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Thomas Jefferson advised the we should have a revolution every 20 years. He meant government, but the idea applies to anything: If we don’t continually rethink how we do what...
Summertime's almost here – time to start planning your summer travels! We've taken the guesswork out of your planning by seeking out advice from top family travel writers from across...
Air travel can be stressful nowadays with long lines, flight delays and cramped seating. Add luggage, children, strollers and even pets to the mix and you have a veritable powder...
Summer vacations for some families mean active adventures, while for others the summer is a perfect time to start exploring college campuses. Imagine being able to do both in one...
Teens sometimes get a bad rap. People think they’re hard to please and harder to travel with. But the key to traveling with teens—and keeping the whole family happy—is to...
This month we are hosting our first Traveling Moms Instagram meme and we would love to have you join in the fun!
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....
Midwest winters can seem endless. The payoff? Perfect summer temperatures! Each year I vow to savor every minute of the warm weather. Although I can’t put everything on hold, I...
“’Cause down the shore everything’s all right.” ---Tom Waits, JERSEY GIRL Some see the Jersey Shore as a travel destination, a place to take the family for a couple of...
Playing in the mud, getting splashed with paint, lighting up the night or getting chased by zombies all add a little excitement to the typical 5K race. Fun runs are all the rage and a great way to get newbies involved in running; or to give veteran runners a change of pace. Most fun runs remove the [ ... ]
Head over to Universal Studios Hollywood for two new rides and an expanded Studio Tour! It’s a perfect Summer Vacation Idea. Plus, right now when you “a day you get the rest of 2013 free."
As a runner, I wanted to pay my respects to the Boston Marathoners; as an environmentalist, I didn’t want to use a lot of gas to go to ston.
We had no choice but to drive to Boston to pick my daughter up at college; the self-same daughter who refuses to eat industrialized food or buy clothing pr [ ... ]
We, the Year 3 class of Ajman Academy in the United Arab Emirates, wrote this article in order to help parents know what to expect in Thailand when travelling with kids. Since we are 7-9 years old, we researched what to do in Thailand from a kid’s perspective. We had to do a lot of thinking and re [ ... ]
Recently, I had the opportunity to teach my Year 3 students of Ajman Academy all about planning and taking a trip.
In our school, we follow the PYP model of education, where we break our year up into six blocks, each one focusing on a transdisciplinary theme and central idea. Within each idea, there [ ... ]
Dell Rapids is a beautiful and quaint piece of Americana history with its Pink Rose Quartz buildings from the local quarry. Along the banks of the picturesque Big Sioux River since 1871, this small community of 3,650 is located approximately 15 minutes north of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This l [ ... ]
Opened in 1953, Dan Hotel Tel Aviv was the first luxury hotel in Israel and has maintained its status as the “Grande Dame” of Tel Aviv hotels ever since. Part of a 14 hotel chain operating in Israel, the Dan Tel Aviv hotel is in a category of its own in service and opulence in the Israeli hospit [ ... ]
Cruise lines like Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International and Holland America Line Deliver Private Island Style Family Fun!
Owned by the cruise lines, private islands offer cruise passengers a textbook tropical island experience that no other stop on the itinerary could provide: sun, plenty of sand, activities or relaxing options all within the confines of a private island – that means it’s just you, your shipmates, and a whole island on which to play.
Most visits are all-day affairs where you can do as much or as little as you’d like. You’ll have the staples that you’d expect on a tropical island, such as scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, and beach games. There are also plenty of excursions if you’re a bit more adventurous, like deep sea fishing and horseback riding. Some of these options do require a fee, so make sure to ask your travel expert for details. Or you can just set off on your own little adventure and take in the island on a hike either down the beach or follow a laid out nature trail.
Kids will find age-appropriate programs that will keep them occupied throughout the day. Island scavenger hunts, games, sports, whale digs, water sports, children’s playground and swimming areas and aqua parks are some of the many activities supplied by cruise lines. Most of these activities are supervised by cruise line personnel, giving adults time to indulge in their own interests during their visit.
Between relaxing and playing, there’s usually an outdoor barbecue lunch where passengers can bite on a burger while sitting on the beach or sip a fruity drink in a hammock. Lunches are usually accompanied with live music.
For details on private islands on your preferred cruise line, or to start planning your Caribbean or Bahamas cruise, contact Cruise Buzz Traveling Mom at Cruise Holidays of Mission Viejo.
One glimpse of Skagway and it’s easy to see why this quaint Alaskan town is a popular port for cruise ships sailing along Alaska’s Inside Passage. Skagway offers beautiful [ ... ]
Get a jump on your summer vacation with free activities all weekend in Vermont June 8 and 9. The Green Mountain State serves up a bevy of free family fun.
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Rhode Island may be a small state, but it celebrates summer in a huge, family-friendly way.
One of the best known free warm weather events is the annual Waterfire celebration, [ ... ]
