Great water sandals made from recyclables
Chaco sandals, long favorites for rafters, hikers and those kicking back somewhere sunny and warm are made from recyclable plastics
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Three Incredible Destinations in Belize
Belize should be on your family summer vacation idea list – beaches, jungles, history, culture, everyone speaks English and $ accepted by all
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The Curious Theatre in Denver
Live performances are springing back to life after two years and in Denver it’s great to have this “gutsy” little theater down the street
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No-hassle road trip coffee
Here’s another way to travel sustainably — make a hot cup of specialty coffee as easily as a hot cup of tea. And help save the planet.
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Small batch sauces for road trips
When we travel, we also like to cook or grill on the road. But provisioning can be difficult – we don’t want to bring too…
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This is the year to cruise to Alaska
Calving glaciers, bears, eagles, and just-caught salmon and halibut. Welcome aboard your cruise to Alaska!
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It’s easy to travel more sustainably
Who really needs clean towels and sheets every day on vacation? Ditto for super-long showers. It’s not hard to travel more sustainably.
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The Athena jump starts your road trip
On your next road trip, you can recharge all your electronic devices — even jump-start your car in an emergency.
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Fresh coffee guaranteed for your next trip
When you’re traveling and want a fresh cup of coffee in the morning, it’s a bummer when you can’t get a fresh cup.
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How to ease the Disney experience with small kids
How to make the Walt Disney experience easier with small kids – stay on property, get to the parks early, afternoon nap, return evening
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Why Cuba? History and reconciliation and the recipe for Cuban life
Cuba: “a dose of World War II rationing, a pinch of Soviet era austerity, the family values of South America, the educational values of the US and the loquaciousness of the Irish.”
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Best Gifts For Moms Traveling Again
What do traveling moms really want? They’ll tell you time together with their families. Grandmas, especially, are eager to make memories.
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How to Prepare Your Home for a New Cat
If your kids have been hinting at a furry new addition to the family, why not consider gifting them with an adorable new cat or kitten?
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Get out and smell the wildflowers this season
Wildflowers come in many colors. Whether you are hiking, biking, camping or visiting a city, the coming months are a great time to see them
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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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What The End Of Masks On Planes Means For Families
Families flying with small children are rightly confused over this week’s lifting of the federal transportation Covid-19 masking mandate.
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Understanding Autism and celebrating differences
Who hasn’t had a travel nightmare? The worst I’ve heard is angry passengers booing as you try to calm a child on the autism spectrum.
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Safe drinking water in a reusable bottle
An easy and cost-effective way families can travel more sustainably is by using a water purifier bottle instead of buying single use plastic bottles.
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Touring Athens like a local
As we begin to travel again, many of us want to travel differently — connecting more with locals like we did in Athens last year
