Ecuador: What to do on a Family Vacation to Ecuador

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An adventure waits foreign family travel, especially in the moist rainforests of Ecuador. It is a perfect location for families to discover a different culture while enjoying scenic landscapes. Fly into Guayaquil, Ecuador, to see the city and branch out from there to your preferred sites and activities.

Incan Ruins

Incan ruins are high in the mountainous jungle. Though the trip is a long and windy one, the view out your window is absolutely breathtaking. It is also an …

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family-fun-2 Family Fun: Spring Break Travel Ideas

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AH!  The anticipation of Spring Break!  It is a break for the kids so they can forget about school and have fun.  But sometimes it is a time for adults to get away from everyday life, too.  As you plan, think about how your family likes to spend time …

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belize Family Travel: 7 Sites to See in Belize

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In January, we took a family vacation to Central America to visit my husband’s parents in Belize. Cyber Monday tickets ($250 round trip American Airlines tickets), having a place to stay, and transportation… for all but two days of our trip made the decision to fork out the cash and

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Getting an insider’s view during our family travel is so much better than exploring on our own as tourists. We have found that local’s advice helps us ensure our vacations are both fun and educational.
Troy’s parents, who are doing missionary work for our church… in Belize, came through

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girl-book Literacy: Ways to Teach Children How to Read

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Now looking back on my childhood, I realize I was fortunate that our house was filled with many types of books. My favorite time in school was the designated half-hour of reading… in our Homeroom Class. Some students hated this time meant for reading, but it was the period

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Family Travel to Belize: San Pedro Transportation, Accommodations, and Restaurants

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Belize—Otherwise known as Ambergris Caye, or as Madonna sang out: “La Isla Bonita,” San Pedro Belize, with its warm Caribbean air and aquamarine water, is the perfect vacation spot for family travel, especially in the middle of winter during their dry season.

Transportation to San Pedro
To get

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Halifax downtown Coastal Getaway: Nova Scotia is a Great Location for a Family Vacation

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There is a seaside city just northeast of Boston that is elegant, beautiful, and sparkling clean, with incredible seafood…, delicious wine, and friendly locals. You may have heard the name of this city and even flown over it flying east. It’s not a common topic of conversation when discussion

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Disneyland and Justin Bieber: Planning a Sister’s Vacation to California

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Typically, when planning a vacation—family or otherwise—I’d get a say in the agenda. Not this time. And for a very good reason. My youngest sister Brooke… is, count them, 20 years younger than me. She just turned 21 and in celebration, my mom flew up from Guatemala and my three

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One of our favorite parts of having our kids go to sleep away camp each summer at Sanborn Camps… is our road trip to and from Colorado. We go different routes each time and stop at different destinations along the way.
This year, we traveled back via Highway 70, winding

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Family Travel: Think Branson Is Just for Senior Citizens? Think Again!

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Branson, Missouri seems to be all the rage these day for US travel. My in laws went on a trip there a few years back. My 80+-year-old grandpa was talking about going with his girlfriend. My parents think it sounds like a great idea. And I thought it sounded fun…

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