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The 2016 edition of The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas will be in bookstores as of September 15, 2015 and we are excited to share with you what’s new and how to make the best of your Las Vegas visit.  We also have a GIVEAWAY for your chance to win a copy and be the first to read about bachelor and

If you think that central Florida consists only of Walt Disney World, you’re wrong. What’s more, you’re passing up some great fun and amazing sights. The Kennedy Space Center is a perfect example of an excellent non-Disney destination for the entire family. At Kennedy Space Center you can walk under the largest rocket ever flown, touch an actual moon rock,

The White House – Home of the First Family   Though this is the Executive Mansion, home to the First Family, you have only a random chance of seeing any member thereof unless you luck into a news event or photo op—although the Obamas seem to be a little more visible than some of their predecessors. This 20-minute, hands-off tour

The publication of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2016 is just around the corner and we are celebrating with a GIVEAWAY! But first more about the new edition. Most guide books do a reasonably good job with what and where but the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World adds the how and why!  We reveal the travel industry’s inner workings.

Tips for visiting Walt Disney World with Kids from Liliane Opsomer, the coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids  The most important advise I have for families visiting Walt Disney World with kids is to arrive early! Plan to be at the park at least 30 minutes ahead of opening time with your park tickets in hand.