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Articles by Kara Williams

 Holidays Away From Home: 10 Ways to Celebrate
October 30, 2008
Holidays Away From Home: 10 Ways to Celebrate
In lieu of another video game, doll, or toy truck, consider giving a getaway to your grandchildren

Thanksgiving at a theme park? Chanukah in Hawaii? Christmas on a cruise? Why not. Instead of playing host to your extended family this holiday season (or making the rounds a ... read more
 One Week in Paradise: Kauai, Hawaii
August 06, 2008
One Week in Paradise: Kauai, Hawaii
See what happens when one family goes touring, tubing, and snorkeling on the Garden Isle, and Grandma is along for the ride

Kauai, Hawaii, is a wonderfully laid-back and manageable island. It's just 33 miles long and 25 miles across its widest point. Scenic sights are connected by two main highways ... read more
 Sublime Spas
May 07, 2008
Sublime Spas
Kid-friendly treatments make for grand pampering experiences

If you’re a fan of massages or other soothing body treatments, you know how relaxing and refreshing a spa visit can be. These days, it’s not just adults enjoying a ... read more
 4-Season Fun in the Mountains
April 02, 2008
4-Season Fun in the Mountains
Experienced outfitters offer peak adventures for every season and fitness level.

Exploring the outdoors in your own backyard with grandchildren is one thing. But when you’re on a family vacation, you’d probably prefer to venture out in unfamiliar territory ... read more
 Splashing Around at the Great Wolf Lodge
March 05, 2008
Splashing Around at the Great Wolf Lodge
Indoor waterpark resorts surge in popularity


When Elizabeth Womack of Mansfield, Texas, learned about the brand-new Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark resort opening in nearby Grapevine last December, she thought it sound ... read more
 Winter Fun in Aspen & Snowmass
September 09, 2007
Winter Fun in Aspen & Snowmass
There's so much more to Colorado than skiing! Who knew?

Ski enthusiasts from all over the world descend upon the Aspen/Snowmass area each winter to enjoy Colorado's famous champagne powder and Technicolor blue skies. The mountains' ... read more
 Lovin
September 07, 2007
Lovin' LEGOLAND
For grandkids who play with building blocks, it's the theme park beyond their wildest dreams

With a young grandson obsessed with little plastic building bricks, and a fearless granddaughter who loves amusement park rides, my mother insisted we make a day trip to LEGOL ... read more
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Kara Williams is a freelance writer whose travel articles have appeared in The Dallas Morning News, The Denver Post, and Every Day With Rachael Ray. She resides in Colorado with her husband and two young children.
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