If your family is anything like mine, you love the start of winter. That first snowfall is magical, and the thrill of warm soup and hot chocolate has not yet worn off.

Fast forward to January.

You’re all freezing, your kids have lost one mitten out of each of three sets and your front yard snowman is looking kind of gray. Even worse, you have at least a couple more months to go.

But you don’t have to take the cold lying down. January’s a great time to travel. Fares are low because kids are back in school, and everyone’s back at work after the holidays. The airports aren’t crowded, and parts of the country (believe it or not) are sunny and bright.

Make a new year’s resolution to get the family together and take off for warmer climates like these.

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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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To many, Memorial Day is when theme parks and other summer recreational fun start. To others, it is a time to commemorate U.S. soldiers who died in military service. No matter how you plan to spend your Memorial Day, always remember to take a few minutes to remember those that gave their lives while serving their country.

As the temperatures rise, Memorial Day is traditionally when we kick off the summer season. To enjoy the long weekend, we’ve collected five fun getaways with enough to do for the entire family.

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In most of parts of the country, spring is in the air. If you’re lucky enough not to be enslaved by little league baseball (or softball) season, this is a great time of year to take your family away for a few days. When it comes to spring break, you can choose cool weather or warm weather – it’s up to you.

Here are a few of our favorite cool weather destinations:

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