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Christmas trains from coast to coast

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:09:24 GMT

Every year, railways around the country get decked out for the season and offer families a great way to combine a visit with Santa and a fun family outing. Next stop, North Pole!

Christmas - North Pole - Santa Claus - Country music - holiday

Top four ways to enjoy the Bahamas as a family

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:24:32 GMT

Great surf, great sun, great people ... the Bahamas is made for families. There's Atlantis (natch!), but there's more. Here are three isles guaranteed to impress even the pickiest brood.

Bahamas - Atlantis - Caribbean - Travel and Tourism - Business and Economy

Dad to baby: Happy 1st birthday, world traveler

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:09:25 GMT

Traveling with an infant is a bit like a troop movement. Detailed strategy, support crew, heavy machinery and contingency planning is vital.

Organizations - Scouting - Troops - Boy Scouts of America - Recreation

Taking the kids this holiday season

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:33:22 GMT

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.

Airline - Christmas and holiday season - Swine influenza - Health - Kids and Teens

Best hotel kids’ programs

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:36:05 GMT

From skiing in Vancouver to snorkeling in Florida, these North American hotels offer great child-friendly activities.

Florida - Vancouver - Travel and Tourism - United States - Hotel

Taking the kids to Yosemite National Park

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:57:21 GMT

A family hits the trails in one of the most visited parks in the country — spectacular Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite National Park - United States - Travel and Tourism - Parks - California

Stress-free Thanksgiving getaways

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:57:38 GMT

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.

Pet packages for the holidays

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 22:41:17 GMT

This holiday season, spoil Fido with these pet-centric hotel offerings accross the country.

Christmas and holiday season - Travel and Tourism - Pets - Fido Solutions - Travel Services

Best Disney World money-saving tips

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:42:27 GMT

How to pinch pennies and still live the Disney dream in Orlando’s Magic Kingdom.

New Disney coaster lets kids design the ride

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:06:44 GMT

Kids tired of experiencing the same old roller coasters have a new ride to tackle.

Disney offers free entry to 1 million volunteers

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:32:32 GMT

Disney is offering a free day's admission to 1 million guests who complete a day of volunteer work next year.

Fantastic family-friendly Caribbean deals

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:43:00 GMT

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.

Kids welcome in exotic French Polynesia

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:42:16 GMT

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 sponge by hand — 70 feet under water.

Travelers’ big pet peeve going away

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:33:37 GMT

Eight of America’s pet-friendly airlines today announced the launch of a new travel program that will put an end to the ongoing problem of travelers and their pets being bumped from flights because the pet carrier does not meet the airline requirements.

Up close and personal at the zoo

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:06:53 GMT

Who are we kidding? An African safari isn't in the cards this year. Neither is a trip to an exotic island where your gang can snorkel with every variety of tropical fish. So, do the next best thing. Take the kids to a zoo or aquarium.

Tops of the big tops: America’s best circuses

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:33:40 GMT

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.

New ‘Harry Potter’ theme park casts its spell

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:48:32 GMT

"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

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:19:14 GMT

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.

Disney World to get Fantasyland facelift

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:24:11 GMT

Disney executives are planning the largest expansion in the history of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in central Florida.

Taking the kids to meet the bears

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:25:06 GMT

Welcome to "bear camp," an outpost of the Kenai Peninsula fishing lodge Great Alaska International Adventure Vacations, where families come to hike, fish, raft and, of course, check out the bears.

Little kids? Get big vacation savings this fall

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:12:21 GMT

For families with preschoolers, fall is the very best time of year to grab a getaway at a top family resort.

Top 10 hotel perks for pets

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:20:28 GMT

From five star dining to special spa services, pets are lapping up the luxury. Here is a list of the top ten hotel perks that pets can expect to enjoy during a stay.

America’s best hotels for families

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:23:31 GMT

Want to take vacations that your family will remember for years? It all starts with choosing the right lodging.

America’s most kid-friendly cities

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:02:30 GMT

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.