My family and I are sitting in the Fiddlin’ Pig, watching the line dancers, eating the gigantic plates of barbecue in front of us, tapping our feet. It’s Saturday night, we’re in Asheville, North Carolina, and we’re in pig heaven. (Get it? PIG heaven?)

And it’s not just because the pork ribs at the Fiddlin’ Pig are super yummy and the fiddlers are fine; Asheville’s a treat for anyone who loves a college town, an artsy town, and a foodie town all rolled into one. Before the weekend’s over, we’ll have eaten enough good food to warrant another notch in our belts, strolled the studios down by the river, and, yes, even danced a bit with the Blue Mountain area cloggers who show up at the Fiddlin’ Pig every weekend night.

But let’s start at the beginning.

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There is no shortage of things to do in the third largest city in Texas, but a lot of the celebrations have a decidedly adult flavor. Looking for some wholesome family fun in Dallas? Look no further. Here are five great things to do in Dallas with kids.

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Winter is the time of year when families tend to focus their vacations on either embracing the snowy weather by heading up to a ski resort or escaping the winter chill with a tropical beach vacation.

While these trips certainly result in some family fun, I think that big cities, which are often overlooked in the winter months, offer some terrific vacation opportunities as well. Hotel rates are often lower during the winter months, and cities offer all sorts of seasonal fun.

Bundle up in your pea coat, mittens, and that brand new scarf you got for Christmas and enjoy what three of my favorite cities – San Francisco, Chicago and New York City – have to offer this winter!

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If there’s one thing I can tell you with no fear of contradiction, it’s that children really do grow up fast. Your time traveling together will dwindle over the years, and that’s why it’s so important to make every trip count.

Whether you’re planning a traditional, yearly theme park trip or an overseas adventure, here are a few goals you could set for the coming year.

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