One of the most awesome vacations we ever took was a trip to LA to see Mickey when our son was three. We were living in Portland, Oregon at the time, and he was in the peak of his train fascination. Our 16-hour train ride on the Amtrak Coast Starlight Train instantly became an overnight success.

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It’s easy to despair of ever seeing the inside of a restaurant again when you have young kids.  They can be so mercurial, it’s almost impossible to forecast what they’ll be willing to eat and how long they’ll be willing to sit.
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If you’re ready for winter travel with your family, perhaps you’re also ready to head somewhere temperate and lovely, with a dash of Southern hospitality thrown in. The city to be? Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina.
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If you’ve already plunked down a significant amount of cash for accommodations, and you plan to spend a bundle on activities (those theme park admissions and ski lift tickets add up!), consider trimming your overall vacation expenses by saving money on dining. Keep these cost-conscious tips in mind for your next family trip:
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