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5 reasons to spend MORE money on a hotel

by ThemeParkMom

When researching hotels for a family vacation, what do you look for? Most moms I talk to put price at the top if the list, but there are some “extras” in hotel stays that could be worth paying a higher price per room night. Here are five things you may want to look for: 1. [...]

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Directions in the Atlanta airport

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I was on a flight way too early this morning, and I’m now in the Atlanta airport changing planes. Don’t we all just love changing planes in Atlanta?And there’s nothing a Traveling Mama loves more than when the agent at the gate in Atlanta tells her she has to change concourses! Am I right? But [...]

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Tips for driving on snow and ice

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Toto, I don’t think we’re in Florida anymore. This was what my rental car looked like when I walked outside to get in it this morning. Some of us Traveling Mamas are Southern Mamas, and we’re just not used to seeing stuff like this. But if you travel regularly in the winter like I do, [...]

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A Christmas tree at Ground Zero

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On our final morning in New York City, we headed to Ground Zero. We had been staying in the financial district, just a few blocks away. Today, with work on the 9/11 Memorial and other projects, Ground Zero might be mistaken for any large construction site, save the numerous American flags on the fences and [...]

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Carnival Wishing Wall at Times Square

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Times Square was total pandemonium tonight. I know it’s always crowded, but there were tons of people out Christmas shopping tonight. It was body-to-body everywhere. One place we found a bit of peace was the Times Square Visitors Center. It’s a neat space where you can learn a bit about the history of Times Square [...]

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The Butterfly Conservatory at the American Museum of Natural History

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It’s Day 2 of my family’s holiday weekend in New York City. We headed straight for the American Museum of Natural History this morning. My daughter had several must-see items on her checklist, all from a recent viewing of “Night at the Museum”: the blue whale, the T-rex, and the Polynesian statue that calls Ben [...]

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Christmas decorations at the Empire State Building

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My family arrived in New York City  today for a quick holiday getaway. It is the Theme Park Kid’s first time in the big city, and it has been great fun taking her on her first subway ride and watching her marvel at all the tall buildings. No first trip to NYC is complete without [...]

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Christmas celebrations at the Gaylord Opryland hotel in Nashville, Tennessee

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The Gaylord Opryland hotel has re-opened after flooding in Nashville, Tennessee, forced the landmark’s closure this spring. And its grand re-opening festivities happened during the season that the Gaylord Opryland does best – Christmas! I stopped by the Gaylord Opryland on a drive through Nashville recently and checked out some of the Christmas decorations that [...]

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Holiday travel tips – Decorate your hotel room

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If you find yourself in a hotel room over Christmas this year, here are some tips on making your hotel room feel a little more like Christmas. My nephew also joins me to talk about his special Christmas “job.” Want to submit your own holiday travel tip? Send us a link to your video and [...]

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Fantasy of Lights Christmas light display in Evansville, Indiana

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If you’re looking for a place to see Christmas lights in Evansville, Indiana, head to Garvin Park, where 61 light displays are set up as part of Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights. My family checked out this Evansville Christmas tradition on a visit to Indiana over the weekend. We loaded the kids up in the car [...]

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