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Top 5 Kid Friendly US Destinations

Although there are a multitude of destinations considered kid-friendly, here are the top 5 you may want to consider on your next family vacation. 1. Disney World.  This ultimate family vacation has been the source of great joy for adults and kids alike.  Whether you stay several miles from the theme park or enjoy the onsite amenities, this vacation affords you an endless array of activities designed for the entire family.  From Epcot Center to Sea World; from Disney Village to Universal Studios; Water parks to Wildlife parks; no time is wasted at this world-famous resort. Moreover, many online...read more

Take a Family Roadtrip

Deciding on a family road trip can be a daunting challenge, not to mention an exercise in patience.  However if you prepare ahead of time, the trip can be one of the most memorable experiences of your family’s life. Here are some quick and easy tips for making your family road trip a fun and safe one. First, prepare a checklist of items you will need.  This will include first aid kit, food, snacks, drinks, and lots of toys, coloring books, paper and crayons, a portable DVD player so your kids can watch their favorite movies; and a cooler.  A good idea is to ask the kids what games they would...read more

Romantic Weekend Getaways

Some of the most romantic weekend getaways exist in the most populated destinations in the US.  Here are a few to consider. I’ll Take Manhattan.  You can spend a fabulous weekend in New York City and stay either at the Marriott Hotel on Broadway, for example, which is right near the Theatre District; or you can book a weekend at the Plaza Hotel overlooking Central Park. Perhaps you would like to stay at the Mandarin Hotel and Spa where you can both be pampered for the weekend. No matter what your budget is; Manhattan is more than accommodating. Needless to say, Manhattan is considered one of...read more

Go Camping

While getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life is one of the reasons families choose to go camping, for kids – it’s the ultimate adventure.   If you are planning a family camping trip this summer, here are some tips that will ensure your vacation is both a safe and fun experience. 1. Pre-camping preparation.  If you have small children, you may want to select a tent that will accommodate all if you comfortably.  On the other hand, if you are camping with older children, it may be a good idea to purchase additional pup tents to give them some sense of independence.  Another...read more

Best Family Beach Vacations USA

The best beaches can be found along the Atlantic and Pacific Coast.  Here are a few ideas you may wish to consider for your next family beach vacation. Florida.  From Ft. Lauderdale to Miami Beach, Florida is a prime resort area for family vacations.  With perfect weather and miles and miles of beaches, this area is affordable, diverse, and has a wide variety of water-sports, restaurants, and a myriad of activities for children. Cocoa Beach is only an hour away from the Kennedy Space Center and Disney World.  In addition, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is considered one of the best in Florida. Myrtle...read more

Travel and Medical Insurance

When traveling you never put anything past what could happen. Travel and Medical insurance will help protect you. Just think of Murphy’s law “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong” in a sense it is true. But don’t let this scare you as it just takes a few simple steps to help you out. When choosing travel insurance you usually need to buy it when you purchase your trip from the place you are buying from. Make sure you read the fine print on the insurance. Some companies will literally take your money then if something like a hurricane comes will say its not covered. Travel...read more

Make a Inventory List Before Traveling.

This is something I can not stress enough as many people go on vacation only to find they forgot something. The worst part it could of been prevented with a simple check list. At the end of this article I will include a simple list that you can print off and use. When traveling you will find that a list will keep you organized and it is one of the simplest tools to make. Take 15 minutes and write down items that you need. This may sound dumb but even add items such as underwear, short and whatever. Being a simple concept to bring these items they are often overlooked. One of the most important...read more

To Pretan or Not to Pretan?

Why would anyone tan? Well it makes you look better and also feel better. When going on vacation where the sun is intense do you take sun screen? Of course everyone does you need it. For those to take sun screen and still burn I would recommend to pretan at a tanning salon at least 3 weeks before the trip. It is an inexpensive way to help prevent sunburn as you skin is already use to the UV rays. Do not get me wrong you can still get a sunburn but this will help.I myself use to be pale skinned but started to go tanning about 3 years ago I go about once a week now and never felt better.I can stand...read more