Taking the Kids Annual Family Cruise Guide
Most pandemic restrictions have been lifted. Cruises are filling up again. Health and safety still top of mind, especially for family cruises
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Airplane mask mandate on Trending Travel
With airlines dropping mask mandates, families with young children who are not able to get vaccinated yet are feeling a new round of anxiety.
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Eileen quoted in APNews on mask mandate
After a federal court order, TSA will not continue to enforce the Covid-19 mask mandate on public transportation. What should families do?
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Should you splurge on travel this spring and summer?
Especially during the pandemic, families have been seeking private enclaves, often within resort settings with resort amenities
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Eight reasons to visit Ireland this year
Ireland just announced that it will be extending the festivities for a four-day-long weekend this year, as part of a big “thank you” to frontline workers and everyone else for enduring the COVID-19 pandemic
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Snow day in Denver? Head up to Vail
Ruby Gorden, 8, was having the best snow day ever. Denver schools closed for snow, so Ruby, her dad, and younger brother drove up to Vail to spend the day on the slopes
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How to have a safe and sane winter family vacation
Is a family vacation worth it this winter? For once, I’m not talking about how much it would cost or the hassle factor.
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Omicron: How to travel safely in the new year
The holidays are over. Omicron continues to rage. What should you do to safely plan and undertake travel in the New Year?
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Want to cruise again? Vaccinations are the ticket
Even with the new Omicron variant wreaking havoc with international travel, cruise executives believe their ships couldn’t be doing more to protect their guests and crew
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Omicron: How to be safe for the holidays
There are some scary developments, but the experts have plenty of advice on on staying safe at family gatherings over the holidays.
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What to know about travel with Omicron
Just when we think we can start to plan a vacation, there’s a new variant (Omicron). Here is what we know now about family travel in early December 2021:
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What’s your go-to holiday tradition?
Vaxxed and boostered, we are excited to see how the Mile High City lights up the holidays
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Why We Cruise: The Food Helps Explain
In seven days aboard Carnival’s new megaship Mardi Gras, it’s impossible to do (or eat) everything offered on board
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Carnival Cruises: Primed for Kids’ Return
“I miss seeing all the happy kids. And happy kids make parents and grandparents happy,” said Christine Duffy, the president of Carnival Cruise Line
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San Francisco Is a Great City for Walking
San Francisco, one of my favorite American cities, is ready to welcome you as long as you can flash your card at restaurants, bars, etc., and wear your mask
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On Carnival Mardi Gras: What Pandemic?
Besides their new grandbaby, Gary and Christine Posavad have a new love–Carnival’s new ship Mardi Gras.
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Biking or Hiking – Sonoma’s Got the Sites to See
Bike or hike? Sonoma Valley may have more than 100 wineries, but there are 13,000 acres of state and regional parks as well.
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Walt Disney World turns 50 and celebrates big time
The next 18 months, there will be new experiences across Walt Disney World, including the chance to spend two nights aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
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Apex- DAY 7 FAKE MEATBALLS?
This was the last day of our cruise on Celebrity’s newest ship Apex and we were trying to pack in as much time as possible
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Apex day 5 – The Pandemic Intrudes
The Captain made the announcement at cocktail hour: A vaccinated guest had tested positive for COVID-19
