Category: Travel
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Seattle With Kids: Family Fun 3-Day Itinerary
Though the city is best known for its very adult technology industry and cloudy weather, Seattle is fun for the whole family–as long as you like to explore, play, and get dirty.
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Rocky Mountain National Park with Kids
Shared experiences are one of the building blocks of a successful family vacation, and there are many opportunities for such moments while in Rocky. Here are a few suggested family activities to get you started.
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Touring the Sahara Desert in Morocco
A trip to Morocco feels somehow incomplete without spending at least one night in a desert oasis. Moroccans and foreigners alike come to take in the great expanse of the Sahara and experience the warm hospitality that this region is known for.
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Baja Road Trip: 4-Day Cape Loop
Cabo is Baja California Sur's most recognized and visited area, but a majority of Cabo visitors don’t get past the resorts and golf courses, missing out on a plethora of incredible attractions within just a few hours of Cabo. Coral reef diving, natural hot springs and waterfalls, quaint colonial towns, and beautiful empty beaches are…
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Southern California Family Vacation: Alternatives to Disneyland
Many families are lured to Southern California by Disneyland, but if you're seeking something a bit different for your family vacation, try these alternatives to the mouse.
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Cycling Tucson in Winter
While professional and elite cyclists flock to Tucson for the mild temps and mostly cloudless blue skies when it’s freezing elsewhere, they also come for the pain and the anguish. This rugged Sonoran Desert valley, hemmed in by towering mountains and jagged hills, is an ideal proving-ground for those looking to show off their roadworthiness.
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Hiking, Climbing, and Seeing the Portage Glacier
Portage Glacier is one of the more popular tourist attractions in Southcentral Alaska. Here's what you need to plan a trip to see the glacier.
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Joshua Tree’s Desert Daze Festival
Desert-enthusiast Jenna Blough scored VIP tickets to the 3-day psychedelic extravaganza of the 5th annual Desert Daze Festival. Read about her experience.
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Laid-Back Amsterdam: 7 Tips for a Relaxing Trip
Anna and her partner Courtney traveled to Amsterdam with Andy Steves’ Europe as their guide. Discovering a city with two very different faces, they set out to find an Amsterdam inviting rest, relaxation, and a chance to soak up the quieter side of the city's culture.
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Visiting Bryce, Zion, and the Grand Canyon in Winter
Grand Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, and Bryce Canyon National Park–three incredible bucket-list-parks–remain largely summer destinations. But when temperatures plummet, these otherwise busy parks are perfect for those who seek solitude and tranquility.
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Transportation In and Around Machu Picchu
Trekking to Machu Picchu isn't for everyone (although once you've reached the ruins, the only way to get around is by foot). Here's how to take a train or bus to Aguas Calientes, where there are frequent shuttles available for the last leg of the journey.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Trekking Peru
Peru is one of the world’s top trekking destinations, and the Inca Trail is Peru’s number one trek. Here's how to get started planning, the best times to go, and other practicalities.