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10 IDEAS FOR TAKING CHILDREN AND BABIES CAMPING 10 IDEAS FOR TAKING CHILDREN AND BABIES CAMPING My wife Ella and I drifted aimlessly for years. We led Nantahala River whitewater rafting excursions, set up camp across the Appalachians, and traveled throughout Latin America for whole summers as backcountry hikers. That …

SUMMER CAMP IS THE BEST FOR FAMILY WITH PARENTS SUMMER CAMP IS THE BEST FOR FAMILY WITH PARENTS Among the several customs disrupted by the virus in 2020 was the iconic American summer camp. Children all around the country lost out on the chance to play outside and make new …

WHEN YOU CAN WORK FROM ANYWHERE, WHY NOTWORK FROM HOME AND ATTEND SCHOOL? WHEN YOU CAN WORK FROM ANYWHERE, WHY NOTWORK FROM HOME AND ATTEND SCHOOL? Our daily routines have been drastically altered by the coronavirus pandemic, including how we work, shop, educate our kids, book vacations, and dine out. …

BEST HOTELS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS BEST HOTELS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS A long time ago, around February, parents were discouraged from sending their children on vacation and out of school. The impact of a pandemic is profound. Numerous hotels and resorts throughout the globe are currently competing for the …

BEST WAYS TO SPEND THE HOLIDAYS IF YOU CAN’T GO HOME BEST WAYS TO SPEND THE HOLIDAYS IF YOU CAN’T GO HOME “Celebrating Thanksgiving with your family at home is the safest way to do it.” It is difficult to accept such counsel, which the CDC just gave to a …

BEST FAMILY GETWAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA BEST FAMILY GETWAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA You may not realize how abundant wildlife is at Montage Palmetto Bluff during a long weekend. The well chosen decor throughout the resort’s hotels and the polite service (which includes personnel who radio ahead so you’re always welcomed …

BEST WAYS TO MAKE SPRING BREAK SPECIAL THIS YEAR BEST WAYS TO MAKE SPRING BREAK SPECIAL THIS YEAR You’re not alone if you find this year’s spring break to be difficult. Many of us at AFAR are also parents, so we understand the challenges faced by families trying to figure …

BEST THEME PARKS AND MUSEUMS TO VISIT BEST THEME PARKS AND MUSEUMS TO VISIT After the epidemic, going to a theme park may seem to some like diving into the deep end of a packed pool where theatergoers, concertgoers, and stadium patrons all float together. Do we dare to dream, …

VISIT KALEIDOSCOPIC WONDERLAND VISIT KALEIDOSCOPIC WONDERLAND The awesomeness of Legoland California has increased. Actually, it’s even more wonderful because this week, right in time for Memorial Day and the start of summer, a brand-new Lego Movie World debuted at the Southern California park in Carlsbad. The main attraction of the …

HOW IT IS TO VISIT DISNEYLAND AT THIS TIME HOW IT IS TO VISIT DISNEYLAND AT THIS TIME In Anaheim, the Avengers are gathering. On Friday, June 4, the Avengers Campus, a brand-new super hero-themed section at Disney California Adventure Park, will open to the public. The new realm, which …