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How to Plan a Family Cruise Vacation

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Family vacations used to mean a camping trip or a Disney vacation but today that’s changed and people are looking for more extravagant vacations to take with their families. The cruise industry realized this pretty early on and began tailoring some of their events and even whole cruises to accommodate families with children.
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Family Fun in Hong Kong

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Despite its return to Chinese rule, Hong Kong is still a fantastic place for a vacation and if you are considering taking your kids with you, then there are heaps of possiblities for family fun here. It’s a great family destination because it’s exotic but pretty safe, and also has a few attractions which kids [...]

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Family Attractions in Cancun

Family Attractions in Cancun

Cancun obviously inspires images of romantic escapes but it’s also an incredible place to take your family for a vacation of a lifetime. Imagine the wonder the ancient ruins of the Mayan can inspire. The incredible delight your family will experience with an intimate dolphin encounter. The fun you can have playing and exploring Xcaret. [...]

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Family Attractions in Miami

Family Attractions in Miami

Miami isn’t known for catering to families, in fact it’s quite the opposite with its tops optional beaches, all night partying, club hopping culture and celebrity sprinkled streets. But there is another side to Miami and there are more than enough activities for family fun.

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Family Attractions in San Francisco

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San Francisco is definitely a city worthy of stealing your heart, it has a little bit of something for everyone and it’s a great place for a family to explore and share everyone’s interests.

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Family Attractions in San Francisco

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If you’re taking a family vacation then San Francisco is definitely some place you should consider visiting. San Francisco is a unique city with a combination of family activities that ranges from haunted history to modern fun. Each family attraction you visit can be turned into a fun learning activity for the entire family.

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Theme Parks in Cleveland

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Cleveland may not be the first place you think of when you’re looking for a theme park, but maybe it should be. Although it doesn’t have the magic mouse the Cleveland area does have a variety of parks including a child’s park, a water park, and a park that holds more roller coasters than any [...]

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Family Attractions in Boston

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Boston provides visitors with a unique opportunity to experience an incredibly wide variety of activities from historic landmarks, to culture and arts, to local sports teams, and local natural beauty. For families it’s a rare chance to combine fun activities with educational experiences that will bring history alive and leave a wonderful lasting impression.

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Family Attractions in Atlanta

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A trip to Atlanta is an excellent way to bond with your family and take in all that this magnificent city has to offer. Atlanta can be an expensive city to visit, so we’ve included a few free attractions on our list just to make your family trip to Atlanta more budget friendly.
Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia [...]

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Family Attractions in Dallas

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Dallas is a great city for a family vacation as it’s loaded with things to do for every age. As they say, everything is bigger in Texas and this definitely applies to the list of Family Attractions in Dallas.
Dallas World Aquarium
The Dallas World Aquarium is pretty amazing for a landlocked city. The building was a [...]

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Family Attractions in Denver

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The mile high city of Denver Colorado is rich with history and vibrant activities, the perfect place to take a family on vacation. You’ll find so much to see and do in Denver that you’ll probably want to come back for your next vacation too.

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Family Attractions in London

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Sometimes keeping kids occupied on vacation is difficult, especially when your vacation is in a foreign country. But a trip to London with the family is one that is sure to be fun for everyone as there is so much to see and do. Use our handpicked family fun guide below to find the best [...]

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Plan a Vacation without Breaking the Family Budget

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According to the U.S. Travel Association, approximately 54 percent of American households are planning a summer vacation. If you’re one of 38 million U.S. adults that have not yet decided whether or not to take your family on a summer vacation, here are some great ideas to plan a vacation without breaking the budget.

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Family Attractions in Chicago

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Chicago is one of those hidden secrets as it’s a great big city with a lot of heart and loads of things to do but somehow it always seems to get overlooked. If you’re looking for a place to take the family for a weekend give Chicago a try, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

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Family Travel to Philadelphia

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Looking for a great place to take the family on vacation? Leave the mouse in the south and instead head to Philadelphia for a family vacation that’s packed with fun and excitement and little tidbits of information everywhere you turn.

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How to get the Most out of The Disney Dining Plan

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In an effort to create more value and build more “in park” revenue Walt Disney has been putting a lot of marketing effort behind the Disney Dining Plan. Is the plan worth it, and does it create a more enjoyable experience? We put the Disney Dining plan to the test last fall, and I’ll share [...]

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Family Attractions in Ft. Lauderdale

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Ft. Lauderdale is known as “America’s Venice” because of the number of canals it has. There are water taxis that make it fun for the whole family to go on aquatic tours. It also has the deepest port, Port Everglades, in Florida making it a major boating industry hub.

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Family Attractions in Montreal

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Montreal draws visitors from around the globe through all four seasons. This family friendly capital of Quebec has more to offer than you could enjoy in one trip. That’s why so many people make an annual visit. Whether you are here in the winter enjoying the Snow Festival or during the summer for Montreal’s International [...]

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Family Dining Philadelphia

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The reasons for taking your family to Philadelphia for a vacation are numerous. Simply put, it’s a great place to for a family vacation whether you’re looking for fun, excitement or an educational experience. The only problem with family vacations in a new city, any new city, is finding family dining options that are both [...]

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Family Attractions at Niagara Falls

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Romantic honeymoon location, Niagara Falls doesn’t usually come to mind as the first place to take your family vacation, but it’s actually a wonderful place for a family trip. The area is not simply waterfalls but many other excursions packed into one tourist Mecca, there’s even a learning experience or two. The falls themselves get [...]

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Historic Baltimore Seaport

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Baltimore is becoming a tourist hotspot, which isn’t surprising considering that the harbor has been one of America’s oldest seaports, surviving for more than 300 years. The region has seen highs and lows and is currently undergoing a resurgence in popularity as people are rediscovering the splendor of Baltimore’s Historic Seaport.
The attractions at the Baltimore [...]

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Family Attractions in Los Angeles

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Initially Los Angeles doesn’t seem like a family town, with all of the movie stars, the rock musicians, the hustle and bustle of the movie industry executives but as is often the case, first impressions can be quite misleading. Los Angeles is actually loaded with things for families to explore together and wholesome fun can [...]

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Family Attractions in San Diego

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San Diego is known for its perfect climate, perfect scenery, and perfect beaches but it’s actually also a perfect place to take your family. San Diego is just jam packed with attractions for the entire family that are exciting, educational and relaxing.

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Museums in Baltimore

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Baltimore, Maryland is a fascinating mixture of new and historic attractions. That dichotomy is well-illustrated in the city’s museums. From art museums to the National Aquarium to the Maryland Science Museum, Baltimore offers a museum for every taste. Below are just a couple of the highlights:

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Family Attractions in Cleveland

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Children’s Museum of Cleveland
Children’s Museum of Cleveland, dedicated to children up to eight years of age, the museum hosts numerous traveling exhibits as well as several permanent exhibits such as “Splish Splash,” which teaches children about water transportation, weather and the earth’s water systems. It features a two-story climbing structure, a kaleidoscope and the Weather [...]

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Disney World restaurant bans kids

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The dream of many small children across the world is to visit Disney World, right? Even though there are plenty of adults who have become addicted to visiting Disney theme parks, the whole concept is really about entertaining kids.
Or so I thought, until I read that Disney World has recently banned children from eating in [...]

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Southwest stops boarding families first

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For as long as most of have been flying on airplanes, we’ve heard the initial call at the beginning of boarding that families with small children can go ahead and get on the plane. Southwest Airlines, which has a first-come-first-served open seating policy has decided to change those old rules. Families now have to board [...]

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Tips for traveling during pregnancy

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Can you travel when you’re pregnant? Sure, traveling during pregnancy is usually safe but there are limitations.

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10 tips for planning a family ski vacation

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Ski vacations create unique memories, allow your family to see new places together and help you teach your kids about balancing safety and adventure. Of course, ski vacations come with unique risks, and all family vacations come with a few hassles. But follow these 10 tips and you’ll be able to minimize the annoyances and [...]

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