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Archive for Category: "Family/Kids Travel"

Travel Tip: New Theme Park Attractions for Summer 2013

Travel Tip: New Theme Park Attractions for Summer 2013

As summer approaches, it’s time to think about how to keep the kids entertained. And some of the big theme parks are coming up with creative ways to get your attention. Colonial Williamsburg isn’t just about reenacting the old days. They’ve actually created an experience that requires a cell phone. You’ll explore Revolutionary City as [...]

The Dirty Secret to Cutting Walt Disney World Lines

The Dirty Secret to Cutting Walt Disney World Lines

A trip to Walt Disney World is a rite of passage for most families, but the three-hour Disney lines might not be for everyone. Wealthy and competitive moms have come up with a questionably ethical travel hack to circumvent the lines: hiring a private service of disabled guides. The New York Post broke the story [...]

Travel Deals: Sizzling Summer Savings

Travel Deals: Sizzling Summer Savings

It’s just a few short weeks before summer begins and travel providers are rolling out competitive rates.  This week, we’ve found sizzling savings to meet all your travel needs. Family getaways, romantic retreats or endless island sand…it’s all available at discounted prices. Here are some of the top summer travel deals this week. Journey Through [...]

Window Seat or Aisle Seat: Mother’s Day for Single Moms

Window Seat or Aisle Seat: Mother’s Day for Single Moms

Mother’s Day is this Sunday and Window Seat or Aisle Seat blogger, family travel expert and single mom Kerri Zane is thinking about some of the hardest working moms on the planet–single moms. Check out these trips for single moms to treat themselves and their families. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12 and children everywhere are [...]

Travel Deals: The Best Mother’s Day Discounts

Travel Deals: The Best Mother’s Day Discounts

Mother’s Day is just 10 days away. Instead of just taking mom out to brunch, why not plan a trip together? For moms who like adventuring, dining, pampering, shopping and just plain traveling, here are some of the best hotel deals going on across the country. For the wine loving mamas out there there’s a [...]

Travel Tip: Child Safety Apps

Travel Tip: Child Safety Apps

Parents, we get it. You’ll do just about anything to protect your kids, especially when you’re on the road together. Tons of security apps are now available to help you do just that. The obvious choice to track your kids’ location is a GPS device. The Amber Alert device, for example, uses GPS and wireless [...]

Travel Tip: Staying Fit On The Road

Travel Tip: Staying Fit On The Road

Now that the weather is finally warming up, finding ways to enjoy the outdoors while getting your daily workout in has never been easier. Substituting the hotel gym with running routes is one way to go. Hotel staff can tell you where to run, of course, but if you don’t like exercising alone, options are [...]

Going Off the Tourist Map with Hawaii Family Travel

Going Off the Tourist Map with Hawaii Family Travel

Hawaii is a popular choice for families, but is there enough for kids to do on a remote, low-key island? Founder of CiaoBambino.com and family travel expert Amie O’Shaughnessy decided to eschew larger islands for a family adventure on Lanai.  Hawaii can be touristy but thankfully visitors can access pockets of undeveloped, pristine landscape on [...]