Archive for category: Travel Ideas

Historical attractions, theme parks, sprawling beaches, and even a step back in time can be yours to explore when you take the kids to visit some of the cities in the mid-Atlantic states. The nice thing about this region is that none of the cities are very far apart, so it’s feasible to stay in one centrally located area and take a one- or two-day jaunt to another major city with a very different type of entertainment. The mid-Atlantic region can get hot in the summer, though there are sea breezes near the coast. The winters tend to be fairly [...]

The American West is a region that I look forward to taking my children to someday! We have not yet had the opportunity to visit this romantic and historical area, but we will some day in the not-too-distant future, I’m sure! They’ll be thrilled by how different the natural surroundings are from what they’re used to, and also by the thought of being so close to ghost towns and cowboys. Here are a few of the places I hope to visit in the Wild West: The Grand Canyon, Arizona You could spend your entire vacation exploring and soaking in the [...]

Sometimes it’s just not in the budget or the schedule to plan a family getaway. If you have a few days off from work, though, you can plan some educational family fun without roaming too far from home. I remember a few years ago, when gasoline prices were sky-high, hearing about “staycations.” Sure, the term is corny, but the idea is not: how can you have an enjoyable time without spending a lot of money or time, and without traveling outside of your local area? Think about all of the local places of interest that you’ve never visited. I know, [...]

The winter is the prime time to start thinking about your summer vacation. You have plenty of time while the weather is not conducive to outdoor fun, to sit and plan how you’ll spend the dog days of summer, while the kids are out of school. If your plans include traveling to the northeastern United States, here are a few cities that you should consider visiting: New York City   Otherwise known as The Big Apple, New York, New York is a place that everyone should visit at least once! From world-class dining to upscale window shopping, to zoos and [...]

When most of us think “family vacation,” we imagine going on a trip with our spouse or partner, our children, and maybe the family pet. Have you considered inviting along your parents or in-laws, or maybe your siblings and their kids? While your first instinct may be to recoil at the suggestion that you vacation with your mother-in-law, give it some thought! This could be a great experience in family togetherness, and you just might enjoy getting away from it all… all of you! Obviously, there are going to be pros and cons to vacationing with extended family. One positive [...]

I have suggested to my children on various trips that they keep journals of their experiences on the road, and like most school-aged children, they’ve balked at my suggestion, thinking that it sounded too much like schoolwork…. and who wants to do that on vacation? We have a couple of trips planned for the next year or two, though, and I think that having a travel journal to look back on would be something really fun and interesting for them. I’ve been looking up ways to encourage them to keep some type of journal. Here are a few ideas I’ve [...]