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Our reviews of the top family vacation destinations and trip ideas organized by keywords (Italy, Caribbean, teens, etc) and topic (snowsports, spa, etc) to make your research easier.

Paddling the Russian River from Healdsburg

Outdoors Adventures In California Wine Country

Famed for its scenery and fine vintages, the California Wine Country has much more than grapes to offer family adventurers. In addition to the many gastronomical destinations just 50 miles north of San Francisco, the agricultural Napa Valley and Sonoma County also offer a multitude of outdoor...

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Chapada Diamantina National Park - Bahia, Brazil

Chapada Diamantina National Park - Bahia, Brazil

When was the last time you took your kids out in the nature? Studies show that children that have been constantly going out of town on weekends have way less respiratory problems, show reduced asthma symptoms, higher ability in learning and memorizing, have an increased appetite, more overall...

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Ice Blocks

Culture, Arts, Museums On A Catskills Weekend Getaway

New York State’s Catskill Mountains are a four-season recreational playground with a cultural undertone. It is easy to blend active pursuits with a dose of learning in this scenic region.  From its Native American roots to its agricultural prosperity, from its famed Borscht Belt period...

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Primland Resort, Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains

Primland, A Chateau Rises in Appalachia

"Wow!" was my first reaction to The Lodge and Cottages at Primland, a chateau style resort on 12,000 acres of Blue Ridge Mountain beauty. Located about two hours' south of Roanoke, Virginia or 45 minutes' north of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Primland is one of those delightful...

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Cappadocia, Turkey

Two Days in Cappadocia, Turkey

Get away from Turkey's big cities and find all the culture, beauty, and fresh air you're searching for in the west: Cappadocia. Ready for a break from the urban chaos of Istanbul? Pack your walking shoes and head to Cappadocia for, literally, a breath of fresh air.  Just a short...

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Let's Move kids event; photo courtesy: letsmove.gov

Free National Park Family Programs

Combine a road trip with a national park visit for one of the top budget family vacations we know. Thanks to federal funding, the National Park Service has expanded all Junior Ranger programs to incorporate fun physical fitness activities with learning about nature. That means you can stay longer...

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Pacific Ocean- Cannon Beach, Or

Somewhere Between Two Oceans

Icy air stung as the weight of panniers propelled my bicycle downwards. The steep road twisted and turned until the sign boldly proclaiming: “Roger’s Pass/ Continental Divide/ Elevation 5,610” faded into a distant pinpoint. My wet clothing was of no aid, having just crawled from a...

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Canyons Bike Park

Park City, Utah Summer Playground

Ski country may seem like an unlikely summer destination, but the Olympics have left Utah -- and its three major resort areas -- a legacy of outdoor excitement year-round. My family is used to seeing Park City, Utah completely dusted in white powder. We'd visited in February for the 2002 Salt...

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Mountain Resorts Offer Summer Values

Mountain Resorts Offer Summer Values

Rent a furnished condo at a major ski resort, after the snow's gone, for a top value, fun-packed, eco-conscious and enlightening vacation.Rent a furnished condo at a major ski resort, after the snow's gone, for a top value, fun-packed, eco-conscious and enlightening vacation. Given such a...

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Bicycle

Bicycle Safety Tips for Outdoor Summer Fun

May is Bike Safety Month, the time for parents and kids to discuss safety on the road when bicycling. “When it comes to bicycling, safety is always the top priority. Because parents and caregivers are role models for children, it is especially critical they teach by example. That means...

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