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Cruising with Carnival

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Published on Friday, March 18, 2011 22:22

Written by Laura DeHoog

Having trouble deciding on a vacation? Just last week we cruised with Carnival FunShips and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves (kiddo free)! Here are my top 5 reasons why I love to cruise:

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Portland Traveling Sibs - A Different Type of Family Travel

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Published on Sunday, March 13, 2011 07:56

Written by College Visit TravelingMom

Portland, Oregon. It was one of those business trips-turned-mother-daughter trip-meets traveling sibs kinda trip. 

When business travel is flexible enough to morph into family travel, everyone wins. A few years ago, I worked remotely from Virginia for a company located in Portland, Oregon. On one of my trips out west, I had the opportunity to bring my teen-age daughter with me. It was wonderful. She was old enough to explore downtown Porltand on her own while I worked. When we had time together, we explored the city and beyond. 

One of our excursions took us to the Portland Rose Gardens where more than 9,000 rose plantings cover 2 acres of land. The scent from the garden was delightful as was the color and beauty of each section of the garden.


We stayed downtown at the lovely Paramount Hotel, a boutique hotel with exquisite style and character.

The Dreaded “Can you give my friend a ride?” Question

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Published on Saturday, March 05, 2011 21:15

Written by NY Traveling Mom

This weekend, my husband and I are headed to a wedding in Vermont.  A Sunday night wedding in Vermont.  Which pretty much means we have to take Monday off from work.  Which pretty much stinks.  But as this is a travel website, and not a “how to plan your (2nd) wedding as to not inconvenience everyone you know” website – I’ll leave it at that.

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My Survival Tips for International Flights

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Published on Friday, February 18, 2011 14:10

Written by Kamryn Adam

People often think that international business travel is glamorous. As a mom that travels without my kids most of the time, I can tell you that nothing could be further from the truth.  Sure, you may be traveling to great places with plenty of culture and fun.  

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