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Martinique Beach Nova Scotia

Martinique Beach Provincial Park is a treasure of the Eastern Shore in Nova Scotia, and is one of many delightful discoveries I made during a road trip along Marine Drive...

Natural Disaster Preparation for Travelers

When we travel thoughts of disasters are far from our mind. But with the news of natural disasters, especially numerous tornadoes in Oklahoma and the Midwest -- as well as...

Looking for Kings in Paris

Context Travel is a Rome-based tour company that offers educational walking tours for a number of European destinations. What makes Context Travel unique is its intellectual and educational focus, with...

The Importance of Making Time for Yourself

Moms are good at a lot of things, but making time for themselves isn’t typically one of them. Think about it -- when is the last time you prioritized yourself...

Best Advice for Planning Your Summer Vacation

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....

June 24 Twitter Party: Happy Healthy Travel for Kids

How do you keep the kids -- and yourself -- healthy and happy when traveling? Do you look for hotels that provide special activities that keep your kids active and...

Where to Surf in Arizona

Who says you can’t surf in the desert? The Kierland FlowRider opened last year at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. It’s the first of its kind in Arizona...

5 Family Fun Exercise Ideas for Your Beach Vacation

Ahh, the beach. The perfect place for summertime family fun - and exercise. Yes, exercise! While I love to find a quiet spot on the sand, lie back and pretend...

Greetings From Asbury Park: Shore Open for Business

"Sandy, the aurora's rising behind us, the pier lights our carnival life on the water." ----Bruce Springsteen, Fourth of July, Asbury Park (Sandy) For years, we’ve been hearing the news: Asbury...

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Disney with Teens: Same Place, New Adventure
Vegetarian TravelingMomDisney with Teens: Same Place, New Adventure

Theme park trips with kids change over time; you move from the kiddie rides to the thrill rides, you can’t wake your teens up to get to the park early – in fact, when my kids were little and knew they were going to a theme park, they used to wake us up, and there might be tears.
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Stardust Memories: The Lights of Broadway
Discovery TravelingmomStardust Memories: The Lights of Broadway

Billing itself as “The Best Free Show on Broadway,” n’s Stardust Dineras been open since the 80’s, but it’s décor, memorabilia and food will take you back to the 50’s. However, what are you really going to see at this popular tourist destination in the heart of Times Square?  [ ... ]

Caesers Atlantic City Girlfriend Getaway
Disabled TravelingMomCaesers Atlantic City Girlfriend Getaway

Relax at the Qua Bath and Spa, play the slots and dress to the nines to party at the Pool After Dark. This is just part of a Caesers Atlantic City girlfriend getaway. Located on the Boardwalk and the Atlantic Ocean, Caesers offers entertainment and fabulous dining.

Reserve a room, depending on the [ ... ]

Where to Stay on Oahu with Kids
Traveling MomWhere to Stay on Oahu with Kids

Cozy is the word my son used to describe our room at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.  Not the first word that usually comes to mind when you describe a 22-acre property with 3,500 rooms.  It’s a testament to Hilton’s commitment to creating a family friendly environment at their enormous p [ ... ]

Behind the Disney Magic
Traveling MomBehind the Disney Magic

Disney makes the magic look easy, but there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes. I am always inspired by the team of people who create the masterful new Disney experiences.  One of the pleasures of my job is getting to spend time talking with and learning from these incredibly creative [ ... ]

Losing a Child at Disney World
Traveling Mom with ToddlersLosing a Child at Disney World

Most of us have a memory of getting lost as a young child. I remember the first time I couldn’t find my parents.  I was probably about six years old and I was playing in the Barbie section at K-Mart. My mom kept telling me it was time to go but obviously, as a five-year-old child, I was too b [ ... ]

Why Disney is Good for Teens Too
Traveling MomWhy Disney is Good for Teens Too

My image of Disney is evolving.  In general the mention of Disney would evoke visions of tired parents and squealing little kids. 

As my kids enter the teen years I am learning that there is still so much for them to enjoy at Disney -- from resort pools to scary rides to embracing the inde [ ... ]

Broadway Bound: NYC Family Fun

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tada04My theater obsessed youngest daughter has done musical theater day camps with TADA! and Camp Broadway, and I’ve been surprised by the number of families who turn their child’s day camp into a family vacation. Even if you don’t want to spend on these camps, you can have a low cost theater-centric NYC family vacation, getting half price tickets at TKTS and seeing free performances of Shakespeare in the Park.

We head to Bryant Park on Thursdays in the summer for free selections from Broadway and off-Broadway.  Performers from the shows sing at lunchtime in July and August.

Madame Tussauds New York is perfect before or after the theater. The Times Square museum lets visitors vamp it up with Captain Jack Sparrow, Marilyn Monroe and Justin Bieber. Although Hollywood and TV stars are the big draws, so many Broadway stars are in movies and television that theater-obsessed kids might just be happy to see celebrities. There are also sports stars and politicians. Just be sure to explain to your kids that while they can pose with the wax figures, if they encounter a real celeb, he might not be as accommodating.

The annual costume exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is also a must see for any kid who likes to play dress up. This year, the Met exhibit, Alexander MdQueen: Savage Beauty (through Aug 7), celebrates the late fashion designer. The exhibit is not suited for kids under age 5, and strollers are not permitted.

While you are at the Met, be sure to also visit the roof garden (open, weather permitting, through October 30). This year, the roof features sculptures by Anthony Caro.
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Author Profile: Vegetarian TravelingMom

Judy Antell lives in Brooklyn and her vegetarian family loves to visit the farmer’s market for local, organic produce. They have bicycled in Europe, skied downhill and cross country, and hit the beaches seeking vegetarian food - and chocolate!

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Blue Star Museums 2013 - Free Museum Admission for Military
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Blue Star Museums is returning this year for the 4th summer in a row to offer military families free admission to museums all across the country. Starting Memorial Day May 27, [ ... ]

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