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The ziplining trips in the Puerto Rican rainforest looked so fun, but not for a 6- and 8-year-old. An all-day outing with 350-foot-high lines? That's why I was so thrilled to find the kid-fri...

Buying a new family car can be a daunting challenge for moms; the auto industry tends to looks down on the female buyer as unsophisticated and is known for frequently duping buyers into over-paying. The tide is changing, howe...

There are numerous places to ski on Mt. Hood, the massive mountain near Portland, Oregon. I have not had the pleasure of skiing all of them, but I have skied Summit with all three kids. Our kids are beginner skier...

Cupcakes. The word alone sends a warm fuzzy feeling through my taste buds. From kid birthday parties to wedding receptions, this little treat is something that can be enjoyed by the masses. It’s no surprise that bakeries all...
Here's what I like to do. Make things up. Might be why I became a writer. Here's what my daughter likes to do. Live like Eloise. Of course, the Plaza is no longer the Plaza, though it still has a Live Like Eloise Package...
I’m a native New Englander, who, since leaving Connecticut for college and a grown-up life, finds herself worshipping fried clams. I talk about them constantly and have even written about fried clams for Chicke...

If you don’t consider Hollywood kid-friendly, think again. There are plenty of G-rated fun things to see and do with your family in this famous town nicknamed Tinseltown. When you look beyond the street traffic, crowded side...

A few weeks ago, I was invited to attend the VIP opening of Red Door Spa's NYC Flagship store. I am a huge fan of the brand and frequent my local Red Door here in Garden City, NY, as often as I can. The Flagship spa opened to...

One of the best purchases I ever made was a Trunki suitcase for each of my boys. These ingenious little plastic pieces of luggage double as a ride-on toy and have entertained my children, and passers by, on many trips.  ...

The Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas is a great, but expensive spot for a family vacation. The resort is having a sale--but the best deal has to be booked by Feb. 10. Visit before June 13, and room rates star...
Traveling overseas? Or are you heading off on your first cruise - or even planning to cross the border into Canada? For any and all of the above, a US passport or passport card is now required. I recently applied for my first...

The lowest spot on the face of the earth at more than 1,300 feet below sea level, and known for its healing qualities as a natural health spa, travelers shouldn't miss the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea for your family ...

People often hear me say “I just love that little town” and it is true, I have unique fondness for little towns that pull together and strive to survive. There is something about walking into a small town and feeling the warm...

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort is family friendly and a great place to take the kids skiing. There is a little bit of everything there. If your kids need to learn to ski they have lessons. If your kids are to little to ski...

We were on our way home. It had been an exhausting adventure and, as I sat in the airport with my baby waiting for the boarding process to start, I realized my baby is now 12 and we no longer qualify for early boarding.

Our annual winter escape to Aruba began over a decade ago. While we often prefer to sneak away to hidden beaches and local haunts, there are a few things that draw us to the hotels and touristy areas. One in parti...

The Greenbrier, located in White Sulphur Springs, WV is a historic luxury property, nestled in the mountains. An unlikely locale for such elegance and grandeur, as most travelers don’t immediately jump to West Virginia in the...

It started when I borrowed my father's little sports car to take to my high school reunion. I started to dream about a new car. My kids were older, and I no longer needed a "mom truck."

Celebrate the Presidents Day holiday with your family by traveling back in time and seeing the history of our founding fathers come alive in the places where it all began.

It was not our first International flight but even still I decided to hire the Marhaba service for this trip. Marhaba in arabic roughly translates to Welcome. On this evening they were going to come pick us up and...

Before I married my husband, we had our own travel CD with a bunch of mixed songs. Still to this day that CD brings back so many good memories. We would roll down the windows, pop open the sunroof, grab our snacks...

My parents have sold my summer. Let me explain. Every summer since I was four years old, my family went to Southampton. Yes. The Hamptons. Fancy Schmancy. But that’s really only for a...
Washington, DC is easily accessible to people with disabilities. After all it is home to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the ADA Lodgings Regulations. Plan your trip including transportation within the area and attrac...

Ninety minutes in the Summer of Love all over again: grand gift of travel for Baby Boomers like me. We were there once. Happens every day in San Francisco in a psychedelic-painted bus with 16 projectors, sound system, pr...

Cheerios are the most popular cereal in my house. Being the parent of a two-year-old boy with food allergies, we take them everywhere. We welcome seeing them when we travel, and have never really worried about them before, un...

I've raved before about how much I love my American Express card, especially the Membership Rewards program. I have a personal Amex and a business Amex, and those points certainly accumulate quickly. In fact, I'm ...

There's a path that leads to nowhere In a meadow that I know, Where an inland island rises And the stream is still and slow; &nbs...
Planning to take your family to Indianapolis for Super Bowl Sunday? The city I called home before moving to China is one of the most family friendly in the country.

I have the solution to the Alec Baldwin Words With Friends controversy with American Airlines: It could easily be resolved if the airline invested in several thousand Scruble Cubes. You might remember Baldwin was kicke...

Nine hundred cousins and kin at the family reunion! That’s what Jack Hadley told me in Thomasville, Georgia about last year’s gathering. Remarkable as that is, even richer are his accounts of the connections among those cousi...

Just because you have a toddler doesn’t mean you have to be limited to Walt Disney World or Seuss Landing in Universal Studios. In fact, save that fun vacation for when they’re a little older and they can remember it.&n...

As a family we have traveled all over the world. Traveling like this often requires a certain amount of homeschooling along the way. Recently, I asked the kids to write about the most beautiful place in the world....

Not everything has to be expensive in Dubai! Here are 5 ways to save big while living in or visiting Dubai!1) Family Entertainer Book Dubai- You can save a ton of money buy purchasing this two book combo for...

Don’t be fooled by the cutesy name, the Stoweflake is all about luxury for skiing families. They combine a few of my favorite things in a property; large villas, housekeeping and an award-winning spa.

Yep Gentlemen it is that time of year again, I know your brain is wrapped around the big upcoming Super bowl game, but you had better be careful; her mind is wrapped around the big Valentine’s Day.

Family travel to Disneyland Resort doesn’t always have to include staying on-site. The Anaheim Hilton is a Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel, located only one block from the park (adjacent to the Anaheim Convention Center). The ...

Bustling, bold and beautiful Barcelona is possessed of an abundance of culture, art and atmosphere. This Catalan capital nestled in the northeast of Spain on the Mediterranean coast, with the ocean on one side and mountains o...

Oslo is a breathtakingly beautiful Nordic city located between a fjord and the forest that with several parks and numerous recreational activities. Add to that castles and its intriguing Viking history and you have the ...

When visiting Centennial Park in Atlanta, Georgia nowadays, it is hard to believe that, according to the park's history, fewer than 20 years ago the neighborhood was in a run-down part of town. The area was turned into ...

No matter how nice your lodging is, it’s the little things that you remember. Stuff that the hotel surprises you with, like fresh baked cookies at your turn down, a perfectly heated jacuzzi, a games room for your children and...

If this winter has disappointed New Yorkers snow-wise, they can head to REI, which offers family friendly snowshoeing and cross country skiing classes north of the city. All the equipment (and hot chocolate) is provided.

Machu Picchu and Chichen Itza captured the most attention during a round of Travel Tuesday Twitter talking Jan. 24. I’ve climbed both, and absorbed their energies: the Peruvian citadel on Easter morning and the Maya pyramid f...

This past weekend we invited Dr. Patrick Almazor of Partners in Health to visit Greenwich. We wanted to give him a check from our church mission committee and to hear an update on the important work they are doing. Where did ...

If it seems as though everyone and their mother is raving about Pinterest these days, it’s probably because they are. Though the latest social media obsession has been around since March 2010, it is only been in recent months...

The next time you’re in the mood for sushi, tempura, teriyaki and other Japanese dishes, head over to Little Tokyo in Downtown Los Angeles.Located southeast of the Los Angeles Civic Center, the lively and well-maintained Japa...

We were based at the Comfort Suites hotel during our visit of Tallahassee. We came in on a Sunday afternoon. That’s important information because a home football game was played Saturday at FSU. That meant w...

The Broadway stars of tomorrow can be found slinging burgers and singing at the 50’s themed diner in mid-town Manhattan near Times Square. Ellen’s Stardust Diner is home of the world famous singing wait staff and as been desc...

The Citi Pond at Bryant Park’s second annual Winter Film Festival has begun. The free-to-the-public, four-week outdoor movie series runs every Monday night through Feb. 13.

Lake Atitlan is considered to be one of the 'Top 10 Most Beautiful' places on Earth. It's one of the only true volcano craters lagoons in the world that is surrounded by three gorgeous volcanoes and tons of tiny Maya indigeno...

Embrace slow food in Louisiana on the Boudin Trail with road food and local eating in casual places. Don’t dress up for this culinary delight; settle in to Lake Charles in Southwest Louisiana and follow the trail involving In...

Tallahassee is probably most well known as the capitol of Florida and the home of Florida State University (as well as Florida A & M University, famous for its marching band). The Seminoles have a gorgeous campus a...

Have you noticed that airfares seem to have suddenly gone up? If you are researching airfares for your next family vacation, the rates shown will look higher than they did before, because new Department of Transportatio...

Last week I flew with my 3 children from New York to Chicago. Our final destination was not Chicago, but the indoor water park at Timber Ridge Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. When we landed, the winter storm predicted earli...

Up until the last few weeks, the skiing was anything but fabulous in the West. But that is all changing. The snow is coming down fast and furiously and the resorts want you there to experience it. Here is how the snow is shap...

Whether you’re traveling to Denver for sun and ski, or just planning a staycation with your significant other, Warwick Denver wants to give you a Valentine’s Day you’ll never want to forget.

One of California's best places for snow much family fun is Big Bear Lake, California. We love it more each time we go. There's so much to do once you arrive on "Big Bear time." It took awhile this season, but Big Bear recent...

The Florida Historic Capitol Museum in Tallahasee tour is as much about the politics of the state through the years is at is about the capitol building. You see, the capitol building in Florida has evolved through ...

Are you waiting to learn to ski, or to teach your kids, until you go on the “big ski trip”? You don’t need Aspen to learn to ski. The bunny hills are the same no matter where you go. Except for Beaver Creek, they have a gondo...

Charleston, W. Va., is a family-friendly city full of great things to see and do for people of all ages. In addition to a great variety, everything is nearby. In fact, you could fill a day with shopping dining and recreation ...

Have you ever gone on a vacation and hated to leave? This happens to me all the time. I love the family bonding that happens when we get away. And I hate coming back to the hustle and bustle of real life. So I try to come...

Coronado Island has one of the most beautiful beaches, it’s home to the famous Hotel Del Coronado, it’s surrounded by beautiful beaches, parks a golf course a friendly people.

You don’t have to be a tourist to soak up Hollywood’s glitz, glamour and hotspots. Insider celebrity gossip and behind-the-scenes outings to famous L.A.-area landmarks are fun and informative for anyone, even locals. The foll...

Tybee Island is one of Georgia’s gems located 20 minutes from historic downtown Savannah. It’s a fun, year-round coastal destination ideal for families offering an array of entertainment including museums, a historic lighthou...

Cruise ship dining rooms suited my household in the days of raising children. We saw them as grand experiments in eating new foods. Sure there's excess in that abundance, but also relaxation for the art of "Just a taste. See ...

Suchitoto in El Salvador is one of the last remaining colonial towns that still holds tight to their cowboy heritage. But the best part, it's one of the only villages my family and I ever visited that pulses with an energy th...

I believe the Tallahassee Museum has the wrong name, but is exactly right if you want to find some family fun in this city. The Tallahassee Museum sounds like something featuring the history of Tallahassee, but it actua...

We didn’t take as many family vacations when I was a kid as we do with our own children, but one trip stands out. We did the cross-country drive from New York to Los Angeles, stopping at the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Disneyl...

Always wanted to learn to dive? Always have kids with you on vacation? Did you know you could learn as a family? Children as young as ten years old can participate in learn to dive programs. On a recent vacation to the island...
Two years ago I happened upon this little gem of an event quite by accident. All my boys were up on the slopes. I decided to take a little break from writing in the lodge and went for a walk. What I found were these unbelieva...

When was the last time you heard someone say, "We're going to Wichita, Ks" in total excitement? Probably, never. Why on earth would anyone want to go to a place known mostly for its cattle-flecked prairies and acres of wheat ...

I love the holiday season: the decorations, the time spent with family and especially the first snow. But come January 2nd, I dislike everything about winter and I am ready to plan a family vacation that involves sun, sand ...

Welcome to the second installment of my five part series on unique Family Budget Accommodations. My travel philosophy revolves around budget-minded innovation. Money can get you a traditional family vacation at a resort with ...

Imagine a circus-style show under a traditional Big Top that combines trapeze acts, dancing, juggling, music and much more – all with a European flair. That’s the buzz with OVO – Cirque du Soleil, an entertaining family-frien...

Learn how you can discover some great activities off the strip, such as the Green Valley Ranch, in the East Valley side of Las Vegas which offers a great location enjoy some fun activities. There are a lot of opportuniti...

The Mission San Luis is based in Tallahassee, just a few streets away from the craze of college life at FSU, but when you step through the doors of the Mission you’ll feel centuries melt away. The Mission San Luis is wo...

A daily interactive parade, nightly entertainment that is projected on waterfall screens in the lagoon and can be seen throughout the park, and a 36 hole miniature golf course that is inspired by the Hollywood drive-in movies...

Every visit to Seattle should include a trip to Pike Place Market. Located right above Elliot Bay on Pike and First, just a few blocks from the Seattle Center, Pike Place Market has been in operation for over a century....

When the weather is cold and dry or wet and cold, service dogs and pet dogs require extra loving care to stay in tip top shape while traveling.Not only is the weather and extreme temperature a concern but de-icing agents used...

My family and I have visited many rescue centers all over Central America, but none were as well done and sustained as Macaw Mountain in Copan, Honduras!

No sweating allowed in the Ice Hotel. Sweat makes ice inside your Nordic sleeping bag.Curious concern in a room holding steady at 23 degrees but I felt my body heat rising and anxiety was the cause. My zipper got stuck.

The Florida History Museum in Tallahassee takes you on a walk through time with some of the state’s first inhabitants to the state’s role in some of today’s most popular movies. This is the museum I thought the kids wo...

Greetings Everyone from Missouri, this is my first official post here at Traveling Mom! I am excited to have this opportunity to share our adventures and all the cool things to do here in Missouri….I am a bit of a Missouri Lo...

The Mary Brogan Museum in Tallahassee is created for family fun, no doubt, especially when you head upstairs to the fun (learning) center. Before going upstairs we walked through the ground floor exhibit of the Ti...

Do you go to the same ski resort every year? Do you go because you love it or because you know it? Why not try something new with the kids?

Airport security can be a necassary annoyance, especially if you are traveling with children. You don't want your first vacation memories to be an embarrasing episode at security. Here are some helpful tips to mak...

Granada is considered one of the most beautiful locations to visit while traveling to Nicaragua. It's the last colonial city dating back to when the Spaniards arrived and settled here. It's been preserved with the colorfulnes...

You know how some restaurants become part of the city they are in, that they are a “don’t miss” when you visit that town? That’s what Barnacle Bill’s is to Tallahassee. Around for three decades, it’s a dive i...

A weekend won’t allow you nearly enough time to experience all that Atlanta has to offer, but you can see and do a lot if you plan properly. If you are going to Atlanta for the first time, I recommend hitting the major ...

Aruba sounds amazing to me with its white sand, turquoise waters, beautiful beaches. And my friend Kim says I'm 100% right. It is beautiful.And safe.

Tallahassee, Florida, brags “it’s the place where it all comes together beautifully”, and if you’re looking for a place for family fun that will offer up something different from the typical amusement park experience, this is...

My family travels all over and I seldom worry about their safety beyond a car accident in bad weather or getting separated at a crowded location. I try not to “go there”, especially on vacation. But maybe that’s w...

When the weather outside is frightfully wintry, but you and the family still need to drive somewhere, there are ways to prepare for a family road trip in the wintertime.Winter Driving Means Being PreparedWinter driving can be...

Vacationing families just like ours have enjoyed The Curry Village Ice Rink for nearly 100 years since it was first established in 1928.Located in majestic Yosemite National Park, in the western part of Curry Village and nest...

Last year, my family went on our first family ski vacation, so this year, we decided to lace up our boots up once again. This time, we traveled to the Lake Champlain Region of New York, right over the border from Vermon...

Let me explain: going to Club Med with your family is a great idea. There is something for everyone. The kids will love it. It’s not particularly luxurious, but it’s relaxed, and fun, and usually in a beautiful spot. Bu...

This February, Luxe Worldwide Hotels will be offering limited-time Leap Year specials at 24 select locations including Paris, Barcelona, San Francisco, Vancouver, New York, and Beverly Hills.

Stay any two midweek nights with skiing for two days and get the third night and day of skiing free. If two days of skiing is not enough, extend the stay to three nights and three days of skiing with the fourth night and day ...

Planning an Italian or German Disney Adventure? Book select departures of select Adventures by Disney itineraries before February 29, 2012 for travel between May 20, 2012 and December 22, 2012 and receive a complimentary...

A trip to Disneyland is a kid’s dream, and a special vacation that’s sure to be filled with memories. Sometimes a destination like Disneyland where there’s so much going on can be overwhelming, especially for kids with ...

Whoopppeee!!!! Imagine flying through the air over a canopy of rain forest and overlooking volcanoes! That's what we did in Antigua, Guatemala. The first time my son did a canopy he was 4 years old, so by the time we arrived ...

When we visited family living in Navarre, FL, recently, we expected a restful reunion. After all, Navarre has fabulous beaches, but isn’t known for its must see attractions or whirlwind travel itineraries. Little did we know…...

Last week, the kids and I packed up and headed north to visit some family and friends. The trip was easy, breezy, with a few snow squalls, but clear sailing and complacent kids for the four hour trip. Apparently, at some poin...

Hello everyone! My name is Connie and I am a new blogger here at Traveling mom. I’ve always known I loved to travel but I hadn’t really thought about why. So I sat down and tried to define what traveling mea...

Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall someone in our home is either getting sick, staying home because they already are sick, getting over being sick, or trying to figure out if they’re sick. We do all that we can do to...
Since we usually travel with our family of six, I typically book two Deluxe Family Oceanview Staterooms with Verandahs on a Disney Cruise. However, we had to leave our teen son at home this time when we sailed on the Disney W...

Last Fall on my girlfriends getaway weekend at Devil’s Thumb Ranch I opted out of any of the fun, outdoorsy things and hit the spa double time. No, I don’t mean double time as in fast. I mean is as I went twice as much as the...

I'm excited to be the new Budget Traveling Mom and share some of my favorite tips and finds along the way. For me travel is as much a creative experience as it is an inspiring adventure. I'm the daughter and sister of pilots ...

Remember “wish books,” those catalogs that arrived prior to the holidays that you'd study and mark up so that you'd remember all the things to ask Santa for? That's what I think of when I look at Lonely Planet's The Travel B...

One of my travel resolutions for 2012 is mastering the art of packing light. Over-packing has slowed me down at airports more than once, causing me to repack my bag to meet the weight requirements, or worse, to pay additiona...

Ometepe Island is the only island in the world that is on a fresh water lake with TWO volcanoes on it. The views from the island and on the island are so spectacular that it really makes the trip to Nicaragua so worthwhile!

Forget what you’ve heard about Snookie and the gang. The real Jersey shore is family friendly, lots of fun…and sometimes it’s even free. Check out these activities, which will give your clan a taste of the REAL Jersey shore:

Bold move, considering South Korea for a holiday, and to write a series of travel stories. Don’t know a soul in Seoul, but I do delight in cuisine, music, dance, cities and gardens. And I trust National Geographic ranking Sou...

Daytime Emmy Award-winner Sherri Shepherd is partnering with Oral-B to help inspire others to take charge of their oral health. In a series of video testimonials available at OralB.com, Sherri has revealed her “Powerful Mom...

I had the chance to sit down with nationally acclaimed nutritionist and author Heather Bauer, RD, CDN. She was featured last week on Access Hollywood Live talking about common Diet Devils that sit on our shoulders. Mother of...
We all know that you can't fly without a valid and current passport, however WestJet has taken things one step further. Last month, the Canadian airline issued a news release advising Canadians that "their passport should be ...

There's more to do on the slopes in Park City than just ski. The newly opened Flying Eagle Zip Line is a great way to end a day of skiing, or keep a little amused while the big kids ski. Children need to be at lea...

Rembrandt was a reason I went to Raleigh, and he’s not there anymore. His big art exhibition is moving to Cleveland, another reasonably sized city with charms.I’d recommend visiting both: solo, with some generations and girlf...

Ladysmith Black Mambazo has married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of gospel music.
With its history, its cultural and that statue of Rocky, Philadelphia is high on the list of “must see” destinations when it comes to family travel. And sure, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the country’s first zoo ar...
Last Fall Chris (Standby TravelingMom) and I had a great Girlfriends Weekend Getaway at Devil’s Thumb Ranch. One of the highlights of our trip was a sneak peek at the cooking classes Chef Evan is offering in 2011. I have take...

More than half the fun of your voyage on a Disney ship is actually the journey itself. In fact, sometimes my kids are begging for “one more sea day” during the course of a Disney cruise. It’s amazing that they can...

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic and stay in the Paradisus Punta Cana. The all-inclusive resort boasts over 680 suites (ranging from 500 square feet to over 1000 square feet). It was ...

El Salvador is one of those tiny countries that never seize to amaze you. What makes it so remarkable is that's Central America's hidden secret for the best surfing around. For one, it has one of the longest rights in the reg...

I usually write about Kosher food products and beverages, which is required whenever I travel anywhere with my family. The kids need their nosh (snacks) and I need my chocolate and coffee! Something else I need, but don't alw...

Because I have been on a number of cruises and will be sailing with travelingmom.com and Disney, in March, I have been following the Italian cruise ship disaster story avidly. But it will not make me stay home.

(photo taken in early 70's...ignore the cute child up front--that's me--and check out the car in the background...now, imagine it with 7 people for 2 days of traveling) I come from a big family and packing for road trips with...

If you’ve been on a cruise ship, then you know the drill – the one where you meet on a designated deck wearing a life jacket while crew members explain the evacuation process in case of an emergency.

We already read about Texas Multi Mamas start Teryn Todd. which premiered on Tuesday, December 27. This series, which takes place in Dallas, Texas, follows a group of young moms who planned to have one baby but came home with...

Texas Multi Mamas is a new reality show which premiered on Tuesday, December 27. This series, which takes place in Dallas, Texas, follows a group of young moms who planned to have one baby but came home with two, three or fou...

Every year, we go to Boulder, Colorado to visit my in-laws. One of the best parts of the voyage, for my kids, is the subway/tram at the Denver Airport. The kids are now conditioned to go to the front of the train ...

Should the unsettling news of the Costa Cruise ship accident make you rethink plans for a family vacation cruise? Absolutely not. Cruising is one of the best family vacation option out there. No matter what age your children...
Disney World has a beautiful firework show every night at the Magic Kingdom called Wishes. I was lucky enough to view them from the California Grill at the Contemporary Resort one night. The view from California Grill is tr...

The crock pot is a traveling mom's best friend. When I travel without my kids, I still feel responsible for making sure they are eating healthy while I'm away. So, unless my flight is at the crack of dawn, I take a few minute...

Snow sports are particularly enticing when you live on the Georgia side of the Florida border where it’s almost always sunny and warm. That’s why my husband and I took our boys when they were 10 and 14 years old to North Caro...

Few places in the world have something that is so unique you won't find it any where else. Antigua, Guatemala is one of those places! Every year, during Easter week, there is a celebration that is hard to put down in words.&n...

As the industry's leader in family cruises, Disney Cruise Line even includes virtual activities on their ships and is the high scorer when it comes to keeping everyone entertained. Do you have a game...

This second post (of a two-part series) about travels during my term on the Walt Disney World Moms Panel covers the second year of my tenure. For a look back into my travels with the Mouse the previous year, read the fi...

People love comparisons, and different cultural traditions are a favorite. The closest Chinese people can come to comparing Spring Festival/Chinese New Year is to Christmas. There are some similarities. Like Christm...

Chicago— It’s my kind of town for theatre. From Tony award-winning plays at the Steppenwolf and Goodman to big name Broadway productions, to smaller ethnic theatres, there’s something for everyone— including kid...

If you like baseball you already know that Spring Training is an awesome time to catch your favorite teams (yes, pun intended) in action, and it can make for one really fun family road trip. A—you most likely get to vis...

Heading out on vacation? While you are busy packing and reconfirming your reservations, there are also a few financial things you should do to make sure you don't face any problems during or after your trip.

Confused about how Disneyland's FastPass works? Wondering what a stroller pass is and how you use it? Do you really need the Disney Photo Pass when you're bringing your own camera? I hope this short overview can answer these ...

This winter season, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, Calif., are offering free and discounted skiing and lift tickets. Squaw and Alpine combined this fall, allowing skiers to access both resorts with one lift ticket or season...

Looking for an affordable place to stay on your next Midwest vacation? Consider staying at one of the many charming state park lodges.












