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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....
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...
“’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...
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...
This month we are hosting our first Traveling Moms Instagram meme and we would love to have you join in the fun!
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 [ ... ]
Let’s face it; while Disney World is one of the “Happiest Places on Earth”, it is also, one of the most exhausting places on earth. You don’t go to Disney World to relax. You go for the fun, the memories and the excitement. Sadly, all of that excitement can leave you needing a vacation AFTER your vacation.
Last month after spending 3 nights at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and having a wonderful time, I took advantage of a night at Lighthouse Resort & Spa. It was exactly what I needed! Instead of returning home weary from trekking through Disney World, I felt refreshed and excited to share my adventures. That one day extra made all the difference!
Lighthouse Resort & Spa has 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom luxury villas. The 3 bedroom was perfect for me to share with two other Traveling Moms. There were two master bathrooms with jetted tubs that I quickly took advantage of to soothe my achy muscles from the Traveling Mom Scavenger Hunt at Epcot. The third bedroom was smaller with a daybed/trundle combination that would have been perfect for younger kids.
Even though the villa has a full kitchen, I was in the mood to explore in the morning so I walked over to The Beacon Deli (on property) and had a bagel. I wish I could have come back for lunch because the deli sandwiches looked delicious.
I checked out the pool which is wheelchair friendly with a zero entry design. Then I walked through the lobby to visit the workroom, which was quite large and would have had everything my teen boys need to lift weights. There is, also, a small movie theater and arcade in this area. I was told that if the movie theater is not busy, they will put in any movie you bring in.
Next, I was off to the Relaxed, Yet? spa which is coincidently owned by Niki Bryan Spas, the same company that runs spas at some of the top Disney World hotels. I was treated to a relaxing Swedish Massage that ended my vacation-after-Disney vacation. Look for my review on the spa soon.
While I enjoyed my time after Disney World at Lighthouse Resort & Spa I can see how this would be a great location for a family enjoying many of the Orlando area attractions. It is 4 miles from Disney World so you would really need to rent a car if staying here but it is such a great value it would be worth it. You could make meals in the room, escape the park madness and have plenty of room for everyone to have their own space at a reasonable price.
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 [ ... ]
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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