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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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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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.
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Cyber Monday deals at top resorts in Vermont and NY State
Topnotch Resort in Stowe, Vermont, and High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid, New York, invite travelers to embrace the magic of the holidays with exclusive Cyber Monday offers
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How to plan an affordable family snow vacation
However you envision your getaway to the snow, there have never been more options – and that includes overseas, which despite the cost of flights, can be less expensive than a comparable trip to the snow in the United States or Canada.
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Scottsdale AZ in fall for all ages
Scottsdale is a great bet for a fall getaway with or without the kids. Many come for golf, spa, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding
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Oboz Footwear for day hiking
We’re not giving up our more rugged hiking boots for steep, rocky trails, and longer duration treks. But for everyday hiking on smooth trails and sidewalks, these shoes are great.
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Why Utah Is the Ultimate Winter Vacation Destination
Do you want to have an unforgettable winter vacation with the family? Consider Utah! Here, we explain why Utah is the ultimate winter vacation destination.
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What was the best part of your family vacation?
Ask three people who have shared a vacation – even in the same family – and they will each likely have a different answer.
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Celebrating Halloween throughout October
Halloween events and celebrations these days have already begun in many places from theme parks to themed festivals to haunted houses and hotels.
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Ultimate Multigenerational Adventure: African Safari Cruise
For the ultimate multigenerational adventure, set your sights on an African safari cruise. View animals in the wild from small tenders and dusty 4WD vehicles. Listen to their call from luxurious waterfront safari lodges and stylish river cruisers.
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What the government shutdown is doing to travel and tourism
It is already resulting in some flight delays that experts say will grow worse the longer the shutdown.
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Hawaii Tourism provides information on government shutdown
Most tourist sites in Hawaii, including Pearl Harbor, remain open during the government shutdown.
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Destination DC says tourism in nation’s capital is open
The purpose is to amplify the message that despite the federal government shutdown, the city is open and continues to welcome business and leisure travelers.
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Merino Wool clothing for all seasons
Merino wool is not only soft but it can wick moisture, regulate temperature, and resist odors. In fact, a reviewer for the New York Times Wirecutter noted that he wore one shirt for three+ days straight.
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Why Rainy Days Can Make the Best Travel Memories
Create magical family memories on rainy vacations. Our simple tips help you embrace unexpected indoor adventures and bond together, no matter the weather.
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Sweden’s ICEHOTEL 36 – Opening December 12
Imagine sleeping in the eye of the storm in the art suite Sweep Me Off My Feet, floating inside a bubble-filled world in Soap Bubbles, or feeling the cosmic power of a black hole in Spaghettification.
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It’s time for the Balloon Fiesta again in Albuquerque NM
Balloon Fiesta (the 53rd) has become the world’s largest and premier international ballooning event. This year, it includes 543 registered Primary Pilots
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Experience Cowboy Core in Cartersville GA
Cartersville, GA, which comes alive in October with an authentic Western experience at Booth Western Art Museum’s highly anticipated annual event, West Fest on Oct. 25
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54th Kentuck Festival of the Arts in Tuscaloosa AL
As fall colors sweep across Alabama, Tuscaloosa will once again transform into a hub of creativity and culture as the 54th Kentuck Festival of the…
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How about a Haute Chocolate?
This Haute Chocolate at the Vail Four Seasons Resort in Vail CO is rich chocolaty goodness poured over a house made marshmallow and a lace of dark chocolate into a giant cup.
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Arts and Fall Colors in Vail CO
Cristoff Keyonnie couldn’t have picked a better time to visit Vail for the first time—it was peak weekend for leaf peeping… glorious yellows and oranges everywhere you looked.
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Grand County is a Year-Round Mountain Biking Destination
Biking trails combine with bike parks and even fat biking to keep wheels spinning year-round.
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Kennedy Space Center special deal through year-end
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has a new “Come Back 2025” ticket. Through November 16, guests will receive unlimited daily admission through December 31, 2025,…
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Pet Rock festival in Lancaster MA Oct 5
The 27th annual Pet Rock Festival is set for Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Lancaster MA Fairgrounds. Following a…
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Save on Jackson Hole lift tickets – buy before Oct 1
Secure your spot early and save on an unforgettable season.Capacity will be managed again this winter
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Hike Glenwood’s Stairway to Heavenly Hanging Lake
Hiking to this Colorado icon is back and better than ever!
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Enjoying fall foliage 21st-century style
Whether you are in the country and whatever your budget, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy fall colors
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Native American history in Culture in Philly Oct 11-12
The weekend will include once-daily public programs led by living history interpreters, educator talks, a discovery cart, and more family-friendly activities.
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Native American Heritage Festival in MO Ozarks Sept 27-28
Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield MO will host the free two-day festival
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New ski movie Pressure Drop premiers in Denver
Pressure Drop is an homage to three decades of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring ski and snowboard film-making
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Las Vegas Kicks Off The Fabulous 5-Day Sale
From Sept. 22–26, travelers can access over 100 unique deals featured in The Fabulous 5-Day Sale
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Free National Public Lands admission Sept 27
Did you know that National Public Lands Day, established in 1994, is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort?
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New virtual Niagara Falls experience is open
The immersive, sensory-rich attraction uses the latest advancements in drone technology and a massive 180-degree domed screen to take passengers on a thrilling 56-kilometre journey
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Night at the Museum returns to NYC
The sleepovers offer a unique and unforgettable experience for guests to explore the Museum after dark before drifting off to sleep underneath the Blue Whale or surrounded by other iconic Museum exhibits
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Essential Items To Bring When Hiking With Your Kids
Pack smart for your next family hiking adventure. Consider the essential gear, safety items, and age-specific tips to keep kids happy and safe on the trail.
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Climate week NYC at American Museum of Natural History
Eight of the Museum’s dioramas across three historic exhibition halls will be transformed through large-scale graphics and interactive media to highlight the effects of climate change
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Fall getaways for new empty nesters
Whether you are a solo parent or a couple, you deserve to reward yourselves for making it this far.
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Magic of Jack O’Lanterns returns to Denver
The event celebrates its fifth year of glowing Halloween magic with more than 7,000 hand-carved pumpkins, expanded trails, and brand-new interactive features
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5 Easy Outdoor Weekend Getaways for Families
Discover 5 budget-friendly weekend destinations perfect for families. From Shenandoah National Park to the Catskills—adventure awaits closer than you think.
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Fall festivities at Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo
The zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends until the start of Holiday Magic on November 21
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Child seat safety declines after age 3 according to AAA analysis
A troubling trend persists: child seat use declines after a child turns three, despite the continued need for these safety devices.
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8 Tips for Mastering Leaf Peeping in the Northeast
From Vermont’s sugar maples blazing red along winding country roads, to the Adirondacks’ golden tamaracks reflecting in pristine mountain lakes, the spectacle is breathtaking – but fleeting.
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National Park Service wants your advice!
The National Park Service is seeking public input to help identify ways to improve visitor services in national parks.
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Universal Orlando Volcano Bay Nights through Halloween
Running every Friday through October 31, the exclusive, limited-capacity event features access to Volcano Bay’s popular attractions, live entertainment and – new for the fall season – appearances by Scooby-Doo and the Gang .
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Museum of the American Revolution living history in Philadelphia
The Museum of the American Revolution’s new living history interpretation event Revolutionary Philadelphia: 1775 will explore this on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 2., 2025, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Our annual guide to the best fall festivals, events, destinations
Fall is a great time to stay on budget whether you want to take the kids apple picking and leaf peeping. You can head to many (mostly) free festivals. And, if you’re an empty nester, you could do a trip to Europe when fares are lower, and summer crowds have gone.
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Kids Free San Diego throughout October
This October, families visiting San Diego can save up to $1,000 by taking advantage of Kids Free San Diego deals across the region.
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Castles and vineyards and more on a Rhine River cruise
There are about 130 passengers aboard the AmaSerena (the maximum is 164) and a very accommodating crew of 50 from around the world.
