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Orlando, Florida has been known for years as one of the greatest Family destinations in the country. There a lot of people that remember packing up their car and road tripping to Disney World. But Orlando is now greater than ever. With Kissimmee, the area boasts the second largest city in the U.S. for number of Hotel rooms, as it sees an estimated 52 million tourists a year.

And why not— with Disney World, SeaWorld, Cypress Gardens, Universal Studios, and the Kennedy Space Center, and many other Shows and Attractions, Orlando is maintaining the tradition of welcoming families and kids of all ages. With the wide array of Lodging choices near to all the fun, it's a can't miss.

So load up the car or hop on a plane and visit Orlando, Florida!

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Branson, Missouri may be known for its variety of live theater shows and theme parks, but there truly is "something for everyone" in Branson. In addition to the great shows in Branson, Branson also is surrounded by the beautiful Ozark Mountains and three lakes— Table Rock Lake, Lake Taneycomo and Bullshoals, where lake recreation and fishing abound. Shopping is available at three huge outlet malls, specialties shops and antique stores, where you can find just about anything you're looking for. Branson is also known for great restaurants and award-winning golf courses. So take a little time to see all that Branson, Mo has to offer.

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Reconnect, Relax and Rejuvenate in picturesque Eureka Springs, Arkansas. As a vacation destination, Eureka Springs is like no other. Nestled amid the beautiful Ozark Mountains, Eureka Springs offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Stay at one of Eureka Springs historical hotels, take in a massage and Spa treatment, see local artists perform at the Auditorium, and check out the Great Passion Play.

Eureka Springs is real a Victorian Village preserved from the early 1900s, and has the largest collection of Victorian architecture in the central United States. The lovely Victorian homes are reminiscent of an era of pastel colors and ornate decorations now referred to as “gingerbread” style. Relive history as you enjoy the attractions, shopping, events and festivals in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Legend tells that Native Americans found relaxation and healing beside one of its natural springs. Once you visit Eureka Springs, you will come back year after year.

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A wholesome family destination, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee offers visitors the complete vacation experience. From outdoor adventure including white river rafting, fishing, biking, hiking and more to numerous, must-see attractions, shopping in multiple brand named outlets malls and theme parks, Pigeon Forge offers more than can be experienced in a single visit. Pigeon Forge is also home to more than a dozen entertainment venues ranging from country music to stampeding buffalo so you’re sure to catch a great show.

In the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is a picture perfect setting for your next getaway. Dining choices are plenty and the area offers lodging from resorts to cabins that will make your stay enjoyable, refreshing and fun for all.

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About two miles long by five miles wide, Gatlinburg, Tennessee isn’t just another small mountain town and neither are the mountains that surround it. A gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this mountain retreat offers visitors the chance to escape from the ordinary and experience the heritage of the Southern Appalachian Mountains at the same time as enjoy some great vacation fun in one of their many attractions or shows.

Arts and crafts are native to the region and can be found in one of the many shops in this mountain village. Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park also offer an array of adventure for the outdoor enthusiasts. And if you’re looking for a comfortable stay, Gatlinburg, Tennessee offers a choice of traditional lodging throughout the immediate downtown area. Although it’s hard to not consider one of the many mountain cabin retreats that surround this one of a kind destination.

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Dolly's Dreams
Born and raised in the great smoky mountains, country's most decorated female is living her dreams By Jackie Sheckler Finch Dolly Parton says that she is still living her childhood dream. And she has no intention of quitting what she loves so much. "I always knew I would be a star from the first time I sang into the can on the tobacco stick on the front porch," Dolly says. "I thank God everymore >

Where Magic Begins: Behind the Scenes at Walt Disney World
By Jackie Sheckler Finch Kicking up his heels, Woody the cowboy from Toy Story leads guests on a rollicking hoedown. When the Frontierland show is done, the characters wave goodbye and dance down a side street at Walt Disney World. Once they hit the magic yellow line, however, those hot costumes come off, and the dancing slows to a walk. This part of Disney is hidden from guests. "That line more >

A Holiday for the Holiday
Give Grandma's house a break this season By Barbara Gibbs Ostmann The countdown to the holiday season has begun, and it's time to start planning your holiday getaway. Instead of the usual get-together at Grandma's house, grab Grandma and round up family and close friends and go over the river and through the woods to an exciting destination. It will be a Christmas to remember—and no one more >

Eureka! It's a Victorian Christmas
By Barbara Gibbs Ostmann Nestled in the Ozark Mountains in northwest Arkansas, the Victorian Village of Eureka Springs provides a picture-postcard setting for Christmas celebrations. The winding streets and historic buildings lined with twinkling white lights set the stage for a whirlwind of holiday activities. The festivities begin in November with Santa’s appearance at historic Basin Spring more >

Winterfest in the Smoky Mountains
By Barbara Gibbs Ostmann The Smoky Mountains literally sparkle in the wintertime. Both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee, poised near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, celebrate Winterfest from November through February. The activities vary somewhat in each town, but both are decked out in millions of twinkling lights that are guaranteed to put you in the holiday more >

Holiday Magic in Orlando
By Barbara Gibbs Ostmann If your idea of a holiday hiatus is warmer climates, think about Florida—palm trees, sunshine, and ice slides. That’s right, ice slides. At Gaylord Palms Resort at Orlando (gaylordhotels.com), nearly two million pounds of ice steal the show. The walk-through ice spectacle features interactive holiday scenes and ice slides for adults and children. The ice scenes are more >

An Ozark Mountain Christmas Celebration
By Barbara Gibbs Ostmann Deep in the Ozarks, the Christmas season begins early at Branson, Missouri. Throughout the month of November and early December, every show in town sports a holiday-themed performance, and the area attractions transform themselves into winter wonderlands. One of the most magical places at Christmastime is Silver Dollar City. The theme park started in 1960 as a more >

Lions & Tigers & Bears. Oh My!
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Rescues Big Cats and Other Animals By Ron W. Marr People are crazy. Large daily doses of anecdotal evidence give credence to the hypothesis. Consider the lack of forethought that walks hand-in-hand with the decision to acquire a pet. At birthdays and Christmas, after a couple of years of listening to their children swear they'll take care of it, parents give inmore >

Titanic Proportions
The Legend Lives On At The World's Largest Museum Attraction By Ron Marr For the uninitiated, Branson, Missouri, is considered the “Nashville of the Ozarks.” It's a label justifiably earned, as this once-small town – barely an eye-blink on the map in the early 1960s – now attracts more than seven million visitors per year. They come for the country music, as virtually any star you can name more >

That Wacky Quacker
By Rebecca French Smith IT’S JUST A SMALL PIECE OF FORMED, YELLOW PLASTIC that makes a sound in between a kazoo and a duck call. When you put it to your mouth it tends to transform you into Donald Duck or one of his nephews, Huey, Dewey, or Louie, depending on your age. Originally designed by students at the University of Oregon because their mascot is a duck, the Wacky Quacker found a home at more >