June 19, 2013

Survey: Kids Name Top-10 Summer Travel Picks

Myrtle Beach SkyWheel

School’s already out for some children (another week left for my clan) and Highlights for Children recently polled America’s kids to find out where they most want to go this summer. The results are definitely interesting, especial picks #6 and #10. Take a look: #1 Niagara Falls (NY): While the falls themselves are certainly a huge draw, there are so [...]

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Staycation Fun: 10 Great Things to Do with Kids in Washington, DC

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It’s hard to believe that summer is nearly here. My kids have just a few weeks left of school and summer vacation is definitely on our minds. We’re headed to Ireland in July, but we’re also excited to spend more time seeing the sights in Washington, DC, which is just 30 minutes from our home. We’re lucky to live so [...]

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Summer Vacation: 4 Hotels for Little Learners

Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

I love, love traveling with my kids and engaging them in fun, learning experiences, like when we toured the Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys last week or when we solved puzzles around the grounds of Mount Vernon near Washington, DC. So, naturally I was excited to hear from the Preferred Hotel Group about the various hands-on experiences they have [...]

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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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Visiting with Kids: Mount Vernon

Christmas Tree at Mount Vernon

It’s been ages since I’ve been to Mount Vernon, just outside Washington, DC, and never once have I taken the kids, so when I saw the listing for Christmas at Mount Vernon in The Washington Post’s Weekend section, we had to go. I knew the visit would be historical and educational, but I was surprised at the how kid-friendly Mount [...]

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Top 5 Labor Day Travel Deals for Families

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I have no idea where summer went. Seriously. I feel like the school year just ended, so it’s hard to believe that my kids will be climbing aboard the school bus once again in less than a week. Still, with Labor Day fast approaching, there’s time for one last getaway, and a cheap one at that. Hotwire recently revealed the [...]

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