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Sundara Inn & Spa, featured in Weekend Getaways Close to Home

Weekend Getaways Close to Home

Looking to avoid winter doldrums, cabin fever or being cooped up during the seemingly endless stretch of a Midwest winter? Consider escaping closer to home and avoid the hassle of lost luggage, delayed flights and long travel times by venturing to an array of great retreats in your own backyard.
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Aerial view of Ottawa Parliament and the Ottawa River, featured in "Finding the Foreign and Familiar in Two of Canada's Top Cities"

Finding the Foreign and Familiar in Two of Canada’s Top Cities

For a vacation getaway that’s both familiar and foreign look no further than our neighbors to the north. These two cities in Ontario offer some of Canada’s top attractions and are well worth paying a visit.
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The Gateway Arch, featured in "Summer Tripping in St. Louis"

Summer Tripping in St. Louis

This Midwestern, mid-sized city packs in family fun with plenty of attractions, great eats and attention-grabbing sights to satisfy everyone from pint-sized explorers to temperamental teens and parents aiming to create lifelong vacation memories.
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Photography credits: David Marlow. Image provided by the Inn of Five Graces.

Top 12 Ways to Get Inspired in Santa Fe

Cover image photography credits: David Marlow. Image provided by the Inn of Five Graces. New Mexico’s capital city will take your breath away, and not just due to its high elevation. Located at 7,199 feet above sea level, Santa Fe is the highest capital city in the United States and it’s the second oldest city
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Sundara Spa: Quality Time Together Close to Home

There were only five of us on our afternoon hike amid the pines on a winding trail adjacent to a hilly golf course – me and my husband, a mother and her teenage daughter, and our knowledgeable guide. As our guide pointed out local flora and fauna, we learned the daughter was on her way
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At Play in Amsterdam and Bruges

Like many large cities, Amsterdam has plenty of things to see and do that are geared towards families. Spend a few days exploring, throw in a long weekend in Belgium’s nearby Bruges, and you’ve got the makings for a great family vacation.
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Off Season in the Mountains: Colorado During the Fall

Looking to escape to Colorado with the family during the off-season? Grand Lake offers many fun and awe-inspiring adventures for the family! Check them out.
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Keeping Cool in the Florida Keys

When it comes to planning a family getaway in the Sunshine State there’s no need to wait until winter’s chill sets in. The Florida Keys offer so much for families, you can justify a trip at just about any time of year. Even during the hot summer months, aquatic activities and amazing resort pools promise
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Visit Málaga, Spain: A Perfect Mix of Family-Friendly Adventure & Relaxation

Traveling to Europe with younger children can be challenging, no matter how well adjusted or behaved your pint-sized explorers are. It becomes especially challenging when the destination you’re visiting is a bustling city filled with historical sites and museums. This is one reason Málaga, Spain, the country’s fifth-most populated city, is worth a closer look.
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