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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Blountville, TN: Rocky Top Campground & RV Park in Blountville, TN sits on 12 wooded acres. The campground was built to maintain the natural beauty of its country setting. The quiet, relaxing campground caters to adults.
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Franklin, NC: Looking for Exciting Adventures or a Relaxing Vacation? Franklin & Nantahala Lake North Carolina have your covered! Visit us for a refreshing change of pace and a relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy the simple pleasures of our tranquil mountains.
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Huntington, WV: Celebrate Appalachian Heritage in a variety of historic museums. Tour a hand-blown glass factory. Ride a wooden coaster at a 100 year-old amusement park. Catch a show, have a great meal and visit unique shops. Here you can soothe your soul and liberate your spirit in this Appalachian town, nestled along the magnificent Ohio River.
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Shelbyville, IL: Lake Shelbyville offers unlimited possibilities for [...]

Logan, OH: Lazy Lane Cabins offers rustic cabins and deluxe vacation homes, each secluded on their own acreage ensuring your privacy. Our wide range of cabins sleep 2-10 and are all comfortably furnished including fully equipped kitchens, air conditioning and heat, satellite TV, hot tubs, gas grills, and fireplaces. Our comfy cabins are perfect for a romantic getaway, honeymoon or an affordable family vacation. Our cabins are set in peaceful and private wooded settings and some of the cabins are pet friendly.
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Topsail Island, NC: Come to the beautiful sandy beaches along the shores of Topsail Island and enjoy our beautiful vacation rental homes in Surf City, Topsail Beach and North Topsail Beach. Offering a wide selection of vacation homes from oceanfront, second row, pet friendly, with elevators and pools. From cottages to brand new homes featuring all the latest updates! Each of our homes is kid and family friendly.
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When planning your next vacation, consider these awesome events and shows from across the USA and come visit these towns and areas with your family!

On Aug 21, 2017, Carbondale and surrounding areas will witness a Total Solar Eclipse. The local tourism bureaus and SIUC have joined forces to create several spectacular events to host you and your family for this moment of a lifetime. NASA and Chicago’s Adler Planetarium have formally declared their intentions to be in Carbondale, IL. Rooms will sell fast, so start planning today to be where the astronomical action is! Buy tents, rent RV’s, phone a friend, just get to Carbondale, IL and we’ll see you on August 21, 2017. This is one of two times this region will encounter a Total Solar Eclipse.
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From Thu Mar 9, 2017 – Sat Mar 11, 2017, in Marion, IL, enjoy KidsignmentExpo.com’s semi-annual seasonal sales event, offering quality [...]

This winter season, a sip or two of some fine wine makes the winter blahs go away. To find a local winery, often you only have to search around your town or area locally, but if you cannot find one, a winery vacation this winter may be the perfect fix for wine enthusiasts! All over the U.S., more wineries than ever are open and happy for you to stop on by. Winemakers and winery owners are among some of the world’s most charming and fascinating people too. If you are thinking about planning a winery vacation with your spouse or partner or even just exclusively for your lady friends, check out Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, California, Oregon and Washington, for some of the most popular wineries around the USA. You can do wine tours and wine tastings and they often have fine restaurants as well! Some wineries even offer hotel rooms, spas, wine classes, catering, private [...]

Family travel is no reason to go sabotage your diet or slack-off on your workouts. It’s okay to indulge once in a while, but pigging out on your vacation may leave you less than satisfied, especially if you recently lost a lot of weight. The good news is you can eat healthy and lose weight on vacation. Don’t believe me. Here’s my story.

How I lost weight on my family travel to Great Britain

My dad and I took our first international trip together to Great Britain in 1997. I was nervous, he was nervous, and we both lost weight. I lost about 15 pounds, and my dad lost about 12 pounds. How did we release the pounds? Keep reading.

Family travel usually includes sightseeing. Many destinations offer walking tours. Not only is walking is a low-impact form of exercise, but it’s perfect for the entire family. You lose weight by spending time with each [...]

Beaches in the USA are great for family vacations. Kick back and relax and stick your toes in the sand!

It’s no surprise that families who live in colder parts of the USA flock to America’s beaches throughout the year, especially during the summer months. Don’t worry about crowds. There are plenty of beach destinations in the USA. The only problem you may have is choosing which one to visit.

Are you ready to find out the must-see family beaches in the USA? Here we go…

7 Must-See Family Beaches in the USA

Alabama

An Alabama beach vacation is the perfect family vacation destination. This gulf state has championship golf courses, white-sand beaches, charter fishing, water sports, and more. Coastal locales include Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and Dauphin Island.

You and your family can rent a condo or vacation home or stay in one of the many hotels and resorts that can be [...]

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