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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Lots of free things for families to do on vacation in Kansas City

January 22, 2013

Kansas City may be a good bet for family vacation in 2013. Travel + Leisure recently crowned Kansas City America’s #1 Affordable Getaway, as the city offers more than 30 attractions at no cost—including one of the nation’s largest monthly art walks (First Fridays), three acclaimed art museums and factory tours at Hallmark Cards, Harley-Davidson and Boulevard Brewing Co. Parents can also look forward to enjoying the local spirits because the Chicago Tribune recently tapped Kansas City as “America’s Next Great Cocktail City”!

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Renovated Moon Palace in Cancun offers family amenities all summer

May 25, 2013

Moon Palace is a 2,000 plus room all-inclusive resort in Cancun with a huge entertainment component (the property has hosted free concerts from Shakira and Usher among others). The resort just finished a $55 million dollar renovation, and added an array of amenities and promotions available for budget-conscious and value minded families

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