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06 Jul 2008 05:30 PM

Super Safari Deal

by Michele Cheplic

My preschooler's dream trip includes jetting off to the heart of Kenya and getting up close and personal with animals most of us would rather see in books than in person. She would like nothing more to run wild with baboons, lions, lemurs, elephants, rhinos, tigers, and hyenas.

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14 Jun 2008 11:52 PM

Touring a Legendary Botanic Garden

by Michele Cheplic

What weighs 448 tons; climbs 60 feet in the air and stretches 220 yards above what is considered one of the most beautiful places on earth? Kew Gardens' calls it their new XStrata Treetop Walkway.

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01 May 2008 10:45 AM

Father's Day Travel Packages

by Michele Cheplic

I know. I know. We haven't even celebrated Mother's Day and I'm already posting Father's Day travel deals. Well, if you read my previous blog about ways to save money on vacations then you know there are big savings to be had if you book early.

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07 Aug 2007 10:04 PM

Weather and Your Family 's Vacation

by Michele Cheplic

When was the last time it poured during your family's trip to the beach? Do you remember the ski vacation that didn't yield any appreciable snow? What about the trip to the kite festival on a day with no wind?

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17 May 2007 02:30 PM

Tour A Rose Garden

by Michele Cheplic

In my previous blog: "Family Travel: Time To Stop and Smell The Roses" I tried to encourage you to get out and discover the fragrant blossoms blooming at your local botanical garden.

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17 Apr 2007 05:45 PM

Learning to Snuba

by Michele Cheplic

My almost 3-year-old daughter loves fish. I've taken her to various world-class aquariums, but we always leave with her asking for more. One person recently recommended I take her snorkeling.

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13 Apr 2007 06:30 PM

Ocean Kayaking

by Michele Cheplic

In previous blogs I've written about destinations located throughout the world that have been listed as ideal spots to kayak (most of them lakes and rivers). However, I have only briefly touched on the subject of ocean kayaking.

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03 Apr 2007 02:20 PM

Rock Climbing At Red Rock Canyon

by Michele Cheplic

In a previous blog I tried my best to sway you from getting sunburned while walking from casino to casino (or buffet to buffet) during your trip to Las Vegas. Rather, if you are going to cause damage to your skin I suggested you do so at Red Rock Canyon---a.k.a. a rock climber's mecca.

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15 Mar 2007 11:24 PM

Visiting Hells Canyon

by Michele Cheplic

With a name like Hells Canyon it's hard to believe anything good can come from a trip there. But, don't let the name fool you. If you are narrowing down your choices for a family-friendly spring break travel destination don't rule out Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.

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28 Feb 2007 12:59 AM

Washington State's Hidden Treasure

by Michele Cheplic

The title of this blog may be a bit deceiving. Perhaps, it should read: "ONE of Washington State's Hidden Treasures." The Evergreen State is filled with natural wonders, many of which are tucked away in the hills and valleys that line the area.

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