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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Families welcome for sun and fun on the tiny island of Anguilla

January 31, 2013

Farming on stilts in the hydroponic garden at CuisinArt Resort Anguilla

Locals are quick to tell you Anguilla, a British territory, isn’t only about the beaches, though their motto is “tranquility wrapped in blue.” “I have lived in Anguilla for 20 years and the thing that never changes is the people,” says children’s book author Jo-Anne Mason, originally from Brooklyn. more →
Beach Vacations, Destinations, Families & Groups, Lodging, Weekly Column | Anguilla, Beach Vacations, Caribbean, family travel, family vacations, where to take the kids | comments

Families like to visit Philly for history and much more

January 31, 2013
Philadelphia is full of rich activities that will entertain the entire family, no matter what their interests may be. For history fans, experience of the birth of the United States at the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center.... more →
Tip of the Day | American history, family travel, family vacations, history, Philadelphia, where to take the kids | comments

This year, think about a family tour in Latin America

January 30, 2013
Latin America is full of beautiful landscapes and natural phenomenon and there are numbers of tours and programs that can help you experience and explore. LATOUR offers an 8 day and 7 night tour by private car through Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala... more →
Tip of the Day | El Salvador, family travel, family vacations, Guatemala, Latin America, Nicaragua, where to take the kids | comments

London is a great place for families, especially new mommies!

January 29, 2013
How fitting that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby in 2013 because London is a great spot for new mommies! London offers great baby shopping at classic stores like Hamley’s... more →
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Travel Weekly reports on the Family Travel Conference

January 28, 2013

Eileen quoted in Travel Weekly article on the most recent Family Travel Conference, of which TakingTheKids was an organizer. more →
Eileen in the Media, Lodging | family travel, family vacations, where to take the kids | comments

Great savings for families visiting St. Lucia

January 28, 2013
More than 15 Hotels and resorts in St. Lucia are offering free nights and great savings, providing a great winter escape for families needing a dose of sunshine! more →
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Mixing and matching different tastes on the ski mountain

January 27, 2013

Mel with Eileen before she ditched us at Beaver Creek

Even in the most terrific locales, nothing goes as planned. Someone gets sick (we’ve had lots of ear infections). Someone ends up in the ER (me, here three years ago after a bad fall). Someone has a meltdown. And someone just doesn’t want to spend that much time with mom and dad. more →
Destinations, Eileen's Blog, Families & Groups, Lodging, Snow Vacations | Colorado, family travel, family vacations, ski vacations, snow vacations, where to take the kids | 1 Comment

Families visiting in winter find NYC “On Sale”

January 27, 2013
January and February are traditional slow travel periods for New York City, however, the city-wide promotion, the “Sample NYC Winter Sale” provides great reasons to plan a visit. more →
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Smaller resorts in Black Hills offer family ski packages

January 26, 2013
There are some great ski deals at the smaller resorts in Black Hills of South Dakota, which could make for a fantastic family ski trip. more →
Tip of the Day | Black Hills, family travel, family vacations, ski vacations, South Dakota, where to take the kids | comments

Skiing the backcountry at the C Lazy U Ranch in Colorado

January 25, 2013

No we’re not at a ski resort –there isn’t even a ski lift or any other skiers anywhere in the vicinity. That’s because we’re on some of the 8,000-plus acres at nine thousand elevation at the C Lazy U Ranch in Granby CO. more →
Destinations, Families & Groups, Lodging, Snow Vacations, Travel Diary | Colorado, family travel, family vacations, ski vacations, snow vacations, where to take the kids | comments

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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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