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Memorial Day Getaways at Family-Friendly Resorts

With summer road trip season about to begin, resorts are tempting families with affordable rates and activities. Here's a sampling of resorts with Memorial Day weekend packages.

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10 Tips for an Affordable Family Vacation

From vacationing at a lake instead of by the ocean to buying souvenirs before heading to the theme parks, here are 10 ways to save some cash on your next family trip.

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10 Tips for Better Family Road Trips

How do you nip the inevitable 'Are we there yet?' in the bud? Readers of WeJustGotBack.com share 10 affordable ways to ease backseat boredom.

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Top Cruises for Kids From Ages Four to Seven

Some cruises just have more kid-appeal. Though these ships are clear winners when it comes to entertaining children between the ages of 4 and 7, the parents will enjoy the ride, too.

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10 Must-Have Items When Packing for Family Vacations

From bubbles for entertaining the kids to denture cleanser tablets for disinfecting pacifiers, be sure to add these 10 things to your packing list before your next family trip.

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Finding Affordable Caribbean Digs for Larger Families

Many hotels allow up to four people in a room, forcing larger families to pay for a second room. Here are three ways to look for money-saving alternatives.

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Parents Who Shouldn't Be Allowed on a Plane

There's not much parents can do about their crying children, or can they? Here are three cases where perhaps the grown-ups should be held accountable for disturbing the in-flight peace.

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Easter Getaways With Kid Appeal

With Easter just around the corner, kid-friendly resorts are rolling back prices and adding bunny-themed events for the holiday weekend. From Austin to Myrtle Beach, here are eight…

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Grand Canyon, Great Price: Save up to 50% With a Spring Package Deal

Take your pick of package deals that bundle Grand Canyon accommodations with sightseeing at a terrific savings.

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Free Nights at Florida Hotels: Spring Savings in the Sunshine State

Whoever said 'nothing in life is free' never looked for a hotel deal in Florida. Just in time for spring break, a handful of properties are giving away free nights.

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Virginia Is For Families, Too! 2 Ways to Save on a Winter Getaway with Kids

Old Dominion is a great place for families to grab some affordable fun this winter, thanks to money-saving travel deals designed with parents in mind.

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Ask the Family Travel Expert: Disney World, Done Dirt Cheap

A family a five is looking for a Disney vacation for less. How can they stay at an on-site hotel and still stay within their budget?

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Deal or No Deal?: 3 Special Offers Where You Need to Do the Math

There's an excellent reason why a list of recession travel rules should begin with the old chestnut: Always do the math. Here are three deals that live up to their promises. We know:…

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Holiday Getaways With Kids: Happenings Across the United States

With most children around the country enjoying nearly two full weeks of school holidays, families are increasingly using the break as a chance for a getaway. Here's a look at what's…

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8 New York City Attractions Made Just for Kids

While children will enjoy most New York City's attractions, there are a handful of museums, zoos, and aquariums especially geared to the tastes of the Sponge Bob set.

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Family Reunion Planning: 10 Signs of a Great Location

It's a tall order entertaining a big group of many ages, all eager to catch up, play hard, and create family lore for the next generation. Yet some destinations seem tailor-made for…

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The Able Traveler: Wheelchair-Accessible Ghost Hunting in Illinois' Capitol City

Abraham Lincoln was reportedly haunted by visions throughout his life, so it should come as no surprise that Springfield, Illinois has a few ghostly haunts of its own. And the good…

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Getting Up-Close and Personal with Animals at Zoos and Aquariums in the Fall

Wherever you're visiting, fall is a great time to see zoos and aquariums since cooler temperatures reduce human crowds and animal activity -- and there's new stuff to see this season,…

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Boo at the Zoo! Fall Outings Focus on Fun, Not Fright

If your kids love dressing up and trick-or-treating but they're still too young for zombies and gore, consider planning a trip to a zoo, where the focus is on fun instead of fright.

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Meeting Some Bears on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula

Bears on the runway are routine at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, a unique habitat where families come to hike, fish, raft, and, of course, check out the bears.

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How to Avoid Orlando's Theme Park Money Pit

From high prices to managing your energy: How to make Orlando will be a memorable for all the right reasons.

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Spooky, Tasty & Furry: 5 Fall Festivals for Families

Nothing says a fall family getaway in the U.S. like a visit to working farm, a harvest festival, or a pre-Halloween haunted house or pumpkin patch. Here are five of the best, from…

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Deal or No Deal? Why a Free Night Isn't Always a Smart Move

Hotels and resorts are always giving away free nights these days. But free nights won't always save you money.

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4 Surprising & Spectacular Family Destinations in St. Louis

St. Louis has undergone a massive city-wide resurgence and beautification program of late and it definitely shows. On a sunny summer's day, everything shined, the streets were…

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Take a Trip Down Memory Lane at Disneyland

Judging by the sun up to sun down crowds at Disneyland and California Adventure Park in Anaheim, a lot of families have decided to wring every dollar's worth out of their day.