A feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, Medieval Times is a great show that the whole family can enjoy. No worries, the little ones won’t be afraid- the show is very tame (rated G!) while still offering tons of fun and action.
Make sure you arrive about an hour early to give yourself ample time to explore the Medieval Village, the only one in the country. Launched in Spain in 1973, and in Kissimmee, [Read more…]
One pill makes you larger, the other makes you small. But finding this White Rabbit took no pills at all!
Yes, we did spend some time in Disney this week, and one of Little Man’s highlights was finding Alice in Wonderland’s White Rabbit. This was a momentous occasion for the little guy, he loves animals, and he enjoys “hugging” the characters more then riding the rides right now. (Yes, we even had to hunt down [Read more…]
Little Man in the fountain at Downtown Disney
Have Sippy is traveling this week, and I will be back on Friday. Don’t worry, I will have things for you in the meantime! We are headed down to Florida to visit some of our favorite haunts- and some new ones. I’m thrilled to go spend some time at the NASA Social, where I will learn about NASA’s Launch Services Program and how they match spacecraft with rockets, view the RBSP launch pad, meet space enthusiasts and members of NASA’s teams, and [Read more…]
Road trips are a great way for families to fit in some bonding time as they explore uncharted territory. Whether a person is traveling a route for the first time or has gone down the same road many times before, one never knows what lies in wait at the end of the road. Therefore, it is important to be prepared for anything. This is especially true when traveling with children.
While children generally start a road trip with excitement, if they become tired, cold or hungry, then their mood can quickly turn foul. The following list of items will help parents to stay prepared for anything so that they and their children can enjoy their road trip with no concerns:
Snack Pack
Small children often get hungry more quickly than adults. On road trips, it might not always be possible to stop in time to get something to eat. Many times, it is a long distance between fast food places and other restaurants. Therefore, parents should pack a few extra snacks that their children can easily eat in the car. Trail mix is a great option as well as dried fruit and nuts. Parents should be sure to include some juice boxes and water as well to keep children hydrated.
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Express is having a sweater sale right now. They have sweaters under $30, and for Express this is a great sale!
Living Social is having a great deal for those of you who enjoy reading magazines. Pay $12 and get $25 credit to shop for magazines at Magazines.com!
Right now you can grab Lunchskins2 as low as $6.99! After discovering that 20 million plastic sandwich bags are dumped in landfills every day, [Read more…]
There are few cities that are as intoxicating as Istanbul. It’s quite simply a breathtaking city, with so much to offer that even the longest holiday would struggle to fit it all in.
The flight is around 4 hours, and transfers are short – depending on traffic. If you fly into the huge Ataturk airport, you’ll find a bigger range of flights, however I flew into Sabiha Gokcen airport, and found it great value.
To really make your break a little more relaxing make sure you get all those extras covered. I find this a godsend when I have early flights, and I’m feeling not quite with it! Check out, Heathrow Parking or Gatwick Parkingwhen heading out of the capital. Both offer fantastic rates and great facilities, meaning your holiday starts with a bang.
So you’ve landed and found your hotel. Now what?
Get your walking boots on, this is one huge city.
Istanbul is the only city in the world to straddle two continents, and that in my book is something pretty special. To one side you have Asia, and to the other is Europe, all linked by the imposing Bosphorus bridge. You will land in one continent and cross to the other, literally in seconds.
I stayed on the European side, in Sultanahmet, but visited the Asian side, and found both to be very different. Whilst Europe is predictably high-rise and bustling, the Asian side is a little more chilled-out, yet both have a special vibe that is quite different from the other. I’d recommend visiting both sides.
Sultanahmet is where most of the sightseeing places are, and I found it a great base. The city is easy to get around, with a metro system linking all major areas and attractions. Alternatively [Read more…]
If you’re planning to take an international trip, automatically, there is a lot of planning
that is involved. However, if you are going to take your kids along with you, that definitely
requires a lot more forethought; especially as it relates to making the necessary financial
preparations. While you’re making out your lists, you might be tempted for feel a bit
overwhelmed. After all, vacations can be expensive enough when it’s just a couple’s trip.
But there’s no reason to fret. Below are five tips that will show you how you can
save money on international travel when you’re bringing the kids along for the ride (well
technically, in most cases, for the flight).
When it comes to flight travel. When it comes to traveling
with your children, one of the things that can make flying internationally (or even
domestically) really pricey is all of the bags that you have to check-in. For this reason,
it’s a good idea to pack as lightly as possible, to actually speak with the customer service
agent about checking in your children’s strollers and booster seats (they will usually let
you do this for free) and to sign your kids up to get their own frequent flyer miles. Just
one international round-trip flight can store up a lot of points.
When it comes to car rentals. There’s a pretty big chance that if
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Vacations are meant to be relaxing, but this is not always a reality with a large family
in tow. The entire process can be stressful, from finding spacious accommodations
within your budget to planning activities to satisfy everyone. Follow these simple tips to
avoid the headaches and actually enjoy your vacation.
