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  • How to cope with yet-another holiday air travel mess
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    How to cope with yet-another holiday air travel mess

    Byuser June 29, 2023August 3, 2023

    Sad that this is what we need to consider as we plan for summer vacation — for many the first “big” trip since before the pandemic

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  • Learning about the world aboard a cruise ship
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    Learning about the world aboard a cruise ship

    Byuser June 28, 2023July 2, 2023

    Listen up parents and grandparents. If you think great sites are the reason you are treating your children and grandchildren to a cruise, think again. A lot of what they learn about the world takes place right on board in the kids’ and teen clubs, especially when they are meeting so many youngsters from different cultures and countries.

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    Celebrate July 4th at Monticello

    Byuser June 27, 2023June 19, 2023

    Thomas Jefferson’s home in Monticello VA holds its 61st annual Independence Day Celebration & Naturalization Ceremony July 4.

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  • Always ride with a helmet
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    Keeping the kids safe on vacation this summer

    Byuser June 22, 2023June 19, 2023

    Uou want to kick back. It’s summer vacation, after all. But the reality is when you are vacationing with kids, you need to be extra vigilant.

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  • The Splashpad is a popular feature at Jellystone Parks
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    Make Memories and Save Money Camping and Glamping at Jellystone Parks

    Byuser June 20, 2023June 27, 2023

    More than 75 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Jellystone Park is renowned for its pools, water slides, mini golf, and family activities

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  • Cheyenne Frontier Days Powwow
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    Fifteen-plus festivals to brighten your summer

    Byuser June 15, 2023June 15, 2023

    Some last just a few days; others all summer. Some are free, others can be pricey. You will find them all over the world. Meet the locals!

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    Retro Rides Rolls Hundreds of Classic Cars onto Navy Pier

    Byuser June 15, 2023June 8, 2023

    More than 150 vehicles organized by Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum (KKAM) for the inaugural “Retro Rides” experience July 28-30

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  • View from top of The Sebastian Vail
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    Value Vacations in Summer – Vail CO

    Byuser June 14, 2023December 26, 2023

    Summer is much more affordable in Vail with lots to do. Rates are less than half than in winter with some lodging starting at $159

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  • Think outside the box for the dads who like to travel
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    Think outside the box for the dads who like to travel

    Byuser June 8, 2023June 8, 2023

    How you can give dad things he could use on his next Great Adventure or vacation. Maybe a tennis or golf lesson? A cooking class?

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  • Kayaking at the Top of the World
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    Kayaking at the Top of the World

    Byuser June 8, 2023May 13, 2024

    We are in bright yellow inflatable kayaks steering with foot pedals (I feel kind of like I’m on bumper cars cruising around the fjord, the ship in the distance, crew watching us from zodiacs. As safety is always a concern here, we are given signalers to wear around our neck—should we tip over. But the kayaks are steady and the water so calm. It is only 32 degrees but with the sun shining, it feels much warmer.

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  • With the Southern Humpback whales in Wilhelmina Bay
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    Family Trip of A Lifetime: To Antarctica with Abercrombie & Kent

    Byuser June 6, 2023October 17, 2023

    We walked on Wilhelmina Bay – ice three feet thick. In a zodiac, we marveled at dozens of Southern Humpback whales around us.

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  • Fishing charters from Captain Experiences
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    The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Fishing Charter for a Family Trip

    Byuser June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

    A fishing trip is one of the best ways to spend time together as a family, creating unforgettable memories while enjoying the great outdoors

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  • Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History
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    Why you should include museums in your summer plans

    Byuser June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

    Whether it’s a rainy day, or too much sun, or you want the kids to learn something on vacation, you won’t go wrong with a museum visit

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  • Family snorkeling together in Hawaii
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    Where are your summer adventures going to take you?

    Byuser May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

    The economy is uncertain; air travel delays add stress, but AAA reports that 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day

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  • Lower Salmon canyons white water rafting
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    Family Magic Rafting Trips With ROW Adventures

    Byuser May 25, 2023May 24, 2023

    These five-day trips on Idaho’s Salmon River are exclusive to families – you can’t join if you don’t bring a child!

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  • Camping, RVing, or Glamping this summer?
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    Camping, RVing, or Glamping this summer?

    Byuser May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

    Camping now accounts for one-third of the leisure travel market with campers spending more than $52 billion last year.

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  • Denver Art Museum: Engaging families with free and interactive programs
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    Denver Art Museum: Engaging families with free and interactive programs

    Byuser May 16, 2023July 9, 2023

    Each gallery at the museum has some sort of interactive program in English and Spanish for kids and families to help them better engage with what they are seeing

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  • Holland America's Westerdam in Glacier Bay
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    See Alaska by Sea with Carnival Corp Cruise Lines

    Byuser May 15, 2023May 19, 2023

    According to Travel Alaska, 1.65 million tourists will visit this summer, more than half on 60 large and small cruise ships.

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  • In search of apples at the Fortress of the Bear in Sitka, Alaska.
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    Touring Alaska far from the crowds but close to wildlife

    Byuser May 11, 2023June 27, 2023

    Our small UnCruise ship, known for Alaska wilderness experiences, enabled us to kayak and hike away from crowds, but get close to the bears

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  • Hot Chillys for all seasons
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    Hot Chillys for all seasons

    Byuser May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

    Moisture-wicking clothes helps regulate your body temperature and pulls sweat from your body which then evaporates, keeping you dry.   

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