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“’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...
This month we are hosting our first Traveling Moms Instagram meme and we would love to have you join in the fun!
Family travel when it might mean the demise of all is no figure of speech for two brothers and a sister who maneuvered their 57-foot boat through the Northwest Passage...
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...
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...
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 can live summer to the fullest, by participating in that wonderful warm weather tradition— a week at the lake. H [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
No family visit to Beijing, or China for that matter, is complete without a visit to the Great Wall. There are many options as to what part of the Great Wall you can visit, depending on whether you prefer rougher terrain, steeper climbs and more run down but quieter areas. However, if taking childre [ ... ]
Polished wood, burnished brass, a giant globe of the world and a gentleman Sea Captain in a navy blue blazer greet you as you enter the foyer of Disney Resort’s Yacht Club at Walt Disney World.ou’ve now entered Disney’s version of turn-of-the-century Nantucket complete with a lighthouse and [ ... ]
Parents of toddlers – stop limiting your vacations to staycations. This is coming from a mom who has raised a ddler into a traveler once, and is doing it all over again. If you have a toddler, you have anarchy on your hands … trust me, I know! But you don’t have to stick close to home if you [ ... ]
It may not be Daniel Day Lewis walking the streets of Springfield, Illinois, but there’s likely someone who looks a lot like him. OK, it will be someone who looks a lot like Daniel Day Lewis when he looks a lot like Abraham Lincoln.
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Looking for the perfect summer vacation? Dreaming of something tropical and exotic, yet Tahiti just isn’t in your budget? San Diego’s dise Point Resort feels like it’s a world away, yet there’s no passport required. Paradise Point sits on a 44-acre island on Mission Bay, just minutes fr [ ... ]
Thanks to Paul Bennett at Context Travel, I have become more educated about sustainable travel. Instead of focusing on carbon credits, I now look for ways to contribute to the community I visit. When we were in Italy, we stayed at an agri-tourismo and in Costa Rica, we ate at local sodas and shopped in the local grocery store. What I had not considered was doing the same on a trip in the US. This occured to me while stopping in Cleveland the first night on my Ford Fusion roadtrip with uber-blogger Katja Presnal.Positively Cleveland suggested a few large chain hotels that are conveniently located in the downtown area but I asked for something more Cleveland-y. They recommended The Clifford House, a B&B run by Jim, a former art teacher. He comped me the night in exchange for getting the word out about B&Bs and how supporting them with a stay supports the community as well. My room was clean, well decorated and huge (included a settee). I shared a bathroom with the owner and 4 other guests occupied the rooms upstairs. I met everyone at breakfast and we exchanged greetings and stories. One guest is an architect and the other 3 chose Cleveland and The Clifford House for a family reunion. Breakfast was a grand affair with eggs, potatoes, organic breads, coffee and milk, a selection of juices all served on nice china. It was a terrific way to start the day. The unexpected: Jim waited up for me. As a newbie to B&B stays, I didn't plan well for my late arrival. I should have made stopped by the house earlier in the day to check in and get a key so that I could let myself in at my leisure. Instead, I wound up calling at 11:15pm because I was lost. He guided me in and after showing me to my room, reminded me that breakfast was from 7-9am. This was a nice way of letting me know that he had to get up early (and that I was keeping him up!). The next morning, my ride to the press conference at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was late so Jim offered to drive me to the Hall. That was Surprise #2. The unexpected is what you can expect at a good B&B. The owners know their neighborhoods and add a personal quality to your stay that you won't get in a large hotel. They are also usually locally owned and deserve support like any other locally owned business. This is sustainable travel that I can sustain. 
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 [ ... ]
Milwaukee, Wisconsin has big city attractions and a friendly Midwestern vibe. Families can take in a Brewers game, or tour a brewery (with soft drinks for the kids). There are [ ... ]
Police, Fire and EMS Appreciation Days return in May. Police officers, fire fighters and EMS employees can receive a free single day admission to LEGOLAND Florida, along with [ ... ]
