Kendra Pierson, Long Weekend TravelingMom, Author at Traveling Mom

A Girlfriends’ Guide to Epcot Food and Wine Festival Tips

Posted by Kendra Pierson, Long Weekend TravelingMom | Apr 20, 2018 | 0 |

Think a Disney vacation is just for the kids? Our LongWeekend TravelingMom shares why Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is the perfect Disney girlfriend getaway. Mark the Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2018 dates, check the schedules and grab your girlfriends for an amazing experience. Be sure to consider her Epcot Food and Wine Festival tips to make it worth your while. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If you click through and buy, TravelingMom will get a small commission. Why is the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival the absolute Best Disney Girlfriend Getaway? The Epcot Food...

5 Best Vacations to Take With the Grandparents

Posted by Kendra Pierson, Long Weekend TravelingMom | Mar 7, 2018 | 0 |

Creating memories with grandparents isn’t easy if you don’t live nearby. One way to create memories is by taking the grandparents traveling with grandkids on a family vacation. Our Long Weekend Traveling Mom shares a listing of the best vacations to take with grandparents. Check out the list of places – a few might surprise you! 5 Best Vacations to Take With Grandparents 1. Cruises 2. All-Inclusive Resorts 3. Road Trips 4. Philadelphia, New York, Chicago or Any Major City Center 5. Disney Creating Multigenerational Family Memories One of the best ways to create family memories is by traveling....

Luxury Spring Break Destinations for Families

Posted by Kendra Pierson, Long Weekend TravelingMom | Jan 8, 2018 | 0 |

Kid friendly luxury doesn’t have to be a dream when you’re looking for spring break destinations. Skiing, beach vacations, city living or even a hop across the pond can all be a luxury spring break. Families can use our Long Weekend Traveling Mom’s suggestions in crafting their perfect kid friendly luxury spring break. Luxury Spring Break Destinations for Families 1. Ski Spring Break at the Montage Deer Valley, Park City, UT 2. Kid Friendly Luxury at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Riveria Nayarit, Mexico 3. Luxury Spring Break Families at Acqualina Resort & Spa – Sunny Isles, Florida 4....

Five Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve as a Family

Posted by Kendra Pierson, Long Weekend TravelingMom | Dec 11, 2017 | 0 |

Our Long Weekend Traveling Mom shares five ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve as a family and more than 25 different places you can go. From Noon Year Eve parties to First Night celebrations, read on for ideas of places you can go near or far for a family New Year’s Eve party. Family New Year’s Eve Party might seem like an oxymoron but it really can be done! It’s certainly going to be a different experience from how I spent New Year’s Eve in past years. Since my children are getting older (5 & 9), I’m looking for...

Drive the Red Carpet: Girl’s Night Out at the LA Auto Show

Posted by Kendra Pierson, Long Weekend TravelingMom | Nov 16, 2017 | 0 |

Join the top LA influencers and bloggers for Girls Night Out at the LA Auto Show for a Hollywood-worthy red-carpet affair. Don’t miss the champagne toasts, surprising premieres and award shows. The LA Auto Show has so much to see and do that you might need to make more than one visit! Disclosure: This post is sponsored by She Buys Cars, a TravelingMom partner company. Why Women Should Attend the LA Auto Show Looking for the best car to take on your road trips or just drive around town? Get ready with a special She Buys Cars event: the...

Best Places to See The Nutcracker Ballet Around the USA

Posted by Kendra Pierson, Long Weekend TravelingMom | Oct 30, 2017 | 2 |

While most families travel during the holidays, traveling before the holidays can be even be easier for families. Our Long Weekend Traveling Mom is looking forward to creating Christmas traditions with her family by taking a long weekend away centered on the Nutcracker ballet. If you’re searching for where to see the Nutcracker, consider our list of these unique Nutcracker shows around the USA. Last year, my family considered creating new Christmas traditions by taking a long weekend holiday trip to see ICE! at the Gaylord National Harbor. It was a great way to focus on the magic of...

TravelingMom Approved 25 Best Travel Gifts for Women

Posted by Kendra Pierson, Long Weekend TravelingMom | Oct 27, 2017 | 2 |

Are you on the search of the perfect travel gifts for women, or better yet the best travel gifts for mom? Honestly, we are too. Finding just the perfect gift for the women in your life can get hard. One awesome benefit of asking the TravelingMoms is that everyone has their personal favorite items she would love to have gifted to her. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If you click through and buy, TravelingMom will get a commission. Thanks for helping support TravelingMom. Best Travel Gifts for Women As busy travelers and adventurers, we get the opportunity...

5 Reasons Every Mom Needs a Girlfriend Getaway

Posted by Kendra Pierson, Long Weekend TravelingMom | Oct 11, 2017 | 2 |

Do you feel guilty when you leave the kids at home and actually go on a vacation? Don’t! Leave the kids and have an epic girlfriend getaway. Long Weekend TravelingMom shares five reasons why every mom needs to have a girlfriend getaway. She also shares five places that make the perfect location for a girlfriend getaway! In my BK (Before Kids) life, there were plenty of times when I enjoyed a girlfriend getaway. It was simple to grab a few friends and hit to road for a concert, party or weekend away. I remember driving three hours from DC...

Travel Tips for College Football Weekends

Posted by Kendra Pierson, Long Weekend TravelingMom | Aug 25, 2017 | 0 |

College move-ins, back to school open houses and crisp air mean that it’s time for college football weekends. College visits aren’t far behind so pack up for a roadtrip and create a weekend with something to remember for the whole family. Long Weekend TravelingMom shares the best travel tips for college football weekends that families will want to make an annual tradition long after they have alumni. Travel Tips for College Football Weekends While fall means back to school, college football season is one of the things my family is most looking forward to! Whether you have a regular...

7 Free Things to Do in Raleigh, NC

Posted by Kendra Pierson, Long Weekend TravelingMom | Jun 29, 2017 | 1 |

Long Weekend Traveling Mom was amazed by the number of free things to do in Raleigh, NC. From arts to history and science, she thinks it’s worth a visit longer than a weekend. Check out what her favorites were when she took a trip with her tween son. Raleigh, North Carolina isn’t on the top of most cities for families to visit and I think that’s a huge mistake for several reasons. Top of the list is that it’s easy to get to and an affordable place to visit. Part of what makes it so affordable is the large...