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Indoor water park adds splash to Ch...

The CoCo Key Water Resort is less than 30 miles from downtown Chicago. Combine that with a trip to the nearby Legoland Discovery Center in Schaumburg for close-to-home family vacation the kids will love.

Tags: Chicago hotel, Chicago Vacation, Family time, Family vacation, indoor water park

Fishing for fun, savings on a Flori...

On a recent Florida vacation, I discovered how to have the night of a lifetime for four on a budget of less than $50. Our adventure-seeking took us to Pier 60 in St. Petersburg/Clearwater, where my son caught 13 fish in one hour. No fish tale!

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Downtown Atlanta offers 'fabulous' ...

There's plenty for families to see and do near the major downtown Atlanta hotels. Check out these Atlanta family travel suggestions.

Tags: Atlanta hotels, Atlanta vacation packages, Family time, Family vacation, Georgia Aquarium, Hotel, Hotels

Family travel: Exhibits worth the trip

If you’re looking to add an element of education to your family travel, check out these exhibits deemed “worth the trip” by the Orbitz Parent Panel. Walk away with tales of ferocious creatures, espionage and galaxies far, far away.

Tags: Atlanta hotels, Charlotte hotels, Chicago hotels, Cincinnati hotels, Family time, Flights, Hotels, vacation packages

Putting a little adventure in your ...

Adventure travel means something different to everyone -– but it doesn't have to mean sleeping in tents and climbing the ranges of Nepal.

Tags: Family time, Family vacation, Orbitz, summer vacation

Family vacation? Make sure your kid...

Teaching a child to swim is imperative. We suggest several items to consider when teaching your kids to swim prior to a beach or poolside getaway:

Tags: Beach Vacation, Family time, Family vacation

Beach vacations: 'champagne tastes ...

We take our summer vacation in September and our spring break in February or May -– and we've been able to stay at some great places.

Tags: Beach Vacation, Charleston hotels, Family time, Family vacation, Jacksonville hotels, Kiawah Island

Family time on Florida’s Amelia Island

My wife and I swore to dial back our prospective travel radius on our most recent trip this May. Wherever we decided to go, it had to be within a two-hour flight for us to contemplate taking the kids.

Tags: Family time, Family vacation, Florida Vacation, Jacksonville hotels, Jacksonville vacation

Kimpton hotels offering new kid-fri...

Find out what one hotel chain is doing to reach out to family travelers.

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Tip: Rent a van, SUV for long famil...

We don't own a large vehicle, so I prefer a spacious car rental for long road trips. Here are some other tips for making the miles pass more quickly.

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A family adventure in Belize

We had a great experience in Costa Rica last year, so we decided to try Belize. Read on for the bottom line on our Belize adventure.

Tags: Belize hotels, Belize vacation, Caribbean Vacation, Family time, Family vacation

Beach travel while pregnant: Bikini...

Traveling while pregnant shouldn't be different than any other sort of travel. But for rookies, and even moms who've been around the baby block a couple times, it's always nice to get some tips. Here are a few.

Tags: beach travel, Beach Vacation, Family time

Long flights pose challenge for kid...

What's the best way to plan a long flight with kids? Here are some survival tips.

Tags: Family time, Family vacation, Flights, International Vacations

TechTraveler: On-demand movies on t...

For the past few years, consumers have been able to download movies from the Internet and watch them on their computers. Find out how a new gadget is stepping up those possibilities.

Tags: Business Travel, Family time, Family vacation, Hotels

A germophobe's tips for staying hea...

Even the heartiest travelers can find it hard to stay healthy on flights full of coughing, sneezing, and nose- blowing passengers. You already know to eat right, get enough sleep, exercise and try to avoid sick people, if possible. Here are some

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Travel tips: Avoiding toddler chaos...

There must be an easier way to take a family vacation, to make this journey more manageable. I don't want to cringe at the very thought of packing and moving from point A to point B. Here are a few tips for making this experience more palatable.

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