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Get ready to explore the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado, with these tips.

Tips for Visiting the Great Sand Dunes National Park Colorado

Did you know that Colorado is home to North America’s tallest sand dunes?  Welcome to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, North America’s tallest dunes, towering as high as 750 feet. My multigenerational family road tripped to the Great Sand Dunes for the first time, experiencing sand, water and lots of laughter. This national park road trip still tops our list of favs. Here are our tips for visiting the Great Sand Dunes National Park Colorado.

Portugal's Algarve beaches are one of the most popular reasons to travel to Portugal.

Tips for Traveling to Portugal

Thinking of planning a European vacation for summer 2021? Consider adding Portugal to your vacation bucket list. This southern European country is located on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain. Portugal’s Atlantic Ocean location influenced many aspects of its culture: salt cod and grilled sardines are national dishes. But perhaps its Algarve beaches, Portugal’s southernmost region, are most popular for not only its beaches but also its golf resorts. Ready to enjoy your Portuguese vacation?  Read on for tips to traveling to Portugal.

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Reasons Why You Should- YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch Yurts: Colorado Glamping

Let’s be clear — I am not a fan of roughing-it kind of camping. I’m well past the days of pitching a tent and sleeping on the ground. While my adult children and grandchildren still like the Colorado outdoorsy camping trips, I’m more of a glamping kind of girl. The perfect compromise is a stay in one of the 24 Snow Mountain Ranch Yurts, and here are 7 reasons why I loved it — and you will too! And you can also virtually experience a YMCA vacation.

Take care of yourself with these tips for healthy eyes when traveling -- and look good by keeping those eyes stylish.

Tips for Healthy Eyes & Stylish Eyes When Traveling

When planning for travel, we usually consider staying healthy, by drinking water and carrying sunscreen to protect our skin. However, we too often neglect to protect our eyes. But what should you consider to protect your eyes? Use these tips for healthy eyes and stylish eyes when traveling and take care of yourself from head to toe.

New Zealand's volcano's and geothermal waters are one of the many things to do in Rotorua.

FUN Things to Do in Rotorua, New Zealand

Located on the North Island of New Zealand, Rotorua offers a diverse experience ranging from its Maori culture to fun and thrilling activities like mountain biking. Discover super thrilling things to do in Rotorua, including exploring the infamous Waitomo Gloworm caves.

What are the essential pantry staples that you should always have on hand?

Pantry Staples: Ingredients You Should Always Have

My family was overzealous pantry purchasers. We lived a ways out in the country on a farm, and we never knew when drifting snow would close our rocky off-the-beaten-path road. Even though I’m now a city-dweller, I carried that tradition into my own home, maintaining pantry items to stock up on – sometimes to the extreme. Which really worked out for me during the COVID-19 pandemic, when grocery shelves were emptied of the pantry essentials. Read on for pantry staples for ingredients you should always have on hand.

Create lasting memories with these tips on how to make a video montage.

How to Make a Video Montage For Travel or Special Occasions

Do you and your family want to create everlasting memories? Whether your family memories are created when traveling or simply hanging out together at home, a video is not only personal, but it also allows everyone to enjoy those family memories for a lifetime. Our guest author offers these tips on how to make a video montage of your family that loved ones will cherish for years to come.

Visit New York City for a Yankee baseball game, stay for all the fun things to do in NYC.

Visit New York City for a Yankee Game, Stay to Explore

As one of the most visited cities in the world, New York City tops most travelers lists as favorite destinations. Perhaps the most Americana thing to do in New York City is watching a baseball game, but there is so much more to do in the Big Apple than baseball. We invite you to visit New York City for a Yankee game, and then stay to explore and experience the city.

Take time in the kitchen to share your recipes and challenge the family to a Home Chef Cook-off!

Stuck Indoors? Fun Things to Do Inside

When we’re grounded and can’t go anywhere, whether it’s due to the weather (rain or snow) or this crazy virus of 2020. When inside and boredom are the new normal, and traveling has screeched to a silent halt, what in the world is there to do while we are social distancing? We pulled our resources to bring you these fun things to do inside including  doodling, board games, cooking challenges, virtual tours, and more.

Virtual field trips include checking off travel bucket list destinations like the Great Wall fo China.

Virtual Field Trips: Explore & Experience the World

When your itchy travel feet are stuck indoors with the family, take your family travel vacation online with these virtual field trips. Your next virtual family trip is perhaps the most affordable to set sail online and visit iconic world-wide and travel bucket list worthy destinations including the Great Wall of China, Amazon Rainforest, Yellowstone National Park, San Diego Zoo, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and more.