Caroline Costello
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10 Ways to Find Cheap Flights
Typical fliers wince at today’s sky-high airfares — but traveling parents, who must mentally multiply plane ticket prices by the number of kids in their…
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Family Vacations for $1,000
Family vacations don’t have to break the bank. Consider one of these U.S. vacation destinations for about $1,000.
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10 Ways to Save on Baggage Fees
Airline baggage fees can significantly beef up the cost of a vacation for families traveling with a lot of luggage. For example, a quick search…
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Skip This: Do That!
Deciding where to go for your next family vacation? Often it’s the most popular destinations — from mega theme parks to world-famous beach towns —…
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A Beginner’s Guide to RV Family Vacations
Renting an RV is a fantastic way to tour the country with your kids (without having to unpack seven suitcases at each hotel). Here, RV…
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Summer Camps for Families
Is summer camp right for your family? Consider the options, costs and more before making your decision.
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Winter Family Vacation Deals: 7 Money-Saving Steals
January. A month of cold weather and mounds of snow. After the lights and spirit of the holidays, January can seem, well, bland. But there…
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7 Great Escapes for Under $500
Now that the kids are back in the classroom for the year, are family vacations still an option for budget-minded parents who don’t want to…
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