New birth announced at Nashville Zoo
Nashville Zoo announced the birth and debut of Mai, a two-month-old female bontebok calf. Mai was born on Halloween night, weighing in at 16 pounds to first-time mom and third-time dad, Rye and...
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First Koalas arrive at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Brumby and Willum, two male koalas, arrived at Brookfield Zoo Chicago on June 10. and have been acclimating to their new home at the Zoo’s Hamill Family Play Zoo. Now, the marsupials are ready to meet...
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The benefits of a pre-holiday getaway
So many festivals and events to choose from By Eileen OgintzTribune Content AgencyTaking the Kids Feeling overwhelmed? We all are at this time of year, when there Is so much to do and not enough time...
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The fun starts early in Barbados
A morning through lunch catamaran cruise highlights our first day on the island By Eileen Ogintz Best birthday ever? “It’s right up there,” said Yasmin Naaman, celebrating her 31st birthday on a Cool...
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Tiny to cozy to gargantuan: the resorts of Barbados
A tour of the spectacular Harrison’s Cave is also a must-do on the island By Eileen Ogintz We missed the swimming horses. That’s a not-so secret opportunity as long as you are willing to get to...
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A big resort with big ideas on Barbados
Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle Resort just opened in late 2023 By Eileen Ogintz I got lost trying to find our room. “It is like a maze,” a guest suggests on the elevator. There are five...
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Visit Barbados for African/British heritage and adventures
White sand beaches, food, and adventures from caving to surfing By Eileen OgintzTribune Content AgencyTaking the Kids Different strokes for different folks. That certainly applies to the Caribbean...
View ArticlePlanning Your Weekend Getaway in Portland, Oregon
Are you searching for a new and exciting city to plan a weekend getaway? If so, Portland may be the place you’re looking to spend a few days relaxing and enjoying life. Here are a few attractions to...
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Grabbing some last-minute spooky fun
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Scary or not-so-scary? Kitschy or upscale? Take your pick. It’s not too late for some Halloween season fun whether at a theme park, zoo, aquarium, a haunted...
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Taking the kids to see the best and brightest holiday lights
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Maybe it’s your family tradition to return to the same holiday lights display every year—often the weekend after Thanksgiving when everyone is desperate to get...
View ArticleNew birth announced at Nashville Zoo
Nashville Zoo announced the birth and debut of Mai, a two-month-old female bontebok calf. Mai was born on Halloween night, weighing in at 16 pounds to first-time mom and third-time dad, Rye and...
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First Koalas arrive at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Brumby and Willum, two male koalas, arrived at Brookfield Zoo Chicago on June 10. and have been acclimating to their new home at the Zoo’s Hamill Family Play Zoo. Now, the marsupials are ready to meet...
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The benefits of a pre-holiday getaway
So many festivals and events to choose from By Eileen OgintzTribune Content AgencyTaking the Kids Feeling overwhelmed? We all are at this time of year, when there Is so much to do and not enough time...
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To Orlando in fall with young kids
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency If you think Orlando with toddlers and preschoolers is a nonstarter, think again. “The Magic outweighs the temper tantrums,” said Melanie Reynolds, here with...
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Halloween’s coming. Get your costumes ready — now!
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Got your Halloween costumes ready? Sure there’s more than a month to Halloween but you can start celebrating now whether you want to stay in haunted digs, get...
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Festive Fall Fun at Walt Disney World Resort
Eileen Ogintz, nationally syndicated columnist of “Taking the Kids,” reviews the many fun family events taking place this autumn in Orlando for sponsor, Walt Disney World Resort. By Eileen Ogintz...
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It’s Gingerbread Time at Walt Disney World Resort
By Eileen Ogintz Got duct tape? You’ll also need some wire mesh and either wood or sturdy cardboard. Now you are ready—to start to make an out of the box (literally) gingerbread creation. “Push...
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Zero-proof cocktails now vogue at Walt Disney World
By Eileen Ogintz Muja Juice anyone? Aboard Walt Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Adventure – the very popular (and expensive) immersive two night experience cruising in space — this...
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Orlando’s Terminal C Is A Destination In Itself
By Joanna Mazewski, Taking the Kids Correspondent They say MCO is ‘Much Closer to Orlando’ but we’d say it’s ‘Much Closer to an Oasis.’ Could it be possible for you to just want to travel to a...
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Choosing sides on the ‘Star Wars’ Galactic Starcruiser Halcyon
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency What’s the plan? “I hope you trust there is always a plan,” Captain Riyolok Keevan assured the roughly 300 travelers, from babies to seniors, on board the Walt...
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