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.
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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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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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Cruises & All-Inclusive | Destinations | Families & Groups | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Travel Diaries | Volunteer & Service
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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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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Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Snow Vacations | Travel Diaries
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
