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Why Package Tours are Your Best Bet for Family Vacations
Think about your last family vacation. Did you argue over driving directions? Quibble over where to eat? Spend too much time figuring out your day's itinerary and not enough time actually taking in the sights?... If you answered yes to any of these questions—and your family isn't comprised of die-hard do-it-yourselfers—you might consider a packaged tour for your next trip. Here's why.... (More)
America's Strangest Hotels: 10 Weird and Wacky Places to Stay
Have you ever wanted to spend the night inside a giant wooden beagle or a lofty treehouse? Well here's your chance....
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5 Frightful Halloween Experiences for the Whole Family
One of the real joys of Halloween is The Scare. You know, the all-in-good-fun creepy sounds and what's-behind-that-door spooky stuff that frightens your kids (and, admit it, chills your bones a bit too) as you explore a chilly October night. Add a little fright to your family's Halloween with a visit to one of these scary places!... (More)
Top Chef Travels: Vikram Vij on Vancouver's Best
Talk to any Vancouver resident, and he or she will tell you that no visit to the western Canadian city is complete without dining at Vij's. The upscale Indian eatery is the brainchild of Vikram Vij, an Indian born chef who grew up honing his passion for cooking at fine dining restaurants in Austria and Canada....
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5 Photography Tips for Capturing Color This Fall
The leaves are turning. Now is the season to grab your camera and capture those rich reds, yellows, and oranges we've come to associate with autumn. Yet while fall brings with it some fiery colors that light up any landscape, not all seasons and places around the world are as convenient for the aspiring travel photographer....
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Top 7 Places to Go Gem Hunting On Your Next Family Vacation
Got a rock hound in the family? Consider taking a vacation to one of these geologically rich destinations and you might just find enough gemstones or precious metals to pay for the trip, because you can keep everything you find. You’re guaranteed to have a good time looking—even if you come up empty....
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Disney World Isn't All About the Rides: 10 Tips for Finding and Meeting the Characters
First-time visitors to Disney World often make the mistake of thinking it's all about the rides. But parents constantly write to me about something else: how absolutely blown away their kids were at the chance to meet Mickey, Minnie, and the rest of the Disney characters. Here's how to maximize your character experience....
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Kids Dig for Fossils in Wyoming: No PhD Necessary
Southwest Wyoming is a semi-arid desert now, but 50 million years ago it was a lush freshwater lake full of fish. For about 4,000 years the water's unusual chemistry caused dead fish to sink instead of float. The result? Fish fossils. Billions of them....
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6 Reasons Why Families Should Stay On-Site in Walt Disney World
Now that there are 21 on-site hotels at Walt Disney World, families have almost unlimited lodging options. And, since most of the rooms added in the last five years are in the budget category (i.e., $82–$114 a night), it's hard to think of any reason why a family wouldn't stay at a Disney hotel....
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Disney Dining Plans Demystified
No one could have predicted the runaway success of the Walt Disney World Dining Plan. But how do you know which package to choose? And how can you make sure those dining credits are getting maximum bang for the buck? Here are some essential tips....
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