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Stay "Inn the Loop" with the most up-to-date travel tips, destination ideas, and more.

Stay "Inn The Loop"

Inn the Loop is the place to find everything you’ll need to plan your next family getaway. All brought to you by real families and our internal travel experts. Make the most of your vacation time by staying Inn the Loop with us.

Two boys stand in front of a mural that reads, 'Branson Vibes'.

Destination Ideas

What is Branson Like Right Now?

  • Posted September 30, 2021

Get a feel for what Branson is like to visit, along with things to do and where to stay, from Amanda, who recently took a Missouri family vacation there.

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Things to Do

Halloween Horror Nights: Your Guide to Frightful Fun at Universal Orlando This Year

  • Posted September 28, 2021

Get this year’s guide to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando and find out how to have a scary-good time with Tom’s haunted house reviews and tips.

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A young boy and man sit in the middle of a wildflower field.

Things to Do

7 Fun Things to Do in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

  • Posted September 22, 2021

Check out 7 fun things to do in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, as Rob shares his family’s favorite activities, including farm mazes and lake cruises.

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Virtual Vacations

3 Easy, Cheesy Recipes to Make This Fall [Free, Printable PDFs]

  • Posted September 21, 2021

Download these 3 super easy, extra cheesy recipes this fall — all “krafted” by Chef Duane from Kraft Macaroni & Cheese.

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Sue the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever discovered stands in an exhibit hall.

Things to Do

7 Chicago Museums You NEED to Visit

  • Posted September 20, 2021

Put these 7 Chicago museums at the top of your must-see list while you’re in the Windy City. You’ll dive into sea life, astronomy, art, history and more.

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Things to Do

5 Best Things to Do at Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg

  • Posted September 16, 2021

Dive into the 5 best things to do at Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg, Tennessee! Niccole is sharing her family’s top favorite must-see underwater wonders.

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A young boy (right) and a young girl (left) sit in inner tubes while floating down a lazy river.

Resort Visits

Our First Family Vacation at Orange Lake Resort [La Primera Vacación de Nuestra Familia en Orange Lake Resort]

  • Posted September 14, 2021

Follow this family on their first Orange Lake Resort vacation! ¡Siga eso familia en sus primeras vacaciones en Orange Lake Resort! (Story in English & Spanish.)

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A woman in an orange sweater (front-right) helps serve a meal her husband and daughter (back-left) prepared in their Villa kitchen.

Resort Visits

Falladays Fun Days: Meet the Kraft Chef Behind Our Cheesy, Fall Recipes

  • Posted September 13, 2021

Get an inside look at Falladays at our Texas resorts and Chef Duane’s cheesy, fall recipes brought to you by Kraft Macaroni & Cheese.

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Destination Ideas

Top 10 Fall Getaways to See the Leaves Change Colors

  • Posted September 8, 2021

Check out these top 10 fall getaways to see those magical color-changing leaves. You'll get trip ideas with peak leaf-viewing times and unique places to stay.

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Travel Tips

12 of Our Most Popular Travel Blog Stories: Celebrating Our 1-Year Checking In Blogaversary!

  • Posted September 1, 2021

Check out 12 popular travel blog stories on Checking In, from things to do in Lake Tahoe to travel hairstyle tips by Mindy McKnight and much more in between.

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A caucasian family of four stand near a horse stable.

Destination Ideas

Our Amazing Dallas Staycation at Villages Resort

  • Posted August 31, 2021

See everything this family loved about their Dallas staycation in Flint, Texas, from horseback riding to the indoor waterpark and more.

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Travel Tips

11 Ways to Keep Your Toddler (& You) Happy on a Road Trip

  • Posted August 23, 2021

Get 11 road trip activities and tips for keeping your kids happy on long car rides from Angelica, a mom who RVs across the country with her 3 toddlers.

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