In honor of their new site, caribbean-joe.com, the guys and gals over there are hosting an amateur photo competition. Who is Caribbean Joe? Straight from the mouths of babes… </> “Caribbean Joe represents the best side of us all – our shared values of family, time together, fun, generosity = and our dynamic optimism. You […]
Fall Family Getaway to Myrtle Beach with Holiday Inn Club Vacations
This past weekend my family and I ventured off to Myrtle Beach, S.C. as part of a sponsored blogger stay with Holiday Inn Club Vacations (HICV). Their South Beach property in Myrtle Beach was our home for two restful evenings that defied the grim forecast of rain, rain, and more rain. However, Mother Nature was […]
FELA! – Broadway to D.C.
Last Wednesday I had the pleasure of seeing FELA!, the Tony award-winning hit Broadway show produced by Jay Z, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith along with Ruth and Stephen Hendel. The production launched the American leg of its international tour in D.C. on September 13th at the Sidney Harman Hall and will continue its run […]
D.C. Travel – Something else to do with the Kids
Everyone knows that the nation’s capital is full of drama but how many actually travel here to watch it? The average visitor would be pleasantly surprised to find out how much real theater takes place on a traditional stage. And families traveling to D.C. will be happy to know that there are other culturally-enriching things […]
Traveling Solo: D.C. Without Kids
Traveling with children to cultural meccas is fun, rewarding, entertaining, and educational for everyone in the family. It can also be slightly restrictive if you have really young children. It’s not often that I get to enjoy a hotel room by myself. Family life and priorities rarely afford the opportunity. However, this weekend I got […]
Journeying beyond Family Travel
“Swim, Bike, and Run” are a new stamp in my passport.
Travel games and activities for families at Marbles: The Brain Store
Traveling families are always on the lookout for new ways to stay entertained while en route to their destination. Ever heard of Marbles: The Brain Store?
Cancellations, Delays, Lost Luggage and other Travel Mishaps – Why Travel Insurance is a good idea for Families
Traveling with kids is stressful enough but to face the unbearable such as flight cancellations, delays, lost luggage, and sickness takes the stress of traveling with kids to a completely different level. However, these are the realties of traveling. Like any large purchase we make (home, car, boat, fine jewelry), we protect them with insurance. […]
Space Bags To Go Review: Saving money on Baggage Fees
Space Bags To Go help you fit more clothes in your luggage and could help you save money on extra luggage fees by compacting your clothes.
Toys and Activities for Kids on Planes: Spot the Dot app and other ideas
Flying on the plane with my boys, ages 3 and 7 has gotten easier over the years but I’m still anxious with my 3 year old. It’s hard to keep him entertained for long periods of time and Lord knows he can’t be bothered to sit still on a cramped flight. On this trip he […]