Photo credit: Pixabay Are you making your family vacation a priority? According to an article on parents.com, Family Vacations Have Long-Lasting Impact on Kids’ Happiness, 49 percent of those surveyed said that childhood family vacations were the happiest memory they had. And a quarter of them said they used such memories to help them through tough times. It’s … [Read more...]
7 Best Destinations to Spend Christmas with Family and Friends
Given the choice between cozying up at home or going to one of the best destinations to spend Christmas, which would you pick? This list of destinations may help you decide, and will eliminate the need to spend hours researching and contemplating. 1. Orlando Without a doubt, Orlando is the most family-friendly destination in the US. Orlando International Airport welcomes over … [Read more...]
7 Fun Science Centers to Visit with Kids
45 years ago, there were only a dozen science centers and science museums in America. Today there are over four hundred. With so many options, it isn’t easy to choose just seven science centers to visit. If you have a scientist, an author, a doctor, an engineer or an active kid at home, you’re going to love visiting at least one of these science centers and museums. Your … [Read more...]
10 Best Summer Vacation Spots in the US
Cities, towns, and villages that experience bitter-cold weather in winter are some of the best places to visit in summer. These places come alive with plenty of summer street festivals and activities. The days are longer, warmer, and without the oppressing humidity of the south-east or the high three-digit temperatures of the south-west. Forget the air-conditioned shopping … [Read more...]
5 Fun Things to Do in New Jersey
New Jersey, also known as the Garden State is filled with beaches, exciting boardwalks, rich history and acres upon acres of fresh fruit and vegetable gardens. Most of the towns and cities of New Jersey are only a bus or train ride away from New York City. Looking for ways to combine a trip to New York City or Pennsylvania with a stay in New Jersey? Look no further. Here … [Read more...]
5 Travel Must-Haves for Toddlers
Traveling with toddlers can be daunting even for the most well-traveled parents. Unlike babies, toddlers sleep less and are ready to talk, walk, crawl and push. They are curious and ready for adventure whenever they are awake. Just because you are a parent of toddlers doesn’t mean it’s time to stop taking vacations. What do you do when traveling with toddlers in tow? Here … [Read more...]
7 Travel Mistakes to Avoid Immediately
Just when it seems you are all prepared, you encounter a few unforeseen circumstances while on vacation. Whether you are a luxury or budget traveler, imperfections have their ways of seeping into even the perfectly planned vacations. Have you ever spent hours on the phone trying to get help from a live person while stuck at an airport 2,000 miles from home? Or ate at a … [Read more...]