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Stress-Free Travel is Right Under Your Nose

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...

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5 Summer Vacation Ideas for Teens

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This month we are hosting our first Traveling Moms Instagram meme and we would love to have you join in the fun!

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Taking the Kids to the Great Wall: Badaling
China TravelingMomTaking the Kids to the Great Wall: Badaling

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 [ ... ]

Captain Your Own Adventure at Disney's Yacht Club Resort
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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  [ ... ]

3 Summer Travel Ideas for Toddlers
Traveling Mom with Toddlers3 Summer Travel Ideas for Toddlers

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 [ ... ]

Lincoln Lives on in Central Illinois
TravelingMom with TeensLincoln Lives on in Central Illinois

It may not be Daniel Day Lewis walking the streets of Springfield, Illinois, but there’s likely someone who looks a lot like him. OK, it will be someone who looks a lot like Daniel Day Lewis when he looks a lot like Abraham Lincoln.
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Paradise Point Resort- Tropical Island Escape in San Diego
Midwest TravelingMomParadise Point Resort- Tropical Island Escape in San Diego

Looking for the perfect summer vacation? Dreaming of something tropical and exotic, yet Tahiti just isn’t in your budget? San Diego’s dise Point Resort feels like it’s a world away, yet there’s no passport required. Paradise Point sits on a 44-acre island on Mission Bay, just minutes fr [ ... ]

South Dakota: Where Imagination Guides a Family Vacation
World TravelingMomSouth Dakota: Where Imagination Guides a Family Vacation

Great summer vacations start with planning. Where are we going to go? Where are we going to stay? For my kids one of their all time favorite trips was a road trip through South Dakota.

Our first trip to South Dakota was going to be a quick drive through on our way to somewhere else. Fortunately, we  [ ... ]

Stay Aloft Before Going Aloft at the San Francisco Airport
Pets and Service Dog TravelingmomStay Aloft Before Going Aloft at the San Francisco Airport

It's always refreshing to see a new choice of hotel property near the San Francisco Airport -- and the options have gotten even better recently. Just a half mile from the airport, the hip and ultra modern new Aloft hotel is a great choice for a comfortable stay before or after flying or when vi [ ... ]

Catalina Island

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The village of Avalon is only one square mile in size, making it easy to get around, and the picturesque harbor provides a good excuse to slow down and enjoy the view.

If You Go

Getting There
There are two boat companies that service the Island with daily departures from Long Beach, San Pedro, Newport Beach and Dana Point.

Catalina Express
(800) 618-5533
www.CatalinaExpress.com

Catalina Passenger Service
(800) 830-7744
www.catalinainfo.com

Helicopter service is also available year-round with daily departures from San Pedro and Long Beach.

Island Express Helicopter Service
(800) 2-AVALON
www.IslandExpress.com


Where to Stay
While some hotels on Catalina Island cater to couples only, most are family-friendly. Here are a few top picks.

Catalina Canyon Resort & Spa
(800) 253-9361
www.CatalinaCanyonResort.com

Catalina Island Vacation Rentals
(800) 631-5280 or (310) 510-2276
www.CatalinaVacations.com

Hotel Metropole
(800) 300-8528 or (310) 510-1884
www.hotel-metropole.com

Pavilion Lodge
(800) 414-2754 or (310) 510-2500
www.VisitCatalinaIsland.com


Where to Eat
Cuisine on Catalina Island ranges from hot dogs on the pier to exclusive Country Club dining. Here are some suggestions for eating out with kids that won’t bust your budget.

Antonio’s Pizzeria & Cabaret
(310) 510-0008
www.catalinahotspots.com

Buffalo Nickel Restaurant
(310) 510-1323

Channel House Restaurant
(310) 510-1617

Descanso Beach Club
(310) 510-7410
www.VisitCatalinaIsland.com

Sally’s Waffle Shop
(310) 510-0355


Activities
Brown’s Bikes
(310) 510-0986
www.catalinabiking.com

Catalina Adventure Tours
(310) 510-2888
www.CatalinaAdventureTours.com

Catalina Island Museum
(310) 510-2414
www.catalinamuseum.org

Cartopia Golf Cart Rentals
(310) 510-2493

Descanso Beach Ocean Sports
(310) 510-1226
www.KayakCatalinaIsland.com

Discovery Tours
(310) 510-TOUR
www.VisitCatalinaIsland.com

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