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Taking the kids this holiday season
Seeded on Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:55 PM EST (msnbc.com)
As if traveling with the kids over the holidays weren't tough enough, this year we must contend with airline surcharges and swine flu. Tips for traveling smart, staying healthy.
Fun family Thanksgiving getaways
Seeded on Sat Nov 14, 2009 12:32 PM EST (msnbc.com)
How about skipping that big turkey dinner with the in-laws this year? More and more families are doing it, opting instead to create Thanksgiving memories at a resort or on a cruise.
Dad to baby: Happy 1st birthday, world traveler
Seeded on Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:27 PM EST (msnbc.com)
Traveling with an infant is a bit like a troop movement. Detailed strategy, support crew, heavy machinery and contingency planning is vital.
Best hotel kids' programs
Seeded on Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:03 PM EST (msnbc.com)
From skiing in Vancouver to snorkeling in Florida, these North American hotels offer great child-friendly activities.
Stress-free Thanksgiving getaways
Seeded on Thu Oct 22, 2009 2:21 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
With the kids out of school, Thanksgiving can be a wonderful opportunity for a long, unstressed weekend getaway at a resort or a on a cruise before the hectic holiday season hits.
Great new gadgets for pets on the go
Seeded on Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:10 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
There's no shortage of functional gadgets and accessories that make it much easier to travel with pets.
Best Disney World money-saving tips
Seeded on Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:54 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
How to pinch pennies and still live the Disney dream in Orlando's Magic Kingdom.
New Disney coaster lets kids design the ride
Seeded on Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:38 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
Kids tired of experiencing the same old roller coasters have a new ride to tackle.
Where to get your boo on!
Seeded on Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:57 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
Throughout the lead-up to Halloween, theme parks are pulling out the stops with special evening events. Here are some of the many Halloween events going on at theme parks around the country.
I made friends with Crush!
Seeded on Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:42 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
We're diving in an area called Muri Muri, just north of Bora Bora, and nearly as soon as we get in the water, our dive master, Benoit Gratas, introduces us to a Hawksbill Sea Turtle - like Crush, a character in Pixar's "Finding Nemo" - and shows us how to feed him a piece of sea …
Disney offers free entry to 1 million volunteers
Seeded on Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:00 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
Disney is offering a free day's admission to 1 million guests who complete a day of volunteer work next year.
Kid-friendly in the Caribbean
Seeded on Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:08 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
It happens every year. No sooner do kids get back to school than Caribbean islands and resorts start rolling out their early-bird deals. The difference this year is a longer window of opportunity; some current deals are good for travel through the end of 2010.
Tops of the big tops: America's best circuses
Seeded on Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:55 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
When John Bill Rickets introduced America to the circus in 1793, it was just an equestrian act, but soon he added acrobats, a ropewalker and a clown. Since then, the circus in America has had countless iterations.
Disney World to get Fantasyland facelift
Seeded on Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:20 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
Disney executives are planning the largest expansion in the history of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in central Florida.
New 'Harry Potter' theme park casts its spell
Seeded on Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:43 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
"Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" will be the marquee attraction at the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter," a new theme park area opening in spring 2010 at Universal Orlando Resort.
Parents say goodbye, schools say hello
Seeded on Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:31 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
Talk about a stressful beginning to the Long Goodbye. We'd opted to fly Southwest to bring my daughter to college because we each could bring two bags free. I hadn't bargained on them being so heavy.
Little kids, big vacation savings
Seeded on Tue Sep 1, 2009 12:41 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
Are your kids too young to be stocking up on notebooks, pocket folders, and No. 2 pencils? Then consider shopping for a vacation instead. For families with preschoolers, fall is the very best time of year to grab a getaway at a top family resort.
Taking the kids to Mexico
Seeded on Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:01 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
Whether you want caving adventures, to learn about endangered sea turtles or if you simply want to hit the beach, there's no better time to visit Mexico.
Taking the kids - and myself to a spa
Seeded on Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:44 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
Polynesian music plays softly. Waves lap the shore. Can it get any better than this? ... It's just an average mom-and-daughter afternoon together, or once in a lifetime, in this case.
America's best hotels for families
Seeded on Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:00 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
Want to take vacations that your family will remember for years? It all starts with choosing the right lodging.
Taking a free night isn't always a smart move
Seeded on Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:35 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
Hotels and resorts are always giving away free nights these days. But free nights won't always save you money. That's because the "free night" may be calculated at a nightly rate that's higher than other rates available at the same property.
Top 10 beach holidays for families
Seeded on Sat Aug 15, 2009 7:40 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
Sun, sea, sand - beaches are a natural holiday destination for many families where everybody, big and small, can have fun.
America's most kid-friendly cities
Seeded on Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:16 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
What do the most family-friendly cities in America have in common? They offer a wide range of family oriented activities, are easy to get navigate, and most are fairly affordable.
Grandparents, kids take N.Y. with Elderhostel
Seeded on Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:34 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
Robert Williams, 12, wasn't worried about flying for the first time or visiting a big city. He was only concerned that his manners wouldn't be up to his grandmother's standards.
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