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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.

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.

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.

Creating new holiday family traditions with road trips to Oregon.

Tips for Multigenerational Family Travel Planning

Multigenerational family travel is a big thing. Seriously. Today’s grandparents are much more active than in the past. We love to travel, and we love to spend time with our family. Multigenerational family travel combines both passions for grandparents. But how to start without going down the rabbit hole?  We have tried and true ideas and tips for multigenerational family travel planning. Because we’ve been there, done that and want to share with you and your family.

On every golfer's bucket list, a round at Pebble Beach.

Vacation Getaways Deals Leap Year 2020

Thanks to leap year, there’s an extra day on the 2020 calendar. And as luck would have it, this February 29 falls on a Saturday—a once-in-28-years occurrence. A bonus Saturday is something to celebrate! Check out these great vacation getaways deals. Many perfect for checking off your bucket list, and make the most of your bonus 24 hours in leap year 2020!

Get in on all the Major League action with a family vacation to watch spring training in Phoenix, pictured here Camelback Ranch. Photo credit: Arizona Office of Tourism

Spring Training in Phoenix, Arizona for All Baseball Fans

Don’t get enough baseball across the 162-game season? Non-Major League Baseball fans may not understand, but there are many who just can’t get enough of America’s favorite pastime. If that sounds like you, then maybe you should finally pull say yes to your spring training in Phoenix vacation this year.

Wide open spaces of Yellowstone National park in Wyoming. Image via Pixabay

Top USA Tourist Attractions for First Time Travelers

Are you spreading your wings as an American and ready to experience the beauty within your borders? Or perhaps you’re exploring this great country from outside our borders? No matter where you come from or how you get here, pack your bags and get ready to experience these top USA tourist attractions for first time travelers.