Aahhh-ll inclusives for families

All inclusive vacations are gaining popularity with families, because they offer convenience and remove the stress out of the holiday experience -- especially for adults.

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World's largest cruise ships feature all the amenities of the big city

Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas are sister ships. Oly their names seem to be different, but there are some differences between the two.

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Celebrity Cruise Lines launches new ship, Eclipse

Three years ago, when Celebrity Cruise Lines' Solstice was launched, it didn't take me very long to name it Ports and Bows' ship of the year.

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Antarctic camping is the ultimate adventure

Aside from a few explorers and scientists, few travellers have actually slept on the ground in Antarctica, but now some are camping there.

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• On the trail of Shackleton in Antarctica
• March of the Tourists offers peek at Emperor penguins
• Heavy fuel ban means fewer Antarctic cruises

Paddling our way through paradise in Belize

Hanging upside down in our overturned sea kayak, we were desperately trying to remember our guide's recent instructions -- "Pull the 'Oh s--t' tab and if you can't find it...

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• Belize is a winner, by a nose
• Top 10 eco-chic escapes
• Life's A Beach In Belize
• There's more to Cancun than sand and sea
• Photo Gallery: Kayaking in Belize

Two kids, four wheels, 4,500 kilometres

Advice from a parent who drove across the country -- and lived to tell the tale.

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• On family vacations, kids are now calling the shots
• Stay-at-home vacation needs to be planned just like any other
• Kids differ from adults in travel-related ills
• Unruly kids top list of travel irks
• More Family travel ideas
• More Road Trips travel ideas

Dining tips for the road warrior

Whether you are dining in your car because of business or family matters, there are ways to pull it off with minimal mess and maximum nutrition.

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• In search of America's most extreme burgers
• One day, four barbecue pit stops in East Texas
• Recipes for the road
• Legends come alive on Arizona road trip

Palm Beach, family style

Travelling successfully with small children is about nothing if not the ideal mix of organization and forgiveness.

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• Family vacations great for bonding
• You'll find magic at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
• Tour of Central Florida roller coasters has dizzying results

48 hours in Mexico City

Got 48 hours to explore Mexico City? Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors get the most from a short visit in the Mexican capital.

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• Mexico's many museums highlight the gruesome and grisly
• Ride the rails and get a taste of life in Mexico City
• Author faces up to worst travel fears in 'hellholes'

Winter's Rocky Mountain majesty

The first trip to the mountains at the start of each snow season is always the most magical.

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• Silver Star is a snow-covered secret nestled in the Okanagan Valley
• Travel the powder highway on B.C.'s mountain slopes
• The rundown on Quebec's Tremblant ski resort

Ski and spa enthusiasts get their fix in Quebec

Quebec's 1.6 million active skiers and snowboarders make this the third most important ski region in North America, behind Colorado and California.

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• The rundown on Quebec's Tremblant ski resort
• Skijoring combines the fun of skiing with the rush of speed
• Quebec inn is a popular stop for winter sports