May 23, 2013

Staycation 2013: Explore 80+ Cities on a Budget

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On Tuesday, I shared with you my 10 favorite things to do in Washington, DC as a family, from saying hello to the giant pandas at the National Zoo to ogling over the Hope Diamond at the National Museum of Natural History. With summer fast approaching, I teamed up with more than 80 other bloggers to share fun and family-friendly [...]

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40 Fun & Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas

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Starting to think about a family vacation? Take a look at these posts to find 40 destinations, resorts and ranches that offer fantastic escapes for you and your family. – Got Hawaii on your mind? Ciao Bambino just got back from a vacation in Lanai. Take a look at Part One and Part Two of her adventures on the islands. [...]

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10 Often-Overlooked Spring Break Destinations

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Earlier this week, I was included in a press release that I wanted to share with you highlighting the top often-overlooked Spring Break destinations as chosen by ten family travel experts (including me!). My pick was St. Augustine, Florida for its great beaches and fabulous history. Definitely something for everyone whether you want to go for a swim or tour [...]

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Snow Tubing at Wintergreen Resort (+ Quick Tips)

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Have you taken your kid skiing or snow tubing? I know that some kids get out on the slopes soon after they start to walk, but given I’m not a skier, I’ve been hesitant to take my kids to a ski resort. My youngest son turned three in August, and we decided that this was going to be the year [...]

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Woodloch Pines Resort: Family Fun in the Poconos

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During Hurricane Sandy, while my family was without power for several days, I came across a brochure for Woodloch Pines Resort in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. I’d heard so many positive comments about family-friendly all-inclusive resorts in the Poconos and this seemed like the perfect time to check one out! We really enjoyed Woodloch, which had so many activities of [...]

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4 Questions to Ask Before Hopping on that Caribbean Travel Deal

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It’s shoulder season in the Caribbean and there are many travel deals to the islands. A quick stop at Expedia and I found savings of up to 40% on vacation packages to Puerto Rico, Aruba and the Dominican Republic. Even HomeAway, which specializes in worldwide vacation rentals, has rentals for up to 30% off high season rates. With all the [...]

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