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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...
This month we are hosting our first Traveling Moms Instagram meme and we would love to have you join in the fun!
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....
“’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...
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...
For fans of natural history museums, New York's American Museum of Natural History, DC’s ithsonian National Museum of History, and London’s tural Museum of History draw the masses when it comes to tourists and locals alike. But just past Boston’s Harvard Yard sits a hidden gem of a museum [ ... ]
The History Colorado Center is one of the newest museums in Downtown Denver. Since its opening last year, the History Colorado Center has been teaching visitors about Colorado in a fun and interactive way. The brightly colored displays draw visitors in and the hands-on activities will ke [ ... ]
How many of y’all knew that the origin of Dr Pepper was a small Texas town called Waco? There is a unique story to its creation. On the site of the original bottling factory sits the Dr Pepper Museum, so you can learn all about it.
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A great little hidden gem in Hendersonville, North Carolina awaits anyone in search of great, small batch beer, good music and a relaxed atmosphere near the heart of downtown. While this is certainly a kid and family-friendly establishment, it was just my girlfriend and I on our recent visit. We ha [ ... ]
“Spark” is a very appropriate name for Chevy’s first mini car built for North America. I had the opportunity to test drive the 2013 Chevy Spark on a recent Chevy-sponsored retreat in Orlando. Salsa red with an appealing, feisty look; I could see myself dashing around town in it jus [ ... ]
Enjoy your Florida summer vacation with Sizzling Suntastic Savings at 30 Florida resorts. Based on your hotel, your summer family travel to Florida can reap the benefits of deals ranging from discounted rates starting at $99 to free meals for kids and complimentary amenities.
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Prepare to be wowed as we were, by the new Fantasyland at Walt Disney World – the largest expansion in the Magic Kingdom’s 41-year history, doubling the size of the existing Fantasyland to 21 acres. Expansion began opening in mid-March of 2012, and it’s not over yet. yland (and by exten [ ... ]
Forget the amusements and the characters. When my family travels to Disney, it’s all about the snacks. Okay, maybe not all. But admit it - part of the fun in traveling is getting to try foods you can’t get at home – and the snack foods at Walt Disney World are no exception. While here in the Philly/South Jersey area we snack on soft pretzels and TastyKakes, Disney offers a, well, “whole new world” of snack foods.
Our family created a personal “Top Five” list of our favorite snacks in the “World.” TMom Tip: pack plenty of wet wipes. In the hot Florida sun, these treats have a tendency to get a bit messy. Here’s our countdown:
5. Paw Print Brownie – you can find this yummy, big-enough-to-share brownie at the Kusafiri Coffee hop and Bakery inside the Animal Kingdom. I can feel a sugar headache coming on just reading about this one – a brownie base covered with a layer of chocolate ganache and topped with a thick smear of vanilla butter cream frosting. Just when you think they can’t possibly make this any more decadent, they put dark chocolate shavings in a paw print pattern on top. Like I said, this is one you’ll want to share….but you’ll savor every forkful.
4. The Mickey Premium Bar – probably the most classic snack on our list, but one that our kids ask for as soon as we get past security entering the park. Fortunately, you can find these mouse-shaped ice cream snacks all over the World. Manufactured by Nestle, these closely resemble the chocolate-covered vanilla ice cream bars distributed by your neighborhood ice cream truck. Except, of course, they’re shaped like you-know-who. Not sure why, but that seems to make a “World” of difference.
3. Kaki Gori – oh, yum. I’m starting to salivate just thinking about kaki gori, the best “cool down” treat in Disney. Kaki gori is a heaping cupful of shaved ice (almost snow-like) that you can only find at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot. Apparently this snack can be traced back over a thousand years, and has in the past been flavored with sweet bean paste. Well, I guess that’s one way to get the kiddies to eat their vegetables! The WDW version is served with your choice of tangerine, honeydew, strawberry or rainbow syrup.
2. Zebra Domes – What’s black and white, but not eaten all over? Zebra domes, of course! These sweet little cakes are served only at Boma and Mara, both in the Animal Kingdom Lodge, but you don’t have to stay there to eat there! These are little round chocolate cakes, covered with mocha mousse then enrobed with vanilla ganache. Then they draw “zebra stripes” of milk chocolate across the ganache. They come four to a serving, which lets you share with your kids. ‘Cuz sharing is good, right?
1. Dole Whip – oh, how can I do a Dole Whip justice? I could tell you they’re like pineapple frozen custards, but that doesn’t begin to capture the sunshiny sweetness in a cup of this ice creamy treat. You can only get these in two places – in Aloha Isle in the Magic Kingdom (in Adventureland) or at Captain Cook’s at the Polynesian Resort. My personal tip – try going to Captain Cook’s. Lines there are minimal, unlike the Magic Kingdom location. They have indoor tables, which cut down on the meltdown factor. They also give you the cups and let you fill them. Of course, I try to practice restraint, but I’ve seen teenagers make mountains of Whip (and yes, I was jealous).
Your mileage may vary, of course – but you’ll have a delicious time finding your own personal choices!
Disclaimer: My last trip to Disney was the TMom retreat, which was sponsored by Disney. However, I paid for my own Dole Whip – and it was worth every penny.
As the price to fly continues to rise, and the inconveniences rise, more and more people, and especially families, are turning back to the good, old-fashioned road trip.
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There is nothing like casting your line in and fishing away your worries….okay, I seriously can’t say that, because I am not much of a fisherman. Yes, I go fishing, but mo [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
