budget travel

Free admission to participating museums on #MuseumDayLive!

September 13, 2018

Each year, the Smithsonian magazine sponsors Museum Day Live! – an event in which participating museums across the country offer admission to anyone with a Museum Day […]

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Affordable ways to travel solo

May 18, 2016

When I was 27 years old (long before kids), I left my government job as a city planner and started working as a program manager […]

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Exploring Yucatán with kids

March 4, 2014

When it comes to finding a family-friendly vacation spot that offers perfect weather, vibrant colonial cities, calm crystal-water beaches, important and fun cultural sites, and delicious […]

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5 Family-friendly attractions in Houston, Texas

February 4, 2014

I must admit, I was a bit surprised. I’d never thought of Houston as a place for a family getaway. My first visit changed my […]

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24 hours on Culebra: Family fun on the Caribbean’s best-kept secret

April 30, 2013

“It’s invisible water!” exclaimed my 9 year-old son. I could see his point. Standing waist -deep in the crystal surf, the water below him looked […]

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Family camp: A fun family adventure

May 8, 2012

Have you made your summer vacation plans already? If not, you might want to consider family camp. It’s lots of fun and great for family […]

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