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Cherry Blossoms in DC, photo featured in Family Travel with Colleen Kelly article Meaningful Moments and Action-Packed Fun in Washington, D.C.

Meaningful Moments and Action-Packed Fun in Washington, D.C.

A vacation in our nation’s capital, especially during peak tourist season in the summer, can prove daunting for first-time visitors. Don’t let the heat and humidity, crowds, or prospect of too much to see and too little time get in the way of what can be an amazing experience.
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Central Recorder's Here are some essentials for flying with children, according to a travel specialist, featured in Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

Central Recorder – Here are some essentials for flying with children

"Colleen, a US-based family travel presenter, has taken to TikTok..."
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The U.S. Sun's NO KIDDING I’m a travel expert – here are the essentials you need when flying with kids, featured in Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

The U.S. Sun – A TRAVEL expert has revealed the essentials parents need when flying with kids

"Colleen's top tip was to keep 'little surprises' in your bags which can be brought out at a moment's notice."
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Nasdaq's Don’t Buy Airline Tickets Too Soon: When Should You Book? featured in Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

Nasdaq – Don’t Buy Airline Tickets Too Soon

"'I buy [airline tickets] and then set a Google alert for that same flight,' said Colleen Kelly, host at PBS Family Travel with Colleen Kelly. 'If the price goes down, I can call the airline and they will refund the difference...'"
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Picture of Haven Life's Best and worst times of year to fly, featured in Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

Haven Life – Best and worst times of year to fly

"'Prices will always be higher around holidays,' Kelly told us, 'and airlines will raise prices when they know people want to travel. If you can go off-season or during a non-holiday month, you have a better chance of saving money.'"
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Picture of CNN Underscored's article, Your summer vacation packing list for teens, according to family travel experts, featured on Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

CNN Underscored – Your summer vacation packing list for teens

"'Also, even if you feed the teens at the airport prior to the flight, which we do, they always seem to be hungry a couple of hours later,' Kelly says."
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Herrenkonfekt from Dresden, Germany, featured in Birthplace of Milk Chocolate – No, It’s Not Switzerland! on Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

Birthplace of Milk Chocolate – No, It’s Not Switzerland!

Courtly society ladies in large, airy parlors adjusted their fine gowns and gathered on ornately upholstered sofas and high-backed chairs, delicately sipping foaming chocolate from porcelain cups.
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Madison Children's Museum, featured in Visit Madison, Wisconsin with Your Kids on Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

Visit Madison, Wisconsin with Your Kids

This is one of the best reasons you should plan a vacation to Madison. It’s a family-friendly destination and will give your kids an authentic college campus experience.
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Winding River horses, featured in Mountains of Memory-Making in Colorado’s Grand County on Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

Mountains of Memory-Making in Colorado’s Grand County

We went from the flat plains of Illinois just that morning to leaving Denver and spotting shadowy peaks lining the horizon, to seemingly suddenly becoming enveloped by those mountains on either side as we drove deeper into Grand County, Colorado. The terrain was different and thrilling and built in us the feeling that this mother-daughter
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Colleen Kelly at Shelter Distilling, featured in Where to Dine and Stay in Mammoth Lakes, California

Where to Dine and Stay in Mammoth Lakes, California

What about the lodging and dining experiences in the Village at Mammoth Lakes? After a Family Travel with Colleen Kelly filming trip to the area, we’ve got the lowdown below.
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St. Louis Cardinals Game featured in Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

What’s New for Families in St. Louis

St. Louis is a great destination for families because it offers many educational and memorable activities, from art and culture to baseball and brewing. Check out our recommendations for what to do and plan your trip to St. Louis.
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The Ultimate Family Summer Vacation Checklist featured on Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

The Ultimate Family Summer Vacation Checklist

What should you bring for the baby? What are the travel essentials for a traveling mom and dad? How about the kids? Luckily, we've created the ultimate summer vacation checklist for the entire family.
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