25
Jan
Die-hard baseball fan Roy Berger still has a few things to check off his list before he officially grows up.
After getting stand-up comedy out of his system, he decided to relive his youth at Major League Baseball fantasy camp. Read on for his daily reports from the field.
Every boy growing up in the impressionable 1950s and 1960s wanted to be a Major League Baseball player.
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03
Dec
RVs can be an economical way for families to get out and see the country.
But can these gas-guzzlers also be an eco-friendly way to travel?
Yes they can, so here’s what you need to know to have a greener RV travel experience…
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02
Dec
Have you ever dreamed of racing around the world to compete in challenges like a contestant on The Amazing Race?
You don’t have to be on the show to get a piece of the action.
Keep reading to find out how you can match wits against teams from around the world as you travel.
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25
Nov
If you enjoy floating casinos and Lido decks, a small-ship cruise may not be for you. On the other hand, if you enjoy access to harbors and coastlines where the big ships can’t go, allowing you to go kayaking to get up close and personal with calving glaciers, viewing bears or hiking 200-foot summits, a small-ship cruise may be exactly the right experience. Sandra Kennedy reports on her experiences on an Alaskan adventure and uncovers some last-minute winter sailing deals.
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19
Nov
Whether you have physical limitations or just aren’t as fast on your feet as you used to be, group tours with relaxed schedules may be the thing for you.
There are a number of options for travelers with mobility problems, or for those who just want to move at a slower pace.
So check out these options for “slow travel” in this video for AARP…
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23
Sep
Preparing to travel to London with four kids, ages 2, 6, 8, and 10, seemed straightforward enough, but Nancy Solomon of family travel site Ciao Bambino, learned some important lessons of the road while exploring this sprawling, urban destination.
So find out her tips and recommendations for traveling with kids in London …
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27
Jul
Renting a villa or an apartment can be a cost-effective way to travel with children. But it can also be filled with pitfalls and problems. Ciao Bambino! editor Amie O’Shaughnessy shares her tips on finding kid-friendly villa rentals.
A villa or apartment rental can be an ideal accommodation option with kids. The space, privacy and kitchen facilities often make the experience easier and, in many cases, more cost-effective than a standard hotel.
Vacation rentals are also an excellent option for multiple families traveling together.
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18
May
Recently my wife and I planned a weekend with four other couples. We wanted to meet in the Sonoma Valley to experience its bucolic mix of small towns, cafes, vineyards, dairies, farms, and ranches.
At first we considered booking one of the luxury hotels in the area: Meadowood, Auberege du Soleil, or the Calistoga Ranch.
There’s no question that a hotel has advantages: fresh towels every day; someone else making up your bed; room service; little chocolates on your pillow.
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