Why Choose An All-Inclusive Holiday in 2013?

January 4, 2013 by 7 Comments

Sometimes you want an adventure-filled getaway, packed with activity and spontaneity
– but then other times, you just want to relax. If the latter is what you’re looking for
on your next holiday, you might want to consider booking an all-inclusive package, and
there are plenty of reasons why. Here’s what makes an all-inclusive holiday with low-
cost specialists like Jet2holidays a great option in 2013.

Everything’s Taken Care Of

All-inclusive holidays are perhaps most popular among families, and for a very simple
reason – everything, from poolside drinks to the evening’s entertainment, is covered
in the price. From the moment you arrive at your hotel you’re free to enjoy yourselves
without having to pay a penny extra, no matter how many afternoon ice creams you
want to treat yourself to! Clearly this is a huge bonus for parents who want to have
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Greetings from Sea World! @SeaWorld

January 4, 2013 by 5 Comments
Christmas at Sea World

Shamu- Christmas at Sea World

Hello from Little Man and Shamu! Sea World is his favorite theme park in Orlando, and the one he most looks forward to. We were undeterred by the cold, and quite excited that we were able to see the costumed Shamu to pose with for photos. We have never had that opportunity before.

Sea World has so much to see and do- from rides to water park (though not today!) and a wide array of shows, you and your family should not miss this attraction the next time you are in the Orlando area. This time, the weather was not super cooperative, so we didn’t do any water rides (they were off, in fact). I am thinking that it may be me- the last few times we went to FL, there were hurricanes, so perhaps I am a harbinger of “fun weather”, LOL. This time, is was very cold (below 60 each day, and down into the 30’s) for the area, and there were even tornado warnings 🙂 Wahoo!

Sea World ShowThat didn’t stop the day from being a whole lot of fun, however. My son LOVES the shows, all of them. We saw Blue Horizons for the first time, which we all enjoyed. The theme was a little (a lot) out there, but it didn’t really matter. It was full of action, stunts (by people and animals), flying birds of several varieties, and aerial performances. There were colorful costumes, banners, flags, and people dressed as tropical birds as well, all adding to the spectacle.

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Riedlbauer’s Resort in Upstate NY – Perfect for New Years Eve

December 17, 2012 by 6 Comments

Nestled in the Catskill Mountains of New York State is fun and family friendly, all inclusive Riedlbauer’s Resort. This German themed property is located on 70 acres of scenic land in Green County. A perfect getaway for all seasons, Reidlebauer’s Resort is all about family.

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The resort is German themed, with the food and décor all as German as the name. There is often live music, and many times, it is German. German music plays over the speakers from breakfast to after dinnertime. Costumed dancers are known to show up now and again to preform authentic dances- we were privileged enough to see a dance troupe from the area while we were there. Many of the guests are native Germans, or have parents who are. Some speak the language, many understand it, and all enjoy singing traditional songs after dinner and dessert.

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Many of the guests have been returning year after year, season after season. Children grow up and bring their own children to vacation or spend the weekend. The friendly staff treats everyone like family members- [Read more…]

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How to survive a road trip with the kids

December 3, 2012 by 5 Comments

“Are we nearly there yet?”

Those dreaded words, if you’ve ever gone for a drive that lasts longer than 10
minutes you can be sure that you will hear some variation of this universal
complaint. So, for those unavoidable, longer road trips what can we do to keep
the kids happy?


Water Intake AND Outtake
Do you fancy cleaning milk/juice/other off your car interior? No, we didn’t think
so! Try to take water on a long journey to keep everyone hydrated but make your
life a little easier.
All that water is going to result in numerous rest stop trips. In case you can’t
get to a rest stop in time, make sure you have a potty for younger children and
emergency bottles are perfect for boys in times of need!

Snack Time
If you don’t fancy cleaning milk up then I doubt you’ll be a fan of messy foods
or crumbs. If you need to take snacks on a road trip try fruit sections – lollipops
are great for keeping the little angels quiet for a while, but watch those sticky
fingers!

Think in Time Slots
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Top 5 Large Family Vacation Transportation Solutions

November 4, 2012 by 3 Comments

Everybody needs a break. You work hard all year round and when vacation season hits you want to
be able to hit the road or hop on a plane to old favorite destinations or new locales. However, those
of you with large families may be wondering how you can transport everyone safely and comfortably.
Consider these 5 great transportation solutions for large family vacations.

  1. Rent a Larger Vehicle. If you’re like most families, your car probably isn’t the ideal vehicle for taking the whole clan on a vacation. You may have enough seating for everyone, but the extra space taken up by luggage can make things uncomfortably tight if you don’t have enough room for the cargo. Renting a larger vehicle such as a large minivan or SUV can be a good option. Some of these vehicles seat up to 14, giving you plenty of room for passengers and bags alike.
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#FamilyTravel in Upstate NY @I_LOVE_NY @Rochester_NY

November 2, 2012 by 8 Comments

Little Man and I recently took a ride to upstate NY, and we had a great time. There is lots to see and do (and eat!) and [Read more…]

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Overcoming the Language Barrier When Traveling to a Foreign Country

October 29, 2012 by 8 Comments

Spending some time in a foreign country is a great way to expose you and your family to some culture and customs the likes of which you might never have seen before. Learning to broaden your horizons and teaching your children to do the same is something that’s a great experience for the rest of one’s life, and there are a lot of ways that you can enrich your trip by making sure to provide for as complete an adventure as possible. One of the best ways to do this is to make sure that you’ve got some kind of interpreter or translator to help you along with your travels. Even if you don’t make this the case, there are still a lot of ways to overcome a language barrier and make sure that you’re not lost when you’re spending time in another country where you don’t necessarily speak the native tongue. [Read more…]

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Country Inns & Suites “Free Night Fall” Giveaway @CountryInns

October 28, 2012 by 49 Comments

Fall is the perfect time to get away- great weather, not too hot or buggy, the beautiful fall foliage, and fall foods are some of my personal favorites. I love long weekends this time of year, and highly recommend grabbing the spouse and kids, hitting the road, and finding an interesting destination.

One thing you never want to worry about when you travel, is the sort of hotel you will wind up staying in. It can be hard to book online- so many places “fluff” the reviews by having friends and family members post positive ones, and people generally only post ratings on hotels if they loved it or truly [Read more…]

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