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Eileen Ogintz's newest book "The Kids Guide to Orlando" has been published. It joins "The Kids Guide to New York City" 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!
Eileen Ogintz's newest book "The Kids Guide to Orlando" has been published. It joins "The Kids Guide to New York City" 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!
Eileen Ogintz's newest book "The Kids Guide to Orlando" has been published. It joins "The Kids Guide to New York City" 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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Better, healthier food choices are flouishing at Orlando’s theme parks


Emerils TChoup Chop at Universal Orlando
If you think all Orlando food is turkey legs, burgers and churros, think again. Sure you can get all that but you have plenty more choices—and healthier options—for the kids as well as the adults more
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Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free until July in Hershey PA


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 more
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Touring Universal Orlando like a VIP with a guide


Water taxi from Loews to the parks
Because we’re staying on property at the wonderful Loews Portifino Bay Hotel, just a short water taxi ride from both parks and CityWalk shopping and entertainment area, we could have entered the park an hour before opening to avoid the mad crush. But I had another ace up my sleeve. more
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Skateboarding all summer long at Waterville Valley NH camp


Waterville Valley, New Hampshire may attract snowboarders in the winter months, but its skate park is bringing in skateboarders this summer! The Waterville Valley Skate Camp is run by skateboarders for skateboarders more
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Park City UT showcases its gourmet talents this weekend


For those in the Park City, Utah area, June 22 marks the 6th Annual Savor the Summit gourmet event, showcasing the culinary talents of the city’s best restaurants and celebrating Utah’s love of music and food. more
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Four days in Orlando exploring the new theme park attractions


Penguins confer at Antartica SeaWorld Orlando
The baby is so fluffy! I petted the four month-old still covered in dark brown down. I did that at the behind the scenes tour at the brand new Antarctica Empire of the Penguin exhibit at SeaWorld Orlando—home to 250 penguins from four different species. more
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Kicks on Route 66 – in a Ford hybrid that gets 100 miles per gallon


Route 66 sign
During the Great Depression, and the Dustbowl, over 250,000 people packed everything they could and set out from Arkansas and Oklahoma along Route 66, heading--they hoped—for a better life in California. Recently I got to drive part of the route in a Ford hybrid vehicle. more
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Grandparent package at all-inclusive Grand Velas Riviera Navarit


The luxury all-inclusive Mexican resort, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, offers a grandparent value-added hotel package that includes a special $65 rate for grandparents, family-friendly activities guided by a reunion coordinator, more
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Tips on Whattoexpect.com when traveling with a new baby


Sure it’s a lot different to travel with the new little person in your life than before you had kids. The good news is you’ll have plenty of fun traveling with your baby or toddler—as long as you plan smart. Make sure to choose someplace easy to reach, for example and opt for a vacation rental with more space and a kitchen. For more tips, check out what I wrote for www.whattoexpect.com more
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Cruise lines ramping up activities for teens


Traveling with teenagers can be challenging, however, cruise lines have some great new programing just for teens. ... more
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