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.

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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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Antarctic Explorer Robert Swan on Walking to the South Pole

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Robert Swan, the first person to have walked to both the North and South Poles, about his travels to Antarctica and and his organization, 2041, which seeks to preserve the most desolate place on earth. From his first inspirational experiences on the ice to his don't-leave-home-without yellow backpack, here are are the things that keep this professional traveler going.

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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!

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National Park Photo Contest Winners Announced

Thank you to everyone who entered our Show Us Your National Parks photo contest; we received many great photos. Congratulations to all of our winners! They will each receive a free Fodor's guide and a copy of National Parks by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns.

View a slideshow of the winning shots

Other Contest News

Show Us Your Australia
Ends November 5th

Show Us Your Italy
October 27th-November 26th

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