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  • In Mexico, a Spa for the Whole Family
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    In Mexico, a Spa for the Whole Family

    ByEileen Ogintz September 15, 2012July 12, 2021

    Where are the kids while the parents are at the spa? There are two options: the Barcy Kids Club, where kids get to partake in activities like pool sports and crafts, or the Barcelo Kids Spa.

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  • Helping protect the sea turtle hatchlings on the Riviera-Maya
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    Experiencing the Sea Turtles and Other Wildlife in Riviera Maya

    ByEileen Ogintz September 14, 2012July 12, 2021

    This resort is dedicated to protecting the sea turtle eggs laid upon its 1.25 miles of glistening beach during sea turtle nesting season from May through October, and guests of all ages are encouraged to participate in the release of the juvenile turtles when they hatch.

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  • Three Days on the Mexican Riviera at Barcelo Maya
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    Three Days on the Mexican Riviera at Barcelo Maya

    ByEileen Ogintz September 13, 2012July 12, 2021

    This is Mayan land, we are told, and there is a lot of mysticism around here. So much mysticism that the superstitious-minded believe the world will be ending December 21, 2012. It doesn’t feel like the world is ending at Barceló, though…

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  • Visiting the nation’s capital is cool in the fall
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    Visiting the nation’s capital is cool in the fall

    ByEileen Ogintz September 13, 2012July 15, 2021

    Fall is a great time to visit Washington, D.C. Hotel rates are down as much as half, and the summer humidity has disappeared, along with the crowds. No wonder it’s Travelzoo’s featured destination right now.

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  • Eileen in the Media

    Eileen’s Speech for SATW

    ByEileen Ogintz September 10, 2012July 16, 2021

    Download a PDF of Eileen’s speech to the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW). Eileen will give the speech on September 11, 2012 in Indianapolis. …

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  • Mount Vernon is as close to royalty as America gets
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    Mount Vernon is as close to royalty as America gets

    ByEileen Ogintz September 9, 2012July 7, 2021

    America may lack royalty, but Mount Vernon, the regal estate of our first president, is a must for families taking in the history of our nation’s capital.

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  • This fall, explore America off the beaten path
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    This fall, explore America off the beaten path

    ByEileen Ogintz September 6, 2012July 9, 2021

    Take a fall weekend to explore a smaller city or region near your home and you’ll be amazed at what you find; especially if you let the kids lead the way. Honestly, before I got there, I wondered what Sioux Falls S.D. would have to offer a traveling family.

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  • Report on the Travel Media Showcase in Sioux Falls
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    Report on the Travel Media Showcase in Sioux Falls

    ByEileen Ogintz September 5, 2012July 16, 2021

    The Sioux Falls Business Journal reports on the recent Travel Media Showcase in South Dakota, quoting Eileen and fellow journalists on what the area has to offer.

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  • When a hotel is more than just a place to crash
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    When a hotel is more than just a place to crash

    ByEileen Ogintz September 2, 2012June 28, 2023

    I didn’t want a hotel that was just a place to sleep. I didn’t want a hotel that was just convenient to the train station. I wanted a hotel that would be part of the experience—a big part of the experience. We were staying in Rome just one night and it was my birthday.

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  • Deals abound for your Princeses at the Disney Parks
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    Deals abound for your Princeses at the Disney Parks

    ByEileen Ogintz August 23, 2012July 15, 2021

    When I visited Disneyland earlier this summer, moms and dads were busy filming the princess transformation on their iPads and smartphones. “It never gets old for them” said manager Joanna Pisanski

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