vacation

  1. Family Fun

    Vacation planning checklist

    By Whitney Coy on May 1, 2012
    It’s never too soon to start planning for vacation! You'll discover a ton of things you need to do to make sure your trip both goes...
  2. Travel

    Tips for a successful staycation

    By Claire Gallam on Apr 12, 2012
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    With gas at almost $4 a gallon, the cost of flights increasing and the economy still on shaky ground, vacations are the first thing...
  3. Family Travel

    What to do in Savannah, Georgia

    By Selena Dehne on Feb 23, 2012
    Few cities in the United States are as majestic as Savannah, Georgia. In this Southern city, Spanish moss sways from the trees....
  4. Family Activities

    8 Hints for a happy family vacation

    By Mary Fetzer on Sep 21, 2011
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    Happy family vacation is not an oxymoron. Yes, traveling with kids can be a nightmare, but the vacations you take together make...
  5. Family Activities

    7 Unique family vacation destinations

    By Mary Fetzer on Sep 16, 2011
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    Tired of the been-there-done-that family vacations? If you’re ready to move past amusement parks and vacation resorts, we’ve got...
  6. Family Activities

    Young children and amusement park vacations

    By Armin Brott on Sep 15, 2011
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    How can you make your family vacation to an amusement park/theme park fun for everyone? Our fatherhood expert, Armin Brott, author...
  7. Grandparents

    Ideas for day trips with the grandkids

    By Michelle Maffei on Sep 9, 2011
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    When your grandchildren are old enough to spend some quality time away from mom and dad, taking them on a day trip is one of the...
  8. School Age Kids

    Travel kits for kids: 15 ideas

    By SheKnows Parenting Editors on Jul 17, 2011
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    Most kids love going on vacation, but long car rides can be a bore. Here are some tips on assembling fun and inexpensive travel kits...
  9. Family Activities

    How to plan a stress-free family vacation

    By Jen Klein on Jun 25, 2011
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    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....
  10. Children's School & Education

    The end of the school year: Summer enrichment

    By Jen Klein on Jun 17, 2011
    As the school year winds down, the freedom of lazy summer days beckon. Weeks - perhaps months - on end to laze and play and...
  11. Travel

    9 Top vacation deals for summer

    By Michelle Maffei on Jun 1, 2011
    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...
  12. Activities for Kids

    Camps for special needs and special interests

    By Michelle Maffei on May 31, 2011
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    Summer camp is an experience that can change your child forever. From camps with religious focus to camps for special needs...
  13. Family Travel

    4 Fun getaways for Memorial Day weekend

    By Lauren Fairbanks on May 23, 2011
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    Summer vacation is already close, but for those looking to get a head start on the vacationing, Memorial Day weekend is a good...
  14. Honeymoon Ideas

    Your honeymoon planning checklist

    By OneWed.com on May 9, 2011
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    When the hustle and bustle of your wedding day is over, the real fun begins. It's time for your honeymoon! But just like your...
  15. Travel

    9 tips for a budget-friendly vacation

    By Diane Schmidt on Feb 17, 2011
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    Sun, snow, saunas -- what's your idea of the perfect getaway? Unfortunately, no matter what your passion, that trip out of town...
  16. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Why you should plan your summer vacation now

    By Jen Klein on Feb 3, 2011
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    When you’re tired of the snow and ice, when wet mittens are just so last week, and you just can’t seem to get warm no matter how...
  17. Family Travel

    Discover Key Biscayne

    By Kristin Larson on Feb 2, 2011
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    Key Biscayne, the southernmost barrier island of the US, just south of Miami Beach, may not be as famous as the Florida Keys -- but...
  18. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Start looking for summer programs for your kids now

    By Jen Klein on Feb 2, 2011
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    It’s cold outside. You’re more likely thinking of baking cookies than baking in the sun. However, right now -- when your favorite...
  19. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Flying with kids: What you need to know

    By Sarah W. Caron on Feb 1, 2011
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    Air travel has changed a lot in recent years. If you are planning a trip with your kids, this is what you need to know to get your...
  20. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Making your summer vision for your family a reality

    By Jen Klein on Feb 1, 2011
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    It seems so far away and then, BAM!. It’s here. Summer, that is. The lead up is so very long, but the actual time is short. Rather...
  21. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Monday Mom challenge: Envision a rockin’ summer

    By Jen Klein on Jan 31, 2011
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    To make the most of summer, you need to do a little planning for your “free” season -- as contrary as that might sound. Whether your...