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  • Hawks Cay: This Florida Keys Resort Is Back and Better Than Ever
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    Hawks Cay: This Florida Keys Resort Is Back and Better Than Ever

    ByEileen Ogintz February 12, 2019July 12, 2021

    Hawks Cay has been the quintessential Florida Keys resort for decades. In 2017,Hurricane Irma devastated the resort. It took nearly a year of hard work and$ 50 million but the resort reopened in August 2018 with numerous improvements.

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  • Ski goggles that are a snap to change in changing weather conditions
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    Ski goggles that are a snap to change in changing weather conditions

    ByEileen Ogintz February 12, 2019July 16, 2021

    Frustrated by changing light conditions on the slopes and goggle lenses that are difficult to swap out. We tried out the Dropzone series by Native Eyewear and we were please with how easy it was to change the lenses even in extreme weather conditions.

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  • On of off the slopes, great food options in Park City Utah
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    On of off the slopes, great food options in Park City Utah

    ByEileen Ogintz February 11, 2019July 14, 2021

    The great thing about Park City is that there are plenty of great food options for those traveling with kids or those, like us with adult kids

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  • Why kids love Park City Utah – in their own words
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    Why kids love Park City Utah – in their own words

    ByEileen Ogintz February 10, 2019July 14, 2021

    “Amazing food!” says local Gavin Ziesler, 9,  after polishing off a rotisserie chicken and avocado sandwich at the newly renovated Mid Mountain Lodge at the Park City Mountain Resort.  “We usually bring lunch.”

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  • Ski pants loaded with features from L.L. Bean
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    Ski pants loaded with features from L.L. Bean

    ByEileen Ogintz February 7, 2019July 16, 2021

    Frustrated with too bulky or too think ski pants. L.L. Bean’s Carrabasset Ski Pants fit comfortably, keep you warm but not too warm and are loaded with features

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  • Indulging your inner-foodie at an all-inclusive resort
    Backyard Vacations | Cruises & All-Inclusive | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Lodging | Weekly Column

    Indulging your inner-foodie at an all-inclusive resort

    ByEileen Ogintz February 7, 2019July 10, 2021

    All-inclusive resorts are also upping the ante when it comes to food. But unlike most cruise ships, these specialty dining experiences don’t come with an extra tab.

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  • Keeping babies and toddlers snug and comfortable away from home – SlumberPod
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    Keeping babies and toddlers snug and comfortable away from home – SlumberPod

    ByEileen Ogintz February 4, 2019July 16, 2021

    SlumberPod is tall enough for a toddler to stand inside, and packs down small enough to fit in carry-on luggage. Most importantly, it provides a safe, easy and portable solution to make vacations more restful and fun for everyone.

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  • Pho, sushi and street tacos – now serving at a snow resort near you!
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    Pho, sushi and street tacos – now serving at a snow resort near you!

    ByEileen Ogintz January 31, 2019July 16, 2021

    What happened to greasy burgers at snow resorts? At Breckenridge Ski Resort’s new Pioneer Crossing, just off the Independence Super Chair on Peak 7, there was Caribbean Chicken Stew served with Cuban con Gris rice

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  • A different way to have some fun in the snow
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    A different way to have some fun in the snow

    ByEileen Ogintz January 31, 2019July 16, 2021

    Welcome to Vista Verde Ranch, about a half-hour from Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and it couldn’t be more different than a traditional vacation in snowy country

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  • The pluses of skiing without the kids — at the Westin Riverfront Resort in Colorado
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    The pluses of skiing without the kids — at the Westin Riverfront Resort in Colorado

    ByEileen Ogintz January 30, 2019July 9, 2021

    Who says ski trips aren’t romantic. Certainly, they are when you leave the kids behind, one northern California couple said. “This is our time to reconnect,”

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  • World-class snow sculptures draw crowds from all around to Breckenridge CO
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    World-class snow sculptures draw crowds from all around to Breckenridge CO

    ByEileen Ogintz January 27, 2019July 16, 2021

    Young Colorado art critics were among the thousands who came to Breckenridge to see the results of the work of 16 teams from around the world that came to this historic mountain town to create enormous snow sculptures

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  • A NEW WAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDKIDS TO CONNECT
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    A NEW WAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDKIDS TO CONNECT

    ByEileen Ogintz January 24, 2019July 5, 2021

    The next time you want to give your grandchild a gift, skip the toys or gadgets and make them a Road Scholar by sharing an adventure instead.

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  • To Washington, D.C., during the government shutdown
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    To Washington, D.C., during the government shutdown

    ByEileen Ogintz January 24, 2019July 9, 2021

    Here’s your chance to explore a famous American city in a new way — and support those there who count on our tourism dollars.

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  • Taking the Kids — calling all chocolate lovers
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    Taking the Kids — calling all chocolate lovers

    ByEileen Ogintz January 17, 2019July 14, 2021

    Today, locals and tourists flock to the Sprungli stores for Luxemburgerti and for chocolates. In fact, at the airport, my daughter used our last Swiss francs to buy a box of Sprungli chocolates to take home. She wasn’t the only one.

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  • Calling all foodies – all-inclusives are no longer about buffet lines
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    Calling all foodies – all-inclusives are no longer about buffet lines

    ByEileen Ogintz January 16, 2019July 16, 2021

    All-inclusives once were the purview of bland buffets where, like on cruise ships, the emphasis was on quality rather than quality. That has all changed

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  • When it rains in paradise, there are alternatives to explore
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    When it rains in paradise, there are alternatives to explore

    ByEileen Ogintz January 15, 2019June 28, 2023

    On this rainy day, the club is humming with activity — some kids playing air hockey; others doing a paper Mache craft. In the afternoon, they will feed iguanas

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  • Spacious, family-friendly, foodie paradise – Grand Residences Riviera Cancun
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    Spacious, family-friendly, foodie paradise – Grand Residences Riviera Cancun

    ByEileen Ogintz January 14, 2019June 28, 2023

    At the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun with my three friends from grade school and after a day of lounging, we’re also smitten—the good food and service, the spacious accommodations with plenty of hang-out space

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  • Sailing To Grand Bahamas Island With The Kids: Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line
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    Sailing To Grand Bahamas Island With The Kids: Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line

    ByEileen Ogintz January 14, 2019July 10, 2021

    If you are looking for a short but memorable getaway with your family this year, the Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is a great option for parents and their children.

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  • The Shutdown is having big effects on the travel industry too
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    The Shutdown is having big effects on the travel industry too

    ByEileen Ogintz January 12, 2019July 5, 2021

    The lines to go through security were longer than usual at Denver International Airport this morning (Saturday, Jan 12, 2019). The government shutdown is having big effects on the travel industry too.

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  • Spending the New Year at Seadust Cancun Family Resort
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    Spending the New Year at Seadust Cancun Family Resort

    ByEileen Ogintz January 10, 2019July 12, 2021

    For families looking to still get away and escape the frigid northern temperatures for the new year, there’s good news. The family-friendly Seadust Cancun Family Resort is offering an unforgettable holiday and dining experience

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