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My Top 7 New York City Surprises

by Tui Snider on January 31, 2012

General Worth Monument in NYC (photo by Tui Snider)

After decades of seeing, hearing and reading about New York City it’s easy to have some misconceptions built up in your mind. Here are the top seven things that surprised me on my first visit: 1. Free Tours Like any big city, a trip to NYC can put a big dent in your wallet if [...]

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10 Reasons to Travel by Rail for Your Next Vacation

by Mary Jo Manzanares on November 22, 2011

Train in the snow

I’d like to take a train trip.  I’m not sure if it’s the romance of rail travel that interests me, the slower nature of the voyage, or perhaps it’s more social and less stress.  Whatever it is that piques my interest, I’ve yet to take that journey by rail. Someday soon, though, some day soon. [...]

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Disney Terms to Know Before You Go

by Jenni Ingersoll on September 7, 2011

disney characters

When I was expecting our first child I dutifully read all the books about pregnancy and was instantly overwhelmed.  Most assuredly for his own sanity, my husband purchased a copy of Vicki Iovine’s Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy, a light-hearted, ” tell it like it is ” source book that calmed my fears and changed my [...]

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10 Often Overlooked Money Saving Travel Tips

by The Travelers Way on April 25, 2011

Overlooking the Columbia Gorge

Affording a vacation can be difficult, and especially so if you’ve got children, but even though you may think a vacation won’t fit into your budget this summer, there are lots of deals available.  Consider some of the basic, but often over-looked, money saving travel tips and keep all your options open – you may [...]

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