If you are looking for a perfect weekend getaway or vacation destination, Columbia County, NY is an ideal place to visit. Nestled between the banks of the Hudson River and the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, the county offers breathtaking vistas and unsurpassed rural beauty. Pick a country road and see where it takes you. You are sure to pass country stores and farm markets brimming with local produce and baked goods. Stop and pick your own apples, berries, peaches and have a taste of what “fresh picked” truly means. Or follow the Berkshire Hudson Beverage Trail and sample local vintners and brew masters’ finest wines and spirits.

Easily accessible by car or Amtrak train, Columbia County is packed with events, attractions and activities to keep everyone entertained.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are over 25 miles of trails for hiking and bird watching or acres [...]

For 40 years, Kitty Dunes Rentals has been offering Outer Banks vacations with a smile and friendly welcome. Kitty Dunes Rentals is the company for your vacation rental needs on the Outer Banks with everything from simple cottages to lavish accommodations, from Corolla to South Nags Head.

Step onto our beaches and experience the unique timelessness of Outer Banks beaches. Take a slow walk on the oceanfront at sunrise; barbecue with the family late at night; hide away with a book for some quiet time; with no deadlines, no boss and no work – spend your Outer Banks vacation with no itinerary, no rules and no “No’s”. Fido and Fifi will love our large selection of Outer Banks pet friendly beach rentals; be sure to bring along your family pets.

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It’s easy to plan your family vacation, right?

Not so fast.

Families are diverse. Everyone has their favorite travel vacation destination. Teens may not want to go on a family vacation because they think they’re too old to hang out with the family. Ugh! What are parents to do?

Never fear, GuestQuest Vacations is here. We take the stress out of planning your family vacation.

Don’t wait until the last minute

It’s not a good idea to wait until the last minute to plan your family vacation. Why? You could miss out on fantastic deals and specials that only last for a limited time.

Most families take a family vacation each year. Right?

Think about next year’s vacation a few weeks after you come home from this year’s family vacation. Why?

It’s a good way to jumpstart your vacation planning. This way you won’t stress [...]

Does your family travel throughout the year? Are you preserving your family travel memories? Let’s face it; kids don’t stay small and young forever. Before you know it, they’ll be teenagers thinking about which college or university to attend. Don’t allow your family travel memories to slip through your hands. Below are 5 ways you can capture your family travel memories. Revisit them anytime you want!

1. Keep a journal. Not only is journaling relaxing, it’s a great way to capture your family travel memories. You don’t have to write pages and pages of your travels. Jot down the key points and funny moments of your family’s vacation. You could have each family member write in the journal or provide them with their own journal so they can write down the travel experience.

2. Bring a netbook, iPad, and or digital camera on your family vacation. [...]

Traveling with the entire family can be an adventure in and of itself. Kids get tired and cranky as do moms and dads. Lighten up! Family travel is supposed to be enjoyable and fun. Follow the 7 rules for family travel listed below to make your next family vacation the best one yet!

1. Choose a family vacation that’s right for the whole family. Before scheduling your next family vacation, vote on it. Gather everyone’s input and weigh the pros and cons of each travel vacation idea. If a vacation is vetoed, explain why. Kids need to understand that while their effort is appreciated, their vacation idea may not be feasible at this time.

2. Select the right time for a family vacation. It’s important to schedule a family vacation that works for everyone. If you kids look forward to summer camp each year, [...]

Luzerne County is home of the NEW MOHEGAN SUN CASINO at Pocono Downs, with over 2,500 slots! Discover beautiful open country, mountains and rivers, plus history, cultural and entertainment! Enjoy a show at The Music Box Dinner Theater, visit historic Eckley Miner’s Village, which tells the tale of the miner’s family and their struggles. Ride the rails at Steamtown Rail Museum. Like baseball and hotdogs? Take in a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre YANKEES AAA game at PNC Field. How about a little Victorian History? Tour the Frederick Stegmaier Mansion, filled with antiques, the renowned Luzerne County Courthouse and its stained glass dome and finish with the best ice cream at The Lands at Hillside Farms. Want to make someone disappear? Don’t miss the great show at the Houdini Tour and Museum.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is easily accessible via four major interstates and the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport.

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Summer was a blast and you and your brood enjoyed your fun family vacations to the fullest. But now you’re left in a quandary over what to do with all the photos you collected. Sure, you could dump them in a box, but isn’t there a better way to use them?

YES! Here at GuestQuest, we have four great recommendations for you! Never allow pictures of your family vacation spots languish in a cardboard tomb again!

1. Put the Photos in an Album — Though this isn’t exactly a new tip, it’s a good one nonetheless. Even if you’re busy, you can probably find time at night during commercial breaks to pop your family vacation spot pictures into an album. If you’re a scrapbooker, have at ’em!

2. Pick the Best Pics for the Wall — Isn’t it time to redecorate? Then buy some pretty frames and show off photos of your family beach vacations and [...]

Sure, you have to take that annual visit to see your great aunt Martha in Tampa Bay, but you don’t have to experience another boring trip! Instead, turn that potentially dull visit into a great family vacation getaway!

Now, you’ll definitely have to get creative on how you “sell” this experience to your relatives. You don’t want to be rude, after all! So why not try these hints to make sure no one’s feelings are bruised:

1. Offer to Take Your Relatives on Day Excursions

Nothing says “I love you” more than a generous offer to take your relatives to local family vacation spots. Don’t assume that just because they live in an area that they tour their own regions; most people have no clue what excitement lies in their own neighborhoods! This way, you can introduce your grandparents, aunts, uncles and nieces to local haunts. (And when you’re footing the bill, they’ll like it [...]