The Parent’s Travel Recovery Kit: Getting Your Body and Mind Back After Family Vacation
A recovery plan is not about pampering yourself. It is about restoring the energy, focus, and resilience needed to return to work, parenting, and everyday life.
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All the reasons and places to celebrate Juneteenth
Big city celebrations are everywhere. Some are multi-day festivals. Some events are on June 20
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Airport lounges are popular and often the reason families choose a flight route
Access to a preferred airport lounge has become a major driver of airport and airline selection, with 47 percent of lounge customers indicating they plan their routes based on lounge access and 82 percent indicating they choose a specific airline based on lounge access
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It’s Your First Rodeo
Boise’s premier boutique hotel + new steakhouse partner with two of the West’s best rodeos to launch a getaway package perfect for first-timers
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Gas prices? Turmoil? Are you rethinking your summer travel plans
There are many reasons to travel this summer. The kids will only be this age once. You are celebrating a special anniversary, graduation or birthday.
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How to celebrate on vacation this summer despite the rising costs of travel
High gas prices. International travel worries. Yet, vacations are too important for us to forego! We may have to adjust this year.
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When it makes sense NOT to take the kids or grandkids
A new family travel trend is quietly gaining traction– parents traveling with grown kids, not just when they are out of college, but when they are well into middle age. I’ve met these families on luxury cruise ships, far-flung adventures, all-inclusive resorts, even on a white-water raft trip
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A trip down memory lane in Austin, Texas
Besides being the capital of Texas, and home to the University of Texas, with 55,000 students, Austin is famous for its music scene and festivals (Austin City Limits, among them) and cutting-edge culinary options, from hotel restaurants to food trucks.
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A Unique Adventure in the Sapa Region of Vietnam
The Sapa region of north Vietnam, famous for its steep, tiered rice paddies and tiny villages that are home to groups like the Hmong, known for their distinctive crafts and dress.
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Camping and RVing: how to get unplugged on your family vacation
Not only do we yearn to get outdoors away from crowds, but camping enables a more relaxed pace. Families can also easily bring their pets, not only saving money on a kennel, but not stressing over leaving them behind.
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Autism Awareness on your family’s travels
April is Autism Acceptance Month, which aims to foster inclusion, understanding and support for those on the autism spectrum and their families.
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Earth Day 2026: Dozens of Ways To Get Involved
Ready to get your hands dirty? Earth Day 2026 is April 22 with dozens of ways to get involved cleaning up our planet – and helping to make it healthier – whether you are home or traveling.
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Riverboating from Cambodia to Vietnam: on to Ho Chi Minh City
As we came to the end of our cruise that started in Cambodia and sailed to Ho Chi Minh City, I felt lucky to have had such experiences that wouldn’t be possible on a larger boat cruising the Mekong River
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Get ready to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday: Plenty to do and see in Washington DC
Ready to get to center stage? Not at a concert. We’re talking about America’s 250th birthday celebration.
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Riverboating from Cambodia to Vietnam: Part 1 of 2
The riverboat is small, the cabins tiny. But no complaints. This is all part of the adventure and sailing the way it would have been years ago.
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In Cambodia: floating village, acrobats, golden girls, monkeys, temple-destroying trees, and Angkor Wat
We visited Siem Reap, famous for being the home of Angkor Wat, the largest Buddhist temple complex in the world as well as many other temples.
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What if political violence upends your family’s vacation?
Registering for travel alerts, purchasing travel insurance are essential for international trips today
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Cruises & All-Inclusive | Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Parks & Outdoors | Travel Diaries
Fish massage anyone? Anything goes on Cat Ba Island in Lan Ha Bay, Vietnam
On our 3-week tour of Vietnam and Cambodia, we spent three days and two nights on Lan Ha Bay. Goodbye tiny city!
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Hanoi Vietnam: a welcoming metropolis with a lot of American history intermixed
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, was bombed repeatedly by American forces during a war half a century ago, but today it welcomes American visitors with welcome arms.
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Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Travel Diaries | Volunteer & Service
Trekking in Vietnam: making the best of it when travel plans go awry
After less than a mile of traversing the steep, winding, and rocky trail, dodging motorbikes carrying passengers or loads of goods, I realized I couldn’t finish the 80 percent of the trek that remained.
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What are your family vacation goals this year?
Maybe you simply want to unplug and spend some unfettered time with your family. Maybe you want to climb a mountain or visit every Major League baseball stadium.
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Celebrating women during Women’s History Month
The aim this year is to celebrate the diverse contributions of women leading sustainability efforts across environmental, economic, educational and social justice movements and at the same time empowering others to act. Exploring what women have accomplished throughout our history is a great way to start.
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Savoring an Iftar and more in Jordan during Ramadan
In Jordan, Iftar has become the way many local families break their fast during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims around the world by fasting, prayer, reflection and community
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12 Great Ideas For Your Family’s Spring Getaway
It’s not too late to plan a Spring Getaway. In fact, According to CheapOair, one of the world’s leading online travel agencies, families as well as those traveling without kids are waiting to book less than a month in advance. Growing numbers want to take a road trip, camping or RVing along the way, though that may change giving the sudden spikes in gas prices.
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Skip the Crowds This Spring Break: Why Savvy Travelers Are Trading Capitals for Hidden Gems
Spring break doesn’t have to mean fighting for a barstool in Barcelona or elbowing through the Louvre. A growing number of Americans are going deeper into Europe this season – and spending less doing it.
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Spring Into the Season: Two Mountain Escapes Worth the Drive
Topnotch Resort in Stowe and High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid both make a strong case for leaning into the spring thaw, with maple traditions, spa escapes, waterfalls, and group packages
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Destinations | DESTINATIONS | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Parks & Outdoors | Snow Vacations
Sundance Resort: a unique combination of skiing and culture in Utah
“People come here to connect with the land and the land in turn inspires the creative spirit,” suggests Megan Ah You who oversees the Art Studio and its programs.
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How to find the perfect romantic getaway with or without the kids
Experts say it is important for kids to see parents have a life beyond being parents. And your getaway can be just as much an adventure for the kids, whether they are staying with grandparents, their best friends or a favorite babysitter.
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17-plus ways to celebrate Black History Month in America
The theme is A Century of Black History Commemorations. What’s been the impact of such commemorations in transforming the status of Black people?
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Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Snow Vacations | Travel Diaries | Utah
Deer Valley Resort in Park City UT is undergoing a huge expansion
This year, Deer Valley resort has unveiled its East Village expansion, with the largest increase of skiable terrain in its history. Pardon the dust
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Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Snow Vacations | Weekly Column
How you can participate in the Winter Olympics closer to home
There are plenty of options in North America where you can try on your winter Olympian.
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Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Snow Vacations | Travel Diaries | Volunteer & Service
Sundance Resort: A small Utah ski spot that is so much more – thanks to Robert Redford
Unlike other snow resorts, the arts have been central to Sundance Resort since Robert Redford bought the resort in 1969 in an effort to prevent this valley, which he loved, from being developed.
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Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Parks & Outdoors | Volunteer & Service | Weekly Column
Kids learn about farm and ranch life at the annual Denver Stock Show
The National Western Stock Show in Denver is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. The huge two-week event every January draws ranchers, farmers and city folk from all 50 states and 33 countries, typically more than 700,000 people.
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Bonaire: Small Caribbean island beloved by divers
Bonaire has long been known for divers as it has one of the earliest national marine parks that rings the entire coast
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Book your travel and accommodations early for the best deals
If you are hankering for a cruise, consider that January is the start of Wave Season when you can book some of the best deals of the year, with kids free, upgrades, on board credits and more.
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Let travel be part of your New Year’s resolutions
Despite the political and economic turmoil that affected family travelers in 2025, I hope you are planning family getaways for the new year.
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Bergen: The city in Norway that inspired the movie Frozen
Bergen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located on the west coast of Norway in the heart of the famous fjords
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There’s plenty to do besides skiing off the slopes
These days, heading to a snow resort offers a lot more than skiing and riding wherever you find yourself looking for some fun in the snow. And even the fittest person will likely need a day off from the slopes.
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What’s for dinner on Bonaire? Lots of flavors and choices
“Visitors should definitely try local authentic food like we serve—goat stew, kari kari (fish in a creole sauce) piska salu (salt fish stew), and conch strew. Vlatap is a popular side dish made from boiled pumpkin and cornmeal,” Donge said.
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How the tiny island of Bonaire changes lives for the better
Godsay, then 32, hated her corporate job but unlike many people decided to do something about it. She found a diving club and told the instructors she wanted to move to the Caribbean and teach diving. To their credit, they didn’t laugh.
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Time Travel to the Jet Age: The TWA Hotel at JFK International Airport
You can time travel back to 1962 when you stay at the 512-room TWA Hotel adjacent to Jet Blue’s Terminal 5. This is the certainly one of the most unique airport hotels anywhere in the world.
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Beach Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Travel Diaries
Bonaire: a laid-back Caribbean island paradise
Bonaire is a small island, just 24 miles long at with just 27,000 people. Consider that Aruba has 100,000 and Curacao160,000.
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The best holiday gifts for your favorite travelers
Holiday gifts they’ll appreciate from socks to first aid kits to merino wool garments to comfy boots…
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Family Holiday Fun on a Budget
Many of us are forgoing expensive vacations or flying this holiday season. But we could enjoy holiday traditions – or make new ones without spending a fortune by visiting a big hotel’s gingerbread display or seeing light displays at local zoos and botanic gardens.
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Where to take the kids to see the best and brightest holiday lights
The good news is there are holiday light displays in small towns, as well as big cities across the country and many are free. And for those who have had to forgo an expensive holiday vacation this year, spending the money to see the terrific holiday lights displays at local botanic gardens and zoos will not only be fun but an affordable holiday splurge.
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Wishing and helping you have a stress-free Thanksgiving
Believe me, I’ve been there – the oven that conked out Thanksgiving morning; the relative who stormed out in a huff mid-dinner; the complaints about sitting at the kids’ table
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The Best Family Winter Getaways for Every Budget
The days are shorter, the nights longer in the Northern Hemisphere this time of year. What’s your preference for a winter family getaway? Sun or Snow? Or something else?
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Destinations | Families & Groups | FAMILY & GROUP TRAVEL | Lodging | PLAN YOUR TRIP | TRAVEL INSPIRATION | Weekly Column
Are you ready to score excellent travel deals over Thanksgiving weekend?
Maybe this year is the time to give travel as a holiday gift. Research suggests people now prioritize experiences over acquiring more things – 72 percent, according to a recent survey from Longwoods International.
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Visit Park City for a unique family experience in Winter
This is the perfect time to visit the Utah Olympic Park, with the 2026 Winter Olympic games taking place in February in Italy. Park City guests can even ride the Comet bobsled on the track that was used in the 2002 Olympic games
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Airbnb: US travelers seeking lesser-known destinations this winter
Families are leading the way in domestic and local winter travel this year in the US, with 80% choosing suburban and rural locations for their getaways.
