May 20, 2013

Family Getaways: 5 Fun & Creative Hotel Packages

pails and shovels

If you’re thinking about an end of summer vacation, there are a whole bunch of fun and creative hotel packages available right now. Take a look at five of my favorites that might just be perfect for you and your family. Capitol Hill Hotel (DC): Head to Washington, DC for a fun weekend of secrets and espionage thanks to a [...]

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“Spring Break” Searches Are Way Up (10 Hot Spots)

amelia island

It’s no surprise that, according to Yahoo! Travel, searches for “spring break” are up 149% this week as families look to leave winter behind and get away for a few days. I’ll be honest, here in DC, we haven’t had much of a winter, so while I’m excited to go to Puerto Rico at the end of the month, I [...]

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Shark Week: 5 Aquariums to Get Up Close with Sharks (But Not Too Close)

Shark

Yes, it’s Shark Week on the Discovery Channel. Through Sunday (August 7), various aquariums across the country are celebrating with special shark-themed sessions, activities and shows. Take a look at five of the aquariums nationwide giving families the opportunity to learn more about sharks during Shark Week. Adventure Aquarium (Camden, NJ): Take a tour of the Shark Realm, a 40-foot [...]

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7 Fun Fruit Festivals to Enjoy this Summer

National Cherry Festival

One of the best parts of summer is the fresh produce, so why not get out and enjoy the popular family festivals devoted to some of the summer favorites, like cherries, peaches and blueberries. Two weeks ago, I took my older girls to the Delaplane Strawberry Festival, which is about 45 minutes outside DC. We had a lot of fun [...]

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10 Best U.S. Beaches: Siesta Key is #1

Siesta Key

USA Today reported that “Dr. Beach,” aka Steven Leatherman, a professor at Florida International University, named Siesta Key the best beach in the U.S. Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, near Sarasota, it was the sugar white sand that led this beach to victory this year, as well as affordable family restaurants. I’m a big fan of white beaches with soft, [...]

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