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Fantastic US spring destinations for families you and your kids will love
A handpicked selection of fantastic US spring break destinations for families: family friendly places for a spring family getaway in the US with kids all ages will love. Spring is one of our favorite times for a family getaway in the US. As schools pause for a well deserved rest, we love to give the children (and ourselves) a break from their usual routine and spring weather is particularly suited to the type of adventure we love: city trips and outdoor pursuits! Our favorite way to get away from our daily routine and have quality family time is by going somewhere completely different from what we experience daily and the…
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10 Fantastic US summer destinations for families you and your kids will love
A handpicked selection of fantastic US summer destinations for families for a fun and exciting summer vacation in the US with the kids Wondering where to take the kids this summer? If you’re currently in the plotting stages of your family vacation this year and want to keep things local, the United States just happens to boast some of the coolest (and often unexpected) summer destinations for families. As a family, we absolutely adore spending our summers in the US. We have to travel there form Europe (we are in Ireland) and the flight is often very long but always worth it! The landscapes we have found in the US,…
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10 Fantastic San Diego beaches for families with kids
A handpicked selection of the best beaches in San Diego for families: kid-friendly beaches in San Diego and surrounding area to swim, surf and family fun in the sun. San Diego has wonderful family beaches and is one of the best places in California for a sea and sun vacation with the kids. Laying on the Southernmost coastal stretch of California, right before the border with Mexico, San Diego is blessed with beautiful sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and, in many areas, shallow ocean waters that are great for beginner swimmers. However, San Diego is also an area of rugged coastline and dynamic nightlife so if you are visiting San…
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Visiting Laguna Beach with kids: why we love Laguna CA for a family beach getaway
Tips for visiting Laguna Beach with kids and plan a perfect family beach getaway in this stunning California coastal town. Laguna Beach is a wonderful coastal town in Orange County, Southern California. It is located on a stunning stretch of coastline, where small coves and sandy beaches meet the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and it is a beautiful town with an upscale and arty feel. I first decided to visit Laguna with the kids on the base of beautiful images of its beaches and the whimsical photos of the Laguna Pirate tower and when I hear the town was also known for its art scene, the decision was…
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Coronado with kids: why you will love a family beach getaway on Coronado Island
Tips for a perfect stay in Coronado with kids: why we love this family-friendly beach destination in California. Coronado Island is a wonderful beach destination for families and one of our favorite places in Southern California for kids. Blessed with a wonderful sandy beach perfect for small kids, it is easy to reach, full of things to do and it is also home to the famous Hotel Del Coronado, the iconic hotel many parents will recognize from ‘Some Like it Hot!’ Coronado is a beautiful, pleasant and well served community and you can easily spend an afternoon here, or even call it home for a weekend or more. The beach…
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Visiting Carlsbad with kids: why Carlsbad California is perfect for a family vacation
All you need to know to plan a family vacation in Carlsbad California: best things to do in Carlsbad with kids, Carlsbad hotels for families, travel tips. One of our favorite beach destinations for families in California is the delightful city of Carlsbad. A laid-back village on the fabulous Pacific Coast, Carlsbad is located just to the north of San Diego. It is a chilled out, pretty town and with plenty to do for kids, a wonderful sandy beach, tons of family-friendly hotels and restaurants and something kids will adore: Legoland and Legoland Water Park! We were able to experience Carlsbad fully thanks to a home exchange here that allowed…
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Visiting Kodachrome Basin State Park with kids: all you need to know
Our tips to enjoy Kodachrome Basin State Park with kids: how to get there, what to expect,kid-friendly trails, practical tips for a family visit.
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Interesting and fun facts about Zion National park for kids and curious adults
Learn interesting and fun facts about Zion National Park. Find answers to all your questions about Zion National Park in this list of Zion facts for kids and curious adults. Zion National Park is one of the most famous parks in the USA. It regularly features as one of the best vacation destinations for outdoorsy families and one of the most beautiful places to visit in the USA so we know we wanted to visited – and Zion didn’t disappoint! Before we went however we didn’t know much about it and we had questions: what is Zion like? What makes Zion special? What animals live in Zion? And why is…
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Visiting Bryce Canyon National Park: essential travel Guide for first time visitors
Bryce Canyon Travel Guide: practical tips to plan your first visit to this stunning and unique Utah National Park. Bryce Canyon is a beautiful National Park in Southern Utah, famous for a unique landscape made of a natural amphitheater filled with red rock spires (hoodoos). It is a place like no other. Entering the park from the main entrance, you quickly reach the Rim of the Canyon, from which you can admire the large cavea of the amphitheater and the incredible hoodoos that fill it. If you are more adventurous, you can even descend into the amphitheater and see the rod spires from up close! Visiting Bryce is easy and enjoyable for…
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Walking the Pa’rus Trail with kids, easy and scenic path in Zion National Park
All you need to know to walk the Pa’rus Trail, one of the easiest hiking paths is Zion offering stunning views of Zion Canyon. The Pa’rus Trail is one of the easiest hiking paths in Zion, yet a surprisingly scenic one. Unlike other trails in the park, this one is flat, wide and paved and while this might make it sound less than exciting that others and indeed won’t get your adrenaling rushing, it is a trail that shows some of the most amazing views of Zion you can ask for! If you have kids with you, you cannot or do not want to go on a strenuous hike in…
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Visiting Bryce Canyon with kids: best family hikes and tips
All you need to know to visit Bryce Canyon with kids: best family friendly hikes, practical tips, where to stay. Our family trip to Bryce Canyon is one of our fondest travel memories. We visited during a hot summer and we had expected Bryce to be beautiful, but we did not expect it to as breathtaking and unforgettable as it actually is: the place is just spectacular! Bryce is a vision of red rocks, green trees and blue skies, it has wonderful family friendly trails and a great junior ranger program that is perfect for kids of all ages. It is all the best things you can expect from a…
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Mossy Cave Trail with kids: why we love this family hike in Bryce Canyon
All you need to know to hike the Mossy Cave Trail with kids: what to expect, what to carry with you, why we love this easy family hike in Bryce Canyon National Park. The hike to Mossy Cave is one of the shorter and easiest walks in Bryce Canyon National Park but a lovely one to take, especially with kids. It owes its name to the big cave at the top of the trail, covered in moss and dripping water, and is very different from the Rim Trail for type of path and scenery, making it a worthy addition to your day in Bryce. The walk follows a linear path…
