June 19, 2013

Survey: Kids Name Top-10 Summer Travel Picks

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School’s already out for some children (another week left for my clan) and Highlights for Children recently polled America’s kids to find out where they most want to go this summer. The results are definitely interesting, especial picks #6 and #10. Take a look: #1 Niagara Falls (NY): While the falls themselves are certainly a huge draw, there are so [...]

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Explore a New City: Family Scavenger Hunts

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What better way to explore a new city than by doing a scavenger hunt, particularly with kids. These days, visitors bureaus, private companies and even mobile app developers are getting in on the action to make city tours a whole lot of fun for the family. Take a look at a few great options: Chattanooga (TN): Enjoy a free Spring [...]

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5 More Ways to Do New York City on a Dime with Kids

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A few weeks ago, I posted 5 Ways to Do New York City on a Dime with Kids with great tips like going to museums at reduced rate times and eating at markets. Well, this post was so popular that I asked contributor, Sarah Bohl, for, you guessed it, five more ways to do New York City on the cheap. [...]

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Survey: Top 10 Perfect Parks in America

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It’s been a bit hot this summer here in Washington, DC, I guess to make up for all the snow we didn’t get this year. We’ve had quite a few days at or above 90 degrees, which makes it hard to enjoy being outside. But when we do get cooler days, there’s nothing better than taking the kids to the [...]

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Family Getaways: 5 Fun & Creative Hotel Packages

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If you’re thinking about an end of summer vacation, there are a whole bunch of fun and creative hotel packages available right now. Take a look at five of my favorites that might just be perfect for you and your family. Capitol Hill Hotel (DC): Head to Washington, DC for a fun weekend of secrets and espionage thanks to a [...]

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5 Ways to Do New York City on a Dime with Kids

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Is there such a thing as doing New York on a dime, especially with kids?  Manhattan certainly has a reputation for being an expensive vacation, and one look at hotel rates will prove that notion correct.  My husband and I have taken our kids, ages 5 and 2, to Manhattan twice in the past six months. Since both were impromptu [...]

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