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Pali Camp Secret Agent

Specialty Camps Teach Stunts, Race Car Driving, Fashion Design and More

Have an unusual kid with unusual interests?  Don't we all? Well, there's now an unusual sleep away camp with short (1 or 2-week) sessions in a beautiful location that is made for them. Not only does this camp offer a wide variety of activities to choose from, it's also located near...

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California's Disneyland And California Adventure Theme Parks

It has been a decade since Disneyland, the classic staple of family theme parks, added California Adventure in February 2001, a park celebrating California's varied cultures, diverse natural scenery, and the glory days of Hollywood. Although it had a rocky start among long-time fans who hated...

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My sister in the pink and blue shirt at LegoLand

One Most Memorable Trip

The one time I traveled with my family is when we went to California last year. Our plan was to go to Lego Land, Six Flags, and Disney Land so we did. We went to Lego Land for 2 days then to Six Flags 2 days then Disney Land for 1 day. We drove to California; it was actually nice except when it...

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Maya eating at El Mirasol

My Family's Top Palm Springs Restaurants

Palm Springs, California is a desert community that is loaded with appeal for vacationing families. It is an easy drive from Los Angeles and San Diego, making it a great weekend getaway for Southern California residents.  Palm Springs family-friendly resorts abound, so you will have lots of...

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Teens Westward Bound: It's More Than a Trip, It's an Experience You'll Never Forget!

  After packing for days for Teens Westward Bound, the day of departure finally arrived. As my parents drove me to Davidson College, the point of departure, I suddenly began to feel  a monster of nerves rise up inside me. I was about to depart on a trip across America for twenty-three...

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Mammoth Mountain Family Snowbash

Ski Mammoth And Enjoy Family Fun At Mammoth Lakes

One of our favorite things about a winter or spring vacation in Mammoth Lakes, California is that it's as fun for skiing and riding families as it is for those who just want to get out into snow-clad scenery.  The region's famed Mammoth Ski area and its proximity to Yosemite National...

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Catalina Express Ferry

My Escapade in Catalina

 I guess in Catalina you have to look out for boats. I was kayaking with a partner and we had just finished racing friends. They kept going on afterwards, so my partner wanted to follow.  Mind you, I was uncomfortable with this venturing into the void. We were studying Marine Biology for...

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Me on Venice Beach in California!

Cali for Real na

(California) All I could see were hundreds of white windmills spinning in the breeze across the mountains, and I knew we weren't in Arizona anymore. Living in Phoenix, a mere five hour drive to California, my family set off on our first Californian vacation. My sister, Olivia, put her face up...

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Wonderland Tea Party at Grand Floridian

Top 10 Disney Vacations - Hotels, Resorts And Cruises

Our Top 10 Disney vacation options allow families to choose from great resorts in Florida and California and several cruise ships. We know there's never enough "Disney magic" in life for true Disney fans and fortunately for families, the company has done a great job of sprinkling...

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The (Second) Time I Went to Disneyland

As one of two grandchildren (and the only one who lives in town), my grandparents sure liked to spoil me. Only about every three years or so would we take a major vacation, but boy, was that fun! When I had finally reached the ripe age of twelve, they asked me if I would like to go to...

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