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10 tips to greener, cleaner travel
Travel is inherently un-green. We drive or fly hundreds of miles and we luxuriate in having someone else make the bed, clean the room and leave fresh towels every day. But travel can be greener, by following these tips. Read more...
Pumpkin-flinging is as much fun as it sounds like
There’s something inherently hilarious about watching grown people (men, mostly) shoot pumpkins out of cannons. But that’s what they do at the annual Punkin’ Chuckin’ Contest outside Peoria in Morton, scheduled this year for Oct. 16-17. Read more...
In lap of luxury, a spot for kids at Swissotel
From VIK (Very Important Kids) check-in to themed suites, Swissôtel maximizes luxury for adults and fun for kids. Read more...
Southern California is more than just palm trees
When in southern California with kids, it’s easy to get caught up in the lure of LEGOLAND and Disneyland. But my daughter and I discovered several stops worth a visit beyond those two famous attractions. Read more...
Lake Geneva getaways for Mom and Dad
The Abbey is a conference center, but also bills itself as a family-friendly resort. It offers a year-round schedule of kid-friendly activities, ranging from lawn games (horseshoes, ping pong, badminton and Frisbee, among others) to s'mores around the campfire, craft-making and (much to my chagrin) an arcade. Read more...
