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    Get in the Holiday Spirit in Coeur d’Alene

    The Coeur d’Alene Resort, well known for its beauty, becomes an especially magical place during the holiday season. The Holiday Light Show, which is the largest on-the-water resort light show in the country, is decorated with over 1.5 million lights. The impeccable and beautiful decorations make it easy to slip into the holiday spirit. If your family is on Santa’s “good list” this year, treat them to an evening of fun downtown.

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    Family Fun in Seattle: Butterfly Gardens, Carnival Rides, Music History and a Damn Good Burger

    As a resident of Portland, Oregon I have no excuse that I have never visited Seattle. I have always wanted to go but have never taken the time to plan the trip. Having only lived in the Pacific Northwest for four years I guess it’s reasonable, but I am embarrassed to admit it.

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    Family Fun in Redondo Beach

    Redondo Beach, a lively little seaside town in Southern California embodies the fantasy of what California living and visiting should be. Offering clear blue oceans for miles, casual restaurants, shops on the pier and several fun-in-the-sun outdoor activities it could be the perfect family vacation location.

    Start your picture perfect day at the upscale Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club. This recently renovated, contemporary nautical-themed hideaway is located on a private peninsula between the marina and the ocean.

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    An Idyllic Stay on the Rogue River at Morrison's Lodge

    Starting near Crater Lake, the Rogue River flows approximately 215 miles, winding through the Siskiyou National Forest until it finally empties into the Pacific Ocean at Gold Beach. Midway on the river is a little town called Merlin that is mostly known as the starting point for many Rogue rafting trips.

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    Kauai for the Adventurous Family

    If you are looking for a peaceful, quiet paradise the whole family will enjoy, the island of Kauai is tough to beat. After visiting several other Hawaiian islands, Kauai offered the best family atmosphere.

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    The Perfect Day Hike on the Exquisite North Shore