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  • Staying safe on vacation
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    Staying safe on vacation

    ByEileen Ogintz July 18, 2019July 16, 2021

    Is it safe to take kids to developing nations? To fly with babies when they haven’t yet been vaccinated for measles? To let them swim in the ocean?

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  • Breckenridge CO in summer: hikes, bikes, mountain fun, good eats and an AWESOME TROLL!
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    Breckenridge CO in summer: hikes, bikes, mountain fun, good eats and an AWESOME TROLL!

    ByEileen Ogintz July 14, 2019July 16, 2021

    Ask locals in a ski town like Breckenridge CO, home of one of the largest ski resorts in Colorado, and they will tell you they came for the winter but stayed for the summer

    Read More Breckenridge CO in summer: hikes, bikes, mountain fun, good eats and an AWESOME TROLL!Continue

  • New gadgets and gizmos to de-stress summer travel
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    New gadgets and gizmos to de-stress summer travel

    ByEileen Ogintz July 11, 2019July 8, 2021

    Forgetting an essential when you travel can be a good thing. You have the chance to replace what you forgot with something new and better

    Read More New gadgets and gizmos to de-stress summer travelContinue

  • Road Sidekick: peace of mind for car trips
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    Road Sidekick: peace of mind for car trips

    ByEileen Ogintz July 4, 2019July 16, 2021

    We relax when we travel by knowing our Sidekick Solution duffel bag has everything we need for a roadside emergency.

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  • To the world’s best birthday present, the Statue of Liberty
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    To the world’s best birthday present, the Statue of Liberty

    ByEileen Ogintz July 4, 2019June 28, 2023

    Today Lady Liberty is a worldwide symbol of freedom — no more so than on July 4th. She attracts some 4.4 million visitors annually

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  • Durable, functional travel tote from Briggs & Riley
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    Durable, functional travel tote from Briggs & Riley

    ByEileen Ogintz July 3, 2019July 16, 2021

    Briggs & Riley has unveiled Rhapsody, it’s first dedicated women’s collection with everything from day bags to luggage, all made of light-weight, high performance fabrics with leather accents

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  • Visiting Wilbur the local celebrity at the Palm Beach Zoo.
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    Up Close and Personal With A Sleepy Sloth

    ByEileen Ogintz July 3, 2019July 8, 2021

    the sleepy sloth experience is offered from Tuesdays to Sundays at 3:30pm and that the duration is about 20 to 30 minutes. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult

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  • The Perfect Family Getaway: Why the Caribbean is Great for Every Member
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    The Perfect Family Getaway: Why the Caribbean is Great for Every Member

    ByEileen Ogintz July 3, 2019July 10, 2021

    I personally prefer a destination which hosts all fun-filled activities from sandy beach relaxation to strikingly beautiful scenery and landmarks

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  • Summer in Salt Lake City
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    Summer in Salt Lake City

    ByEileen Ogintz June 27, 2019July 9, 2021

    Salt Lake City offers kid-friendly urban attractions with easy access to the natural world. It’s fairly compact, plus the light rail system makes it easy to get around town.

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  • Getting unplugged in a super fun way
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    Getting unplugged in a super fun way

    ByEileen Ogintz June 27, 2019July 14, 2021

    For busy parents, it’s the luxury of not having to organize anything for a camping trip. Someone else has shopped for the food on this five-day trip and the always cheery guides cook everything from lasagna to steaks

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  • These L.L.Bean shorts and tops are well suited in or out of the water (or the gym)
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    These L.L.Bean shorts and tops are well suited in or out of the water (or the gym)

    ByEileen Ogintz June 21, 2019July 16, 2021

    On our recent 5-day rafting trip down the Yampa River, we needed lightweight and versatile clothing for wet, dry, hot and cool conditions. We found all of that in these shorts and tops from L.L.Bean:

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  • To Philadelphia and America’s most historic square mile
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    To Philadelphia and America’s most historic square mile

    ByEileen Ogintz June 20, 2019July 9, 2021

    Philadelphia is a terrific place to celebrate our country’s birthday. Not only can you walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers and mothers (maybe even meeting one or two), but you can also celebrate big time with the Wawa Welcome America Festival, starting June 29

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  • A handsome, lightweight rain jacket for your super dog!
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    A handsome, lightweight rain jacket for your super dog!

    ByEileen Ogintz June 18, 2019July 16, 2021

    Trooper’s never liked wearing dog jackets. But we found this one from Free Country — very light weight and water repellent with a soft underside that seems to suit Trooper well.

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  • You Can Score a Good Hotel Deal at a Time You Want and Need to Travel
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    You Can Score a Good Hotel Deal at a Time You Want and Need to Travel

    ByEileen Ogintz June 17, 2019July 5, 2021

    The IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) Global is enabling families to save at least 20 percent at participating hotel stays this season — through Sept. 15

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  • Why DID We Pick The Whitehall for Our Wedding 37 years ago?
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    Why DID We Pick The Whitehall for Our Wedding 37 years ago?

    ByEileen Ogintz June 14, 2019July 5, 2021

    The place just felt right – as it does for guests today. It was small, for one thing and a convenient locale on the city’s Gold Coast

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  • Making the most of summer vacation
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    Making the most of summer vacation

    ByEileen Ogintz June 13, 2019June 29, 2023

    You don’t have to plan every minute of summer vacation (even if you are going to Walt Disney World). The unexpected — good and not-so-good — is what make a vacation memorable. Tell that to the super-planner in your house!

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  • LANCASTER: A HIDDEN GEM IN SOUTHERN PENNSYLVANIA
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    LANCASTER: A HIDDEN GEM IN SOUTHERN PENNSYLVANIA

    ByEileen Ogintz June 12, 2019July 9, 2021

    Amish Country in PA contains a vibrant city, with excellent hotels, charming shops, galleries, nightclubs, theatres and nationally acclaimed restaurants.

    Read More LANCASTER: A HIDDEN GEM IN SOUTHERN PENNSYLVANIAContinue

  • United’s New Nonstop from Newark to Naples Makes Visiting This Southern Italian City Easier
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    United’s New Nonstop from Newark to Naples Makes Visiting This Southern Italian City Easier

    ByEileen Ogintz June 11, 2019July 14, 2021

    Until recently, the only way to get to Naples from the United States was via a connecting flight. That changed on May 22, when United launched its inaugural daily nonstop flight from Newark to Naples

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  • Dinner and drinks in a Galaxy Far Far Away
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    Dinner and drinks in a Galaxy Far Far Away

    ByEileen Ogintz June 10, 2019June 28, 2023

    Fans of “Star Wars” can now join Jedis in training in drinking inter-galactic blue milk at Disneyland and, beginning August 29, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando

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  • Dinosaur National Monument – a great place to unplug and explore
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    Dinosaur National Monument – a great place to unplug and explore

    ByEileen Ogintz June 9, 2019July 14, 2021

    Dinosaur National Monument includes 211,000 acres of wilderness across high desert peaks and river canyon across two states, Colorado and Utah.

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  • Is Sixty the New Forty?
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    Is Sixty the New Forty?

    ByEileen Ogintz June 7, 2019July 7, 2021

    Every one of the passengers on our 73-mile trip on the Yampa River had a different reason for being there

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  • River rafting guides living their dreams
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    River rafting guides living their dreams

    ByEileen Ogintz June 6, 2019July 5, 2021

    OARS is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season—forecast to be one of the best for white water rafting in many years because of this past winter’s abundant snowfall

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  • 21 ideas for Dad’s Day gifts for traveling dads
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    21 ideas for Dad’s Day gifts for traveling dads

    ByEileen Ogintz June 6, 2019July 9, 2021

    So how can you show your appreciation for all they do come Father’s Day? It just takes a little creativity (and not necessarily a lot of money).

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  • This could be one of the best seasons ever for river rafting in Colorado – we know!
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    This could be one of the best seasons ever for river rafting in Colorado – we know!

    ByAndy Yemma June 5, 2019November 10, 2025

    We just spend five days and four nights on the Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument with the premier river rafting outfitter OARS. Take a look at some of our photos

    Read More This could be one of the best seasons ever for river rafting in Colorado – we know!Continue

  • Schoodic Peninsula, Acadia National Park, ME.
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    To Acadia National Park

    ByEileen Ogintz May 30, 2019July 9, 2021

    You have to get up really early at Acadia National Park on Maine’s Mount Desert Island and get to the top of Cadillac Mountain to see the sunrise.

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  • Meet Carly Copley, the star of the Fairmont Copley Plaza
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    Meet Carly Copley, the star of the Fairmont Copley Plaza

    ByEileen Ogintz May 24, 2019July 14, 2021

    Carly Copley does her job supremely well. She allows the pats on the head, the selfies and even walks-and-talks with equanimity. Of course her team updates her adventures on Facebook and Instagram

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  • Taking the Kids Camping
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    Taking the Kids Camping

    ByEileen Ogintz May 24, 2019July 10, 2021

    Here’s a vacation idea that’s guaranteed to please those (sometimes) difficult-to-please teens — and get everyone to put away their devices. Let’s go camping!

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  • Looking to Plan a Last-Minute Vacation? Dude Ranch!
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    Looking to Plan a Last-Minute Vacation? Dude Ranch!

    ByEileen Ogintz May 21, 2019June 28, 2023

    Still looking for a great summer vacation? Dozens of fabulous dude ranches in the western US are offering great deals and incredible family adventures

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  • Never tried cruising? Now’s the time!
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    Never tried cruising? Now’s the time!

    ByEileen Ogintz May 21, 2019July 10, 2021

    It turns out that the vast majority of people recently surveyed about vacations who have never been on a cruise — 94 percent — said they’d like to try cruising.

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  • What’s new at theme parks this summer
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    What’s new at theme parks this summer

    ByEileen Ogintz May 17, 2019July 9, 2021

    Whether you like thrill rides, water rides, dark rides, immersive lands that take you inside your favorite movies, virtual reality or want something to entertain younger children, you’ll find plenty that’s new this summer at the 400 amusement/theme parks in the country

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