When traveling with your family this year, perhaps you want to take the rest of your family with you, your beloved furbabies too, but you are not quite sure how best to prepare and to ensure a safe trip with them along as well. As a pet parent, you feel like a trip is not a fun trip without your furbabies there with you. Here are some quick tips to help you plan a safe and fun trip with your dog or cat member of the family too.

Remember, no matter where you are going or how you plan to get there, the ASPCA recommends you make sure your pet is microchipped for proper ID, wears a collar and tag imprinted with your name, phone number and any relevant contact information, and include a temporary travel tag [...]

Fall is an awesome time of year to travel with the kids for a quick weekend getaway. It usually means lower rates, mild weather, and fewer crowds too. These family vacation ideas are sure to get you planning and packing with the family soon this fall season.

The Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee not only offers beautiful fall foliage, but a host of family friendly things to do. Enjoy hikes in Smoky Mountain National Park and go ziplining to take in all the wondrous colors from above. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! features numerous attractions, including a haunted adventure, mini-golf, an aquarium and more. Dollywood over in Pigeon Forge is a must experience for families, with rides, shows and more. And, in October, you can check out all of the illuminated jack-o-lanterns as well.

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At some point in their lives, many people think about trying RVing with their family at least once… just to try it out. Perks and advantages far outweigh any negatives for you and the family. Here are some quick tips to help you navigate your first family RV trip. It’s like cruising on a ship… but on land!

Some advantages and benefits include, only having to unpack once during the trip, and you get to visit numerous destinations! Once you unpack on the RV that first day, you will have everything in its place, you can hit the open road and never worry about packing and unpacking suitcases again (that is, until your next RV trip, because you may find yourself hooked!). Another perk is that you can cook whatever you like, whenever you want, wherever you wish, [...]

There is endless family-friendly fun outside activities during the summer; it’s very easy to just look around your local town to find something for the kids to do. For example, go find the nearest park and call them up or go on their website and see what summer activities and events they have planned! Go walking or hiking the many trails at your local, state and/or national park system too. Let the kids invite their friends over to enjoy an outdoor backyard camping party! If you have dogs, you can search your local newspaper or online to see a list of all the dog friendly events going on all summer long too. Go searching for waterfalls and rivers and creeks, and gather different items you find on your walks, and create a nature scavenger hunt! Attend a [...]

Take your family on vacation to the beautiful, mountainous state of West Virginia, which offers numerous fun vacation spots all over the state all year round, for couples and families alike. Browse these sites below and book your WV summer vacation!

In Greater Parkersburg, you can ride the “Island Belle” sternwheeler down the Ohio River and into the past as you visit beautiful Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park. Immerse yourself in the fairytale story of Irish aristocrats Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett, and their fabulous mansion that was known to some as “Eden on the River.” Learn about how that mysterious serpent, Hamilton’s slayer – Aaron Burr, came to visit, bringing intrigue and disaster.
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Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia with its unique retail concept and extraordinary food fare started out as a simple vision to promote the Mountain State. It consists of a retail store, working studios for resident artisans, a fine art [...]

This summer, grab the family and the kids and head out to some of these many wonderful Ohio trip and travel sites and attractions, and get ready to have a most memorable time too.

The Castle Inn Bed & Breakfast is Central Ohio’s most unique romantic retreat. Located in Circleville, the Castle Inn is convenient to downtown Columbus, Chillicothe & the Hocking Hills. We offer heart-shaped Jacuzzi suites, couples massages, and every stay includes hot breakfast the following morning. The Castle Inn is also the perfect location for small indoor weddings & elopements, outdoor weddings in our walled garden, bridal & baby showers, and children’s birthday parties. Our most popular event is our monthly Murder Mystery where our guests are the characters!
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Located in central Ohio, just 30 miles northwest of downtown Columbus, Union County OH tourism offers visitors a unique combination of the present and the past with its many tourism spots. [...]

This summer take the kids and spouse along to one of many wonderful Tennessee family vacation spots and sights all over the state. Enjoy plenty of variety of wildlife, scenic wonders, rich and natural history, widespread shopping and dining, camping and plenty more!

Enjoy the spectacular mountain views at The Summit on Ski Mountain in Gatlinburg TN. Accommodations include two and three bedroom condo rentals for families and intimate accommodations for couples and honeymooners. Every unit has a private balcony for relaxing. All units have woodburning fireplaces, fully furnished kitchens and free wireless internet. The outdoor heated pool provides an awesome view while you swim and relax on top of the mountain.
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Pigeon Forge is a mountain resort city in East Tennessee at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park – the most visited park in our country. Ramada Pigeon Forge North is approximately 10 miles from the entrance of the [...]

South Carolina offers fun, sun, sandy beaches, shopping and more, fun for the entire family, something for everybody this summer…. you are in for a real treat in SC!

Located along the quiet sandy beaches between Myrtle Beach and Charleston, South Carolina, the Dieter Company offers the perfect accommodations for your next family vacation. You’ll find the vacation rental that fits your needs among the luxurious oceanfront homes, oceanview rentals and quaint condos in Litchfield by the Sea, North Litchfield, South Litchfield Beach and Pawleys Island; you’ll find the vacation rental that fits your needs. From the popular summer season, to the uncrowded fall, and amazing monthly winter rental deals, our rental accommodations are available any time of the year. Visit us online and use the “Advanced Search” to easily find your ideal lodging.
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Let us help you find your place in the sun this year. Seaside Vacations has been helping families with [...]

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