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Got wanderlust? Here’s a wander-list filled with fun things to do from Trav L. Moore and his priceLESS peeps.

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Checking In is the place to find everything you’ll need to plan your next family getaway. All brought to you by real families and our family of Team Member travel experts. Make the most of your vacation time by Checking In with us. To see what’s coming up, visit our About page.

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Resort Visits

A Special Sneak Peek at Our Brand-New Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort

  • Posted August 15, 2022

Get an inside look at our brand-new Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort! Find out what makes it special, from ocean views to the multi-level pool and so much more.

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Resort Visits

Celebrating 40 Years of Vacations: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going

  • Posted August 1, 2022

Read the 40-year history of Holiday Inn Club Vacations from our President and CEO John Staten.

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Discover Fresh Fall Travels

Things to Do

Our 5 Favorite Mount Ascutney Hiking Trails

  • Posted August 30, 2022

Resort Visits

7 Ways to “Fall” in Love with Orange Lake Resort This Fall

  • Posted September 20, 2022

A woman wearing a purple tank top, jean shorts and glasses poses underneath a pair of wedged rocks in Gatlinburg, TN.

Destination Ideas

Your Guide to Hiking in Gatlinburg: Trails, Tips, Food & More

  • Posted August 23, 2022

Check In With Us

Are you just as obsessed with travel as we are? Find out how to share your great vacation story on this page. And you can always find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest, too.

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Author, Jessica Averett, and her family sit on the ski lift in winter apparel and ski gear.

Travel Tips

Planning a Family Ski Trip: 8 Easy Tips for Your First One

  • Posted November 4, 2020

Get 8 family ski trip tips from Jessica, a pro winter sport mom of 5. She's sharing how to dress, prep for your first day and more.

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Author, Sarah Conroy, and son, Logan, sit on a lake pier mimicking an airplane with their arms.

Travel Tips

Tips for Flying with Kids This Holiday Season

  • Posted November 2, 2020

Check out one mom’s best tips for flying with kids this holiday season, including advice for flying with babies and toddlers and traveling during COVID-19.

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Brenda's family sits in their villa with work and play.

Travel Tips

How to Take a Schoolcation: Myrtle Beach Edition

  • Posted October 26, 2020

Get tips on how to mix virtual school with fun from Brenda, a mom of five who planned a schoolcation at South Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach.

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Angelica's children sitting on the steps of their RV.

Travel Tips

Helpful RV Travel Tips: Branson Road Trip Edition

  • Posted October 21, 2020

Angelica from Toddlin’ Across America offers some great RV travel tips and advice from her family’s recent road trip adventure to Branson, Missouri.

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Travel Tips

Travel-Perfect Hairstyle Tutorial with Mindy McKnight

  • Posted October 19, 2020

Follow along with this Double Dutch Braid step-by-step tutorial, the perfect hairstyle for vacation travels, from Mindy McKnight of Cute Girls Hairstyles.

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Featured Contributor, Clarissa Laskey (middle), kayaks with her daughter (right) in a blue kayak while her son (left) kayaks in his own green kayak.

Travel Tips

Traveling Solo with Children: One Mom’s Take on One-Parent Vacations

  • Posted October 7, 2020

Hear one mom’s experiences with traveling solo with her children. She’ll share why she loves it and memories from her trip to Orange Lake Resort in Orlando.

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Member Memories

Tips for Traveling with Disabilities

  • Posted October 5, 2020

Learn the best tips for traveling with disabilities from Danny of Accessible Vacations. He’ll share his story, personal advice and favorite ways to vacation.

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Ashley's kids posing in the airport terminal.

Travel Tips

Flying During COVID-19: A Family’s Experience

  • Posted September 29, 2020

Get tips for flying during COVID-19 with your family, especially with little ones, based on one family of six’s recent travel experiences.

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Jessica's kids playing in the RV.

Travel Tips

RV Trips with Kids: 10 Tips for Success

  • Posted September 9, 2020

Learn how you can make RV trips with kids a smoother ride and find out if RV travel is a good option for your family vacation with these 10 tips and tricks.

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Ashley and her boyfriend at Yellowstone

Travel Tips

National Park Trips: Best Family-Friendly Tips by Park

  • Posted September 7, 2020

Get tips and advice for your national park trips. You’ll discover top recommendations for 21 parks, so you can have the best outdoor family adventure.

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Angelica's son hiking through a wooded nature trail with his backpack on.

Travel Tips

Homeschooling While Traveling: 8 Ways to Keep Learning on the Go

  • Posted September 1, 2020

Learn one mom’s top 8 tips for homeschooling while traveling. You’ll unlock a whole new world of learning on the road and having travel adventures.

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Travel Tips

6 Tips for Your Next State Park Trip

  • Posted August 28, 2020

Learn 6 state park tips and tricks for your next family adventure in the great outdoors. You’ll find out how to stay safe, what to pack and more.

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