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Destinations West

Got a case of wanderlust that won’t quit? Your next family holiday out West is a click away. Our moms have bounced around the globe testing out family vacation spots from campgrounds to African safaris and they’re dishing the dirt on what works, what doesn’t and what you need to know before you go. Get all the family travel information essentials you need (from a traveling mom's perspective, natch!) to dive into your next family vacation adventure out West.

Here you'll find family holiday ideas for Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, California, Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, Kansas, Hawaii, South Dakota, North Dakota and Alaska.

Discovery Children's Museum in Las Vegas

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discovery-zoo1Put it on your list right now of places to see when visiting Las Vegas because this children's museum is phenomenal! The brand new Discovery Children's Museum is a must-see on your next trip to Las Vegas.

Re-opened at The Smith Center in Downtown Las Vegas, the Discovery Children's Museum now has over 23,000 square feet of space and three floors full of exhibits that will keep little ones up to the early 'tweens engaged for hours.

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Trump International Hotel Las Vegas

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vegasleadIt is a well known fact, when it comes to luxury and family in Las Vegas, those words are rarely seen together. There are a few hotels on the Las Vegas Strip that meet those expectations. Trump International Hotel Las Vegas exceeds them. After our stay at the Trump International New York, our family became instant fans of the Trump Hotel Collections. What puts Trump International Hotel Las Vegas at the top of my list for best luxury family resorts? Families come first here.

First impression? Luxury without pretention. Exquisite floral arrangements, beautiful decor, no casino, no smoking. Staff is welcoming, friendly, informative and helpful.
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Relax in Colorado's Natural Strawberry Park Hot Springs

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Strawberry Park Hot SpringsA short drive from Steamboat Springs, Colorado lays a natural hot springs that is as austere as you will find, but with rustic modern touches that blend into the environment and create a peaceful spa-like experience among the Aspens.
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The Steamboat Grand, Steamboat Springs, Colorado

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Steamboat GrandThe Steamboat Grand in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is the ideal family getaway any time of year, but most especially in winter when you can’t beat the location.
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Steamboat Springs, Colorado: the Wild West of Ski Towns

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Steamboat Springs Ski ResortSteamboat Springs, Colorado is where cowboy life meets shredder life. Ranching, rodeo and skiing have been the cowboy way there for as long as ranching has existed in Yampa Valley. It’s intertwined into the narrative of the town, where young cowboys learn to ride horseback as early as they learn to ski.
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Residence Inn Offers Space You Need for Traveling with Teens

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collegeSpace is the key to a successful week of college tours. My teen son, his godmother, his buddy, and I had all the space we needed while staying at Residence Inns during our college tour of Southern California and all of the trunk room we needed thanks to the Dodge Journey.

Residence Inns are extended stay hotels, so they cater to business people on long-term assignment. But the same features that make a Residence Inn a comfortable place for a business person to stay for several weeks make the hotel chain a perfect place to stay when traveling with teens: extra space, a fully equipped kitchen, and plenty of high quality, free food.
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