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12/28/98 - Unplug the Kids!
Whether you're holidaying with no tv, or just want to unplug at home, try some old-fashioned fun: Charades.

12/14/98 - Family Holiday Events
Use the web to find family events in your own city, or wherever you're visiting for the holidays.

12/02/98 - Family Visits at Holidays
Advice on avoiding pitfalls on the visit to Grandma's House.

11/23/98 - Family Travel: Beliz
Belize offers beach holidays, "jungle lodges" and other eco-tourism destinations, and Mayan ruins.

11/09/98 - Family Skiing
Use the Web to find advice and kid-friendly resorts.

10/26/98 - Hiking With Kids
Advice on keeping little backpackers happy, and on finding good hikes.

10/12/98 - Haunted Halloween Happenings
Use the Web to find family Halloween events.

09/28/98 - Winter Resort Vacations
Four online family travel experts share their favorite vacations spots.

09/14/98 - Tantrums on the Trip
Travel can be hard on little kids: here's advice on how to avoid meltdowns.

08/31/98 - Orlando Attractions
There's way too much to do in Orlando, Florida, beyond the Disney Parks.

08/17/98 - The Big One
The marathon vacation: taking the kids on the road for a year or so.

08/03/98 - Off to the Horseraces
Racetracks for horseracing can be great family outings.

07/20/98 - Car Trips
Using the Web to plan and route the quintessential family holiday.

07/06/98 - Summer Vacation Ideas
A look at great websites to check for for vacation inspirations.

07/02/98 - Fourth of July Celebrations
Web resources for family celebrations on this holiday.

06/22/98 - Outdoors Vacations With Kids
Tips on keeping the family happy on outdoors outings, backpacking, hiking, etc; and cautions about nasty bugs, plants, bears.

06/15/98 - Travel Tips Contest
Email a tip about surviving long trips with kids, and try for the prize-- a signed copy of a lovely new children's book.

06/01/98 - Dude Ranches
Plenty of families are taking vacations at the ol' corral these days.

05/18/98 - Costa Rica: Family Vacations
Costa Rica is especially becoming known for family eco-tourism holidays. (Or you can just go play on a beach.)

05/04/98 - Disney World: Web Guides
Explore Walt Disney World with a mouse (not the one with ears.)

04/20/98 - Disneyland on the Web
Updated: Exploring the California, Tokyo, and Paris Disneylands, online.

04/06/98 - Guide to Family Travel on the Web
Use the Web to plan and even purchase your family holidays: discount airfares, vacation ideas, trip reports, info about destinations, and lots more.

03/23/98 - Jurong Bird Park, and Kew Gardens
Part 2 of a look at three great garden-parks on three continents: Singapore's 50-acre Jurong Bird Park, and London's famous Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew.

03/08/98 - Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C.
A world-famous 1000-acre park that's wonderful for kids. Part 1 of a look at three great garden-parks on three continents.

02/23/98 - Airfare Deals on the Web
Heaven for family travelers, or just hype--or a great new way to waste time? Here's tips on how to bargain-hunt online.

02/09/98 - Kids Cruises
Tips about taking kids on cruises, and information on kids' programs on major cruise lines.

01/26/98- Florida Family Holidays
Use the Web to check out family resorts, rent an vacation home, and generally explore Florida.

01/13/98- The Horse's Mouth: Trip Reports from Family Travellers
If you're planning a trip, you can check the Web for advice from those who've gone before.

01/06/98- Science Playgrounds Around The World: Update
Many cities 'round the world have created high-stimulus highly-interactive environments-- supposedly for kids to learn about science. But the real name of the game is fun.

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