Turks and Caicos is located south of the Bahamas and is easily accessible from all major airports in the tri-state area. American, US Airways, Delta, and JetBlue all have direct flight options allowing one to be basking in the sun on Grace Bay, while sipping a Pina Colada in under four hours. The official currency is the US Dollar and English is the official language.

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When planning a trip to Disneyland, the first monumental task for families is usually making sure it doesn’t break the bank. Some families will spend the whole year saving up, while others will divert funds from other places or scour the internet for tricky ways to make their trip cheaper. When talking with friends about upcoming trips to Disneyland and other theme parks, I always hear about how they have spent hours online searching for some sort of discount.

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When I first started planning our trip to Colombia, I would tell people about it and the reaction was generally the same from everyone - a look of confusion followed by, “Colombia, really?”. The responses I received even made me question this trip and whether or not it was a good idea. It can be challenging for travelers to think outside of the box and even begin to contemplate visiting a developing country like Colombia. Even though my husband and I had already traveled to other countries this would be the first international trip with the kids and I was starting to think I was in over my head.

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When looking for the perfect family destination, most families usually start with theme park vacations thinking it will be a blast and have plenty of fun moments for every member of the family. The reality, though, is usually very different from what you expect. Instead of feeling rested and recharged, everyone comes home completely drained (both physically and monetarily) and you almost need a vacation from your vacation. While theme parks have their place, they aren’t what ultimate family vacations are made of. If you are looking for a vacation that will not only recharge your family, but also strengthen relationships and bring you closer together this summer, you need to head to Idaho!  The great outdoors are calling this summer, and you won’t find more beauty and adventure than what Idaho holds for you. There are a lot of amazing family summer destinations, but none quite like Idaho. Here are my five reasons Idaho should be added to your family’s travel bucket list this summer!

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Kids notoriously get excited about seemingly small things. While traveling all I hear most days are the phrases, “mom, I want that!” or, “mom can we do that?!” While it can be tempting to give in to their requests since you’re in vacation mindset, there are some things you know will affect them in a profound way. I knew this when we decided to take them to Kids Quest, which is located inside of the Green Valley Ranch Resort.

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