Author: Mimi Slawoff
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Thailand’s Temples, Beaches & Cultural Tours
Located on Southeast Asia’s Indochina peninsula, Thailand is known for royal palaces, tropical beaches and riverside communities. In the bustling capital city of Bangkok you’ll find historic sites, street markets and mega malls. In contrast, the outlying provinces, such as Trat, are home to small, simple villages along rivers and canals. Nearby are tropical islands…
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Winter Fun in Southern Utah for Skiers & Non-Skiers
Utah is wildly popular for its 14 diverse ski resorts, most of which are within a short drive from Salt Lake City. But there’s another fabulous family ski resort – Brian Head, somewhat under the radar because of its location in southern Utah. To get there, you can fly into Las Vegas and drive about…
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10 Kid-Friendly Activities on Catalina Island
Located just 22 miles from Los Angeles, Catalina Island is a delightful getaway with a boatload of fun, kid-friendly activities on land and water. While it’s an easy day trip, staying the night gives you more time to explore the pedestrian-friendly town’s calm beaches, waterfront shops and restaurants, and numerous activities.Avalon, Catalina Island’s main city,…
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Two Days in Morro Bay, California
For a small fishing village in Central California, Morro Bay (population: 10,500) sure has a lot of fun family-friendly activities. And whether you’re there for one day or longer, chances are you’ll fall in love with this quaint and charming town located about 15 minutes north of downtown San Luis Obispo. We did. Morro Bay’s…
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Girls Getaway: Three Days in Walt Disney World, Florida
Three days is not nearly enough time to see most attractions in Walt Disney World, but with advance planning and good public transportation (buses, monorails and ferries) among the parks, you can see and do a lot. I was there for a retreat with my colleagues from TravelingMom.com, a network of mom travel writers. Workshops…