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Best Family Travel Destinations for Spring Break

Have you made family vacation plans for spring break yet?  Even if you haven’t, you still definitely have time to plan a great trip.  Whether you want to hop on ...

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Review of Harborview Place in Nantucket, MA

Nantucket is a mere one-hour ferry ride from the Massachusetts mainland, but it feels like a world away, making it one of our favorite family vacation destinations.  On our last ...

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Review of the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad, California (and all of San Diego, for that matter), is one of the most kid-friendly destinations in the United States, with SeaWorld, LegoLand, and the San Diego Zoo just ...

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Delicious Food Tours in Waterbury, Vermont

If you are visiting or passing through the Waterbury, Vermont area (perhaps ...
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Winter Hike at Ausable Chasm in the Adirondacks

While many visitors to the Adirondacks know about Ausable Chasm, one of ...

Family Time in Nantucket

As I mentioned last week, we headed to Nantucket this past weekend ...

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Do I Need Trip or Travel Insurance?

When families are booking trips, you are often asked whether or not you want to add travel insurance to your trip.  The need for travel insurance depends on how much you are spending, the likeliness of cancellation, and the cancellation policies of the trip you are booking. First, consider how much you are spending.  If [...]

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Spring Family Vacation Package at the Cape Codder Resort

Ready for a springtime getaway with your family in Cape Cod?  The Family Vacation Package at the Cape Codder Resort is perfect for a getaway. The packages includes two nights for a family of four at the Cape Codder Resort, including up to a $40 meal allowance for breakfast, lunch or dinner at Grand Cru [...]

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BeFrugal.com’s Fly or Drive Calculator

When traveling with kids on a family vacation, sometimes the thought of getting on a flight is daunting.  Depending on where you are traveling to, it may just be easier and cheaper to fly. BeFrugal.com, a company headquartered here in Boston, has a calculator on their site that helps with that fly or drive financial [...]

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Family Travel Deals on Boston.com Deals

Boston.com Deals has been offering some fabulous travel deals all week.  Here are two great deals for a cheap family vacaiton! For those on a budget interested in traveling to the Days Inn Williamsburg Colonial Area, there’s a deal for $89 for a two-night stay for up to two adults and two kids in Virginia [...]

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Spring Family Vacation Deals in Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg is a great place for a spring family vacation!  The weather is warm, there are lots of family-friendly activities, and the area is rich in history.  In addition, Colonial Williamsburg is offering some fabulous family vacation deals! Here are two of the packages: Spring Stories Package: 3 days/2 nights from $115* per person, [...]

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Boston to Nantucket Seasonal Service on JetBlue

Planning a Nantucket family vacation this summer?  Now, you have another option for getting there.  JetBlue has just announced seasonal Boston to Nantucket full-size Jet service from May 17, 2012 through September 4, 2012.  The BOS to ACK flight is scheduled for 4:50 p.m. (departure) to 5:42 p.m. (arrival) and the ACK to BOS flight [...]

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Our Family Car: Toyota Prius Review

I spent a lot of time in my car.  From school drop off, errands, volunteering, school pickup, after-school activities, and the occasional meeting, I practically live in my car.  And that doesn’t even include all of the family road trips that we take!  But, I’m not willing to spend a fortune on a car, because [...]

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Pros and Cons of US Airlines for Family Travel

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Stay More, Play More on a Vail Family Vacation

If you are still planning your winter family ski vacation, the Vail Cascade Resort and Spa in Colorado is offering a stay more, play more deal!  The more you stay, the more you’ll save on your hotel room and condominium rate. You can book now through April 14 for travel through April 14, 2012. Stay [...]

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Family Ski and Stay Packages at Sunday River in Maine

Although much of New England  has been without significant snow this year, there’s plenty of snow for skiing in Maine.  Sunday River in Maine is offering some great ski and stay packages combining lift tickets, lodging, and a free adult ski/ride clinic under one package price – a great deal for family ski vacations. This [...]

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