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Taking the Kids: Visiting an Irish castle

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It was all in the wrist. And I learned this the hard way at Ireland’s School of Falconry. The school is the oldest in the country — at Ashford Castle in western Ireland. The castle dates back to 1228 on the shores of Lough Corrib, the largest lake in Ireland, and the River Cong, which is reputed to have the best salmon and trout fishing in ...Read more

Taking the Kids: Spring fun and games on mountain slopes

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Blue skies, stellar mountain views, sunshine, music and plenty of swag. Welcome to spring festival season at mountain resorts. At Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado, about 75 miles from Denver, on a recent Saturday, everyone was smiling, grooving to the music of the Lil Smokies — the adults, the kids...Read more

Taking the Kids: Visiting a local museum this spring -- 18 guaranteed to please

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Maybe you need a break from the beach … or the slopes. Maybe you’ve seen enough historic monuments for one trip. Wherever you are going this spring, add a museum or two to the itinerary. Of course, you want to hit the biggies – the Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C., t he American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum ...Read more

Taking the Kids: Planning your first multigenerational cruise

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Maybe this is the year to go on a family cruise.

Maybe it’s finally time that you gather the extended family for a multigenerational adventure, even if cruising is something you never thought you’d do.

That was the case of an Ohio grandmother who told me on a ...Read more

Taking the Kids: A spring break to please everyone

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We all know that traveling with kids (and grandkids) can be messy, aggravating, expensive and, of course, wonderful. Lots of memories are a big bonus.

Planning a trip that will please everyone can be just as difficult. It’s important to realize — and remind everyone — that everyone will need to compromise, that no one will get their pick ...Read more

Taking the Kids: 12 ideas for romance and self-love any time

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So much pressure … too much money. Why not skip Valentine’s Day entirely and celebrate romance whenever it is convenient? That also means you can define romance any way you like — self-love perhaps; the romance of long friendships; of sharing a passion, an adventure, or a new experience with those you love most.

In case you were wondering...Read more

Taking the Kids: Celebrating Black artists during Black History Month

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Art is so much more than paintings or sculptures. “We look forward to taking time in February to explore art as a platform for understanding history, struggle, social justice and triumph,” said Kevin Young, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Andrew W. Mellon ...Read more

Taking the Kids: Getting a terrific wave season deal on all kinds of cruises – 10+ deals

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Are you ready to escape the winter blahs? This is your lucky day. With the cruise industry’s WAVE season deals, which run until the end of February, typically, you can snare some of the best deals of the year.

You can save on most everything from cabin upgrades to kids free to on board credits and more. Sail soon or plan for next summer or ...Read more

Taking the Kids: A NYC winter outing deal

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Let’s take a big bite out of the Big Apple. It won’t bust your budget either, especially if you can visit by Feb. 4. (If not, think about a visit early in 2025)

That’s because NYC Winter Outing 2024, presented by Mastercard, offers savings on experiences across all five boroughs,...Read more

Taking the Kids: 15+ fun ways for fun in the snow off the slopes

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Maybe your idea of fun in the snow is cozying up to a fire with a good book. Maybe the idea of a moonlight snowshoe hike intrigues you. Perhaps a decadent dinner on the mountain that requires a sleigh or snow cat ride. How about racing the kids down a multi-lane tubing hill, ziplining, or a luxuriant day (or two) at the spa while the kids are ...Read more

Taking the Kids: Getaways to light up your winter

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Ready for some fun? Now that the stress of the holidays is behind us, we can plan a fun getaway this winter. For too many of us, meeting up with family over the holidays doesn’t qualify as a bonafide vacation.

Now, whether we want to head to the mountains or tropical beaches, Orlando, a favorite city, or a new one to explore, or perhaps to a ...Read more

Taking the Kids: Got your New Year's travel resolutions

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Have you made, or at least drafted, your New Year’s resolutions yet? I don’t mean the usual ones — to lose 10 pounds; drink less, spend less time scrolling on your phone, snapping at the kids, etc. I’m talking about ones you might actually keep, especially in these turbulent times.

First, of course, we all hope for peace — or at least...Read more

Taking the Kids: Gifting a trip the right way

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It was a holiday trip like none other. We were nearing the end of a 17-day, once-in-a-lifetime Abercrombie & Kent family trip that had taken us from Argentina to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island and now Antarctica on a 200-passenger ship.

There were more than 35 extremely well-traveled ...Read more

Taking the Kids: De-stressing holiday travel

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Take a deep breath! However you are traveling this holiday season – planes, cars, buses, cruise ships, trains, it’s going to be crowded, and stressful. That’s not even adding kids and the prospect of seeing your least favorite relatives into the mix.

The good news is there are ways to de-stress the experience (not so much seeing the ...Read more

Taking the Kids: Holiday gifts your favorite travelers will love

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Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Of course you are with holiday baking, holiday guests coming, holiday travel and your holiday gift list.

I can’t take away the stress, but I can give you some good ideas to simplify your gift list. Focus on what your favorite travelers will most appreciate.

Think about what kind of traveler they are — adventurer;...Read more

Taking the Kids: Fun in the snow on a budget

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Got your “pocket food”? That’s what snow- loving kids (and adults) stuff in their pockets when they’re on the slopes so they don’t have to stop — or spring for overpriced eats. Think hot chocolate packets, tea bags, energy bars, Skittles and M&Ms.

Besides pocket food, you want to make sure your gang is properly equipped, wearing ...Read more

Taking the Kids: Starting a new holiday tradition wherever you are

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Got a holiday tradition? When my kids were small and we lived in Chicago we always made a trek to the Museum of Science and Industry to see Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light— more than 50 trees, including one that’s four stories, ...Read more

 

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