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    Brands offering travel discounts for veterans

    ByEileen Ogintz November 6, 2022November 5, 2022

    Ahead of Veterans Day this week, some travel brands offer discounts for veterans, first responders and active or retired military personnel

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    MOMA New York City Winter Kids Programs

    ByEileen Ogintz November 5, 2022November 17, 2022

    The Museum of Modern Art in New York City welcomes families to connect with art and ideas in the Museum and at home.

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  • American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Artillery crew.
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    Honoring our veterans: 10 places to visit

    ByEileen Ogintz November 3, 2022October 3, 2023

    What are your kids studying this fall? Consider a visit to a museum or battlefield that can engage their interest outside the classroom

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    How to Fund Kids’ Travel Vacations

    ByEileen Ogintz November 2, 2022June 29, 2023

    We discuss a variety of strategies to finance your next family getaway. We also provide tips on how to save money on travel expenses

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    A Beginner’s Guide to Campervan Hire in New Zealand

    ByEileen Ogintz November 2, 2022March 16, 2023

    Campervanning is a fantastic way to see this beautiful country, and it’s sure to be an adventure you’ll never forget.

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    The Aussie Guide to Teaching Your Kids to Ride a Bike

    ByEileen Ogintz November 2, 2022March 16, 2023

    We have some top tips for making the learning process fun and easy for you and your child. So read on and watch them zoom off!

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  • Fulfilling a long-held dream: the hike from Crested Butte to Aspen
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    Fulfilling a long-held dream: the hike from Crested Butte to Aspen

    ByEileen Ogintz November 1, 2022June 28, 2023

    As I struggled to my feet, I smiled remembering all the times her dad and I were trying to avoid a meltdown

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  • Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios Orlando.
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    Grabbing some last-minute spooky fun

    ByEileen Ogintz October 27, 2022June 29, 2023

    Scary or not-so-scary? Kitschy or upscale? It’s not too late for some Halloween season fun at a theme park, zoo, aquarium, a haunted house

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  • A rainbow awaits our return to the Hanalei Colony Resort
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    To the literal end of the road on Kauai

    ByEileen Ogintz October 20, 2022June 28, 2023

    This is as unspoiled as it gets, the only oceanfront resort to the Kalalau Trail at Ke’e Beach. Many come for the sunrise — and the rainbows

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  • Enesi and Jason, from The Fresh Air Fund, at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut in 2011
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    How to create memories on less than exotic trips

    ByEileen Ogintz October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

    A lot of travel memories come when you get out of your comfort zone with those you love and don’t have to be far from home

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  • Ghosts and ghouls of all ages line a festively fall-decorated Main Street, U.S.A for “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade,” during the first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, August 12, 2022, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
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    Festive Fall Fun at Walt Disney World Resort

    ByEileen Ogintz October 12, 2022July 2, 2023

    Fall is a great time to visit Walt Disney World Resort because it’s less crowded, the weather is cooler and there’s plenty to experience

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  • Steak Frites at Annette's at the Stanley Marketplace in Aurora CO
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    Exploring local cuisine in a new way with the kids

    ByEileen Ogintz October 6, 2022October 11, 2022

    The next time your family is bickering about where and what to eat on vacation, suggest a progressive dinner. And keep your walking shoes on.

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  • Key West, Florida, September 28, 2022 - People walk on the median surrounded by flood waters on Flagler Avenue in Key West. Hurricane Ian brushed Key West on its way to the mainland leaving flooded streets due to rain and storm surge.
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    Traveling smart during hurricane season

    ByEileen Ogintz September 29, 2022September 30, 2022

    As long as you are safe – and have travel insurance, as well as what you really need — don’t upset. kids will pick up on your anxiety.

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  • Jack at the SurfJack
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    Meet Jack at the Surf Jack Hotel Waikiki

    ByEileen Ogintz September 26, 2022October 5, 2022

    He’s the hotel dog at the boutique SurfJack and Swim Club Hotel in Waikiki. Jack has his own Instagram account @jackthehoteldog

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  • Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios in Orlando Florida.
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    Halloween’s coming. Get your costumes ready — now!

    ByEileen Ogintz September 22, 2022September 23, 2022

    There are over 1,200 haunted attractions in the country with some 300 amusement parks and fun centers offering Halloween events

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  • Turtle we spotted on Turtle Beach - Oahu's North Shore
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    Turtles and more on Hawaii’s North Shore

    ByEileen Ogintz September 21, 2022September 22, 2022

    They were oblivious to the paparazzi, splashing and sunning on the rocks as adults and kids alike gathered around snapping photos.

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  • Ollie the Collie Takes the Big Apple
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    Ollie the Collie Takes the Big Apple

    ByEileen Ogintz September 21, 2022September 22, 2022

    I was so happy when we arrived at the Kimpton Muse Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, where they are VERY doggy friendly!

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  • On a Backroads biking cruise of the Danube in 2017
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    Family Travel Doesn’t Mean Always Taking the Kids

    ByEileen Ogintz September 15, 2022September 19, 2022

    It might be Antarctica with grown kids; a river cruise in Italy with siblings in their 70s; afall trip to Cape Cod or to a Dude Ranch

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  • Art in the Kids For All Seasons club
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    Truly welcoming to kids: Four Seasons Ko Olina on Oahu

    ByEileen Ogintz September 15, 2022October 5, 2022

    The Four Seasons Oahu Ko Olina, about a half hour north of Honolulu and the crowds on Waikiki, lives up to its promises

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    Beauty and fun at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort

    ByEileen Ogintz September 13, 2022January 11, 2023

    This place offers something for everyone from kids to those on honeymoons, celebrating anniversaries or a multi-generational vacation.

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  • A rainbow awaits our return to the Hanalei Colony Resort
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    Checking out the food scene on Kauai

    ByEileen Ogintz September 10, 2022October 5, 2022

    The story of the Taro plant, a mainstay of Hawaii cooking, is spiritual. It’s the eldest sibling of the Hawaiian Royal Family in legend

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  • Half Moon Bay pumpkin patch.
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    Taking the kids to a fall festival

    ByEileen Ogintz September 10, 2022September 10, 2022

    Fall festivals are back big time across the country, offering the chance for an outdoor-oriented getaway from chores, soccer, swim meets

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  • At the bodega about a mile down the road from Hanalei Colony Resort
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    At the literal end-of-the-road on Kauai HI

    ByEileen Ogintz September 7, 2022October 5, 2022

    I came upon this 52-unit resort more than a decade ago when my daughters were hiking one day, and I’ve always wanted to return.

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    Protected: Festive Fall Fun At The Walt Disney World Resort

    ByEileen Ogintz September 5, 2022September 19, 2022

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    MEOW WOLF Denver: an otherworldly experience

    ByEileen Ogintz September 1, 2022September 2, 2022

    Meow Wolf Convergence Station in Denver is unlike a traditional museum; the art envelops you as you step into another world

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  • ReadyDry from Royal Robbins for active travelers
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    ReadyDry from Royal Robbins for active travelers

    ByEileen Ogintz August 27, 2022August 27, 2022

    When you travel like we often do, laundry expenses can build up fast. Royal Robbins ReadyDry underwear can be washed and rinsed in the sink.

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  • Stanley Marketplace not far from Denver International Airport in Aurora CO (Denver suburb)
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    Flying into Denver? Check out the Stanley Marketplace

    ByAndy Yemma August 26, 2022November 10, 2025

    Stanley Marketplace sits the site of the previous airport – Stapleton Field (closed 25 years ago) and the old Stanley Aviation Hanger

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  • Sesame Street character parade
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    To Orlando in fall with young kids

    ByEileen Ogintz August 25, 2022August 25, 2022

    If you think Orlando with toddlers and preschoolers is a nonstarter, think again. “The Magic outweighs the temper tantrums,” says one mom

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  • Ghosts and ghouls of all ages line a festively fall-decorated Main Street, U.S.A for “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade,” during the first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, August 12, 2022, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
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    Walt Disney World Turns 50 And Better Than Ever

    ByEileen Ogintz August 24, 2022June 28, 2023

    Imagine themed lands far, far away like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or the immersive Pandora The World of Avatar.

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  • At the summit of Kilimanjaro
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    Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with my daughter

    ByEileen Ogintz August 24, 2022June 28, 2023

    Many people who lose 35 pounds would splurge on a new wardrobe. I opted for this adventure—one I could share with my daughter before she left for college. That was six years ago and I’ve traveled the world since. Still, our Kili Climb remains one of the most memorable trips we’ve ever taken.

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