Best US Summer Vacation Destinations

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The best summer vacation destinations vary according to our travel needs and wishes. Top US summer family vacation spots may not be the best for romantic getaways, and vice versa. Nonetheless, travel experts are great resources to look to for the top 10 summer … [Read more...]

Best NYC Things to Do with Kids

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My family spends every spring break vacation in New York City. It's the best! My children were born there, and it's a fun home away from home for us. Spring Break in NYC sure doesn't have the connotations of Florida and the Caribbean - no drunk girls in bikinis … [Read more...]

Best Minneapolis-St.Paul (MSP) Airport Parking Lot

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I find it incredibly painful to find and pay for airport parking while traveling. On our most recent trip to Orlando my husband and I were trying to decided which parking lot to leave the car at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (MSP) for our five days away. We … [Read more...]

How to Pick the Best Airplane Seats on a Long-Haul Flight

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As an American living in Australia, I’m quite familiar with the 20-hour long-haul flight from Sydney to New York. A direct flight to Los Angeles takes about 14 to 16 hours, depending on headwinds, and then there’s the stopover and then another five hours to … [Read more...]

Best Things to Do Around Flagstaff, Arizona

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Flagstaff is one of my favorite cities in the Southwest. It's the best spot to make "home base" during a trip to northern Arizona, with Sedona 30 miles to the south and the Grand Canyon just a 50-odd miles away. American history buffs love Flagstaff for its history … [Read more...]

This July 4, NYC is the Best Place to Go

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My family loves Independence Day. Every July 4, there's a cute old-timey parade in our town, replete with dressed up dogs, homemade amateur "floats (decorated cars, mostly) and our honorary mayor waving gaily from a convertible. But the best place to go for this … [Read more...]

Best Free or Cheap Things to Do in Los Angeles

See the Santa Monica Pier Durng Your Los Angeles Vacation

Los Angeles is a popular travel destination all year round; there are plenty of things to do and the weather's never too cruddy (air quality be damned). With the ever-growing list of fantastic restaurants and cultural experiences, LA is no longer just a place … [Read more...]

A Best Beach Resort for Families in Hawaii

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Frequent readers of this travel blog know that The Vacation Gals absolutely love Hawaii. From great hikes on Kauai and somewhat treacherous ones on Maui, to fun in Oahu and multigenerational musing on the Big Island, well, we rave about it all. When it comes to … [Read more...]

The Best Museums for Children in New York City

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We go to New York City several times a year, but we try to make these vacations during the warmer months. Once, a cold rain turned to hail in April, and my California daughter said, "This rain hurts my nose!" That's when it really hit home for me that my kids really … [Read more...]

Best Sail and Snorkel Trip on Hawaii’s Big Island – Fair Wind II

MudslideMama and Daughter Snorkel by the Captain Cook Monument in Hawaii

The Big Island of Hawaii has several terrific snorkel spots, including both coral reefs and rock outcroppings. The Mudslide Family wanted to try a half-day sail and snorkel trip to somewhere special, somewhere unique and unforgettable - yet above all, child-friendly. … [Read more...]

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