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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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DREAM BIG CONTEST: Park City, Utah for Year-Round Family Fun


Park City Mountain Resort's senic alpine slide
There's much more to do in Park City, Utah, than just ski. The city offers year-round family fun for all ages and interests. Now you can win a DREAM BIG VACATION to Park City. more
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To the Caribbean and savings in summer


The Bitter End Yacht Club on Virgin Gorda in the BVI
Come here in summer and you may be able to afford to vacation like the 1 percenters. Like everywhere in the Caribbean, you can save significant bucks on airfare, as well as lodging. more
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Museum week in New York State


If you’re in New York State next week, makes sure a museum is on the agenda. From May 31 to June 6, more than 200 museums across New York State will be part of the inaugural New York State Museum Week more
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Stay just outside your National Park destination


If you can’t get reservations inside some of the most popular national parks like Yosemite, look for other options just outside—like Tenaya Lodge located just outside the South Gate to the park and really built with kids in mind with a kids’ pool, camp activities and more. more
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Model train heaven in Cincinnati, OH


Love model trains? EnterTRAINment Junction in Cincinnati, Ohio is the world's largest indoor model train display with 2 miles of track, 90 trains, all in exact replica of 3 periods in U.S. history more
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Tip for riding the coasters this summer


Memorial Day traditionally ushers in Theme Park Season and there are plenty of new roller coasters and attractions to choose from. Just don’t force anyone—adult or child—to ride a coaster they’re nervous about more
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Fun with Shrek at Gaylord Hotels this summer


Want to get up close and personal with SHREK? Summer Fun with Shrek & Friends packages are available at the Gaylord Hotels this summer starting at at just over $200 for a one night stay. more
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Flying this summer? Get smart before you go


airplane cabin
Millions of children will be flying this summer. As we head into the summer vacation season, let’s all try to be nicer to our fellow passengers whatever their ages. Here are some tips for traveling parents to de-stress the experience. more
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Experience Earthquake at the Cal Academy of Sciences


This spring, an earth-shattering new exhibit will debut at the California Academy of Sciences. Earthquake, features a seismic-activity simulator, an earthquake obstacle course and more more
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Happy Birthday Golden Gate Bridge


San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge turns 75 this weekend with a special two-day festival recalling the “Golden Gate Bridge Fiesta” at Crissy Field when the Bridge opened in 1937. more
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