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Some great travel snaps from 2009! Make you want to plan your next trip? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34377341/ns/ travel-picture_stories/displaymode/1247/ ?beginSlide=1

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Happy Holidays!
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Well, tonight is the night for one of our greatest travellers to do his thing - Mr Claus himself.

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Wishing you had an elf to help & in need of some gift ideas?
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There must be some of you out there who (like me!) haven't finished your Christmas shopping and are looking for some last minute inspiration for your upcoming role as Santa.

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America's Favorite Cities 2009 for Winter & Christmas Holiday Travel.
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Best Winter/Christmas as ranked by Travel + Leisure Online Users

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Review Spotlight: Got your tree yet? Head out to a farm to cut your own. For those in the Bay Area, Rancho Siempre Verde between Half Moon Bay & Santa Cruz is fun for the family.
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Name of Thing to Do: Rancho Siempre VerdeLocation(s) 2250 Cabrillo Highway (Highway 1)Pescadero, CA, 94060United StatesRancho Siempre Verde is a great family spot to start the Christmas season - perched on a hill overlooking the ocean between

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Review Spotlight: A convenient winery in Napa Valley for a picnic - grab some gourmet bits from Dean & Deluca and head to Alpha Omega winery to hang out at their picnic tables. Just don't fall in the fountain!
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Name of Thing to Do: Alpha Omega WineryLocation(s) 1155 Mee Lane at Highway 29Rutherford, CA, 94573United StatesIf you're in the Napa area with kids (or without) & looking for a picnic stop, Alpha Omega Winery is great. Average Member

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Review Spotlight: If your young kids are starting to climb up the walls of museums, stores & restaurants in New York, take a break with a visit to the animals at the Central Park Zoo.
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Linked to Blog: Long weekend in New York CityName of Thing to Do: Central Park ZooLocation(s) Central Park Zoo64th St and Fifth AvenueNew York, NYUnited StatesCentral Park Zoo in New York City is an adorable little zoo right in midtown

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See Yosemite in the autumn! Search "Yosemite" on bigbluetrunk for suggestions of things to do.
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Linked to Blog: Spring in YosemiteName of Thing to Do: Yosemite National ParkLocation(s) Yosemite National ParkYosemite National Park, CAUnited StatesYosemite never fails to impress, no matter how many times you visit. Whilst we'd been

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Happy autumn is here? Write a review & share your family's favourite fall outings & trips!
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Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; - John Keats, from To Autumn

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Museum Day 2009: Free admission to over 1200 museums across the country this Saturday 26th September.
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Enjoy Free Museum Admission on Saturday September 26, 2009 - Check out Museums in your area that are participating in Museum Day 2009, now over 1,200 Museums!

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For all those Harry Potter fans, a new "Wizarding World" area opens at Universal Orlando Resort in the spring. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32862921/ns/ travel-family/
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"Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" will be the marquee attraction at the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter," a new theme park area opening in spring 2010 at Universal Orlando Resort.

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Planning a family trip to Hawaii? Check out these fun things to do in Kauai.
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Kid-friendly activities for families traveling to Kauai.

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Have you ever missed a flight?
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I have some blindingly obvious travel advice: don’t miss your flight. Especially when flying long-haul solo with 2 small kids!

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Review Spotlight: Fun by the bay at Crissy Field in San Francisco.
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Name of Thing to Do: Crissy FieldLocation(s) Crissy Field PresidioSan Francisco, CA, 94123United StatesCrissy Field is one of our absolute favourite places in San Francisco - fun for the whole family & great views. Average Member Rating:

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Kid-friendly cities in the US.
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What do the most family-friendly cities in America have in common? They offer a wide range of family oriented activities, are easy to get navigate, and most are fairly affordable.














