Family Vacation

Riding The "Coast Starlight" From Los Angeles To Seattle

Regina Fraser and Pat Johnson | Posted 03.29.2012

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Regina Fraser and Pat Johnson

Built in 1939, the station features classic architecture and is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places.

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Rendezvous in Peru With My Conscience

The Daily Northwestern | Posted 05.08.2012

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The Daily Northwestern

Conflicts are simply reduced when family visits are less frequent. This correlation would be undermined the moment I agreed to travel mano a mano with old mommy dearest.

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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
John Duffy, Psy.D.

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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The Healing Power of Family Play

Charlotte Reznick, Ph.D. | Posted 08.27.2011

Read More: Family Fun, Summer, Family Stress, Family Vacation, Teen Relaxation, Summertime, Child Relaxation, Relaxation, Teen Stress, Family Time, Summer Family Ideas, Summer Family Fun, Women News
Charlotte Reznick, Ph.D.

Many years ago I happened upon a magical island in the Mediterranean. Not understanding what the families around me were saying, I could only observe their interactions -- faces, movements, joy, laughter -- without the distraction of words.

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Revisiting The Family Vacation--With Baby

Brian Gresko | Posted 11.17.2011

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Brian Gresko

In college I declared liberation from The Gresko Family Vacation. And for 20 years no amount of free booze, ice cream and skee ball could lure me down. Until they threw in babysitting.

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My Dreamy Little Family Vacation

Sandy Henson Corso | Posted 11.17.2011

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Sandy Henson Corso

I call this a "little" vacation, not because it was in any way little, but because I live in Connecticut. And going on vacation in my own state seems a little "small" since it is so close.

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The Balanced Life -- Take a Vacation

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Psychology, Vacation, Happiness Tips, Time, Leisure, Happiness, Family Vacation, Summer Vacation, Healthy Living News
Gretchen Rubin

I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone's project will look different, but it's the rare person who can't benefit. ...

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Obama Family To Vacation In Martha's Vinyard

politico.com | POLITICO STAFF | | Posted 05.25.2011

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President Barack Obama and his family plan to vacation next month on Martha's Vineyard, Democratic sources said. ...

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Frugal Fun

Roseanne Colletti | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Vacation Spending, Family Vacation, Travel, Saving Money, Summer, Budget, Healthy Living News
Roseanne Colletti

There are some practical ways to avoid going into debt this vacation and have fun doing it.

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The Faults Of A Family Vacation

Newsweek | Kathleen Deveny | Posted 11.17.2011

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My stack of novels is ready. I have sunblock ranging in SPF level from 15 to 50. I have located my bathing suit. By the time you read this I will be a...

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