June 20, 2013

Key West with Kids: 8 Family-Friendly Must-Do’s

Key West Lighthouse

Over Spring Break we spent time in Key West, Florida and I was thrilled that there was so much for families. There were lots of opportunities for my girls to learn about history, ecology, even local traditions. Here are my eight must-dos if you plan to visit Key West: Climb to the Top of the Lighthouse. Pay a visit to [...]

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Florida Keys: Visiting the Turtle Hospital

Clare and Kate at Turtle Hospital

My older girls (ages 7 & 9) and I are exploring the Florida Keys this week and yesterday we visited the Turtle Hospital in Marathon. I love checking out educational activities when we travel and the Turtle Hospital was definitely worth a stop for us. If you visit the Turtle Hospital, be sure to get there at least 15 minutes [...]

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Family Fun: DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival

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In just a few days, the National Cherry Blossom Festival will kick off in Washington, DC, making this an ideal time to bring the kids to our Nation’s Capital. The annual festival, which runs from March 20 through April 14, will have lots and lots of activities for kids and families. Take a look at eight of my favorite ways [...]

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5 Must-Have Activity Books for Family Road Trips

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Are you getting ready to head out on a family road trip for Spring Break? Snacks, iPods and coloring books are a must, as are activity books full of games, puzzles and stickers. Here are five of my favorite children’s activity books that are perfect for your next road trip: License Plates Across the States: Travel Puzzles and Games: Kids [...]

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5 Great Caribbean Hikes with Kids

puerto rico waterfall

Spring Break is just around the corner, and I’m sure that many of you have family trips to the Caribbean in the works. You’ll no doubt do the usual snorkeling, glass-bottom boating and beachcombing, but if you can, take time for a hike. Many of the islands in the Caribbean have wonderful jungles and rainforests that are perfect for family [...]

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Explore a New City: Family Scavenger Hunts

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What better way to explore a new city than by doing a scavenger hunt, particularly with kids. These days, visitors bureaus, private companies and even mobile app developers are getting in on the action to make city tours a whole lot of fun for the family. Take a look at a few great options: Chattanooga (TN): Enjoy a free Spring [...]

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