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Disney vacations: Pixie dust in the...

Like others in my generation who grew up belting out the words to "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "Hakuna Matata," I am a proud supporter of Disney. Having lived in Tampa for five years, I visited the Magic Kingdom every chance I got—how

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Cruise vacations: Carnival Magic en...

Setting sail on its maiden voyage from Venice to Barcelona this May 1, the Carnival Magic will bring the “fun ship” line to the next level in cruising. Offering sailings through Europe as well as the Caribbean, the ship truly offers a little

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Summertime shrieking: Disney's scar...

By Jill E. Cooper Decades ago, when Walt Disney sat on a park bench in California dreaming of a place […]

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What moms-to-be want for Mother's D...

A spate of impending stork visits – and no, not mine (relax, darling husband) – spurred me into revisiting an old buzzword in travel: babymoons. Pregnant ladies, are you still taking them? Dads-to-be, are you handling all the planning? If

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Magic and Wonder: 6 tips for Disney...

From the moment Captain Mickey steps into the terminal as you prepare to board Disney’s Magic or Wonder, you are in for an unforgettable vacation. As you prepare for passage on one of these world-class ships, here are some suggestions for making

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SoCal style: Summer vacations in Or...

As an Orange County resident, I can be assured of two things: 1. I will always have visitors and 2. Every day feels like a California vacation. With summer around the corner -- and constant temperatures around the high 70s to low 80s -- I'm

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Spring break destinations: Disney W...

As the weather warms up, the mind and the body start to yearn for the bliss of immersion in a body of water, preferably one with some amazing features, and maybe, if one is lucky, one with proximity to cool drinks, crispy chips, and awesome

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Teen and tween boredom? Try these 4...

Traveling with teens or tweens poses special challenges, especially if you’re dealing with a picky eater or someone who’s easily bored by the usual tourist attractions. Fortunately, Hawaii is the perfect destination for family vacations, because

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Baltimore's Inner Harbor: Family fu...

By Nina Gass Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, located in the downtown area, offers a wide range of fun things to do […]

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Cool ocean adventures at California...

For a recent family vacation to Northern California's Monterey Bay, I had my heart set on the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a whale watching excursion and a jaunt to Carmel-By-The-Sea. We figured we'd beat the crowds, catch the whales, and not even

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2 ways to find a family-oriented Ca...

Caribbean vacations aren’t just for couples in love or those seeking to rekindle the spark of romance -- the Caribbean is also a great place to take your family. Needless to say, you’re going to want to pick your destination carefully if you’re

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Spice up spring break with Fiesta S...

San Antonio may be known for its famous River Walk, but each year in April, the River Walk area comes alive for Fiesta San Antonio, celebrating the diverse history and culture of the Alamo city. This year Fiesta will take place from April 7 to

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California Vacations: Springtime at...

As the weather turns gorgeous, vacationers begin to flock to California for spring break vacations and great deals at all-inclusive beach resorts. California vacations aren’t complete without a trip to iconic Disneyland. This spring, visit the

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3 last-minute cruises for procrasti...

Between the kids' diorama projects, birthday parties and dance classes, plus a mood-draining winter, I, like the rest of the country, am looking to the spirit-freeing week of spring break. I can't wait to don the white sundress that's been

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Introducing Disney vacation expert ...

Opening day was a game-changing moment in so many areas: tourism, the travel industry as a whole, popular culture ... the list goes on. And the entire Walt Disney World entity has become a great source of joy for people of all types. I am one of

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Debuting Jill Cooper, our Disney Mo...

Need to know what Disney hotels have the best pools? Want intel about what attractions will be too scary for […]

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Myrtle Beach vacations for moms, da...

Last spring we settled on North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Most of the resorts are set up with multiple bedroom condominiums and full kitchens. The benefits far outweighed the travel time in the car. We were able to put the kids to bed and enjoy our

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Florida and Arizona shine for sprin...

Florida and Arizona throw the perfect pitches to spring break vacation travelers: sunshine and baseball.

3 kid-friendly Phoenix hotels that ...

You've done Disney, Myrtle Beach, San Diego and all the other pit stops on the spring break vacation circuit. This year, the desert is calling. In addition to being a base for the perennial family favorite-- spring baseball training -- Phoenix

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Where to stay at Walt Disney World

On average, most of the Disney hotels are more expensive than the budget options located just off the Walt Disney World property. Why pay the extra price? First of all, each resort is heavily themed and super kid-friendly. They feature dining on

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