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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....
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...
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Anyone who has ever pumped diesel gasoline into their tank knows just how critical it is that it’s DIESEL that makes it into the tank, not regular, not premium, but...
Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the summer season for Disney Parks everywhere. My family and I recently managed to get to three Disney Parks in three weeks, finishing with a...
"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...
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...
Father's Day can be a great day to get out in nature and take a special hike or walk, like this family is doing at San Elijo Lagoon, in San...
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...
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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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? [ ... ]
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.
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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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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 and one of the main reasons why I think the Westin Kierland rocks for kids and anyone else that loves to have fun. Kierl [ ... ]
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 experts from a variety of disciplines, including literature, history and art, leading the tours an [ ... ]
Next week, Jewish families around the world will be gathering together to celebrate Passover. This is a holiday that celebrates the freedom of the Jewish people from their enslavement in Egypt. In order to share this triumph, Jews and even non-Jews gather together to celebrate freedom. One of the customs of this Jewish holiday is that leavened bread is removed from our diets and homes for 8 days. While this is a no-brainer to take on for gluten-free families, this is not so easy for bread breathing, pizza and pasta partakers. Add on a road trip to this equation and now what? I have some good news for you. There is still time to plan ahead an avoid food challenges this Passover. Here are my 5 ways to celebrate Passover with your family when away from home.
What foods can you eat during Passover. So glad you asked. In a nutshell, there are some very basic rules of Passover friendly foods. This year, Passover has gone high tech with a new Kosher App. You can also research the foods that are Kosher for Passover by using directory of Passover products. I also would suggest you go to My Jewish Learning, where they further identify these basic rules on foods not eaten on Passover. This includes any product that is fermented or can cause fermentation may not be eaten, including five grains: wheat, rye, barley, oats, and spelt. Any food or drink that is made from one of these grains or that contains one of these grains, even in very small quantity, is considered hametz.
Your very own Matzamobile. Yes, it can break easy, but you will find plenty of Kosher for Passover snacks that you can take with you. Again, check the directory of Passover products. Osem and Maniscehwitz have snacks that are perfect for kids and Kosher for Passover!
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Plan ahead. Now that you know what foods are Kosher for Passover, check in to see what supermarkets will be near your vacation destination. Once you locate them, look online, email, or call them to see what products they will have. Just note, they may have a lot this week, but next week it will be last minute shopping time and they may run out (this has happened even in well stocked supermarkets). Avoid that last minute dash and order in advance. You will also want to order Kosher for Passover wines to serve at your Seder. See what wine shops are in the area as well and order in advance.
Participate in a communal Seder. If you like meeting new people, you can see a list of local synagogues, Jewish Community Centers, or restaurants hosting a Seder this year. In the New York area alone, there are several possibilities. Listen to my favorite Talk Show personality, Joan Hamburg, which I have included it in this post. She lists several restaurants in the New York area. This may make you change your Passover vacation plans to NYC!
Make your own Seder wherever you are. Yes, I have had a Passover Seder in a hotel room before. It was in LA when I was a teenager. We ordered an entire Passover meal from The Fairfax Deli. This is before I was strictly Kosher and I am not sure if this place is now. We sat at the small table in the hotel room and made a Seder. Get the kids excited about Passover this year and buy the SHALOM SESAME: It’s Passover Grover (SISU Entertainment) DVD or download some great coloring pages for your kids at shalomsesame.org.
Please share your Passover journey and please leave a comment below.
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