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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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How to pack – from the first TMS Family Travel Summit


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At the first TMS Family Travel Summit in Orlando (May 3-5, 2013), Eileen and other bloggers did a panel on How to Pack for Family Vacations. Published by Conde Nast Traveler. more
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Eileen interviewed in Washington about Washington


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Eileen is interviewed on Newschannel 8 in Washington DC on April 27, 2013 about her newly published "Kids' Guide to Washington DC" more
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Eileen is a guest on Rudy Maxa’s World April 27


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Eileen is a guest on Rudy Maxa's World, discussing new new Kids' Guide to Washington D.C more
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Travel advice from the experts on the Huffington Post


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Eileen and other family travel experts provide travel advice to the Huffington Post. more
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Eileen in Woman’s World magazine


Eileen contributes to tips on budget friendly family vacations for Womans World Magazine magazine (April 29, 2013) issue.
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Eileen blogs for the HuffPost about taking the kids to Washington DC


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Eileen blogs for the HuffPost about taking the kids to Washington DC more
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Eileen interviewed on Foxnews.com about Washington DC


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Eileen is interviewed on Foxnews.com about touring Washington DC with the kids. more
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Eileen is guest on Rudy Maxa’s national radio show


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Eileen is interviewed on Rudy Maxa's national radio program. Download a podcast here. Rudy Maxa, aka “The Savvy Traveler,” is one of America’s premier consumer travel experts more
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Eileen presents before the California Governor’s Conference


Download a PDF file of Eileen's presentation to the California Governor's Tourism Conference in San Diego. California Governors presentation March 2013 more
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Spring break ideas from Eileen on Foxnews.com


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Eileen interviewed on Foxnews.com about ideas for families planning their spring breaks. more
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