Like everything else these days, the cost of a family vacation is rising. With spring break season upon us, here’s how to keep costs under control.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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12 Ways to Save on Family Spring Break Travel
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In a Corner of the Former U.S.S.R., There’s Something for Everyone
The New York Times – Travel:For a dad planning a family trip, Georgia seemed to have it all: skiing, hot springs, just the right dose of history, and huge dumplings (not to mention gelato). But would his family share his enthusiasm?
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Amsterdam Has a Message for Male Tourists From the U.K.: ‘Stay Away’
The New York Times – Travel:In an ad campaign aimed at British men between 18 and 35, the Dutch capital threatens fines for visitors who are looking for a “messy night.”
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How ChatGPT and Bard Performed as My Executive Assistants
The New York Times – Business:Google’s Bard chatbot fared far worse than OpenAI’s ChatGPT, but human assistants might soon be out of their jobs.
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For $18,500 (and Up), You, Too, Can Travel Like James Bond
The New York Times – Travel:When the (real) world is not enough, new luxury tours offer fans a chance to engage with their favorite film and TV worlds.
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Can You Bring Kids to Adult Resorts? Many Are Now Open to Families.
The New York Times – Travel:Parents fed up with being cooped up have driven a pandemic surge in family trips, and properties from Mexico to the Poconos are getting makeovers to meet the demand.
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Sharing a Love for Africa Across Generations
The New York Times – Travel:Fifty years after her own first safari, a grandmother takes her adult granddaughter on a trip to Kenya, hoping to pass along her passion.
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9 Tips for Planning Your Multigenerational Family Trip
The New York Times – Travel:Travel’s big rebound has many extended clans planning long-delayed trips. Here are some tips on how to make sure grandparents, parents and grandchildren all have a great time.
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In the Basque Region of Spain: Art, Culture and a Puppy That Blooms
The New York Times – Travel:Does a culture-centric family trip have to be boring for the kids? Our writer finds the perfect balance of contemporary art, scary medieval weapons, Gothic cloisters and wide-open space.
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A Lighthouse to Call Your Own
The New York Times – Travel:A weekend at a family hostel in a light station on the California coast is filled with tide-pooling, stargazing and marking time by the beacon’s flash.
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8 Places Near Palm Beach to Keep the Grandchildren Busy
The New York Times – Travel:Arm yourself with this list of child-friendly activities in the Palm Beach area and never hear the dreaded words “I’m so bored” again.
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Say Goodbye to Daily Hotel Room Cleaning
The New York Times – Travel:The pandemic put a pause on many hotels’ guaranteed once-a-day cleanings. Now many of them are making the change permanent, even saying guests prefer it.