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Eileen Ogintz's newest book "The Kids Guide to Orlando" has been published. It joins "The Kids Guide to New York City" and, coming next Spring, "The Kids Guide to Washington, D.C." All of Eileen's Taking the Kids are now available for the NOOK and Kindle. Your kids will love the fun facts, games and puzzles!

Traveling with kids is messy, aggravating, frustrating and wonderful, just like raising kids. Taking the Kids is your best family travel resource for how to get the most fun-and memories-out of your family vacations as well as the most bang for your travel buck. Eileen Ogintz has over 20 years of experience as a journalist, writer and blogger tracking travel trends. She is also a mom who has traveled with her three kids and others in the family from Orlando to Yosemite, the Caribbean to Alaska, to Europe and beyond. Taking the Kids’ main purpose is to help you show your kids the world, have a good time in the process and build memories that last a lifetime.

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Taking the Kids Exclusive: Tips from the First Lady for families on staying active on vacation

May 22, 2013  |  comments
First Lady Michelle Obama runs at an activity station during a “Let’s Move! London” event at Winfield House in London
First Lady Michelle Obama suggests letting the kids lead is one way to get everyone more active on vacation this summer. The first lady told Taking the Kids exclusively, “The key to getting kids moving is to find something they enjoy, and join in!” For the First Family, that includes biking.... more »


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Learning all about the Star Spangled Banner in Baltimore and Washington

May 23, 2013  |  comments
Aerial View of Fort McHenry
lLarning about the flag starts in Baltimore with a visit to Fort McHenry (walk among the canons and peer into barracks that look as they might have during the Battle of Baltimore). Then on to the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. to see the actual flag in all its glory.... more »


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In the Abacos: mixing culture with tourism in a People-to-People program

May 23, 2013  |  comments
Local and visiting kid in Beach Buddies program on Abacos
That’s also the idea behind the Bahamas People to People Program. Visitors are paired with locals of similar interests who might take them to church, running in Nassau, on a boat ride or a kayak in Grand Bahama Island or to dinner at their home. There is no charge.... more »



OUR VERY BEST FAMILY SUMMER VACATION IDEAS

Summer-450x150-1Here are some of the places TakingtheKids and Family Travel Forum recommend for a stupendous summer vacation, whether you’re traveling with kids of any age, friends, partners or others. If you plan smart, you may even snare a bargain.

Taking the Kids Cruise Guide 2013

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Welcome to our Taking the Kids Cruise Guide for 2013, researched and updated by our intrepid intern Becca Tash.  More kids than ever are cruising with their parents in the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska or far flung destinations like the Galapagos Islands and even the Arctic.

 


The First Family Travel Summit: family travel is big and getting bigger

TMS Family Travel Summit

The first-ever TMS Family Travel summit brought together national travel media with top marketers to brainstorm how we could work together to improve and de-stress the family travel experience. 

 

Take a Walking Tour of NYC with the TakingTheKids APP!

Taking the Kids NYC walking tour app

We are delighted to announce the new TakingTheKids app that provides fun and education for families touring New York City on several walking tours.  Try it out on the Brooklyn Bridge, in Times Square or in Central Park on your next visit to the Big Apple.

 



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Historic Broadmoor in Colorado offers Summer Celebration packages

May 23, 2013
The historic Broadmoor in Colorado Springs is offering a variety of Summer Celebration Packages as well as specials for families visiting on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends. Summer is the perfect time to explore the beauty of the Rocky Mountains with the endless activities at The Broadmoor and in the Pikes Peak region.

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Get out there and have some fun! See family friendly events happening all over the nation in our Calendar of Events.

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