tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-336599062012-02-12T19:46:36.367-05:00A Family Travel BlogTraveling Mumnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-77418890693069961552012-02-12T19:32:00.003-05:002012-02-12T19:33:17.196-05:00

The chilly weather today brings me back to a hot July day last summer when my sister Tina, the kids and I enjoyed a walk through downtown Minneapolis. We headed toward Nicolet Mall, a street where we understood we'd find some of downtown Minneapolis' best shopping. We noted that many of the buildings were connected by a network of glassed-in walkways, kind of like a human-sized

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Tucked away on a shady neighborhood street, away from the hubbub of downtown is the Minneapolis Institute of Art. On the last day of our Minneapolis stay, the kids, my sister and I spent a pleasant afternoon browsing among thought-provoking and beautiful works of art before heading for home. We most enjoyed the modern art exhibit, the 19th century paintings and sculpture and the fabulous

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My 11-year-old son has been a huge fan of Ben 10, the Cartoon Network  character who defends earth by transforming into different alien species, since he was 7. So when he learned that an amusement park opened the first Ben 10 roller coaster this year, he wouldn't rest until he convinced me to let him ride it. And that's why we're going to England this summer.  I don't need much of a reason to

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Thanks for the guest post by Jo Levy A favorite and quite famous chef was recently quoted in a blog as saying “Bacon makes everything instantly better” and I cant find a soul who would disagree. Who doesn’t love that smoky salty perfection? I went to http://www.direct.tv/ and scheduled my DVR to record the new show on Cooking Channel while I was at work. I curled up on a Tuesday evening and

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Sitting Room of the One Bedroom Suite at the Talbott My husband opened the door to our suite at Chicago’s Talbott Hotel and we laughed gleefully as we walked into the entry hall. I’d found an online deal for a suite, with a breakfast credit included and a bottle of wine with dinner at the hotel restaurant, Bice.  We’ve booked suites at other hotels before, with a little sitting area separate

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I recognized the entry courtyard of the Mill City Museum as soon as I stepped inside. A few months ago I was flipping through an old high school friend’s wedding pictures on Facebook, wondering why she’d chosen to be married at an abandoned building in Minneapolis. But she’s always been a bit quirky so I figured it was her way of being different. It turns out she’d been married at the

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My son studied different regions of the United States last year in his Social Studies class along with their characteristics and monuments.  For the northeast they discussed the Statue of Liberty, for the west coast there was the Golden Gate Bridge and for the midwest the St. Louis Arch and the Mall of America, which I thought was kinda funny since it didn't seem to be quite in the same

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Coupeville is a small town located on beautiful Whidbey Island, Washington, a popular vacation getaway located about 30 miles from Seattle. With majestic natural beauty, a charming historical downtown district and fascinating attractions, Coupeville offers its visitors no shortage of things to do. Island County Historical Museum Learn about Whidbey Island’s history, from the ice

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Before traveling to Florida this past April my 10-year-old son and I were enjoying some hot chocolate and cinnamon rolls at a local café, when he asked, “So Mom, how many stars does this hotel we’ll be staying in have?” “Three,” I responded. He frowned and said, “I prefer four.” I thought that was hilarious – considering the sort of lodging my family stayed in when I was that age -

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The Department of Homeland Security has announced that it will be relaxing security measures for pint-sized travelers at airports. Kids under thirteen will no longer be required to remove their shoes when passing through the security checkpoint, and won't be subjected to pat downs. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano did say there would probably be exceptions, however, to keep security

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This article on Parenting.com outlines family friendly activities at airports around the country - just the thing for those long layovers! http://www.parenting.com/article/Child/Activities/Fun-Things-to-Do-at-the-Major-Airports

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There was a time when the name Wisconsin Dells evoked haunting images of women in floor length dresses exploring the area's uniquely shaped sandstone formations along the Wisconsin River. Today the area is better known as the waterpark capital of the world. From the dizzying array of possibilities, I chose the Wilderness Territory Hotel & Waterpark, which boasted 4 outdoor parks and 3 indoor

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Here's a clip that will get your travel bug juices working overtime: Mmmmmmmmm, nice.

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Planning a getaway to beautiful Saint Martin? One place you'll not want to miss is Loterie Farm. The kids will be talking about it for months after they've returned home. The farm is a private nature preserve that of mountains and tropical forest. Families can hike up the mountain, take ziplines back down, then enjoy a meal at the Hidden Forest Cafe. There's also the Fly Zone Extreme, where

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Here's a deal - in your birthday month Discovery Cruise Line is offering a free day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas, with the purchase of another adult fare. Take the family or make it an adults only trip. The cruise ship has the same perks as longer cruises - shows, a pool, dancing, casinos - plus you'll have the opportunity to spend a few hours on a beautiful tropical island.

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Grand Rapids has been in the news lately with the new Grand Rapids Lip Dub. And why not? It's a great location for a fun family getaway that won't break the bank - we head over there all the time. Here are some of our favorite things to do in Grand Rapids. Go to the John Ball Zoo. This is a favorite for all ages in the Grand Rapids area. The zoo is big enough to house a number of different

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The kids and I went to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure for the first time last month when we were in Florida for Spring Break. We fled from dinosaurs on the Jurassic Park River Adventure and swung through New York City with Spidey on the Amazing Adventures of Spiderman. We witnessed a Greek god battling the forces of evil in Poseidon’s Fury adventure, and my daughter got a hair wrap. But

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Last month when we were at Universal Studios in Orlando my daughter had a hair wrap put in.  She chose four shades of string and a few pretty beads, then the wrapper grabbed a hank of hair from the side of her head and with fingers flying, wrapped it from top to bottom in pink, turquoise, green and lavender string.  We first had this done a couple of years back at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.  My

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I think bedbugs are a concern for most frequent travelers these days - I certainly feel apprehensive every time I walk into a hotel room. I came across an article on Frommer's that offers good tips for preventing the little critters from infesting your home. I always pull back the sheets and check the mattress in the room, then wash everything as soon as I arrive home, but there is additional

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I remember lying in bed as a little girl with a book positioned in the sliver of light coming from the hallway so that I could read it long after I was supposed to be snoozing away. I’ve always loved to read.When I first learned of e-readers like Kindle and Nook, I was doubtful. I’d tried reading books online, but for some reason found it difficult to stay focused. And I love books. I love the

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It's over eighty degrees, but the window is open and a cool breeze is coming in. Birds are singing back and forth in the tree just outside. I can hear the murmur of voices coming from a neighbor's yard and the occasional splash from a swimming pool. The Traveling Mum is not in Michigan, baby!A couple of years ago my notoriously cheap father surprised us all by purchasing a vacation home in Cape

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A couple of weeks ago I decided to take the kids for a couple of days of skiing and indoor water park fun at Boyne Mountain, in Northern Michigan. They Boyne Mountain complex offers a variety of lodging choices in different buildings on the property, but we decided on the Mountain Grand Lodge for many reasons.When I first began looking for lodging I saw a listing for a room about $50 cheaper than

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We barreled down the ski hill that was a little too advanced for us, flying past the sign reading “Back to Lodge,” where everyone else turned. When we reached the bottom we found a few souls waiting at a rusty, old-timey chair lift, a stark change from the throngs at the five-person lift directly in front of the ski lodge. We rode it to the top and came down a different way, on a long, hushed

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While I usually travel with my children, I also take trips without them from time to time, while they party at what we call "Grandma Camp." One thing I like to do is make a video each day that I'm gone and email it to them, so they can see me and the places I'm visiting. Here's one that I made while visiting ancient Ephesus, in Turkey, with my sister in the summer of 2009. I filmed it with my

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So the hubby and I went to Las Vegas without the kids – and stayed in Paris Hotel. I’ve got to say, I really liked this one. I think it is my favorite of all the Vegas hotel/casinos. I used to work for an automotive supplier that sent me to the wilds of Arizona each year to review prototype vehicles undergoing durability testing. Sound boring? Yes, it was, that’s why I don’t work there anymore.

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San Diego, in sunny southern California, is a fabulous destination for a family vacation. With beaches, theme parks and a number of fun kid-friendly attractions, you’ll keep the family going from morning til night. What’s more, San Diego has such beautiful weather that after visiting you just might find yourself browsing through San Diego real estate websites.San Diego ZooWhen the animals of the

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Since this is the view out my back window, I’ve been thinking longingly of last summer. Of a day I was hot - dripping hot- changed in the car out of my cute, black rayon shirt into an ugly white cotton t-shirt because I couldn’t take it another minute hot. That actually sounds good right now.The Cahokia Mounds are the remains of a Native American city that was established near the banks of the

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Photo by Robyn LeeMy sister has a unique talent for sniffing out quirky little places in Chicago, where she lives, and on a recent visit she took us to Hot Doug's. As the name implies, Hot Doug's is a hot dog place, but not just any hot dogs, no. These are delicious concoctions created with sausages, frankfurters, sauces and various toppings. Just phenomenal.Hot Doug's is in a northern Chicago

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My mother loved following Princess Diana in the news when she was alive, so when I learned there was an exhibit celebrating her life and style at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, I knew it was right up her alley.When my seven-year-old daughter learned that we had plans to see the exhibit, she asked if she could accompany us. The chance to see thing that had belonged to a real, live princess sounded

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In Don’t Bring Your Kids to Vegas I outlined why my kids aren’t going near the place. But if you’re not as big a prude as I am, you’ll find that there are plenty of family oriented things to do there. And really, where else can you see Superman just walking down the street? Siegfried and Roy’s Secret GardenI liked this mini-zoo tucked away in the Mirage Hotel & Casino. The entrance is

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The hubby and I recently took a trip to Las Vegas so that he could attend a seminar and left the kids with my parents. While there we saw plenty of things that we knew the kids would enjoy, but in the end we were thankful we’d chosen to leave the kids at home. While there are kid-friendly attractions, Vegas is still sleazy and you'll want to consider carefully before taking young children there.

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Those in the midst of planning their summer vacations might want to consider Limerick, where there's plenty for families to do.King John's Castle This castle was completed around the year 1200, just a few years after the Normans claimed the area of Limerick. The ruins of a Viking settlement were recently found at the site.St. Mary's CathedralFounded in 1168, St. Mary's is a cathedral of the

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Just saw the first part of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and can't wait for more? Why not take a trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Islands of Universal Studios theme park in Florida? This attraction aims to carry guests into Harry Potter’s world of magic wands and broomsticks, with a shops, dining and rides all designed with Harry Potter in mind. Roam the halls of a

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I got a kick out of these and thought I'd pass it along. These are from actual conversations with travel agents:Travel Agent Stories

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The kids and I decided to spend a day at The Magic House St. Louis Children's Museum. It's housed in a sprawling old Victorian mansion and opened its doors to the public in 1979. The sheer number and variety of displays boggled my mind. The kids and I spent a couple hours in the art theft mystery display - complete with a secret room behind the fireplace and a secret bookcase door. Thinking we

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The second day of our stay we went to the St. Louis Zoo. It was about 90 degrees out, one of those days that made me say, "Next summer we're vacationing in Canada." Still, we're a pretty hardy group, and the zoo had places spraying cool water, and places to buy cold drinks, and we survived it.The animals were cute, and we got to see some elephants, which was a first for my kids. I don't think

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So after grabbing a little lunch the rain had stopped, so we headed over to the Gateway Arch.We left our car in the parking structure, then walked through a pleasant little park to the base of the arch, where we took lots of photos. We queued up to pass through security and enter the arch. We found ourselves in an underground area with ticket windows, a gift shop and the Expansion Museum. We

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Reminiscing aobut the incredible trip my sister and I took to Europe last year. It wasn't a family trip, so I didn't write about it here, plus I'm using most of that material for different projects. We took a Mediterranean cruise from Venice to Dubrovnik, Kusadasi in Turkey, Santorini and Corfu. Just amazing. The hubby is not much of a traveler, and ancient history and shopping isn't the kids'

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We entered St. Louis from Illinois, and as we drove across the bridge spanning the Mississippi, we got our first glimpse of the Gateway Arch. It was raining though, so we decided to get some lunch before heading to the arch. The kids had been watching "Man vs Food" with their grandparents a couple of days before, and in the episode Adam headed to Crown Candy Kitchen in St. Louis, known for their

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Last month the kids and I took a road trip to visit my in-laws outside Bloomington, Illinois, then on to St. Louis and finished up in Chicago. The in-laws were camping at the Kamp Komfort rv park in Carlock, Illinois- a nice little place surrounded by cornfields, with a swimming pool and a small playground.We visited the Children's Discovery Museum in Normal, Illinois, a fun hands-on museum that

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A few weeks ago we visited my parents for a couple of days, and while driving around in their car my daughter noticed their travel pillow sitting in the back seat. My dad likes to use a travel neck pillow for driving out of town, because if he drives for longer than an hour his neck starts to hurt.My daughter saw the travel pillow in the back seat, tried it out, then proceeded to carry it just

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A couple of weeks ago the kids and I were in Chicago, where my son had learned they were filming Transformers 3. The boy is a major fan - he can name all the cars and their history and attributes, and frequently does. Of course, he wanted to hunt down the movie set. A little internet sleuthing turned up a blurb in a Chicago paper naming a few streets in the Loop that would be shut down for the

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Hours spent in a hotel room and stroller can make for an energetic toddler, and many parents like to let the little ones run off some steam at one of New York’s many playgrounds. While there are public parks and playgrounds all over the city, a couple of standouts are located in Central Park. Central Park boasts over 20 playgrounds, each with a unique theme and design. For example, the Ancient

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Families can learn about sea creatures at the New York Aquarium, located right by Coney Island at Surf Avenue and West 8th Street in Brooklyn. In addition to seeing many examples of fish and other marine life in the aquariums tanks, toddlers can experience the touch pool, where they can feel horse crabs, sea stars and more, watch penguin, shark and walrus feedings, enjoy a 4-D film and see a sea

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Take the little ones to the American Museum of Natural History, located on Central Park West and 79th street. The dinosaur bones alone are worth the visit, but families will also be treated to the huge whale model in the Hall of Ocean Life, myriad habitat dioramas featuring creatures from all over the globe, films, special programs and traveling exhibits.American Museum of Natural History - http:

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Children can spend hours exploring the fun and educational displays at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, many of which were designed with toddlers in mind. Exhibits include Playworks, where kids can have so much fun that they might not realize they’re improving their math and science skills, Adventures with Dora and Diego, City Splash, full of water wonders to investigate, and much more. The

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Head to 64th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan to visit the snow leopards, polar bears and other animals housed at the Central Park Zoo. Kids might recognize the zoo from the popular family movie “Madagascar.” Be sure to visit the Tisch Children’s Zoo, which is located just outside the main zoo and is included in the admission price to the Central Park Zoo. The Tisch Children’s Zoo is

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It looks like Royal Caribbean is going after a slice of the plump Disney family cruise pie. The cruise line announced this morning that it has struck a deal with Dreamworks and beginning this summer will feature the slovenly but lovable ogre Shrek along with wife Fiona and other friends on 4 cruise ships. The cruises will also feature characters from other popular Dreamworks family films, like

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After leaving the Art Institute the kids and I headed down to the Sears Tower. We had gone to the John Hancock building once before, but that's not the TALLEST building in Chicago. This time they wanted to see the TALLEST building, not only in Chicago, but the entire United States.I hadn't been to the Sears Tower since I was a teenager, and a few things have changed since then. Namely, it's

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I love art museums, so if we're in a city where there's a good one, the kids and I will usually visit. Most of our activities are geared towards children when we travel, but art museums are one area where Mama takes precedence. So they grumbled and groaned, but they had no choice. Off to the Art Institute of Chicago we went. A few weeks before we went I stumbled across a book at our local

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The kids and I are in Terre Haute, Indiana, this weekend to see my sister graduate with her master's of education from St. Mary of the Woods College. There's a children's museum here, but I don't think we're going to get a chance to see it. We're at the Best Western, right on US-41. It's a busy road with lots of restaurants and hotels around - from my window I can see a Drury Inn, Springhill

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-48808230767917173872010-05-03T15:46:00.004-04:002010-05-04T14:29:31.982-04:00

There was a time when I was a hip young single gal living in Chicago and working out in the 'burbs. Every day I got off highway 90 at the Roselle exit and passed by the Medieval Times castle. But I was much too cool to go to a place like that, so I never went inside. Chicago is one of our favorite destinations - less than 3 hours from where we live, and yet drastically different from our little

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-50854388314044492512010-04-26T15:18:00.004-04:002010-04-26T15:28:59.062-04:00

Now that the kids are getting older, I try to let them help plan our trips, which is working out nicely. For example, my son’s classmate had brought in pictures of her Chicago vacation, which included a visit to Legoland, so when I asked my son if there was anyplace in particular he’d like to see on our Chicago trip, right away he said Legoland. A little research showed that it was actually in

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-67924464936207713392010-04-09T10:10:00.002-04:002010-04-09T10:15:58.349-04:00

I went online yesterday morning and paid $40 less for tickets for the day than I would have at the door. Both of the attractions we visited, Legoland and Medieval Times in the Chicago burbs, were offering web specials. Moral of the story: check the web first when you're buying tickets!

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-9460650230163210802010-04-07T14:52:00.002-04:002010-04-07T14:55:10.370-04:00

Heading to Chicago today with the kiddos for a little Spring Break fun. Going to try a few new attractions as well as revisit some old favorites.

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So the day before we left Florida we went to Disney. We went last year with the non-traveling dad and spent 2 days at the Magic Kingdom and 1 at Hollywood Studios. Since we only had one day this time, we decided to go back to the Magic Kingdom.The kids had a fantastic time of course. The people at Disney KNOW what kids LIKE. I am so amazed at how they have such synergy among their products.

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So the day after we went to Sanibel Island, Friday, we decided to head to Orlando, about 3 hours away. We had been planning to drive up to see The Mouse on Saturday morning, but some relatives who live in the area wanted to see the kids, so we went a day early.I looked on Hotwire and found a 3 star hotel about a mile from Disney for $36, plus taxes and a $5 "resort fee" (?? but it wasn't a... oh

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-30440275340406347142010-03-18T08:35:00.005-04:002010-03-18T08:49:25.982-04:00

If you're in Fort Myers and you want seashells, the beach on Sanibel Island is the place to go. No searching for shells is needed there, just reach down and scoop up a handful of them. I've never seen anything like it. And not just seashells, we saw several starfish too. Also jellyfish, so keep your eyes open. This kept my kids occupied for hours, and we wound up with two large sandpails

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-26158514764754824062010-03-12T08:46:00.003-05:002010-03-12T08:51:36.994-05:00

School's out for a week and everyone wants to head south for some fun and the sun. Unfortunately, some of the first places we think of when we hear the words "spring break," like Daytona Beach, are more appropriate for the beer bong and wet t-shirt contest crowd than the sand castles and floaties bunch. This article at AOL Travel lists a few warm, interesting, family friendly spring break

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Saw this article with helpful tips for anyone planning to travel by plane with kids. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35765632/ns/travel-family

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Yesterday we went to the Fort Myer's children's museum - the Imaginarium. We have been to A LOT of children's museums all over the country, and while this one wasn't the biggest or the best, it had a few original aspects that I liked. For one, in addition to the usual sandboxes, magnets, mindbenders, and science experiments, they had snakes, iguanas, little gators and other small critters for

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-4642471819936241422010-03-03T09:22:00.002-05:002010-03-03T09:28:43.403-05:00

When I travel I usually just take a carryon, which is faster checking in, faster leaving the airport, and cheaper too, now that the airlines are charging for checked baggage. So I thought this time we'd take our first carry-on only family vacation. We got the baby (she's 6, but I tell her she'll always be my baby) her own rolling carryon for Christmas. She loves the color - soft red, verging on

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-13478039561092477362010-02-27T09:51:00.003-05:002010-03-24T15:15:18.921-04:00

I'm heading to the Fort Myers area this week with the kids and am currently researching family activities in the area. I'm coming up with quite a lot, actually - I always thought that the beach was pretty much all there was to do in Fort Myers! I will share my findings with you, as well as the kids' (now 6 and 9) reactions.

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-18485448226240813522009-09-20T10:26:00.004-04:002009-09-20T11:01:17.771-04:00

This week my parents took their first trip to Europe. It was so funny, my sister and I, who have both been abroad a few times, were fussing over them like we were sending a couple of sheltered kids off to camp. They were both born in Puerto Rico and have long wanted to visit Spain, the mother country of sorts, but there was always some reason - no time, too expensive, on and on. Though they

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-74277784219072891512009-09-12T00:45:00.001-04:002009-09-19T00:49:16.493-04:00

Trip Advisor has put of a list of the top 10 hotels in the world that cost less than $19 US a night. Yeah, you read that right. LESS THAN $19. And they look pretty decent too. Check it out!

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This summer I took a Mediterranean cruise with my sister to Italy, Croatia, Turkey and Greece. No kids. I was gone for 10 days, the longest I've ever been away from them. My kids had a fun time at "Grandma Camp" and saw their daddy, who doesn't have the travel bug the way I do and opted to stay behind. Sure, I felt a little guilty and I missed my kiddos so much but ... it was fun. Now when

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-47228179618697537792009-06-09T14:23:00.000-04:002009-09-23T23:32:23.654-04:00

A jouirnalist in the UK is fed up with the strict guidelines for entering the US and has offered his fellow countrymen alternatives to popular American hotspots that he claims are EVEN BETTER than the originals.While I don't necessarily agree that these locations are BETTER than their American counterparts, I thought the article was interesting nonetheless and offered some good ideas for future

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-63439749729663952462009-03-22T14:00:00.001-04:002009-09-23T23:09:14.780-04:00

I just wrote a piece about the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, which I visited with my husband a couple of years ago when we went there for our 10th anniversary. Much fun. I love museums,especially art museums because there's such a wide definition of what constitutes art. At some you'll find medieval armor on display. At others there are miniatures, like from a doll house. Furniture,

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-21708964772431434092009-03-15T22:29:00.001-04:002009-09-18T23:06:31.481-04:00

The wine country brings back such fine memories for me. My husband and I went there for our honeymoon. Ahhh.Although this is the Traveling Mum blog, in my opinion the wine country would not appeal to children, though a savvy parent can always come up with something to keep the little ones occupied.Tony Napa Valley and its more laid back cousin Sonoma County are the heart of the wine country.

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-77560352920647925552009-03-08T22:21:00.002-04:002009-09-23T23:08:37.299-04:00

I think many people automatically think of southern cities like Los Angeles and San Diego when they hear the word "California." As for me, I prefer the north. Northern California has a completely different vibe from the south - yet there's something there that draws me irresistably to it. My next few posts are going to be about Northern California and the many things to do there.

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-6531177879356222912009-02-20T13:06:00.003-05:002009-02-20T13:11:49.628-05:00

Starting to plan your summer vacation? If you're looking for some European fun in the sun, why not look at the Canary Islands? This group of Spanish islands is known for the quality and beauty of its beaches, and several are family friendly. In particular, Famara beach on the island of Lanzarote is a popular choice for families. The resort at Playa del Carmen, also on Lanzarote, has tons of

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-74166398185571819222009-01-26T22:32:00.003-05:002009-01-26T23:11:31.894-05:00

It seems like every winter was like this one when I was a kid, but it's been a long time since I've seen temperatures under 20 degrees every day. Brrr. Right about now a trip to sunny Puerto Vallarta would be just the thing. In fact, this is a great time to start planning for a Spring Break trip. The kids are already asking about our next adventure.If a trip to Puerto Vallarta is in your

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-32413803963405284802008-10-26T09:28:00.002-04:002008-10-26T09:33:47.694-04:00

If you're planning a trip to the Virgin Islands in the near future you might want to check out Point Udall. Yes, it's pretty, but that's not why your kids will want to go there. They'll want to go so they can say they've been to the easternmost point of the United States. Yup, Saint Croix is a territory of the U.S., making Point Udall the farthest east you can travel and still be in the United

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-47862125340418388652008-07-29T10:14:00.003-04:002008-08-02T00:35:59.378-04:00

If your family is heading out for a vacation in Cuba, here's an activity the young uns are bound to love. Swimming with dolphins. Doesn't it sound awesome? Well there's a number of facilities in Cuba that have sea lion and dolphin shows, then let visitors climb in the water and splash around with the dolphins. For a nice fee of course. Here are a few places where you can swim with the

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-57500511500589645482008-07-16T10:51:00.003-04:002008-07-16T11:12:18.315-04:00

I found this article about some of the spectacular new building being erected in Beijing. The article likens this period in Beijing's development with that of New York City at the turn of the 20th century, when many of its most famous landmarks were constructed. While I prefer to see the old, traditional buildings, the pictures in the article are pretty cool. Particularly the new Olympic

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-2826897491128909322008-04-22T13:52:00.002-04:002008-04-22T14:08:29.707-04:00

I've been watching airfares for Europe lately. I really want to take a trip to England or Spain this year, but we're planning the big Disney trip that we were supposed to do last year but had to scrap. I would prefer Spain, but it seems that fares to London are far less expensive and I think it will be easier on the kids to be in an English speaking country.There's a lot to do in London, too,

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-20618452942783187932008-03-26T14:49:00.001-04:002008-07-16T11:13:09.444-04:00

After we left El Morro we headed back to our hotel, the Caribe Hilton, and checked in and walked around a bit. My dad had noticed a little issue with our rental car - our flight was leaving Saturday morning at 8:00 and the rental office didn't open until 9 AM. He tried calling but couldn't get through, so we decided to just drive over there and find out what we needed to do. It's a good thing

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-66252000579223099612008-02-29T14:51:00.002-05:002008-07-16T11:13:38.175-04:00

The next day we left Ponce and drove the highway that cuts through the mountains back to San Juan. We arrived at around noon, and since check in at our hotel was still a few hours off, we decided to head straight over to El Morro, the ginormous 16th century Spanish fort located in Old San Juan.We used the road map we'd gotten at the rental car place to find a parking garage close to the fort,

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-27636744625243070312008-02-20T07:10:00.001-05:002008-02-20T00:25:07.961-05:00

Winter means SKIING! Here's a list of great downhill skiing locations all over Michigan. BellaireShanty Creek ResortOne Shanty Creek RoadBellaire, MI 49615 Toll Free: (800)678-4111 Phone: (231) 533-8621 BessemerBig Powderhorn MountainN11375 Powderhorn RoadBessemer, MI 49911 Toll Free: (800)501-7669 Phone: (906)932-4838 Blackjack Ski ResortN11251 Blackjack RoadBessemer, MI 49911 Toll Free: (

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Traveling to Michigan this year? You might want to check out one of these popular festivals. Follow the links for more info! January North American International Auto Show - Detroit. See the automotive industry's latest and greatest creations, along with innovative concept cars. Plymouth International Ice Sculpture Spectacular - Plymouth. Ice sculpting competitions for students, amateurs

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-55614320944996113732008-02-12T21:24:00.002-05:002008-02-12T22:38:33.859-05:00

We stayed at the Hotel Melia, and it had its pluses and minuses. After reading reviews on Trip Advisor we decided to get deluxe rooms, which are larger and have balconies that look over the main plaza in the center of town. The balcony had a nice view and a couple of times I dragged a chair out there after the kids were asleep and just sat and watched the people in the square. The public

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-20243259836546168572008-02-05T17:30:00.001-05:002008-02-12T21:22:25.180-05:00

I forgot to mention the Japanese Garden we visited near the Seralles Castle. It was very pretty, and the kids enjoyed being able to run around, spotting statues and fish. Here are some photos.And here is a shot of a courtyard at the Seralles Castle.To see more posts about Ponce, please click on the tag "Ponce" in the column to the right.******************************************If you're

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-26307638024945159542008-01-29T20:59:00.000-05:002008-01-29T21:03:07.692-05:00

The Traveling Mum blog has been included in this week's Carnival of Cities over at the Traveling Mamas blog! There are some awesome blogs listed over there - go take a look!Carnival of Cities

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On our last day in Ponce we headed to the Museo de Arte de Ponce, located near the University of Puerto Rico, Ponce. I’ve got to say I was pleasantly surprised by the collection. I was particularly surprised to see a painting by one of my favorite artists, a painting that regularly makes appearances on posters, greeting cards and calendars, Frederick Lord Leighton’s “Flaming June.” It seems

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-67422573043896627732008-01-21T17:20:00.000-05:002008-01-21T17:24:12.918-05:00

Speaking of the United Kingdom, if London is your destination of choice, you might want to check out the Cheaper Than Hotels website where you can find information about affordable hotels in the Kensington, Knightsbridge and Oxford Street areas.The site offers more than just hotel info, though. There’s info about entertainment and shopping, including my personal favorite shopping destination in

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The next night we decided to see the bioluminescent bay. The bay is known for its plantlife, which glows when it is disturbed. It has to be viewed by night, of course, otherwise you wouldn't be able to see the glow. My father remembered seeing boats heading to the bioluminescent bay from La Parguera on his last trip to Puerto Rico, so we decided to head there after dinner. By the time we

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-73042345858507107122008-01-16T14:45:00.000-05:002008-01-16T14:48:50.153-05:00

Okay, I've kind of been on hiatus for a while, but I'm back. I'm useless around the holidays - I get no writing done at all. But I plan to write more regularly this year, for sure. No, really.

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I was having a conversation the other day and someone mentioned how rude people are in France, which is a common belief, but when I traveled there I met some lovely, lovely people. Sure, I met rude ones too, but you can't just lump them all into that category. For example, one day I had left one of my hotels in France, in the city of Tours, and was trying to catch a train back to Paris where

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-87781889969785207292007-10-28T23:39:00.000-04:002008-02-12T21:22:54.887-05:00

After our mountain adventure we made our way back to Tibes Indigenous Ceremonial Center. The location was a meeting place for the area's native people for hundreds of years, but was eventually abandoned and forgotten. Then in the 70s a hurricane whipped past the island causing massive flooding in the area that unearthed pottery, bones and artifacts that had long been hidden beneath the ground.

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-51325663300006190192007-09-01T02:57:00.001-04:002008-02-01T20:08:03.118-05:00

On Tuesday we decided to head out to the Tibes ceremonial grounds, on the outskirts of Ponce.On the way there we took a wrong turn and wound up driving up into the mountains, a harrowing experience. The nice wide road we were driving on turned into a narrow one, which would have been wide enough had it been a one lane road, but no, it was a two lane road. It wound up and down, curving tightly

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-21632760104104174182007-08-23T15:34:00.001-04:002008-02-12T21:23:29.771-05:00

On Monday we visited my great-aunt, who lives by the poular beach El Combate in the southwestern corner of Puerto Rico. They live in a big, beautiful, saffron colored house with peach trim. In the backyard there is a lush tropical garden filled with flowering trees and fruit trees. I think you could just toss a seed on the ground in Puerto Rico and it would grow - the vegetation is so dense

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-78362668505575913142007-08-23T15:04:00.002-04:002007-09-01T11:31:06.312-04:00

Strolling around Ponce you can't help but notice the stray dogs wandering around - usually alone but sometimes in packs. Most of them are on the small side, but I've seen a couple of big dogs too. I've instructed my kids to steer clear of them, even though they seem mild enough.Today the kids and I ate lunch at the Burger King across the plaza, and a cute, wiry little yellow dog managed to slip

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Sunday morning we had breakfast on the rooftop dining area of the Hotel Melia, then killed an hour before going to mass at the cathedral in the plaza. My father remembered walking to that church every Sunday as a child and was looking forward to attending mass there again for the first time in more than 50 years.Unfortunately, the church seemed to be undergoing renovations, and many of its

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-49423827245468815772007-08-06T00:40:00.000-04:002008-02-01T20:14:22.983-05:00

We arrived in Ponce and found Hotel Melia, where we'll be staying until Thursday. I should mention that the reason we've traveled to Ponce is that my father was born here and moved away when he was nine, so he's been longing to come back and see the places he remembers so vividly from his childhood.We dropped off our suitcases in our rooms and then my dad, the kids and I headed out to the plaza,

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When we got to San Juan we picked up our luggage and went outside to get a shuttle to the rental car office. This was frustrating, since it was extremely unorganized. There was a long curb and you had to flag down the shuttle bus for your rental car company as it came by. We saw huge shuttle buses passing by for Hertz and Budget, but nothing for our company, Enterprise. Finally we spotted a small

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-35803238974290106262007-08-05T14:03:00.000-04:002007-08-07T17:31:42.809-04:00

Flew out of Detroit this morning. We followed Jamie the desk guy's instructions and reported outside the doors of the Westin by 5:45 to take the shuttle to our terminal - easy-peasy. I'm glad that we didn't have to deal with looking for parking at the economy lot and hiking to the shuttle stop with our 50 lb suitcase and then waiting for the shuttle to appear at that hour of the morning.

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Today we began our journey to Puerto Rico! We saved several hundred dollars by flying out of Detroit Metro Airport, which is a 2.5 hour drive away. We have a 7:15 AM flight so I decided to stay at the Airport Westin hotel. I found a good rate through the hotel's website, and we'll still be saving lots of money on the plane tickets, even with the gas and hotel. The hotel also had a sleep and fly

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-15849079500928475242007-07-23T17:15:00.003-04:002011-04-26T10:23:36.643-04:00

On Saturday my husband took the kids and I up to Silver Lake for a surprise day trip. He had been there once before with his motorcycle friends and figured its would be just the sort of thing we would all go for - and he was right! The town is known for the magnificent dunes that have developed within the last century between enormous Lake Michigan and tiny Silver Lake. The area was once covered

Traveling Mumnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659906.post-85083986959759799142007-07-16T16:52:00.000-04:002007-07-16T17:22:43.537-04:00

I've been having fun on 43 things and 43 places. I'm always big on planning, it's just executing my plans where I stumble. Still, I should be able to cross at least a few of these things off of my list. I need to fill out my 43 places more, I've just gotten started on that one.********************************When I was a naive young thing of 23 I left my duffel bag unattended on a train from

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This past weekend I booked the Caribe Hilton for the last two days of our Puerto Rico trip, so I'm pretty excited right about now. Caribe Hilton rocks! I went there with my husband (yes I do have one of those) for our fifth anniversary and it was wonderful. It's got a private beach, nice pool, restaurants, centrally located it's great.I had mentioned earlier that I wanted to go through Priceline

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