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Cabo Primo

March 30, 2022 Leave a Comment

Sunset at Grand Solmar Land's End Resort

At the tip of Baja, going chic to chic for a week, and learning the wahoo Watusi “You see, Sweetheart, you can always tell where the fish are by looking at the birds. You find fish where they are diving into the water. Ricardo is probably taking us where those birds are over there.” The […]

Filed Under: Features, Travel, Trips with Kids Tagged With: cabo, family travel, getaway, Grand Velas, vacation

Trips with Kids —A Castle in Carlsbad

November 24, 2021 Leave a Comment

Park Hyatt Aviara Carlsbad

Beyond LEGOLAND and sandy beaches, a great resort is transformed into something extraordinary. Ranging from laid-back to luxurious, Carlsbad has many looks: venture beyond Legoland and you’ll find some of SoCal’s most beautiful beaches, three waterfowl-packed lagoons to explore, dozens of easy-walking trails, 50 acres of color in the Flower Field, golf courses where the […]

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The Family That Rides Together…

June 25, 2021 Leave a Comment

Michele Montoya and her daughter 10-year-old Megan, riding at Alisal Guest Ranch

Quality time at One of California’s Top Dude Ranches, Alisal Guest Ranch in Santa Ynez Valley As the world opens up and normalcy creeps back one cautious step at a time, the annual summer getaway takes on a special significance this year. It must be good, a vacation so memorable that it will restore your […]

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How OC Families Do Summer

June 2, 2021 Leave a Comment

Family Fun in OC Giveaway

Family Fun Activities in OC Summer is right around the corner and we’re asking you —our readers— where are the best places to visit around OC. Fill out the form below to be featured in our Family Fun section of our July issue and a chance to win a 4-pack of Knott’s Berry Farm Tickets. […]

Filed Under: Family Activities, Travel, Trips with Kids

Protected: Scottsdale’s Desert Gem and Santa Cruz’s Dream Inn

June 3, 2019 Leave a Comment

Four Seasons Scottsdale and Boardwalk in Santa Cruz MedRange

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The Ranch at Laguna Beach

April 30, 2019 Leave a Comment

The Ranch Golf Course MidRange

A uniquely serene setting and a world-class 9-hole course make this staycation a gem. Whether you’re ready to hit the open road with the family this summer and explore life outside of OC, or you want to chill closer to home and enjoy a bit of what this local paradise has to offer, we will […]

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Family Volunteer Vacations

March 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

Best Friends Animal Society - Kurt Budde MidRange

Family volunteer vacations balance doing good with having fun. For your next family trip, how about doing some good while also having fun. Sound intriguing? It’s called a “family volunteer vacation,” and thousands of people across the country are doing it every year. The trips can last for a few days or several weeks, but […]

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Fit Valentines Getaways

February 8, 2019 Leave a Comment

Yoga Fit Mat class on the water at Royalton Riviera Cancun MidRange

Get your heart rate up and your om on with these Valentines Getaways for Body Buddies, Golf Lovers and Snorkeling Sweethearts. As we head into February, odds are you have already broken your New Year’s resolution to get fit and lose weight. Statistics show 80% of us fail to stick to these promises for more […]

Filed Under: Family, Family Activities, Fun & Games, Health, Holidays, Mom & Dad, Travel, Trips with Kids

Snow Rides and Dude Ranch Vacation Spots in Colorado

November 6, 2018 2 Comments

It’s the best time of the year to simmer down and get on a horse in snowy Colorado. If you are ready for a hassle-free school break in a fantasy setting, consider an all-inclusive family vacation at Vista Verde Guest Ranch, a luxury dude ranch in Northwest Colorado. How best to describe it? it’s like […]

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The Hula Children

June 26, 2018 Leave a Comment

Hula Children Slideshow

Competition is fierce but the aloha spirit presides over this event on Maui for young dancers, the Hula O Na Keiki. According to our annual Parenting OC Reader’s Choice survey, Maui was the top choice for the family vacation. One reader explained its popularity by saying it’s a place that feels “comfortably exotic.” All islands […]

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