family vacations

My Ultimate Family Vacation: Tuscany

October 14, 2010

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Saving Money When Vacationing in Orlando

July 15, 2010

Vacationing in Orlando can be expensive, especially with theme park admissions, souvenirs, and other necessities. Walmart, which has five locations in the greater Orlando area, has low prices on a variety of items that you’ll definitely need while on vacation. Walmart is a great resource for discounted park and event tickets, including the first-ever Walmart [...]

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Hotel Review: Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World

September 19, 2009

As a Walt Disney World Mom, I’ve been to quite a few of the properties on site at Walt Disney World, but I have to admit that my family’s favorite is the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of the newer Walt Disney World hotels, and as you may guess, it’s located closest [...]

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Review of The Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid, NY – A Kid-Friendly Family Resort in the Adirondacks

August 29, 2009

We had actually planned on going home from The Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid, NY today, so I thought it was a perfect time to schedule the review. But, guess what? We haven’t left yet. My kids were heartbroken when we’d told them that yesterday was our last full day, and quite honestly, we were [...]

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Summer of Fun at the Whiteface Lodge

August 10, 2009

This summer, I’m participating in Car & Caboodle’s Summer of Fun on the Run! My family will be road-tripping up to Lake Placid, NY to the Whiteface Lodge. Take a look at how gorgeous the exterior of this hotel is! (yes, I know we won’t be seeing snow in August!). This looks like just the [...]

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World’s Biggest Bed Jump, and iTunes Gift Card Giveaway

May 18, 2009

On May 7, IHG (the parent company of Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, and the InterContinental) hosted its World’s Biggest Bed Jump – thousands of people in New York, Shanghai, London and Paris all jumped on oversized 42-foot by 28-foot beds to celebrate the company’s Biggest Free Nights promotion. Any time [...]

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The Carry-On Bag – Perfected by Zuca

May 17, 2009

I’ve been traveling quite a bit lately, and it can definitely be challenging to pack the perfect carry-on bag. The suitcase has to be the right size (must fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead compartment), simple to pack (and unpack, while on the flight), be easy to carry or [...]

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Vacation Home Rentals

January 15, 2009

Traveling with a toddler or an infant can be extremely challenging. During a recent trip to New Hampshire, my family tried to prepare in advance to ensure a stress-free trip. Renting a vacation home for us, was a great way to save money and cut back our stress. Why rent a vacation home? Here are [...]

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Away From Home: Securing Your House During Family Vacations

December 10, 2008

As my family and I pack up for another holiday trip, I’m working through all of my travel checklists. I have lists on what to pack, lists on what to do before we leave, lists on what to do while we’re away, and, of course, our holiday gift list. There’s another to do list that [...]

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Successful Traveling with Toddlers

November 20, 2008

Traveling with toddlers seems like a difficult task, but it’s definitely possible to have a fabulous time if you follow a few tips, and plan in advance. We’ve flown with our children on vacation a variety of times, and while it’s never perfect, we have definitely learned a few essential lessons that we now follow. [...]

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Getting Ready for Holiday Travel

November 6, 2008

It’s getting closer and closer until we’ll be leaving on a jet plane to visit our families. It’ll involve two flights, at least one ferry ride, and some moderate car travel. It’s all definitely worth it. We love seeing our families, enjoying some of our favorite foods, catching up with friends, and just enjoying being [...]

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Disney Resort Review: Animal Kingdom Lodge

October 22, 2008

For our second family trip to Walt Disney World, we decided to stay on site again. It worked out so well the first time. This time, we wanted to try out a new resort, so after quite a bit of research, we narrowed down our top three choices (Coronado Springs, Wilderness Lodge, Animal Kingdom Lodge) [...]

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