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Best Advice for Planning Your Summer Vacation

Planning your family vacation can be overwhelming--where to go, what to do, how to get there, you name it. There are a lot of details to planning a summer vacation....

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South Dakota: Where Imagination Guides a Family Vacation
World TravelingMomSouth Dakota: Where Imagination Guides a Family Vacation

Great summer vacations start with planning. Where are we going to go? Where are we going to stay? For my kids one of their all time favorite trips was a road trip through South Dakota.

Our first trip to South Dakota was going to be a quick drive through on our way to somewhere else. Fortunately, we  [ ... ]

Stay Aloft Before Going Aloft at the San Francisco Airport
Pets and Service Dog TravelingmomStay Aloft Before Going Aloft at the San Francisco Airport

It's always refreshing to see a new choice of hotel property near the San Francisco Airport and recently the options have gotten even better.Just a half mile from the airport, this hip and ultra modern new property is a great choice for a comfortable stay before or after flying or when visiting the  [ ... ]

Summer Vacation Ideas in Massachusetts
Finance TravelingMomSummer Vacation Ideas in Massachusetts

Although summer vacation in Massachusetts will start later than usual due to many snow days, it's time to start planning those summer family vacations in Massachusetts! For a small state, Massachusetts boasts some fabulous summer vacation spots - here are a few of the best, along with some insider t [ ... ]

The Chevy Volt: A Dashboard View
History Buff TravelingMomThe Chevy Volt: A Dashboard View

The thought of driving an electric car always seemed a little intimidating to me. Is there a learning curve? What happens when you are in the middle of the highway and the battery runs out? When it comes to the technology of electric cars I am a bit of an auto-techno peasant but I recently had a cha [ ... ]

5 Ideas for Summer Vacations for Christians
Christian TravelingMom5 Ideas for Summer Vacations for Christians

Christians travel for reasons that are almost as varied as the denominations that exist.  Here are a few reasons I love, and need, to travel, along with some ideas for where to go:

A Hidden Gem of a Natural History Museum
Discovery TravelingmomA Hidden Gem of a Natural History Museum

For fans of natural history museums, New York's American Museum of Natural History, DC’s ithsonian National Museum of History, and London’s tural Museum of History draw the masses when it comes to tourists and locals alike. But just past Boston’s Harvard Yard sits a hidden gem of a museum  [ ... ]

Hands-on Fun at the History Colorado Center
Western TravelingMomHands-on Fun at the History Colorado Center

The History Colorado Center is one of the newest museums in Downtown Denver.  Since its opening last year, the History Colorado Center has been teaching visitors about Colorado in a fun and interactive way.  The brightly colored displays draw visitors in and the hands-on activities will ke [ ... ]

New York City Travel: 7 Graduation Vacation Tips

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phpcSXTw4PMIt can be rough finding great vacation experiences and values during graduation week in a college town. So I was prepared to be a little frustrated during my son’s graduation this month in New York City. Today, back in Pittsburgh, I can reflect on the wonderful memories, laugh at some of the disasters, and share with you some tips for enjoying a Big Apple Graduation Vacation.

#1. If hotel prices near campus seem outrageous, consider options in another area but make sure transportation prices don’t wipe out your budget.

#2. Prepare for rain (I’m talking from experience on this one!). Give yourself lots of extra time for rain travel (especially if this includes hailing a cab).

#3. Be faster than normal. If a person from the Midwest and a person from NYC both hail the same cab at the same time, I can guarantee Ohio’s NOT gettin’ the cab. I’ve lived it. Most out-of-towners don’t feel right jumping in front of another person.

#4. If your child’s graduation ceremony is at the Javits Center, or anywhere with limited cab activity, and there are looming thunderstorms, hire a car to pick you up after the event.

#5. If your child’s graduation ceremony is at Yankee Stadium, it is acceptable to dress a little casual (i.e. skip the Sex In The City Shoes--and pray the person who’s squeezing by you and stepping on you isn’t wearing them either.).

#6. Get local endorsements for restaurants. My favorite: Buenos Aires (513 E. 6th Street) recommended by my son’s Argentinean friends. Our favorites-empanadas, provoleta argentina, and grilled skirt steak (The food was delicious, the portions generous, and it was a great value (for NYC) and experience. PS. We paid for our meal.).

#7. If your kid ditches you at 6 p.m. to hang out with his friends, remind yourself that a) he’s going to miss his friends, b) you’re glad he has friends, and c) it’s your opportunity for a little fun. Consider a Broadway or Off-Broadway show--There are often plenty of wonderful last minute options. Keep an open mind, check out a few box offices from 6:30 until 7:00 (show time), and find something fun. You deserve it!
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Nancy Berk, Ph.D. has been described as "Dr. Phil meets Tina Fey." Dr. Berk is an accomplished psychologist, speaker, and award-winning lifestyle humorist. Her stand-up comedy has landed her on the stages of TEDx and 30 Rock.

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