Winners of National Gingerbread House Competition
The Omni Grove Park Inn Asheville NC held its National Gingerbread House Competition – 200 entries from over 22 states and Guatemala.
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How to start a new holiday tradition wherever you are
Maybe tradition is a cookie exchange or a performance of The Nutcracker; maybe it’s serving a meal to the homeless
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Cut your on holiday tree at a National Forest near you
For every tree that is found, cut and carried home as a holiday fixture, you’re also contributing to the overall forest health.
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Why Jefferson frowned on Thanksgiving
In Jefferson’s time,Thanksgiving’s connection to religious observances conflicted with his belief in the separation of church and state.
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Why cruising is one of the fastest growing sectors of tourism
It’s not unusual to meet committed cruisers who have sailed dozens of times, often on the same cruise line.
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Have you ever tried Subarish Kudamondo?
They are gourmet Asian pears and a great holiday gift for the foodies on your list.
The Asian pear has long been a favorite of chefs. Some refer to it as an apple pear
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How to snare a Black Friday-Cyber Monday travel deal
Deals aplenty – all-inclusive resorts, river cruises, bucket list trips to Alaska or Africa, or a white-water experience with your teens.
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Craving time with grown kids – or others you are close to
Americans are planning more travel in every category compared to last year, visiting friends and relatives, national parks, taking road trips
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Consider holiday getaways closer to home this year
You don’t want to spend your holidays worrying you are going to get caught up in some out-of-control protest or targeted by a crazy person
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Travelers Needs To Be Prepared for Emergencies
Many people plan their trips on their own. If you’re worried of something going wrong and not getting your money back, buy travel insurance.
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Halloween is more than just Oct. 31
All October, Salem, MA celebrates its hauntings with costume parties, ghost tours, haunted houses, harbor cruises, psychic readings and more
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Strategies for Traveling With Special Needs Children
Children with special needs find solace in the familiar; hence, packing comfort items like a favorite toy or blanket can be invaluable
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Heading to the mountains for the fall colors and festivals
If your kids aren’t in school yet, or you are empty-nesters, late summer and fall is a great time to get away, especially to mountain towns.
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When unforeseen events disrupt your travel plans
Whatever the circumstance that has derailed your trip, it’s key to remain calm and explain what has happened to the kids
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From British Columbia to California on a Family RV Trip
Memorable campsites. There is special beauty in travel when the campgrounds and the places we stay in become more than a backdrop
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Getting ready for the next big solar eclipse
The three states with the largest population inside the path of the annular solar eclipse are Texas, New Mexico, and Oregon
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On the road for a year in a family RV tour of the Western US and Canada
This is not just a road trip or vacation. The work, the chores, the tending to child and animals (yes, we have a dog and cat in tow)
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A fall getaway with or without the kids
Whether for a long weekend hiking and biking trip amid changing leaves or a longer break, perhaps overseas
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Plan a Family-Friendly Getaway to Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan, with a population of approximately 199,000. The Grand River runs through it
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Take the family out to a fall festival or two near you
If you can’t make it to Munich, Fredericksburg, Texas, considers itself the polka capital of the Lone Star State
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Go See Washington’s Giant Pandas While You Still Can
During a 9-day celebration, visitors can dive into free panda-themed fun, including hashtag-worthy photo backdrops, hands-on arts and crafts
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New device for satellite messaging when you’re off the grid
Not much larger than a car key fob, motorola defy links your smartphone directly to powerful GEO stationary satellites 22,300 miles up
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Playgrounds can be as important as museums when traveling with kids
If you are lucky, you’ll discover playgrounds offering unique experiences and challenges. Take San Francisco for example
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MBT footwear cushions the stride in the gym or the trails
We’re fans of MBT physiological footwear not because we pound the pavement but because these shoes cushion the walks to-and-from the gym!
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Heading to the mountains for the fall colors and festivals
If your kids aren’t in school yet, or you are empty-nesters, late summer and fall is a great time to get away, especially to mountain towns.
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Celebrating Tuscany’s Finest
If you’re a wine enthusiast or an all-round foodie, Chianti offers an amazing opportunity tour vineyards with your family
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When a grown daughter and her pooch join the fun
SLO has bountiful outdoor space, dozens of Central Coast wineries, public art, great restaurants and dog-friendly lodgings
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A very family friendly dude ranch in Southern Wyoming
There are scavenger hunts, horseback rides, treasure hunts, while grown-ups enjoy a five-course farm-to-table meal at the Cheyenne Club
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Grown-ups going out to play and out their comfort zones on a whitewater raft trip
There are 22 of us on this bona-fide adults-only adventure. The group includes five former guides. Most of us have been on rafting trips
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How to a visit to a National Park without stressing out
When you visit any of the national parks, there are some easy hacks to make your first visit with kids easier, more fun and less stressful.
