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There's something special about teaching your seven year-old to snorkel and then sharing the underwater wonders of ... read more

I remember the first time I, a child raised near farms, ventured to the Windy City with my parents. I thought taxis ... read more

It's no surprise that many major hotel chains are now making their properties more welcoming to families by continuing ... read more

These sprawling complexes feature water playgrounds with slides, lazy rivers and activity pools. ... read more

When it comes to family fun at today's resorts, more and more resorts are catering to children with a variety of kids' ... read more

What can you do to promote a healthy lifestyle while on vacation? What's easier and more fun than nagging your kids to ... read more

From gorgeous foliage in fall to convenient family skiing in winter to outdoor enchantment in summer, New England is ... read more

The prevalence of cooking and baking shows on television, as well as a nationwide renewed interest in gardening and ... read more

It's time for the all-important decision of 2013: Where will you go for your next family vacation? As we do each year, ... read more

It's not Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, but kids will love visits to factories producing some of the country's best ... read more

On a recent ski vacation, my family of five traveled with five cellphones, three laptops, three iPads, two iPods and ... read more

We all have that dream trip in the back of our minds. Perhaps they have even registered on a Bucket List of places to ... read more

Anyone who has organized a trip for the whole family knows how much time and effort it takes. But if you're the parent ... read more


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    • Carnival Miracle Travel Tips
      OverviewCabinsDiningActivitiesTravel Tips All About the Extras Sail & Sign Card Carnival ships feature Sail & Sign cards, which make life so much easier. All you do is link a debit card or credit card to your Sail & Sign Card at Guest Relations or a kiosk on the ship. You'll then use your Sai...
    • Carnival Miracle Activities
      OverviewCabinsDiningActivitiesTravel Tips Carnival is known for its plethora of onboard activities, and the Miracle is no exception to this. Listed in the Fun Times, the ship's daily newsletter, activities include beanbag tosses, trivia, bingo, games, dance classes (including a "Thriller" class) ...
    • Carnival Miracle Dining
      OverviewCabinsDiningActivitiesTravel Tips During the cruise, I quickly learned that cruise food is every bit as big of a deal as the cruise itself. And when it comes to dining, the Carnival Miracle does not disappoint. Bacchus Restaurant Thousands of purple, bubble-like lights embellish Bacc...
    • Carnival Miracle Cabins
      OverviewCabinsDiningActivitiesTravel Tips Carnival Miracle's rooms are simple, yet comfortable and clean, with flat-screen TV's, phones, complimentary bathrobes and stocked mini-bars. Anything consumed from the mini bars, which offer alcohol, sodas and energy drinks, will cost you an extra fee. ...
    • 10 Best Family-Friendly College Towns
      In what seems like the blink of an eye, the kids you've raised are all grown up and off to college. As parents, you're worried. More importantly, you're anxious to visit them! Lucky for you, we here at Family Vacation Critic know what it means to be concerned parents. With that, we've taken the t...
    • Carnival Miracle
      OverviewCabinsDiningActivitiesTravel Tips One of four Spirit class ships, Carnival Miracle made its magical debut in 2004. While it's certainly not Carnival's grandest ship, it's definitely something of a "miracle" for families, who find an ample amount of amenities and activities on board. Amid ...
    • 10 Best Ski Resorts on the East Coast
      With a state (New York) that offers more ski resorts than any other place in the country and the entire region of New England to boot, the East Coast hardly lacks for quality ski resorts, making the task of listing the best areas a difficult one. Nevertheless, these are our favorites, in no particul...
    • 13 Best Early-Bird Ski Deals
      You've unpacked your boxes full of gloves, ski masks and snowsuits. You've repaired your ski poles and sharpened your skis. Now, where should you go? More importantly, where will you find a good deal, preferably one that packages lodging and lift tickets? We've uncovered the best early (and even win...
    • How to See the Magic Kingdom in 24 Hours
      So, you've got one day to see the most popular theme park in Walt Disney World. Twenty-four hours to conquer The Kingdom, the holy grail of family entertainment, all 107 jam-packed acres. Can it be done? Should it be done? I've read a lot of articles on how to see the Magic Kingdom in one day, m...
    • Beyond the Theme Parks: The Best Off-the-Beaten-Path Orlando Attractions
      No doubt about it: Walt Disney World puts Orlando on the tourism map. Additional major theme parks, like Universal Studios Florida, SeaWorld Orlando and LEGOLAND, Florida have only added to the region's lure as a family vacation destination. But there's more to see in Central Florida, both in Orland...
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