Up Up and Away in Albuquerque – Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway and Balloon Festival
Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway & Ski Area The world’s longest double reversible bi-cable aerial tramway, a glorious mountain setting, and a varied recreational playground come…
Free & Frugal Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. on a Budget Visitors to Washington D.C. often leave in awe, but few realize the true greatness of the nation’s capital. This has…
Active Family Favorites in Washington DC
Kid-friendly Activities for Active Families in D.C. Can’t imagine being active with the family in DC? It’s not all memorials and monuments! Here’s my list…
Palm Beach Fun for Families
Five Fun-Filled Family Outings in Palm Beach The entire Palm Beach and West Palm Beach area are filled with family-friendly activities that are certain to…
Best 5 Family-Friendly Attractions in Washington D.C
5 Best DC Attractions for Kids When visiting America’s capital city on holiday, there is much to do especially if you have many young children.…
Places to go in Orlando Besides the Theme Parks
There are many tourist hot spots in Orlando and lots of fun, family destinations that you can make plans to visit While in Orlando, most…
St. Louis Family Fun Activities
Family Vacation Activities in St. Louis Once the Gateway to the West, St. Louis has survived as a major Midwestern city whose culture has been…
5 Best Backpacking Trips in America the Whole Family Can Enjoy
5 Best Family Backpacking Destinations What constitutes a really amazing backpacking trip varies by personal opinion. Some enthusiasts go for distance and elevation. Others revere…
Indianapolis Free & Frugal Fun
Indianapolis hosts several major events and conferences, big ten football and basketball tournaments. With many travelers coming to the circle city for these events, in…
Russian Viking River Cruises
Nearly 20 years ago, Viking River Cruises was established with four Russian river cruise vessels and a company name to honor the Vikings that first…
Family Cruises with Kids Ages 7-12
Last month, I wrote about cruises for families with toddlers and very young children. Today, I’d like to talk about cruising with kids ages 7-12,…
Cruises for Families with Toddlers and Young School-age Children
Tips for cruises with young children This week, I’d like to talk about cruises for families with toddlers and young school-age children. Later this month,…
Grand Canyon Family Hot Spots for Summer Vacation
If your children aren’t thrilled at the thought of a family vacation to the Grand Canyon, let them know that there’s more to the trip…
Cypress SkyCycle – Canopy Adventure in Florida
The Cypress SkyCycle will take guests on a fun and relaxing cycle ride through the treetops of the 4700 acres Forever Florida Wildlife Conservation Area…
Monuments and Memorials, The White House and the Capitol
Monuments and Memorials Don’t make the mistake of merely gazing at DC’s grand, utterly iconic structures from your car window or tour bus. The monuments…
Florida: The 27th State
Today is Admission Day for Florida, our 27th state, admitted to the Union on March 3rd, 1845. Florida is located in the southeastern part of…
Experience Space Travel at the Astronaut Hall of Fame
There are seven people in space right now who are getting the ride of a lifetime. The astronauts on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis are…
Dark Tourism Explained
While doing some research for some upcoming posts, I kept stumbling over the term “dark tourism.” I had never heard of it before, but it…
Guide to Leaving the Airport at your Destination
Basic of Air Travel: Leaving the Airport You made it! You are off the plane and walking through the terminal. Your journey is almost finished.…
Rules & How-To of Airport Security
Basic of Air Travel: Getting through Airport Security Below is a video about TSA PreCheck, the TSA’s program to help travelers get through the security…
Etiquette to Follow at the Airplane
Basic of Air Travel: Airplane Etiquette From the minute you left home to head to the airport until you finally have a beverage on your…
Inflight Beverage Service
Basic of Air Travel: Inflight Beverage Service On some domestic flights, beverages are still free. Most airlines charge for alcoholic beverages, and a few offer…
Safety Demonstration
Basic of Air Travel: Airplane Safety Demonstration Now that you’re buckled up in your seat and the plane is pushing back, there’s one more bit…
Turn Off Your Electronic Devices
Basic of Air Travel: Turn Off Electronic Devices You are finally on the plane, your bags are stowed, and I bet your thinking, oh good,…
Boarding the Plane & Stowing Your Carry-on Luggage
Basic of Air Travel: Boarding & Stowing Bags Your travel planning has gotten you to the airport on time, through security with minimal effort, and…
Getting to Your Departure Gate
Basic of Air Travel: Getting to Your Departure Gate You’ve now spent a couple of hours checking in for your flight, getting to the airport,…
Getting Through Security – The Planning Phase
Basic of Air Travel: Planning for Airport Security The best way to get through airport security is to plan ahead and be prepared. Preparation and…
How to Get to the Airport on Time
Basic of Air Travel: Get to the Airport on Time In addition to checking in for your flight, the other thing you can do from…
897 Steps to the Top of the Washington Monument
The fastest anyone has climbed the 897 steps to the top of the Washington Monument is 6 minutes, 42 seconds. But it’s probably best to just…
Louisville Family Vacation & Attractions
Travel is a priority for our family. It’s nice to be home and to have routines, but it doesn’t take long for us to move…
9 Family Attractions in Indianapolis
Indianapolis is great whether you’re going home or whether you were born and raised in New York or California and are just going for the…
Top 10 Restaurants in Santa Barbara
When I meet people who have been to Santa Barbara, they often talk about the great dining the American Riviera has to offer. In fact,…
Getting Your Kids Prepared to Travel
As adults, we spend a great deal of time preparing ourselves to go on a trip. We think about and book places to stay, budget…
6 Best Least-Visited California National Park & Recreation Areas
California has more National Parks than any state. The National Parks Service (NPS) protects the most pristine lands and greatest treasures that the United States…
5 Top Wildlife Spots on the California Coast
Who doesn’t love going to the zoo? But you know what’s better than the zoo? Seeing wildlife in their natural habitat. California is known for…
6 Ways To Save With Edible Arrangements
Edible arrangements free shipping coupon? Edible Arrangements started out as a gift delivery company that grew to be so popular that it grew into smoothie…
Cargo Cruises: Is it Cheap to Travel by Cargo Ship?
How to Travel by Cargo Ship Cargo ships often act as passenger ships and offer real travel alternatives under the banner of freighter cruises, however,…
Train Journeys – Iconic Routes Around the World
When it comes to iconic overland train journeys the Trans-Siberian must be the most renowned as it’s the longest continual service in the world. If…
8 Northern Pueblos of New Mexico to Visit
The Eight Northern Pueblos of New Mexico include Picuris, Taos, Santa Clara, San Ildefonso, Tesuque, Nambe, Pojoaque, and San Juan. These pueblos together make up…
Free Fitness Classes in Houston
You don’t need to get a costly gym membership for you to achieve your fitness goals. Whenever you are in Houston, you will always enjoy…
Your Best Summer Yet: 10 Easy, Fun & Cheap Adventures
Taking a break from school or shorter hours at the office make summer, hands-down, the most leisurely season. While vacations are traditional this time of…
Explore Georgia’s Scenic Byways
Scenic Byways in Georgia Georgia offers one National Scenic Byways, the Tamiami Trail Scenic Byway, and seven state-designated scenic byways. Surrounded by the scenic and…