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A wine lover's guide to visiting Paso Robles

California is teeming with wineries, but picturesque Paso Robles is the fastest-growing wine region in the state. With more than 180...

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5 Outlet malls worth visiting

If scoring Prada or Chanel for less than retail sounds like shopping heaven, then consider a shopping vacation. Here are our picks...

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Style and fashion for your next vacation

Let’s be honest -- part of the fun of planning for a summer vacation is buying the perfect clothes and accessories. But where does a...

Family Activities

Spend the day in Bellingham

It won't take you long to get to Bellingham from Seattle — only about 90 minutes — but you'll swear that the city is a lifetime...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Tips for traveling alone with the kids

Taking a trip alone with the kids? As a mom, sweeping the kids off for a fun and relaxing trip can be an awesome adventure, but it...

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6 U.S. National Parks to visit this summer

Travel Channel Host Samantha Brown has stayed in the world’s most luxurious resorts, but she has a soft spot for national parks....

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Comic-Con 2011: Weekend action for comic geeks

Comic-Con International has descended upon San Diego and the San Diego Convention Center is the place to be. Find out which event...

Girlfriend getaways

Top shopping destinations in the United States

New York City is the fashion industry capital of the country, but these destinations are fierce competitors when it comes to retail...

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Designer hotels with a fashionable flair

You could book a cheap room at an ordinary hotel on your next vacation but how fun would that be? Instead, kick it up a notch with...

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If Muggles could travel like Harry Potter

Let’s face it, after 20 minutes stuck in rush-hour traffic even the anti-magic Dursleys probably find themselves wishing for a...

Family Travel

Top 5 Harry Potter vacation destinations

When rereading the books, watching the DVD extras and devouring every tidbit of news that hits the Web isn’t enough to satisfy your...

Family Activities

Fun family weekend activities

Finding time to spend together during the course of a week can seem next to impossible for the average family between work, school,...

Baby & Toddler

Baby's first road trip

If you're headed on a road trip this summer and you have a baby 12 months old or younger, you may be anticipating a difficult...

Family Activities

How to plan a stress-free family vacation

With limited time in a year for a family to take a vacation, it can feel like pressure to see and do, well, everything possible....

Losing Weight

How to shred calories all summer long

Spring seems to be the big push for slimming down for beach parties and poolside fun, but once summer arrives, the heat, countless...

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9 Top vacation deals for summer

From coast to coast, travel deals that are waiting to be found can save you a bundle on your next summer vacation. Before you book...

Family Activities

Volunteer vacations

Looking for a way to have fun while helping others? Take a volunteer vacation. Volunteer vacations -- also known as "voluntourism"...

Activities for Kids

Camps for special needs and special interests

Summer camp is an experience that can change your child forever. From camps with religious focus to camps for special needs...

Family Travel

4 Fun getaways for Memorial Day weekend

Summer vacation is already close, but for those looking to get a head start on the vacationing, Memorial Day weekend is a good...

Road Trips & Air Travel

5 Ways to make your car get better mileage

Memorial Day is typically synonymous with outrageous gas prices. Since many families hit the road to visit family or to take...