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As the economy is seemingly bouncing back, the travel and tourist industry is growing at an annual rate of 6.8%. That makes it the one of the fastest growing sectors in the United States! Billions are being spent on food, accommodations,…

My idea of "roughing it" is staying at a hotel without a Concierge, but my family loves camping, hiking and enjoying the wilderness. Typically, I become Melman the second I come in contact with the great outdoors. "Ah! Nature! It's all…

Travel anywhere in the south and you will find rich history and southern hospitality. Nowhere is this more true than in beautiful Raleigh, NC. Home to the “Research Triangle” and some of the top colleges in the country, Raleigh and its…

Chicago is a city built around it’s neighborhoods, neighborhoods that have strong ties to a single cultural community and embrace it. Each community is also very proud of the culture and places where they came from in settling Chicago, so…

During all our family adventures from Chicago to Florida, Baltimore to the Bahamas, we have managed to build up a hefty pile of photos. Those moments you want to treasure sometimes get stuffed away in an envelope with every intention of…

1. Shop Smart - Buy souvenirs like t-shirts, mugs, stuffed characters, hats, toys and stickers at retail stores like Walmart or Target before you get to the Magic Kingdom. This will save both time and money while inside the parks. 2.…

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium is filled with hundreds of tanks, thousands of sea creatures and a few really incredible exhibits and displays for all ages. No matter how many times you visit, or how long those visits last, there is always…

Maps and Globes are something that naturally appeal to children. I think that it appeals to their adventurous side: pirates, explorers, and all that. Teaching some simple map and globe facts can eve n when your children are very young.…

Florida is calling out to many of us as this winter weather seems to be refusing to leave like some unwelcome guest. Sandy beaches, sunshine and a high of 76 degrees has me envious and dreaming of flip-flops and poolside drinks. Tourist…

There are hundreds of air shows around the country every year, with everything from war planes to local flight enthusiasts to acrobatic themes. With so many choices, it can be hard to narrow down a list to the very best, so instead lets…