Celebrate July 4th at Monticello
Thomas Jefferson’s home in Monticello VA holds its 61st annual Independence Day Celebration & Naturalization Ceremony July 4.
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Keeping the kids safe on vacation this summer
Uou want to kick back. It’s summer vacation, after all. But the reality is when you are vacationing with kids, you need to be extra vigilant.
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Make Memories and Save Money Camping and Glamping at Jellystone Parks
More than 75 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Jellystone Park is renowned for its pools, water slides, mini golf, and family activities
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Fifteen-plus festivals to brighten your summer
Some last just a few days; others all summer. Some are free, others can be pricey. You will find them all over the world. Meet the locals!
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Retro Rides Rolls Hundreds of Classic Cars onto Navy Pier
More than 150 vehicles organized by Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum (KKAM) for the inaugural “Retro Rides” experience July 28-30
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Value Vacations in Summer – Vail CO
Summer is much more affordable in Vail with lots to do. Rates are less than half than in winter with some lodging starting at $159
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Think outside the box for the dads who like to travel
How you can give dad things he could use on his next Great Adventure or vacation. Maybe a tennis or golf lesson? A cooking class?
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Family Trip of A Lifetime: To Antarctica with Abercrombie & Kent
We walked on Wilhelmina Bay – ice three feet thick. In a zodiac, we marveled at dozens of Southern Humpback whales around us.
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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Fishing Charter for a Family Trip
A fishing trip is one of the best ways to spend time together as a family, creating unforgettable memories while enjoying the great outdoors
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Why you should include museums in your summer plans
Whether it’s a rainy day, or too much sun, or you want the kids to learn something on vacation, you won’t go wrong with a museum visit
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Where are your summer adventures going to take you?
The economy is uncertain; air travel delays add stress, but AAA reports that 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day
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Family Magic Rafting Trips With ROW Adventures
These five-day trips on Idaho’s Salmon River are exclusive to families – you can’t join if you don’t bring a child!
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Camping, RVing, or Glamping this summer?
Camping now accounts for one-third of the leisure travel market with campers spending more than $52 billion last year.
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Denver Art Museum: Engaging families with free and interactive programs
Each gallery at the museum has some sort of interactive program in English and Spanish for kids and families to help them better engage with what they are seeing
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See Alaska by Sea with Carnival Corp Cruise Lines
According to Travel Alaska, 1.65 million tourists will visit this summer, more than half on 60 large and small cruise ships.
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Touring Alaska far from the crowds but close to wildlife
Our small UnCruise ship, known for Alaska wilderness experiences, enabled us to kayak and hike away from crowds, but get close to the bears
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Hot Chillys for all seasons
Moisture-wicking clothes helps regulate your body temperature and pulls sweat from your body which then evaporates, keeping you dry.
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Taking the toddler necessitates a new travel style
It was a different equation when they decided to take 16-month-old Dominic with them for a quick spring break in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
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San Antonio: 11+1 Reasons to Take the Kids
Happy Cinco de Mayo from San Antonio Texas, a major city in south-central Texas with a rich colonial and Hispanic heritage.
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‘Green King’ Coronation at Four Seasons London Park Lane
King Charles III is said to be an advocate for the preservation of the environment and a supporter of sustainable practices
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Virgin Voyages: No kids but a lot of families
The cruise line just swept all five awards in the Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards, the first brand to do so
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Take the Family To a National Park During Parks Week
National Park Week, April 22 through April 30, is a nine-day celebration of everything “parks.” Entrance fees will be waived on April 22
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Carnival Brands Embrace Sustainable Practices
The world’s leading cruise company is pioneering sustainability at sea and producing fewer greenhouse emissions than in 2011, down 15%
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How families can travel more sustainably
Got your reusable water bottle? That’s one of the easiest things you can do to reduce your environmental footprint when you are traveling.
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The Fable of the Octopus and the Fisherman
Welcome to Scarlet Night aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. We were encouraged to wear red to honor the Red Night Sky
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Washington DC is a perfect family destination anytime
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Welcome to America’s front yard. That’s what many call The National Mall in Washington, DC—three miles long stretching from…
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A Different Kind of Cruise on Virgin Voyages
The minimum age is 18 on this mid-sized ship (about 2,400 aboard this voyage from Miami.) And that suits the passengers just fine.
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On Virgin Voyages a Tragic Event First Day at Sea
A young woman fell off her balcony to her death just hours after we had departed Miami for a six-night Caribbean cruise.
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Playgrounds or museums? It’s not a competition
New York Ccity is full of museums, zoos, as well as playgrounds. “Go to the parks, they are always relaxing,” suggested Sam, 13
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MBT Physiological Footwear for the active days
I had a friend, an avid runner and head of wellness at our local YMCA try a pair. She loved the cushioning and that her feet stayed cool
