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The Best Cruise Ships for Families with Children

Take it from the mouth of babes -- in this case, my almost four-year-old twin boys. They've been on 12 cruises and counting, the first at the ripe old age of nine months. Between us,…

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Theme Pork: Prices Rise (Again) at Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando

Disney has once again raised the price of admission. It's the second time the Mouse has done this within a single year -- a rather unprecedented move even for them. Universal quickly…

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From the Mountains to the Beaches to the Zoo: Pack up the Family for Three Days from $279

Ah, summertime. Time to head to the beach, head to the mountains, or head overseas, depending on what your family is like. Steering clear of Disney, we found a few deals for…

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Swim in a Crater, Hike a Desert and Dig for Fossils: All Possible at a National Park

It's said that the United States is blessed by geography. Two coasts flanking an extraordinary mountain range called the Rockies; great, fertile, plains in the Midwest; and lush…

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Washington, D.C. with Kids: Family-Friendly Restaurants

When it comes to food, kids can be as particular as a food critic, but less 'traditional' in giving their ratings. Our restaurants' selection will sure get four stars from all your…

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Washington D.C. with Kids: Family-Friendly Accommodations

Some rooms are bigger than others -- see which hotels in Washington, D.C. can accommodate your family.

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Family Travelers: A Compendium of Trip Planning Resources

An exhaustive list of tips, books, Web sites and other resources that will help you plan a getaway for the whole family, however defined.

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Surprise Mom with Trip to Just About Anywhere with Boffo Bargains

She brought you into the world, so why not show her around the place? Several companies are currently promoting packages good for travel over Mother's Day -- this year falling on May…

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Tag Along with the Kids to a Family Camp this Summer

Promising fun for the entire family, camp programs combining sports, science and nature programs put parents and their kids together for educational and physical adventure.

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No Fleabag Stays for Fido: Resources and Deals for Traveling with your Pets

People love their pets -- so much so that there is an entire sub-industry out there of pet related leisure wear, accessories and travel gadgets. There is also a plethora of travel…

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Take the Stress Out of Big Group Travel

Family reunions should be full of more hearty laughs than hassle. It's the planning, though, that usually turns out to be more of a pain. Not so much anymore. There are some excellent…

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Expectant Mommies Start Packing: Time for a Babymoon

A new craze has hit the pre- and post-natal travel industry. Defined as a romantic getaway or quiet time spent together by expectant parents or parents and their new-born babies, say…

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Generation Map: Summer Camps for the Entire Family

Who says sleep away camp is just for kids? Water skiing, archery, nature walks, every color punch you can think of, bug bites and Friday night pizza doesn't just have to be for the…

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Giddyup! Dude Ranch Vacations for Your Own Home on the Range

Brush up on your slipknot-makin,' fire-startin', and S'mores-eatin' skills and get in touch with your inner cowboy or cowgirl. Any way you slice it -- even if you call it a "guest…

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How to Feel Like a Hawaiian Family: Tips on Dining, Plus our Favorite Places to Eat

While in Hawaii, you'll encounter many labels that embrace the fundamentals of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine and the sophistication, informality, and nostalgia it encompasses. Euro-Asian,…

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How to Feel Like a Hawaiian Family: Picking the Place That's Right for You, Plus our Favorite Hotels

Hawaii offers all kinds of accommodations, from simple rooms in restored plantation homes and quaint cottages on the beach to luxurious oceanview condo units and opulent suites in…

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Las Vegas for Families: We Put it to the Test

Over the years Las Vegas tourism officials have spent a lot of money to convince travelers that their town was not only the perfect place for a bachelor party, a blow-out gambler's…

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Global Disney: The Mouse Marches On

The Disney empire is about to expand again, this time back into Asia, with the opening in 2005 of Hong Kong Disneyland, a joint venture between Disney and the Hong Kong SAR government.…

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Ski the Best When You Ski the West

October 19, 2004 -- It's that time of year when lodges start gearing up for the ski season. How can we tell? They're starting to offer those early season deals for those willing to…

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Midnight Scares in the Sunshine State

October 12, 2004 -- As if four hurricanes weren't scary enough, attractions across Florida are organizing spector-filled events to make this October memorable truly…

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Financial Perks for National Parks in Fall & Winter

August 10, 2004 -- Chock full of throngs of visitors during the peak summer months, our national parks may offer better weather, but they also charge higher prices for accommodations.…

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Slope-a-Dope: Early Booking Discounts for Skiers Plus Off-Season Savings

August 10, 2004 -- Ski season, already? No, but if fall fashion is filling out the mannequins at your favorite clothing boutique and pre-season football is on the boob tube, then you…

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Warm Weather Wishes: Savings for our Loyal Readers

August 3, 2004 -- Summer and early fall visitors to Orlando and Florida are a different breed from those who fly down in the cold months. Winter travelers are frantic to escape the…

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Jackpot! Reno & Vegas Vacations

August 3, 2004 -- Nevada isn't all casinos, but it's the state where most of the action is, with Reno as fascinating in its own way as Las Vegas. While Vegas has all the glitz, it can…

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Into the Wild "Blues" Yonder: Florence & Huntsville

From music festival to motorcycle tour, Frommer's shows you what's happening in northern Alabama.