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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.

Explore the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado

Family travel. Car road trips. Motorcycle road trips. National parks are the perfect vacation, no matter who you travel with or how you get there…and that’s why I’m a fan of national parks. Lucky for me, my backyard of Colorado has four national parks, including the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

A view of a lake and the mountain range in Rocky Mountain National Park just as the leaves are starting to change color.

Family Friendly Road Trip Tips: Rocky Mountain National Park

You’ve plotted your journey, filled the gas tank, and packed the luggage and kids into the car. Now you are ready for your family-friendly road trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. But with so much to see and do, where do you start? How much time should you allow? Should you camp in the park, or stay in Estes Park or Grand Lake? Read on for my tips for visiting America’s favorite park: Rocky Mountain National Park.

On Top of the World Rocky Mountain National Park

That moment when you realize that you are literally on top of the world riding on Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park at 12,000 feet — this is bucket list worthy.  One of Colorado’s most popular national parks, once you breathe in the fresh (and thin) air, experience its subalpine and alpine world, you’ll savor this memory for years to come. Yes, your motorcycle can take you places and Rocky Mountain National Park is one of those places.

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Winter Wonderlands of Yellowstone National Park

Always on my bucket list, Yellowstone National Park is one of those iconic Americana destinations. We’re talking Old West fun — where the buffalo roam, scenery laden road trips, and not to forget Old Faithful. But Yellowstone National Park in the winter? Sub zero temps? Yes, I hesitated, but the winter wonderlands of Yellowstone National Park did not disappoint –and yes you should!

Book your camping site well in advance.

Surprise Benefits of Staying at an RV park

Beyond just a place to park for the night, these parks offer a unique set of benefits—from resort-style amenities and full hookups to planned activities and a built-in community—that can… 

Be prepared for your next international vacation with our simple international travel checklist.

International Travel Checklist: What Not To Forget

Ready for your next international vacation? No matter where your travel plans take you, we’ve all forgotten something, right? Read our international travel checklist with these simple tips on what not to forget BEFORE departure to ensure your trip runs smoothly.

From England to Italy, The Maldives to South Africa, these are the 21 best international family vacations for multigenerational travel. #familyvacations #multigenerationaltravel #internationalfamilyvacations

21 Best International Family Vacations for Multigenerational Travel

For this Grammie, there is nothing more exciting than the thought of traveling with your family. Even better, when that trip includes international family vacations. Although I love the planning part of the family vacation, how do you decide WHERE to go? And how on earth can you get ALL your family members to agree on one international destination? Read on to be inspired by these best international family vacations for multigenerational travel, as recommended by top family bloggers.

Victorian B&B: Union Gables, Saratoga Springs, NY

BedandBreakfast.com Announces October as International B&B Month

What’s not to love about B&Bs? Unlike some hotel brands (not a bad thing, just saying), B&Bs are unique, individual gems, often tucked into quiet corners of the world, and its innkeepers are welcoming and full of local knowledge. From castles and cabins to boats, yurts, and urban escapes, every B&B is one-of-a-kind, and that’s the beauty of booking a stay at a B&B. Let’s celebrate BedandBreakfast.com’s International B&B Month in October with a travel bucket list of B&Bs!

Take the light rail transit system to the airport to save time and money.

Light Rail Connects Denver International Airport to Downtown

April showers bring May flowers — and a whole lot of love to Heart of The Mile High City.  Public transportation just got a Mile High kick with the April opening of Commuter Rail Service. This new Colorado light rail connects Denver International Airport to downtown.

20 Most Visited International Cities of 2015

At the end of the year, travelers tend to look back at where they’ve been in the past 12 months and which destinations will land on their travel lists in the New Year.  Perhaps your favorite travel memories are those with friends, quality time with family, big changes in your life, or a much-needed vacation that expanded your perspective and gave you a travel experience you’ll never forget. From Los Angeles to London, these are the 20 Most Visited International cities of 2015, as selected by our guest author. Did your favorite travel destination make the list?