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Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free until July in Hershey PA

Jun 19, 2013

The popular “Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free” package is available through July 2 at The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge, in Hershey, PA. This may be a good be if you want to experience all the parks the area offers, as the package includes deluxe accommodations and much more

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OUR VERY BEST FAMILY SUMMER VACATION IDEAS

May 2, 2013

Finally, summer’s here! We know everyone’s schedule is jam-packed and every vacation day—every vacation minute—really counts. That’s why we’ve partnered with Family Travel Forum to come up with the best 2013 ideas to take the kids—and the grandkids and any other kids in your lives—that will not only give you the best bang for your vacation buck but will create lasting memories more →
Seasonal Travel Tips | best summer vacations, family summer vacations, family travel, family vacations, summer vacation ideas, summer vacations, where to take the kids | 7 Comments

Special: Sun, Snow and Sea Spring Break 2013 Vacation Ideas

January 15, 2013

Here are some of the places TakingtheKids and Family Travel Forum recommend for a stupendous spring break, whether you’re traveling with kids of any age, friends, partners or other couples. And if you plan smart, you may even snare a bargain. more →
Seasonal Travel Tips | family travel, family vacations, spring break, spring vacations, where to take the kids | 13 Comments

Conference Attendees Identify Family Travel Trends for 2013

January 6, 2013

By Eileen Ogintz and Kyle McCarthy Family Travel is no longer a travel niche; findings from the two Family Travel Conferences held in 2012 prove that this enormous market segment is bigger and more influential than ever before. To understand more »
Seasonal Travel Tips, Travel Topics | 4 Comments

Our annual guide to surviving the relatives and being a good guest over the holidays

November 6, 2012

So take a deep breath and remind yourselves why you’ve spent hours in rush hour traffic and paid way too much for plane tickets so you can all be together for Thanksgiving. more →
Backyard Vacations, Families & Groups, Lodging, Seasonal Travel Tips | Christmas, family travel, family vacations, holiday travel, raising children, Thanksgiving | 1 Comment

Fifty-plus Great Places to See the Holiday Lights in 2012

November 5, 2012

For some families, it may be cutting down their own tree; For others, their holiday tradition is oohing and aahing over the light display in a favorite city, botanic garden, zoo or theme park. You’ll find memorable displays wherever you live or wherever you visit this holiday season. more →
Backyard Vacations, Seasonal Travel Tips | family events, family getaways, family vacations, holiday lights, Holidays | 9 Comments

Fun in the snow — your family guide to winter activities in 2012-13

November 4, 2012

Humans were never meant to hibernate in winter. Besides, there’s too much fun to be had in the snow, whether you want to ski, snowboard, snowshoe, xc ski, sled, build snowmen or snow forts or make snow angels. Are you more »
Destinations, Families & Groups, Lodging, Seasonal Travel Tips, Snow Vacations | family vacations, ski, ski resorts, ski vacations, sledding, snowshoeing, tubing, winter family vacations, winter vacations | 22 Comments

Halloween happenings across the USA

October 3, 2012

There are Halloween events throughout October in every neck of your woods. Here are some to consider attending: more →
Backyard Vacations, Families & Groups, Seasonal Travel Tips | Backyard Vacations, family events, Family Fun, family vacation, Halloween | 5 Comments

FOURTEEN FAVORITE FALL GETAWAYS

August 31, 2012

In a season book-ended by carefree summer fun and the busyness of the holidays, we love to get away for a few days to savor our kids, our closest friends and our mates. Here are 14 favorite fall getaways -- with input from girlfriends at Family Travel Forum and Traveling Mom. more →
Seasonal Travel Tips, Travel Topics | 7 Comments

19 Great Spots for a 4th of July Getaway

June 19, 2012

Researched by Matthew Mintzer With the Fourth of July falling on a Wednesday this year, many travelers may be planning to extend their holiday celebration into a long weekend. Whether they are looking for spectacular fireworks views or holiday festivities, more »
Backyard Vacations, Destinations, Lodging, Seasonal Travel Tips | 1 Comment

Special: 51 Great Ideas for Your Family’s Summer Vacation

May 3, 2012

(Editor’s note: I compiled this section based on my own extensive experience traveling with kids and the recommendations of others. After the section was compiled, we reached out for sponsors and were delighted with the response. Sponsors ads appear on more »
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