Pearls of wisdom from experienced travellers with tots.
August 10, 2011
I’m about to embark on a two week trip tomorrow, up and down the Eastern Seaboard. The trip is both a tour promoting my adult daughter’s acoustic folk rock career, and an exploration of things family and friendly for kids of all ages. Some cities I’ve never been to, some this will be a second ...
July 16, 2011
Traveling with children can be a challenge whether it is by airplane or car. A little planning can make the difference between a dream vacation and a travel disaster. Here are some tips to make it go more smoothly. Plan Ahead with a List Make a list and check it twice (or thrice). Jot down ...
July 2, 2011
I know what you may be thinking. Amarillo, Texas? What’s there to do there, and what’s there to do for kids? Well the answer to both questions is plenty in this town with tons of western heritage, scenic sites, inexpensive accommodations and much, much more. Amarillo’s in the Texas panhandle, a part of Texas that ...
June 10, 2011
Dad and I are both enormous space history buffs. He grew up during the space program’s infancy, and the launches were easy to see from his Central Florida home. I was a small child during the early shuttle program and particularly loved night launches, despite the fact that they apparently couldn’t compare to Apollo night ...
June 3, 2011
Want a real family resort in the Florida Keys? Check out the well known, six-decade-old Hawks Cay Resort. With four kid-friendly pools, and one adults-only option, this comfortable resort is great for kids of all ages, and parents after some rest and relaxation, too. With families making up a growing portion of visitors to the ...
June 2, 2011
National Parks have delighted families for generations with their natural beauty. Offering so much to see and do, these parks are a wonderful venue for families to bond, learn and grow together in the splendor of nature itself. The parks below (listed alphabetically) are 5 of the best national parks in the United States, and ...
May 25, 2011
Nothing brings out waterpark enthusiasts like a hot summer day. Selecting a waterpark adventure can be a dizzying experience with so many choices throughout the world. The list below comprises 10 of the best waterparks in the United States (listed alphabetically). Each is highly rated and uniquely designed, featuring a wide variety of family-friendly attractions, conveniences, amenities and overall ...
May 16, 2011
Below is our top ten list of family vacation resorts on the West Coast of the United States. Listed alphabetically, any one of these wonderful family vacation spots will appeal to even the most discriminating travelers. California, Arizona, Oregon and Washington state are included in this list. Everything from the resort’s accommodations and family features, restaurant options, on and off site recreational activities, child ...
March 30, 2011
Memphis Tennessee isn’t just about bar b q and the tourist-centered fun of Beale Street’s music emporiums. It’s not all about Elvis’ Graceland, with its myriad of tours and tourist hordes, either. While Graceland is synonymous with Memphis, there are many other historic sites and excellent museums filled with fascinating artifacts in Memphis. Some will be ...
March 15, 2011
New Orleans’ history is dotted with violence, disease, natural disasters and mysterious disappearances. Paranormal experts claim that the veil between the living and the dead is thinner in New Orleans, giving explanations that range from ley lines to voodoo curses. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, in New Orleans the truth is often stranger ...
