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Eileen Ogintz's newest book "The Kids Guide to Orlando" will be published in November. "The Kids Guide to New York City" has been published 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!



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Pillow testing a big hit at NYC’s Benjamin hotel


Want to test out a new pillow—or half dozen? Next time you are in the Big Apple, stay at The Benjamin –the all-suite hotels (you’ll love the mini kitchen!) not only has a pillow menu but a Sleep Concierge who can give you tips on better sleep away from home. more
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No kids? Try Napa Valley in Cabernet Season


Looking for a getaway without the kids? Celebrate Cabernet Season in the Napa Valley, a favorite time of year for wine country insiders. more
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From Guest to Guide: Growing up in Adventure Travel!


On an Austin-Lehman Adventure
Guest blogger Kasey Austin writes that her "earliest memories go way back to Alaska, everything from ice fishing with my dad to spending time at a remote fly-in camp and hiking trails frequented by moose and other larger than life critters!" more
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It’s Chinese New Year, sort of, in London today


Happy Chinese New Year—London Style. So what if Chinese New Year actually was Jan 23d. London’s celebration—the biggest outside of China—takes place Jan 29 in Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, Chinatown and Shaftesbury Avenue. more
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Stay in an Ice Hotel in Montreal


Visit a replica of the great City of Montreal entirely made out of ice and snow. Stay in an Ice Hotel, dine in an ice restaurant or even get married in an Ice Chapel! more
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Special seat belt for special needs flyers


The new “Special CARES” is an FAA-approved flight belt for older flyers with special needs. The four-point CARES harness, which weighs around one pound and packs up into a small stuff sack, provides much-needed upper body support that a standard lap belt doesn’t provide more
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Take a paddle wheeler across Lake Tahoe


The famous Lake Tahoe paddle wheeler, the Tahoe Queen, has been transformed into a cross-lake shuttle every Tuesday and Thursday all winter. Along the way, passengers will enjoy a breakfast buffet while taking in the views of this beautiful alpine lake. more
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The un-cruise: a sailing trip through the British Virgin Islands


Our entire crew on the Moorings cataraman Mary Morgan III
The best part: There is no one telling us what time we have to eat dinner or even where we are going next. Welcome to the alternative to mega cruise ships and fancy resorts. more
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INAUGURAL FAMILY TRAVEL CONFERENCE CONVENES IN NEW YORK FEB. 3-4


Family rafting on Yellowstone River
NEW YORK — The first Family Travel Conference, which convenes at the Omni Berkshire Hotel Feb. 3-4, underscores what parents, and some in the travel industry, have known for a long time: Family Travel is big business. Family travel now more »
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Last day in the BVI – to the new resort on Scrub Island


Pool view at Scrub Island Resort
“This is a place for adventures,” says General Manager Martin Smith, who says the key is organizing your stay—with the resort staff help. more
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