June 19, 2013

6 Ways to Freshen Up a Favorite Vacation Destination

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Are you stuck in a vacation rut? According to Cheapflights, 85 percent of Americans who took part in a recent survey said they are more likely to return to a favorite destination than visit a new vacation spot. Among the top repeat destinations are Florida, Las Vegas, the Caribbean, California and Hawaii. I’ll be honest, while I like to explore [...]

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London with Kids: Best Bets for Winter Travel

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London is well-known for being an interesting adult holiday destination. What many people don’t know is that it’s also an awesome place to visit with a young family. Once you’ve paid for flights and accommodations, most of the top attractions for kids are completely free and they’re likely to come home feeling inspired, excited and exhausted. What’s more, because Brits [...]

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10 Great National Parks to Visit this Winter (+ Fee-Free Weekend!)

Bryce Canyon National Park

It’s that time of year again, time to get into our national parks for free! To mark Veterans Day weekend, the National Park Service is offering fee-free entrance to America’s 398 national parks. So, depending on where you live, break out your hiking boots, snowshoes or even cross-country skis and get out there to enjoy the beauty of our national parks. [...]

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Travel Books: Free Kindle Downloads

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Ahh, it’s Saturday. Time to rest, relax and get some new books for the Kindle. Amazon has some great freebies available if you’re already dreaming about your next vacation. Take a look: 5 of the USA’s Best Trips: This is a great (and short) ebook from Lonely Planet to have on your Kindle complete with maps, itineraries and travel tips. [...]

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4 Ways to Keep Up with the Fall Foliage Frenzy

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It’s officially fall and there have been loads of articles about this year’s foliage. As we approach peak season, all the media is predicting the colors will be brighter and more plentiful this year. No wonder I can’t get online without stumbling across an article talking about leaf peeping. If you want to take the kids out to see the [...]

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Boston with Kids: 8 Family-Friendly Must-Do’s

Our View from the Ferry

Over the summer, we took the kids on a two-week road trip from DC to Boston and back. We ended up spending just three days in Boston, but it’s now one of my most favorite cities. Not only is there so much to see, but it’s so clean and family-friendly. Here are eight must-do’s if you’re planning a trip to [...]

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