Family Vacations

Another Perfect (Mother's) Day in Paradise

Melina Bellows | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: Divorced-Families-Travel-Together, Children, Mother's Day, Travel, Family Vacations, Parenting, Love, Mothers, Divorced Parents, Parents News

Yes, Mackenzie will always have an impressive scar on her right shin. But she'll also remember the three people who love her the most in the world, coming together to help her through it.

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The Perks Of Being A Family Of Two

Jena Kingsley | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Single Mom, Disney World, Family Vacations, Divorce, Single Parents, Modern Family, Family, Divorce News

An incomplete family was a rarity in the Magic Kingdom. People all around us, including families we talked to in line would ask, "Is it just the two of you?"

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Tulum With Kids

Fathom | Posted 04.01.2012

Read More: Mexico, Family Vacations, Fathom, Tulum Travel, Tulum, International Destinations, Latin America, Mexico Travel, Destinations, Travel News

Tulum had exactly what my my wife, my kids and I needed in a winter getaway from New York City: stunning white sand beaches, a calm ocean to swim in and great restaurants,

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10 Family Friendly Destinations In Los Angeles

Amy Nebens and Jara Negrin | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Los Angeles, Family Vacations, Kid-Friendly Travel, Los Angeles Travel, California, Family Travel, California Travel, Travel News

With spring break in the very near horizon and summer months lurking not too far behind, we are thinking vacations and what families with kids should be doing.

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PHOTOS: The Coolest New Disney Vacations

Travel + Leisure | Posted 05.27.2012

Read More: Walt Disney, Disneyland, Travel News, Walt Disney Company, Travel, Disney World, Family Vacations, Disney, Travel + Leisure, Slidepollajax, Travel News

New Disney rides and adventures will naturally charm kids, but some will resonate more deeply with grown-ups, who can better appreciate the sheer genius that goes into melding the latest technology with nostalgia.

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Awesome Spring Break Vacations That Don't Require A Passport

Mary Rambin | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: Resorts, Texas, Golf, Houston, Southern California, California, Phoenix, Conde Nast Traveler, Spring Break, Sedona-Arizona, Slidepollajax, Atlanta, Relais & Chateaux, Family Vacations, Los Angeles, Summer Vacation, Travel Blogs, Travel News

Each less than two hours outside of a major city, these destinations offer gorgeous landscapes and entertain singles, couples and families for a reasonable price. I love them all just as much as my Mexican hideways!

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How To Plan A Meltdown-Free Vacation Post-Split

Mark Banschick, MD | Posted 02.06.2012

Read More: Vacation, Family Vacations, Divorce, Divorce Kids, Divorce News

The first vacation after a separation is challenging for all involved -- especially the children. Vacations pose an additional need for adjustments for you, your estranged spouse, and your children.

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A Huffington Post Guide To Family Vacations In The Caribbean

The Huffington Post | Rory Bratcher | Posted 12.21.2011

Read More: Video, Caribbean, Mexico, Caribbean Travel, Family Vacations, Whale Sharks, Themed Guides, Travel News

Family vacations in the Caribbean can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pretrip homework. To make planning easier, w...

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A Huffington Post Travel Guide To Family Vacations Portland

The Huffington Post | Robert Ham | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: Portland Children's Museum, Video, Family Travel Guides, Oregon Zoo, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, US Destinations, Multnomah Falls, Franz Bakery Tour, Family Vacations, Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, Portland, Themed Guides, Portland Rose Festival, Oregon, Travel News

Family vacations in Portland can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, we've...

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Heading To West Virginia? Read Our Family Travel Guide

The Huffington Post | Ed Condron | Posted 12.18.2011

Read More: Video, Family Travel Guides, Camden-Park, West Virginia Travel, Travel News, Family Vacations, Themed Guides, Travel News

Family vacations in West Virginia can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pretrip homework. To make planning easier, w...

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A Huffington Post Guide to Family Vacations in North Dakota

The Huffington Post | Nikol Purvis | Posted 12.20.2011

Read More: Lake Ashtabula, North Dakota, Video, Fort Totten Historical Site, Family Travel Guides, World's Largest Holstein Cow, Thunder Road Family Fun Park, Salem Sue, Chahinkapa Zoo, Family Vacations, Themed Guides, Gateway to Science, Travel News

Family vacations in North Dakota can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, w...

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A Huffington Post Travel Guide To Family Vacations in New Jersey

The Huffington Post | Megan Farrell Fuchsloch | Posted 12.06.2011

Read More: Video, Sandy Hook, Family Travel Guides, US Destinations, New Jersey Travel, East Coast Travel, Statue of Liberty, Crayola Factory, Family Vacations, Destinations, Themed Guides, Travel News

Family vacations in New Jersey can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, we'...

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A Huffington Post Travel Guide To Family Vacations In The Southeast

The Huffington Post | Nikol Purvis | Posted 12.20.2011

Read More: North Carolina Travel, Video, Family Travel Guides, Tennessee Travel, Tennessee, Georgia Travel, Florida Travel, Florida, Georgia, Family Vacations, Southeast, Themed Guides, North Carolina, Travel News

Family vacations in the Southeast area of the United States can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pre-trip homework....

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A Huffington Post Guide To Family Vacations In The Florida Keys

The Huffington Post | Sandy Mitchell | Posted 12.21.2011

Read More: Harry S. Truman Little White House, Zachary Taylor, Key West, Florida Keys, Pirates in Paradise, Video, Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, Fort Zachary Taylor National Historic Park, Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum, Florida Keys Travel, Florida, Family Vacations, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, Themed Guides, Smathers Beach, Travel News

Family vacations in Key West can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, we've...

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A Huffington Travel Guide to Family Vacations In Philadelphia

The Huffington Post | Shawn Lealos | Posted 01.01.2012

Read More: Video, Family Travel Guides, Philadelphia Travel, Philadelphia, Philadelphia-Zoo, Family Vacations, Rocky Statue, Please Touch Museum, Themed Guides, Travel News

Family vacations in Philadelphia can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, w...

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Cherishing The Memory of Bad Vacations

Holly Robinson | Posted 01.14.2012

Read More: England, Holidays, White Mountains, Florida, Lifestyle, Travel, Appalachian Mountain Club, Humor, Train Travel, Getaways, Vacations, Family Vacations, Spain, Amc, Travel News

The old mayor's widow, dressed in black with her gray hair coming loose in a fountain from her bun, helped direct us, screaming at all of the village men to move their scooters out of our way.

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Why Was It So Hard To Say Goodbye To A Car?

Holly Robinson | Posted 01.01.2012

Read More: Cars, Road Trips, Choosing a Car, Porsche, Motherhood, Minivans, Identity, Civic, Family Vacations, Audi, Honda, Pontiac, Automobile, Crv, Odyssey, Quattro, Women News

Yes, I know it sounds stupid, but I cried all afternoon over selling a car. There I stood, weeping as if someone had just dumped my new Porsche into a river.

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A Huffington Post Travel Guide To Family Vacations In Pennsylvania

The Huffington Post | Jane Ellis | Posted 12.20.2011

Read More: Lancaster County, Presque Isle State Park, Video, Family Travel Guides, Pennsylvania, Hersheypark, Family Vacations, Please Touch Museum, Independence National Historical Park, Gettysburg Battlefield, Carnegie Science Center, Themed Guides, Travel News

Family vacations in Pennsylvania can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pretrip homework. To make planning easier, we...

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A Huffington Post Guide to Family Vacations in the Midwest

The Huffington Post | Sylvie Branch | Posted 12.21.2011

Read More: Video, St. Louis Zoo, The Midwest, Cedar Point, Family Vacations, Midwest Travel, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Themed Guides, Ohio-State-Fair, Travel News

Family vacations in the Midwest can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, we...

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A Huffington Post Guide To Family Vacations In The Northeast

The Huffington Post | Ed Condran | Posted 12.21.2011

Read More: Knoebels Amusement Resort, Video, Jersey Shore, New Jersey, Empire State Building, The Philadelphia Zoo, The Northeast, Family Vacations, Northeast-Travel, Please Touch Museum, New York City, Themed Guides, Travel News

Family vacations in the Northeast can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pretrip homework. To make planning easier, w...

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"Family Vacation" At the Beach With My Ex and Our Kids

Susan Orlins | Posted 11.29.2011

Read More: Vacations With Ex, Vacation, Children of Divorce, Family Vacations, Adult Children of Divorce, Divorce, Children, Fifty News

The only thing that feels odd over the 9 days, is that it feels so normal to all be together. I wish more divorced families would vacation together.

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Parenting By Way of Paris: One Mom's Journey From Poop Patrol to Hotel Plaza Athenee

Amy Tara Koch | Posted 11.15.2011

Read More: Family Friendly Traveling, Jardin D'acclimatation, Kid Activities Paris, Bois De Boulogne, Alain Ducasse, France, Seine, Family Travel, Eiffel Tower, Travel, Parenting, Traveling France With Kids, Laduree, Christophe Michalak, Paris, Family Travel Guides, Galerie Des Gobelins, Plaza Athenee VIC Website, Rue Bonaparte, Travel Paris, Plaza Athenee Paris, Louvre, Bateaux Mouches, Family Vacations, Palais De La Decouverte, Boat Tour, Family Activities Paris, Plaza Athenee Ice Skating Rink, Batobus, Parents News

So, what do you do with young children in the City of Light? One of my goals of the trip was to inspire wee Francophiles. Thus, I found activities that catered to their interests and attention spans.

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The Case for the Family Vacation

John Duffy, Psy.D. | Posted 10.24.2011

Read More: Family, Family Travels, Family Road Trips, Family Travel, Family Vacation, Family Vacations, Vacations, Parents News

Growing up, my family never, ever loaded the car for a vacation. I realize that we could have used one on occasion. We had an onslaught of tough times before us, and a set of fond memories might have held us together a bit more.

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What I Did (and Didn't Do) On My Summer Vacation

Arianna Huffington | Posted 10.21.2011

Read More: Staycation Ideas, Luxury Travel, Travel, Vacations, Travel Blogs, Summer Vacation, Staycation Tips, Staycation, Travel Tips, Vacation Travel, Adventure Travel, Traveling, Staycations, Vacation, Family Vacations, Travel News

This summer, with all of HuffPost's new launches and international expansions, I've had no time for a "traditional" vacation. My travel-less vacation has been a lovely reminder that when it comes to travel, the journey to knowledge and adventure need not be long. READ MORE WIE 2011: Connecting With the Next Generation of Women Leaders: This year's WIE Symposium (Women: Inspiration & Enterprise) promises to be even better than last year's, with an amazing lineup of speakers, honorees, and participants all sharing our ideas, our experiences, and our desire to help make life better for women around the world. READ MORE The MLK Monument: A Reminder of Dreams Yet Unfulfilled: The opening of the Martin Luther King, Jr. monument couldn't come at a more opportune time. Hopefully it will refocus our attention on the principles he stood for, inspiring all Americans to tap into the better angels he was guided by. READ MORE

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Finding a Vacation Spot That's Family -- and Gay -- Friendly

Red Room | Posted 09.24.2011

Read More: Family Vacations, Gay Parenting, Parents News

Destinations that proclaimed to be "family friendly" may as well have had "STRAIGHT" stamped across their brochure pages. Resorts that claimed to be "gay-friendly" tended to be of the adult variety, not suitable for children. Where was the place that was both family and gay friendly?

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