Medieval Times: not just dinner and a show »
My youngest son finished learning about monarchies, castles, and England in his preschool a while ago and came home with the question, “Can we go see a real castle, Mommy?”
Read more...Campfires, tents, s’mores, oh my! 5 Tips for fun family camping »
The sun is struggling to peak its way out from behind the April clouds that have intruded their way into May. Slowly, but surely, the weather has improved as I stare at my camping gear that begs to be taken out from the back of my closet. Ever since my first trip at five years of age, camping has defined the highlights of my summers.
Read more...Forever see your travels through the eyes of a child »
Crowded airports, long line at exhibits, and limited sleep can make kids difficult travel companions. The family vacation that was eagerly anticipated for months quickly becomes a week of meltdowns and exhaustion. Looking back through your digital camera, you realize the juggling of maps and kids left little room for photography.
Read more...Bean There, Done That: A Fun-Filled Jelly Belly Tour »
Looking for an interesting, low-cost adventure with your family? A factory tour can be a fun alternative to spending a lot of money at an amusement park or other high-cost destination. We realized this when we took our family plus two of our sons’ friends to the Jelly Belly factory in Fairfield, California to celebrate our son’s twelfth birthday.
Read more...Hidden gems at Cape Cod »
When traveling somewhere for the second, third, or tenth time, don’t succumb to the thought, “I’ve seen it all.” No matter where your travels lead you, if you look close enough you can discern the hidden gems - the teal streak on the pigeons neck, the burnt-match looking stamens within the tulip, or the heart shape stones hiding in the coves near the sea shore. New experiences don’t require new geographical locations. Take my word for it, I’ve been to Cape Cod every summer since I was give and I’m nowhere near close to being able to say, “I’ve seen it all.”
Read more...Say goodbye to hidden airline fees »
The gratification of finding the cheapest airline tickets for your yearly travels seems to be a rewarding ordeal. However, when hidden fees creep up behind you, the cheaper, eye-catching price isn’t what you end up paying.
Read more...Special offer for the Big Apple Circus »
Looking for family-friendly things to do in the Boston, New York City and Stamford areas this spring and summer? Whether you reside in these cities, or plan on visiting them during an upcoming vacation, I recommend making a trip to the Big Apple Circus to experience it’s latest show called Dance On! Currently in Boston through May 15, the Big Apple Circus makes a stop in Queens, NY from May 21-June 5 and then finishes up its whirlwind tour in Stamford, CT from June 10 – July 4.
Read more...Making Grand Canyon Motorcoach Tour reservations »
Before you go on your Grand Canyon trip, book a motorcoach tour online. This is the only way to see other parts of the Grand Canyon National Park if you take the Grand Canyon Railway in and don’t have access to a car.
Read more...All aboard the Grand Canyon Railway »
After a quick breakfast at at the Pine Country Restaurant, our day began at the Williams Depot at 8:30 am with a Wild West Shootout with the Cataract Creek Gang. If the (fake) bullets didn’t kill you the desperadoes’ bad jokes certainly could have. While my husband Paul and I rolled our eyes at the corny comedy, our kids, Nathan and Lucie, enjoyed the gun play immensely and debated if the cowboys were using real bullets or not.
Read more...Planning your Grand Canyon Rails to the Rim trip »
Visiting the Grand Canyon has been on my travel bucket list since I was a little kid and saw the “Grand Canyon or Bust” episode of the Brady Bunch. I’ve been waiting for my kids Nathan and Lucie to get a little bit older. Now that they’re 11 and 8, it seemed like the perfect spring break family trip to drive to Arizona from our home in Colorado.
Read more...Give your kids baggage »
Kids seem to possess a natural desire to explore the world, or at least mine do. Our family loves going on big adventures whether they are close to home, require hours of driving, or a trip on a plane, we try to seek out new places to experience all the time.
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