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THE REASONS SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND IS SO DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHERS THE REASONS SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND IS SO DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHERS At last, the Mouse has arrived in China’s mainland. With a huge celebration and much larger crowds, Shanghai Disneyland had its formal debut last week. Additionally, this Disneyland is made …

AN LETTER TO HOTEL FACILITIES THAT ARE FAMILY-FRIENDLY AN LETTER TO HOTEL FACILITIES THAT ARE FAMILY-FRIENDLY When traveling with a 7-month-old, there are several items of equipment to keep in mind to bring. diapers. tissues. packets of food. toys for teething. You also need to pack items to keep your …

FOR CAT LOVERS, THIS HAWAIIAN SANCTUARY IS HEAVEN FOR CAT LOVERS, THIS HAWAIIAN SANCTUARY IS HEAVEN The main draws of the Hawaiian island of Lana’i are its treks along the ridge, palm palms, tropical cocktails, and snorkeling. However, my family and a few other people arrived lately for very opposite …

HOW TO TRAVEL THE WORLD IN FIVE MINUTES HOW TO TRAVEL THE WORLD IN FIVE MINUTES Even while Soarin’ Over California is beloved by many Disneyland visitors, a redesign was long needed. Tucked inside in a hangar-style amphitheater, the experience imitated hang-gliding over iconic California locations including Yosemite National Park, …

BIGGEST INDOOR THEME PARK IN THE WORLD BIGGEST INDOOR THEME PARK IN THE WORLD Last week, Dubai, a desert city well-known for its array of indoor attractions, significantly raised the stakes by announcing the world’s largest indoor theme park. Dubbed the IMG Worlds of Adventure, the park is 1.5 million …

THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY VACATIONS AND THEIR PROSPECTS THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY VACATIONS AND THEIR PROSPECTS The travel industry’s family travel segment is expanding, so much so that this week’s conference in the Sonoran Desert was organized by a young industry group to celebrate and examine it. As part of …

DON’T WORRY ABOUT BRINGING BABY GEAR WITH THIS COMPANY DON’T WORRY ABOUT BRINGING BABY GEAR WITH THIS COMPANY Any family traveler will tell you right away that schlepping the stuff is the most unpleasant aspect of taking children on vacation. Carrying baby equipment like strollers, high chairs, and Pack-N-Plays might …

BEST ROAD TRIP FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY IN MASSACHUSETTS BEST ROAD TRIP FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY IN MASSACHUSETTS Are you trying to find a family road trip that combines reading and creativity? A suitable one for both toddlers and teenagers? Travel along the I-91 corridor that passes through central Massachusetts to discover, all within …

SEE 1 IN 3 AMERICAN FAMILIES TRAVEL SEE 1 IN 3 AMERICAN FAMILIES TRAVEL American families are traveling under the aliases of Clark and Ellen Griswold from National Lampoon’s Vacation.One thing to remember from a recent AAA survey study is that around 35% of American families plan to travel more …

HOW DIPLOMAT FAMILIES RAISE THEIR CHILDREN ABROAD HOW DIPLOMAT FAMILIES RAISE THEIR CHILDREN ABROAD My sister is here, and the three of us—the husband, the children, and the space shuttle bumper sticker—are traveling in a minivan. The children wriggle in the rear seat. Everybody is ravenous. Istanbul is our fourth …