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5 of the World's Best Family Train Vacations

When it comes to travelling with kids, train travel is the more relaxed and civilized means of transportation that is completely immersed from the moment you step aboard.

For family adventure, take one of the amazing trains for kids and get ready to enjoy some very beautiful views and it is an indelible way to give children the opportunity to be part of the world around them.

You can sit in a comfortable seat, walk around the window, dine in a special car, listen to the conductor's voice and look

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Your Guide to Toddler Friendly Holidays in Crete

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Are you thinking of visiting sunny Crete with your little ones? Here’s everything you need to know.

There’s a real sense of adventure to Crete. Unlike some more popular family destinations, Crete has managed to avoid becoming too ‘touristy’ – maintain it’s rustic charm and authentic local flair.


So if you’re planning a family holiday to Crete, you’ve made a great choice. Being the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, Crete is known for its friendly and warm atmosphere, making it a f

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9009010901?profile=originalChristmas is right around the corner, and with it are holidays and school vacations. For a fun adventure in the sun with rainforest, beaches and volcanoes, head to Costa Rica for your family vacation.

Costa Rica is a top family vacation destination for warm tropical sunshine and seas, beautiful beaches, rainforest adventures, affordable easy travel and plenty of kid-friendly activities. It is one of the safest countries in Central America and English is widely spoken.

What makes Costa Rica so grea

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Acclaimed Latin Rock band Del Castillo will perform at Party on the Pier on Sat., July 20.  Mitchell Historic Properties and the restaurants and attractions at Pier 21® present this new free, family-friendly gathering, which takes place on the third Saturday of the month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through October and features live music and entertainment including performances by award winning Austin musicians. 

Del Castillo has won upwards of 18 awards for their eclectic blend of Flamenco, Rock, Lati

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GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (May 10, 2013) –   Galveston has long been home to a thriving art and live music scene.  This year, Mitchell Historic Properties and the restaurants and attractions at Pier 21® are raising the bar with a new monthly event called Party on the Pier.  The free, family-friendly gathering takes place on the third Saturday of the month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through October and features live music and entertainment including performances by award winning Austin musicians. 

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9008543276?profile=originalThis past week was extra special deep in the rainforest of Belize about an hour south of Punta Gorda. Underneath its gigantic namesake tree nestled between the Moho River and lush rain forest, the Cotton Tree Lodge hosted Chocolate Week along with the Annual Toledo Chocolate Festival held every year on the second to the last week in May. I’m making it a life goal to attend this one next spring even if it breaks the bank! Here’s why:

Chocolate at the Source

Did you know that Cacao was used by the a

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All travelers have an appreciation for the natural beauty, unique culture and fascinating history of the foreign lands they explore. And it is through this exploration that they also see the flip side of those exotic lands, the hardships endured by some of the people, devastating poverty amid the cultural treasures, lack of basic resources such as clean water, electricity, proper shelter, and crippling social class distinctions that crush hopes and dreams. Inspired by Nobel Prize Laureate Mohamm
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