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  • Really? Parents should pay more to sit next to small children?
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    Really? Parents should pay more to sit next to small children?

    ByEileen Ogintz June 3, 2012July 5, 2021

    I can’t agree with the “let the market decide” when it comes to forcing parents to pay extra to sit next to their preschoolers. Even worse, we’re talking about customers who may only fly once or twice a year

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  • To the Caribbean and savings in summer
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    To the Caribbean and savings in summer

    ByEileen Ogintz May 31, 2012July 10, 2021

    Come here in summer and you may be able to afford to vacation like the 1 percenters. Like everywhere in the Caribbean, you can save significant bucks on airfare, as well as lodging.

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  • Flying this summer?  Get smart before you go
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    Flying this summer? Get smart before you go

    ByEileen Ogintz May 27, 2012June 28, 2023

    Millions of children will be flying this summer. As we head into the summer vacation season, let’s all try to be nicer to our fellow passengers whatever their ages. Here are some tips for traveling parents to de-stress the experience.

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  • Five ‘uncruise’ vacations you may not have thought of
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    Five ‘uncruise’ vacations you may not have thought of

    ByEileen Ogintz May 24, 2012July 7, 2021

    Not to say big cruise ships aren’t a lot of fun—they are!—and often a good deal. But if you are looking for NEW ways to reconnect with your kids and with nature around water this summer, here’s how.

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  • In Virginia, a Tattoo is not what you might think
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    In Virginia, a Tattoo is not what you might think

    ByEileen Ogintz May 21, 2012July 8, 2021

    Traditionally a tattoo is a ceremonial military performance. The Virginia Arts Festival’s International Tattoo is a huge tribute to this tradition.

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  • Half million more of us will vacation this summer
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    Half million more of us will vacation this summer

    ByEileen Ogintz May 20, 2012July 17, 2021

    Memorial Day official kicks off summer vacation season and AAA says 34.8 million of us will be traveling—up 500,000 from last year. We’re not letting gas prices keep us home and most of us—almost nine out of 10 holiday travelers—will drive.

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  • Healthy food is part of the kids’ adventure at some hotels
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    Healthy food is part of the kids’ adventure at some hotels

    ByEileen Ogintz May 17, 2012July 16, 2021

    Finally, it appears, the hotel industry is paying attention to what traveling families have long been saying: Make kids’ menus healthier; give kids more choices!

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  • The Wild Side of Puerto Rico: Extreme Sports f
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    The Wild Side of Puerto Rico: Extreme Sports f

    ByEileen Ogintz May 13, 2012July 7, 2021

    ‘Snuba’ is not a typo, it’s one of the fastest growing aquatic activities that combines the best of snorkeling and scuba diving and allows you to explore coral reefs in the depths of the tropical seas without getting scuba diving certified.

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  • Orlando treats you like a VIP
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    Orlando treats you like a VIP

    ByEileen Ogintz May 11, 2012July 7, 2021

    Who doesn’t want to be treated like a VIP on vacation? We all do, of course, cutting lines, getting pampered, seeing what most tourists don’t. Orlando offers plenty of VIP options for the entire family—assuming you’re willing to pay extra for the privilege, of course.

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  • Interacting with the Turtles at SeaWorld Orlando
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    Interacting with the Turtles at SeaWorld Orlando

    ByEileen Ogintz May 10, 2012July 16, 2021

    TurtleTrek is home to adult and juvenile sea turtles, including hawksbill, Kemp’s Ridley, loggerhead and green sea turtles — all of whom, like Grandma, have been deemed nonreleasable by the Florida government.

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