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How to Share a Vacation House with Another Family

Even though sharing a vacation house with another family saves money, provides pals for your kids, and can add fun, the experience comes with a potential pitfall: destroying the…

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How to Know If A Family Vacation Company is Any Good

Lots of companies claim to be "kid-friendly," but it takes a lot more than simply having a welcoming attitude to be truly suitable for children. Before you book that family holiday,…

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Which Are the Most Pet-Friendly U.S. Hotel Chains (And Which Ones Just Claim They Are)?

Lots of hotels say they'll let you stay with your dog—but at many, the price is steep and support is weak. But some American hotel companies truly do go the extra mile to welcome…

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Great Wolf's Huge New Indoor Water Park Opens Near Disneyland in California

The growing chain of lodge-style indoor water parks finally makes it way to California and sets up shop. Does Southern California need indoor flumes, and would it make a fitting…

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Answer Key to the Greenwich Village Scavenger Hunt

Let's see who won the Scavenger Hunt! Click here for the rules and the challenges.

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Pauline Frommer's Greenwich Village, NYC, Scavenger Hunt

Learn a bit about New York City history, interact with the city's real-life Village People, and turn part of your vacation into a low-key Amazing Race with this do-it-yourself…

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How to Survive Family Holiday Celebrations

Are you traveling to see relatives for the holidays? These tips from noted relationship experts could make the experience both more harmonious and more pleasurable.

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How to Research Your Ancestry on a Trip to Scotland

Scotland's government makes researching your ancestry easier than in most places. Here's where to go in Scotland to find your roots—and what to know before you make the trip.

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America's Only Thomas the Tank Engine Theme Park Land Opens: Images

The new land, targeted to very small children and based on the wildly popular English characters, opens in Massachusetts.

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Family Travel: 10 Ways to Save on a Family Ski Trip

Ski vacations are pricey by nature, but savvy parents never pay full price for a winter getaway. Once you learn how to spot a kid-friendly resort, you can use a few smart strategies to…

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Travel Troubleshooter: But No One Told Me the Pool Was Closed

Is it up to the traveler to find out about seasonal closures, or should hotel booking sites clearly specify when a certain amenity isn't available?

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Peru with Kids: Appreciating Machu Picchu & Much More

A family trip to Machu Picchu reveals other adventures and a tasty introduction to Peruvian cuisine.

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Ask the Family Travel Expert: Disney World with Three Generations

Learn how to manage time, meals, and expectations on a multigenerational trip to Disney World.

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Travel-Friendly Gadgets for Kids

Need to keep your kids entertained on the road? Don't forget to pack some of these great gadgets on your next trip.

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Ask the Family Travel Expert: All Summer, All-American & All-Inclusive

All-inclusive resorts can help families stay within their travel budgets. Here are three options in the U.S. if destinations like the Caribbean or Mexico are out of reach.

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Ask the Family Travel Expert: What to Expect From Disney World's New Art of Animation Resort

Disney World's new Art of Animation Resort opens in late May, offering an affordable solution for families who want suites that sleep up to six people.

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Hotel Perks: Gas Rebates for Summer Travel

Don't let high gas prices put the brakes on your summer road trips. Take advantage of gas rebates and credits from these hotels in the U.S. and Canada.

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How to Time Travel with the Family in Birmingham, England

In only four days, one family saw the 1400s, 1800s, mid-twentieth century and a glimpse of the future -- all without leaving the West Midlands. Here's how they did it.

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Spring Ski Trips: Park City & Vermont

Looking to save on a late-season ski trip? Two family-friendly ski destinations are putting spring ski trips on sale.

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Deal or No Deal: 3 Family-Friendly Spring Vacations

Always do the math and price out package components separately to see if you're truly saving -- or actually paying extra. Check out if any of these three family packages passed our…

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Vacation Rental Phishing Scams Catch More Travelers

Vacation rentals can be affordable lodging options, if you don't end up getting scammed. Avoid getting ripped off by learning from these travelers' mistakes.

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Traveler's Ski Report: Winter Park Resort, Colorado

Bummed out by the lack of snow at some ski resorts? Find out what's new at Colorado's Winter Park Resort, the lucky recipient of a recent blizzard.

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Traveler's Ski Report: Whitefish Mountain Resort, Montana

Big sky and big slopes draw skiers to Montana's Whitefish Mountain Resort, near Glacier National Park. Check out what's new at Whitefish, and learn why skiers keep coming back.

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Travel Troubleshooter: Where Did This Resort Fee Come From?

A traveler feels duped by a hidden resort fee. Should the hotel have disclosed the fee more prominently?

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11 Family Getaways Loaded with Holiday Cheer

Here's a selection of nine getaways offering a huge dose of affordable Christmas cheer, including cookie decorating, elf tuck-ins, and even Santa led-Segway tour.