For lots of families in the United States, autumn means football. The best football towns in the U.S. don’t necessarily have to have the best teams (though that helps). Fan base loyalty goes a long way to promoting the general mood in the stadiums and among tailgaters.

This is not just about football: Love of the game, a mostly collegial atmosphere and an NFL team all go in to the best football towns in the U.S.
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San Diego is a wonderful city for a family vacation. The San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, and SeaWorld are famous local attractions that draw tourists by the thousands every summer. For families looking to venture beyond the boundaries of San Diego, there are a few nearby destinations worthy of a day trip. Downtown San Diego is fun, of course, but adding something less common to a San Diego County will make a family vacation more unique. These three coastal towns are recommended as early pit stops for any family traveling up the California coast from San Diego.

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Summer’s here! The days last longer, the kids are out of school and it’s most families’ peak travel season of the year. My kids couldn’t be happier. Well, actually, they COULD be happier. Their schools gave every student a list of books to choose from, and expect the children to read at least three books this summer.

It doesn’t sound too draining a goal to me, of course, but summer is a natural “brain drain” time for lots of children – days spent playing on the beach have much more appeal than days spent sitting in the library.

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Travel planners know that it’s never too early to start making summer vacation plans. Well, it goes without saying that summer plans don’t really need to be hammered down before Christmas, but the vagaries of air fare, deciding where to go, and what to do at a chosen travel destination are important to consider. Travel planning is best when we’re not rushed, but can instead take the time to research our travel desires. Finding great vacation deals and packages along the way is also an important element of well thought-out family travel plans.

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