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  • Fans and their families love the Harry Potter Studio tour near London
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    Fans and their families love the Harry Potter Studio tour near London

    ByEileen Ogintz July 15, 2015September 16, 2021

    The Warner Brothers Studio Tour where the Harry Potter films were made outside of London draws 6,000 visitors a day but is well worth the effort for families with Hogwarts fans.

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  • Hotel VIP Lounges – great for families on extended vacations
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    Hotel VIP Lounges – great for families on extended vacations

    ByEileen Ogintz July 14, 2015July 17, 2021

    It’s not that I need to be treated like a VIP. I just want to de-stress experience as much as possible—especially with kids. That means not having to wait to be served breakfast or a snack or paying through the nose for food the kids won’t eat.

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  • Tea with Charlie at a hip but kid-friendly London hotel
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    Tea with Charlie at a hip but kid-friendly London hotel

    ByEileen Ogintz July 13, 2015July 15, 2021

    In Britain these days, one young local explained, tea “is for a special occasion—like a birthday. Maybe it’s going to see your first West End Play—say Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

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  • Puerto Vallarta resort is more than an all-inclusive
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    Puerto Vallarta resort is more than an all-inclusive

    ByEileen Ogintz July 12, 2015July 7, 2021

    If you think Mexico is only about all-inclusives, think again. The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta, with its contemporary décor and just 280 rooms, offers all-inclusive options, though many also like to explore Puerto Vallarta’s lively dining scene.

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  • Souvenir shopping rule #1: don’t buy something you can buy at home
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    Souvenir shopping rule #1: don’t buy something you can buy at home

    ByEileen Ogintz July 12, 2015July 15, 2021

    Sure London has lots of sites to see but there is something to be said for spending a morning wandering along with local families. Come on a Sunday in July when Regent Street is closed to pedestrians.

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  • A new Orlando resort that does more for families
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    A new Orlando resort that does more for families

    ByEileen Ogintz July 9, 2015October 4, 2023

    The kids want to stay right where they are because they’re having way too much fun at the expansive Explorer Island pool-water play area at the New Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World,

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  • Take your family to Lisbon
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    Take your family to Lisbon

    ByEileen Ogintz July 6, 2015July 7, 2021

    Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is a city webbed with narrow cobblestone streets, opening onto squares of medieval cathedrals and monasteries overlooking the Rio Tejo. With its yellow trams, open parks, 1930s cafés, and ghostly spirit, Lisbon is a city that has plenty to offer every member of the family.

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  • 10-plus ideas for family summer adventures in ski country
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    10-plus ideas for family summer adventures in ski country

    ByAndy Yemma July 2, 2015November 10, 2025

    You’ll find increasing mountain-biking options at ski resorts across the country, whatever your level. You’ll also find free kid-friendly activities, festivals, farmer’s markets, mini and disc golf, tennis, challenge courses or, of course, the chance to hike, fish and river raft.

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  • A Very Special Destination Wedding
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    A Very Special Destination Wedding

    ByEileen Ogintz June 25, 2015July 2, 2023

    Like one in four American couples getting married this year, according to research by TheKnot.com, my daughter, Reggie Yemma, and her new husband, Dan Foldes, opted for a destination wedding

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  • Lake Tahoe On a Budget: The Beach Retreat & Lodge
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    Lake Tahoe On a Budget: The Beach Retreat & Lodge

    ByEileen Ogintz June 22, 2015July 12, 2021

    Lake Tahoe is one of the largest alpine lakes in the world, with a full menu of recreational options to match its grand size. Combine the cobalt blue water with miles of pristine nature trails and you’ve got a perfect match for lovers of the great outdoors.

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