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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...
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....
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...
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...
“’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!
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 [ ... ]
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 place. A place where you can find yourself in a beautifully appointed room, set amidst 500 acres of welcoming [ ... ]
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. Here are [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
For the longest time, I was uninterested in iPhone apps. To me, when I thought of iPhone apps, I thought of video games or iFart or the one where it tells you what kind of cry (sleep, hungry, wet) your baby was crying. Useless and a waste of time.
Change that: now, I'm addicted. What changed? Well, I actually went to the iTunes app store and started browsing. And now, I have suggestions.
Yelp: For those of you who use Yelp religiously on your computer, why wouldn't you also want it on the go? And it's FREE! Yelp gives you user reviews of anything you can think of in the city you are visiting: restaurants, tailors, manicures, parks -- you name it! Whether it's business travel or a vacation: The bigger the city, the more reviews. I find the service essential.
Currency Converter Pro: For a mere ninety-nine cents, this app gives you over 220 currencies to convert -- and not just into dollars -- into any other currency. It's easy to use and it's one less thing you have to concern yourself with. Especially if you're bad at math and a nervous Nelly while you travel.
Flashlight: This seems a little silly, but it's always good to have a flashlight with you. Dark hotel room. Don't want to wake your husband. . It's a free app that turns your iPhone very very BRIGHT. Hence, the name.
Sit or Squat: Bathroom Finder When I lived in New York City, I prided myself on where to find the most luxurious public bathrooms (Bendel's on Fifth, downstairs -- like a studio apartment! My god, you have to see this bathroom!) because I was always on the go. Now, I don't have to work so hard. When you're in a strange place, you want a stable, clean toilet. Am I right?
Audiobooks: I just blogged about it recently, but it bears repeating. This app gets you thousands of free, public domain books that are read by volunteers streamed or downloaded to your iPhone. For $.99, it's a huge bang for the buck.
Pocket Express: Also a free app, this one gives you all sorts of general information. The weather is what I've keyed into. It's easy to use and you really need to know what to wear in the morning, boots or sandals.
I was also going to tell you about Trip It: it's a free app, but for the past 72 hours, the website that accompanies it is down. That's a LONG time. Not sure what's happening. Well, if it's just a blip, it's a great place to congregate all of your travel plans, no matter where you booked them: hotel, car, appointments, etc.
Go ahead to the iTunes store and start poking around. I guarantee that you'll find something useful. Even if it's just a game to while away the time while you're waiting for your delayed flight to arrive.
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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
When the PGA tour heads to Ponte Vedra Beach, in Northeast Florida this May for The Players Championship they will once again be hosting multiple events for military memb [ ... ]
