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Attractions

Welcome to Denver - Photo Sabrina Pirillo
Head Up and Explore Denver’s Urban Treasures

Known as the Mile-High City promising 300 days of sunshine, Denver, Colorado is filled with a colourful array of activities, dining, and shopping alongside an eyeful of wonders for the entire family to enjoy.   Where to Stay Located in downtown Denver, The Grand Hyatt Denver offers stylish urban luxury
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New York City's Unique Attractions for Kids
New York City’s Unique Attractions for Kids

New York City will delight both kids and their parents with interactive models at Gulliver’s Gate, the underwater world of National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey and hands-on modern art at the Whitney Museum.  After a busy day, snuggle into a kid-friendly classic boutique hotel. Honey, I Shrunk the World Anthony
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Space Centre Houston photo - Photo Shelley Cameron-McCarron
Six Cool Ways to Explore Space Center Houston

Talk souvenirs from Houston, and my kids may get starry-eyed remembering the Neapolitan Astronaut Ice Cream Sandwich from Space Center Houston, an fantastic living museum home to over 400 things to see and do, including the fascinating NASA Tram Tour which gives a behind the scenes look at NASA Johnson
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Cape Town
Get Away to Cape Town’s Vibrant Waterfront, Natural Beauty and Colourful Streetscapes

With a vibrant waterfront, abundant natural beauty and colourful streetscapes it’s no wonder that Cape Town, South Africa is consistently rated as a top tourist destination. An African Welcome Water, water, everywhere but soon, not a drop to drink.  That was the dilemma confronting Cape Town when I was scheduled
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Aerial Adventures - Wildplay Victoria-WTF jump-ladder
Look Up! Look Waaay Up for Tree Top, Mountain Top, & Zip Line Aerial Adventures Across Canada

Looking for an adrenaline-filled, action-oriented adventure? Here are a few aerial adventures across Canada where the hair-raising fun is guaranteed: Victoria & Nanaimo: WildPlay Element Park “The great part about this park is that even though you’re in an urban setting, you get a really good feel for an authentic
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Oregon Coast (Family Fun Calgary)
Three Days in Oregon, Three Great Reasons to Visit the Oregon Coast

The highway wound, curved and slipped through the forest. It was a grey day on the Oregon Coast, as clouds sat low on the trees and ribbons of mist curled around the branches. Through the occasional opening, we were tantalised by glimpses of the ocean. The misty day served to accentuate
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Natonal roller coaster day feature mako coaster florida
5 Sweet Florida Rides to try on National Roller Coaster Day!

Did you know August 16 is National Roller Coaster Day? Why not have a day for the funnest, most thrill seekiest rides at amusement parks everywhere? When TripAdvisor named their top 10 Best Amusement parks in the world, parks in Central Florida were front and centre on that list with
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Northern Virginia - Mount Vernon
5 Not-To-Miss Attractions (Plus Fabulous Food) in Northern Virginia’s Culture Capital

Just outside the United States capital of Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia boasts many interactive experiences for families to discover. From museums and monuments to parks and farms, this vacation will sneak in some great history lessons along with recreation opportunities and culinary treats your whole family will love. Here are
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Mr. Tayto and my family Tayto Park in Dublin by Helen Earley
In Ireland, Visit This Unbelievable Amusement Park Devoted to the Potato Chip

In the days before you could get everything anywhere, Tayto crisps were a home comfort that Irish people living abroad would crave. In the 1990’s pub-owners in London would bring back cases to serve in London’s Irish pubs, and if you asked a young Irish person living New York which
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Florida Keys Southernmost Point Marker Buoy
Paradise in 5 Keys: The Florida Keys & Key West

When friends told me The Florida Keys & Key West was their happy place, I knew I had to take a trip down south and see it myself. It’s known as one of the top two places in the world to watch the sunset and feels like you are in
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