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Why choose between the big city and the beach when you could have it all with a year in Tampa! With its vibrant nightlife, year-round warm weather, and coastal location, Tampa is a fantastic place for a new adventure. Whether you love to shop, try new food, immerse yourself in ...

With its miles of glorious beaches, ideal year-round weather and countless cultural and historical attractions, San Diego is one of the most visited cities in the world! If you’re on the fence about where to spend your program year, here are some of the top reasons to choose San Diego ...

Do you want to live where most Americans only dream they could live? Islands ranging from a tropical climate, to snow skiing on the Big Islands 14 thousand foot peaks, Hawaii is one of the most ecologically diverse places in the world and seems too good to be true! If ...

If you love gorgeous rivers and forests, awe-inspiring historical monuments, and vibrant metropolitan culture, then the Washington, DC area is where you want to be. There is no shortage of things to do with children any time of year, not to mention a diverse range of leisure and nightlife activities ...

The twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are a Mid-western hot spot! There is a phenomenal mix of outdoor nature and city activities. The Minneapolis - St. Paul area is second only to New York in artistic activity per capita. The parks are among the best in the world ...

Salt Lake City, Utah truly is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground! With an abundance of parks, playgrounds, hiking trails and four ski resorts (with the "Greatest Snow on Earth") all within 35 minutes of the city, activities are limitless. The city is brimming with museums, zoo, aviary, aquarium, gardens, shopping, ...

Dear Au Pairs, Welcome to the USA and the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area! In this area you get three very different towns for the price of one. I have lived in Chapel Hill for the past five years, and I love it. The weather is mild, and the people are down ...

The city of Atlanta has endless energy, big-city sophistication and warm Southern hospitality. Atlanta is a favorite destination among au pairs, visitors and those who call it home. Atlanta invites you to indulge in International cuisine, sample some of the best shopping in the South, enjoy the ever-growing list of ...

If you love the sun and want to live in the desert southwest, with year round sunshine, surrounded by some of the most spectacular natural wonders in the United States, then Arizona is the place to be. Not only are Phoenix and Tucson packed with fun things to do with ...

Dallas (or DFW – Dallas/Fort Worth as its most commonly known) is actually a group of several large & small cities and towns that make up one of the most diverse areas of Texas. Fort Worth started out as a railroad and cattle town and still retains much of ...

The number of older adults connecting with friends and family on the internet and via social media is rising every year. You know this from personal experience, if you're a home-based caregiver for seniors. It's statistically true as well, according to recent Pew Research studies which show 53% of Americans ...

The whole idea behind taking your kids on vacation is to broaden their horizons. You want them to appreciate history and be amazed by what’s out in the world. Of course, this can lead to boredom. No matter how hard you work at it, your kids just don’t think the ...

Tired of waiting to be placed with a US host family? Want to come to the US in March or April? Register at GreatAuPair and choose your own host family. GreatAuPair has families waiting for you, and new you can afford to change agencies with our new lower Program fee’s ...

Want to come to the US in February? Are you 18-26 years of age? Do you speak English? Do you love working with children? Are you interested in traveling and experiencing new cultures? Would you like to be an au pair for a US host family? We have families ready ...