Destinations

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Why You Shouldn’t Cancel Your Gulf Coast Family Vacation Because of the Oil Spill

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has prompted my family and I to visit the Gulf Coast – not to volunteer and not to be disaster tourists, but to have fun and show people that there are still so many things to do on your Gulf Coast family vacation. Many travelers are cancelling…

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Grand Bahama Island Shore Excursion : Freeport Kayak and Nature Experience

Shore excursions for families can be difficult to choose. Many excursions have minimum age limits and may not be condicive to families with varying abilities. We browsed the many shore excursion choices while planning our Freeport, Grand Bahama Island port stop while on a family cruise aboard the Carnival Fantasy. One option that caught our eye was the…

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Top 10 Family Adventures in Idaho

Idaho’s Top-10 Family-Friendly Adventures Family vacations shouldn’t include long lines, large crowds, or overpriced food and entertainment. In Idaho, a “family vacation” means a no-stress, low-cost adventure that parents and kids of all ages will never forget. Before planning your family’s trip to the Gem State, consider incorporating a couple of the top-10 family-friendly adventures…

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Free or Inexpensive Things to Do In Colbert County, Alabama

As summer temperatures heat up, so do family travel plans!  No place in Alabama offers more for families than the Muscle Shoals area, located in Colbert County.  A sparkling river provides the northern border of Colbert County, offering a mutitude of opportunities for fishing or hiking along riverside trails and in parks. The Freedom Hills on the western side provide…

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Two must-see museums for families in Cleveland, Ohio

In the new Betty White sitcom “Hot in Cleveland,” actress Valerie Bertinelli returns from a  night out in Cleveland and promptly announces this to her friends: “He showed me all around Cleveland, and I’m telling you, it’s nothing like we think. They have symphonies and museums and light opera…OK, so nobody really likes those things,…