Bounce into Adventure: Creative Ways to Get Kids Excited About Their Trampoline Playtime
From trampoline games and activities to outdoor exploration, there are many ways to get your kids bouncing quickly
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How to cope with yet-another holiday air travel mess
Sad that this is what we need to consider as we plan for summer vacation — for many the first “big” trip since before the pandemic
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Best of Taking The Kids | Cruises & All-Inclusive | Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining
Learning about the world aboard a cruise ship
Listen up parents and grandparents. If you think great sites are the reason you are treating your children and grandchildren to a cruise, think again. A lot of what they learn about the world takes place right on board in the kids’ and teen clubs, especially when they are meeting so many youngsters from different cultures and countries.
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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.
