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  • Catch your fish and bring it to Nauti Nancy’s in Clearwater FL
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    Catch your fish and bring it to Nauti Nancy’s in Clearwater FL

    ByEileen Ogintz November 16, 2016July 10, 2021

    At the popular Clearwater restaurant Nauti Nancy’s, families bring their catch–which the restaurant prepares blackened, lemon picata or beer battered—along with sides for $10.

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  • Taking the kids to Germany’s famous Christmas markets
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    Taking the kids to Germany’s famous Christmas markets

    ByEileen Ogintz November 10, 2016June 28, 2023

    Germany has the most holiday markets in Europe, drawing tourists from around the world, though you’ll also find them a popular holiday tradition in neighboring Austria, Switzerland and Czechoslovakia.

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  • Let’s Get Every Teen on a Train
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    Let’s Get Every Teen on a Train

    ByEileen Ogintz November 6, 2016July 6, 2021

    A prominent member of the European Union Parliament is proposing that every 18-year-old receive a free trans-Europe train pass so they can get to know Europe better. We should do the same

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  • Inspired by “Frozen,” families flock to Norway
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    Inspired by “Frozen,” families flock to Norway

    ByEileen Ogintz November 3, 2016May 13, 2024

    Not only have spunky Princess Anna and ethereal Queen Elsa stolen the hearts of little girls everywhere, but they’ve significantly contributed to the increasing number of tourists visiting Norway

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  • Yes politics is ugly. But kids need to learn about elections – here’s how
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    Yes politics is ugly. But kids need to learn about elections – here’s how

    ByEileen Ogintz October 31, 2016July 5, 2021

    There still is a lot to be learned about the electoral process, of course, and museums around the country have mounted interesting, interactive exhibits that can answer kids’ questions and serve as a positive teaching tool—but only in the coming weeks.

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  • Visiting Two Happy Midwestern Cities Competing in the World Series
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    Visiting Two Happy Midwestern Cities Competing in the World Series

    ByEileen Ogintz October 26, 2016December 5, 2025

    Whoever wins the World Series, visit Chicago or Cleveland this fall or holiday season and get a dose of happy along with great eats, world-class museums and holiday festivals.

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  • With strong dollar, beach vacation in Puerto Vallarta is a good bet
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    With strong dollar, beach vacation in Puerto Vallarta is a good bet

    ByEileen Ogintz October 21, 2016June 28, 2023

    With the US dollar strong against the Mexican Peso, a beach vacation in Puerto Vallarta is a good bet this time of year. The town oozes charm, starting with Old Vallarta, the city’s 1930s town center complete with cobblestoned square.

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  • At Vista Verde Ranch in Colorado – on a different kind of snow vacation
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    At Vista Verde Ranch in Colorado – on a different kind of snow vacation

    ByEileen Ogintz October 20, 2016July 16, 2021

    I wondered when I planned this trip if my gang of grown kids, who love nothing more than tearing down those steep slopes, would like a more laid-back holiday — at least for a few days on a week-long winter trip to Colorado. I needn’t have worried.

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  • On a family vacation in Portugal
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    On a family vacation in Portugal

    ByEileen Ogintz October 17, 2016July 12, 2021

    Since 2010, Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts in Lisbon, Portugal have been providing family-friendly luxury accommodations, gourmet meals, facilities and activities to provide memorable holidays to family groups of all sizes and ages.

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  • How to save more while staying in a hotel with the whole family
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    How to save more while staying in a hotel with the whole family

    ByEileen Ogintz October 14, 2016July 14, 2021

    Here are some tips how you can make even the priciest hotels more affordable for you. Keep them in mind the next time you travel and save tons of money easily and quickly.

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