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It’s Greek to Me! 10 Little-Known Facts about Cyprus

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lemesos tranquility cyprus

You might know a handful of facts about the island of Cyprus, such as its location in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea, or the fact that it has been under the rule of many different nations during its long history.  But there’s probably plenty you don’t know about this beautiful island, and here [...]

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Tips on How to Photograph Fourth of July Fireworks

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Fireworks at The Eye On Malaysia

How many years in a row have you tried to capture great fireworks pictures at the 4th of July show, only to come away with dark, blurry, or grainy shots? Here are some tips from photographer Michael Freeman, author of more than 20 photographic books including The Photographer’s Eye. Michael was recently featured in this [...]

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Shells Go Wild – Shelling on Sanibel Island, Florida

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Shelling on Sanibel Island (c) Sanibel Island

Guest post by Julie Henning If you’re supposed to learn something new every day, then it only took me about 33 years to realize sea shells are made by an animal—mollusk, to be exact. On a recent trip to The Bailey-Matthew’s Shell Museum on Sanibel Island, Florida, the 30-minute film documentary The Secret Lives of [...]

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Cruise Control – Travel Tips for Sailing the High Seas

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Cruise Ship Travel Boarding Embarkation (c) Shannon Hurst Lane | TravelingMamas.com

If you’re considering taking a cruise in the near future, there are certain things you should be knowledgeable about before you take your trip. In the past few years, cruise lines have seen their fair share of accidents and mishaps and have put into place a few precautionary measures to keep the crew and the [...]

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Romantic Escape at the Hard Rock Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi

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Tracey Dillard and Husband at Vibe Restaurant

A Summer to Remember 2010 by Tracey Dillard For my family, the summer of 2010 has not been like any other. Traveling is truly one of my passions, but as a full time student and stay at home mom, I don’t get to do it near as often as I’d like, at least not yet. [...]

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Free Things to Do on Amelia Island

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Fernandina Beach Amelia Island flickr image by Michael Kappel

Located just off the coast of Florida (extremely north part of eastern coast almost to Georgia), Amelia Island is easy to reach (yes, you can drive there), but hard to forget.  With 13-miles of beautiful beaches, abundant native wildlife, and pristine waters, this barrier island has long been a beloved destination for visitors and residents [...]

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A Dream Realized for Traveling Mama Marilyn Thanks to Hyatt’s Big Welcome Back

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Marilyn crashing on a Hyatt Place comfy sofa after a 12 hour drive

This guest post comes from Marilyn, one of the winners of Hyatt’s Big Welcome Back Giveaway that we hosted a while back. This is why we like to do trip giveaways. ~ CajunMama Motherhood sucks. Seriously. Regardless of what the mommy mafia says, motherhood sucks. Everything is about your family – you sacrifice your dreams [...]

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Olympic Peninsula 10 Family-Friendly Adventures (Plus one we couldn’t leave out!)

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The Olympic Peninsula may be the setting for the popular Twilight series, but it’s also a very family friendly destination. We’ve already written about the Top Twilight travel sites, but here are some other adventures that you may or may not know about. Oh, and let me know if you see Jacob or Edward running around! [...]

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Top 10 Family Adventures in Idaho

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Idaho’s Top-10 Family-Friendly Adventures Family vacations shouldn’t include long lines, large crowds, or overpriced food and entertainment. In Idaho, a “family vacation” means a no-stress, low-cost adventure that parents and kids of all ages will never forget. Before planning your family’s trip to the Gem State, consider incorporating a couple of the top-10 family-friendly adventures [...]

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Free or Inexpensive Things to Do In Colbert County, Alabama

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Freedom Hills Overlook on Natchez Trace Pkwy Alabama flickr image by JimmyWayne

As summer temperatures heat up, so do family travel plans!  No place in Alabama offers more for families than the Muscle Shoals area, located in Colbert County.  A sparkling river provides the northern border of Colbert County, offering a mutitude of opportunities for fishing or hiking along riverside trails and in parks. The Freedom Hills on the western side provide [...]

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