always welcome

    ByEileen Ogintz December 7, 2018July 14, 2021

    Cape Town is South Africa’s second largest city with a population of nearly four million at the tip of Africa where foreign visitors like us have been coming since the 15thCentury.

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  • 12 places to see the holiday lights
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    12 places to see the holiday lights

    ByEileen Ogintz December 6, 2018June 28, 2023

    Cities, towns and hotels, just like many families, are getting themselves holiday-ready earlier and earlier, kicking of the season with holiday tree lightings starting Thanksgiving weekend.

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  • Aboard  Celebrity Edge: a much-anticipated cruise ship
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    Aboard Celebrity Edge: a much-anticipated cruise ship

    ByEileen Ogintz November 29, 2018July 7, 2021

    Step aboard the new Celebrity Edge, four years in the making and set to take its maiden voyage on Dec. 9. I was able to get a sneak peek recently on a two-day trip from Port Everglades to Nassau

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  • Roswell N.M.: UFO Central and Much More
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    Roswell N.M.: UFO Central and Much More

    ByEileen Ogintz November 24, 2018July 14, 2021

    Picture thousands of fans of “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Guardians of the Galaxy” and other Sci-Fi movie franchises and their families descending on Roswell to see aliens at the UFO Festival

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  • Gathering for the holidays
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    Gathering for the holidays

    ByEileen Ogintz November 22, 2018July 10, 2021

    According to AAA, more people will be traveling over Thanksgiving — 54.3 million, the most since 2005. But they aren’t all heading to a relative’s house

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  • Denver Performing Arts: Roller Skates and 80’s Hits
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    Denver Performing Arts: Roller Skates and 80’s Hits

    ByEileen Ogintz November 19, 2018July 8, 2021

    Xanadu, produced by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Cabaret, captures the spirit of the 1980s while appealing to many generations. The musical is adapted from the cult classic movie with the same title starring Olivia Newton John and Gene Kelly

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  • Trading in the arts of Native America – Gallup, New Mexico
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    Trading in the arts of Native America – Gallup, New Mexico

    ByEileen Ogintz November 16, 2018July 14, 2021

    Gallup is what you might call a “hidden gem.” You might need to work a bit to have your authentic experience, whether deciding for yourself whether you prefer the local red or green chili sauce, the type of Native American jewelry, or whether you want to go hot air ballooning

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  • Eating your way through Italy
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    Eating your way through Italy

    ByEileen Ogintz November 15, 2018July 16, 2021

    Food has become increasingly important to traveling families as kids have expanded their palates by first watching the Food Network and then trying new foods on vacation. I can’t think of a better way to experience a new culture than through food or a better place than Italy where it won’t take any coaxing to convince kids to “eat local.”

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  • Eileen’s Satellite Media Tour – Nov 1, 2018
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    Eileen’s Satellite Media Tour – Nov 1, 2018

    ByEileen Ogintz November 14, 2018July 16, 2021

    On Nov 1, 2018, Eileen was featured in a satellite media tour (SMT) produced by DEFINITION 6 productions in New York. She conducted interviews on holiday travel destinations and tips with six regional television stations and more than a dozen radio stations. The interviews generated generated more than 60 news reports, more than 9 million audience impressions and more than 12 million webviews.

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