Take a Trip to Soulsville, USA
November 17, 2011 by Destination Guide
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They call it Soulsville, USA, but the post office says we’re in Memphis, Tennessee. From 1959 to 1981, it was the home of Stax Records, a recording studio and production company that launched not just important music careers, but an entire genre of music. After lawsuits, bankruptcies, and foreclosures, it became an abandoned lot. Today, [...]
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Take A Monumental Walk Around Washington DC
July 20, 2011 by Destination Guide
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There are so many things to see and do in Washington D.C., and many of them are free. This makes it a great place to visit with children, especially if your family likes vacations that are educational. This one-day itinerary will take you around many of the most monumental sights in town, and it won’t [...]
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Spring Break Family Idea? Take a Cruise!
March 15, 2011 by Destination Guide
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It’s been a long winter. I can say that because we’ve had snow on the ground for four months now, and the mud and mess of the spring thaw are finally about to begin. Even the hardiest Minnesotans are tiring of the winter this year. We really do need a Spring Break this year, and [...]
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Take a Trolley Tour of Baltimore, MD
January 26, 2011 by Destination Guide
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I was recently invited to Baltimore by their tourism board in order to learn more about the events the city had planned for the Civil War Sesquicentennial. That meant visits to Fort McHenry and other sites with a strong tie to American history. While this was a terrific learning experience for me, it gave me [...]
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Take A Stroll Down St George Street in St Augustine, Florida
January 17, 2011 by Destination Guide
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It’s a street that doesn’t allow cars or vehicles of any kind, but the foot traffic alone makes it one of the busiest roads in town. St. George Street in St. Augustine, Florida is a pedestrian-only road that runs between King Street and the Old City Gates, the original entryway into the nation’s oldest city. [...]
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3 reasons to take kids to EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival
November 3, 2010 by Destination Guide
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Taking my kids to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is not high on my list – its pricey, my kids can be picky (although sometimes they are also adventurous) and this event really sounds better suited to adults. But Britt Reints from Uptake Orlando’s Local Getaway Crew might just prove me wrong. Here are [...]
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Take Your Kids to Europe, 8th: How to Travel Safely (and Sanely) in Europe with Your Children (Paperback)
June 16, 2009 by Destination Guide
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–Rick Steves, Europe Through the Back Door
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Can an eight-year-old have fun in Paris? Can you entertain a teenager in Madrid? Will an extended family vacation to Europe be a unique and rewarding experience? You bet!”Take Your Kids to Europe” is a practical and comprehensive guide to travelling throughout Europe with your family. Inside you’ll find all the information a family needs to survive and get the most out of a trip to Europe – from finding the best family-friendly accommodation, restaurants, and entertainment to dealing with the differences in language and culture you will experience.For families planning a holiday anywhere in Europe, this will become an invaluable resource to not only surviving, but thoroughly enjoying every moment.This book contains: family friendly places to stay and eat; entertainment that kids and adults will enjoy; travel tips and advice; and much more.
