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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...
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...
Summertime's almost here – time to start planning your summer travels! We've taken the guesswork out of your planning by seeking out advice from top family travel writers from across...
Thomas Jefferson advised the we should have a revolution every 20 years. He meant government, but the idea applies to anything: If we don’t continually rethink how we do what...
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....
This month we are hosting our first Traveling Moms Instagram meme and we would love to have you join in the fun!
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...
“’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...
There’s a reason “Follow the Honey,” in Cambridge, Massachusetts is not just a simple honey store. For founder and owner, anning, traveling the world on her personal journey led her to open a shop filled with honey stories to tell, and products with a conscience.
In Search of Healing an [ ... ]
Must we trade brunch dates and Bloody Mary’s for barely edible pancakes and sippy cups once we have kids? Hardly. Chicago restaurateurs, many of whom now claim the title of parents themselves, know how to host a good brunch which welcomes us and our progeny. Unlike some downtown areas which only [ ... ]
For those living in the middle of Missouri, there are only a few options for hitting the "big city" -- St. Louis, Mo., or Memphis, Tenn. Last spring, my gal pal Jessie and I chose to visit Memphis for the first time.
Our trip to Memphis might be one of the most unorganized trips I've ever take [ ... ]
I’m a sucker for an old-fashioned candy shop. I just love the candy-filled bins, the drugstore-feel complete with a bar and soda jerk…it makes everyone feel like a kid. With unique treats like Elvis Bark and chocolate-covered bacon, the Big Top Candy Shop in Austin, Texas is a fun treat for any [ ... ]
When planning out your summer road trip don't overlook Devil's Tower, Wyoming. It is one of my favorite side trips and possibly one of the most overlooked National Parks.
The first time I drove through Wyoming was in the summer of 1981 on a road trip with my my Mom. Somehow, in a pre-Internet [ ... ]
Vegetarian travel gets easier in the summer, when farmers markets and their bounteous produce draw tourists and local chefs. Summer is also know for outdoor eating, and New York City has one of the best (I’m slightly biased) eating extravagnzas, orgasburg. Actually, make that two. Smorgasburg ha [ ... ]
You could visit South Florida without paying homage to the Everglades, but why would you want to? And paying proper homage to the Florida Everglades requires an airboat ride.
Minnie’s winning smile and perky demeanor may be instantly recognizable by Disney fans. But there are real flesh-and-blood women of greater renown. March 8 is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements throughout history. Here are three kid-friendly travel ideas for celebrating women all month long!
Spend the day in a public park – With spring in the air now’s the perfect time for a family trip to one of the many parks dedicated to illustrious women, like the Margaret Mead Green near the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Is there are budding writer or gardener in your family? Then consider a visit to Lenox, Massachusetts to The Mount, the estate and gardens of Edith Wharton.
Go on a treasure hunt to find statues or monuments depicting famous women —– In the Place des Pyramides in Paris families can marvel at the magnificent golden statue of Joan of Arc, one of France’s most famous heroines. Going to New York City? Then make your way to Riverside Park and 72nd Street to see the monument to Eleanor Roosevelt. Visitors to Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada, can marvel at “The Valiant Five,” which commemorated the work of five Canadian suffragettes. Not planning to travel outside the U.S. this spring? Then look for women-themed statues, like The Madonna of the Trail in Springfield, Ohio, or countless other monuments throughout the 50 states.
Visit a museum or historic site — Many museums, like The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offer special exhibits as part of Women’s History Month. Visitors to The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House in Washington, DC, can learn about the work of this civil rights activist. Can’t get away for a family vacation this March? Then take your family on a virtual tour of the National Women’s History Museum to learn about American women's contributions to politics, the arts, journalism, and more.
So, for a fun family trip this month, think “women’s history!”
Justine Ickes writes about culture, travel, education and people making a difference.
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 [ ... ]
Rhode Island may be a small state, but it celebrates summer in a huge, family-friendly way.
One of the best known free warm weather events is the annual Waterfire celebration, [ ... ]
