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Multi-Family Travel
Posted by Noemi as Tips, Family
Think back to the time when you were a childless couple. Perhaps this would have been the first few years of your marriage. Did you love to travel then? Probably. When you traveled, who did you travel with? Did you go on your own or did you go with other friends?
I am sure that you had vacations wherein it was just the two of you – the classic romantic getaway. Yet I am also sure that there were times when you preferred traveling with other people – single friends or couples. This could have been for various reasons. For one, it could be a lot …
May|03|2008
Stay Safe At The Beach (Part 2)
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Tips, Family, Resorts
Several more days and we’ll be on our way to the beach! While waiting for that, let’s take a look at a few more beach safety tips.
Make sure that you stick to the designated swimming areas
Not all parts of beaches are safe for swimming. It would help if you chose a beach where majority of the area is safe for swimming. If you take the family to a beach where there are designated swimming areas, make sure that you emphasize the importance of staying at these areas. Taking it a step further, it would be best to keep a close eye on the children. Though they may be obedient …
May|01|2008
Stay Safe At The Beach
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Islands, Health & Wellness, Tips, Family
Though it is far from summer yet, some families are already heading off to beaches in the tropical parts of the world. At any time of the year, there is always somewhere to go if your family gets a hankering for the beach. In less than a week, actually, we are going to hit the beach for several days of R & R. I thought it would be timely to share some safety tips that I have come up with. I sure will be applying these tips during our short vacation.
Slather on that sun block
Tan may be in but it does not mean that …
Apr|30|2008
More Ways To Discover Nearby Cities On A Budget
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Tips, Cities
In the last post, I suggested either walking tours or bus tours as great ways to discover cities. They are not only cheap but they can also add a different flavor to your trip.
Another way to discover hidden sights and treasures in the city of your destination is to make full use of your concierge – or the people at the front desk. The chances are that these people will know the city by heart. They will also be used to dealing with people and ideally, they will be more than helpful to help you have a wonderful time in their city. Of course, discretion is required as …
Apr|27|2008
Discover Nearby Cities On A Budget
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Tips, Cities, Family
We’ve said it time and again – going on vacation does not have to be expensive, even for the whole family. One of the things that you can do on a tight budget is to visit a nearby city and discover it for yourselves. I bet that if you took a look at the map, you would see a lot of cities within a couple of hours’ drive from where you live. More so, you probably have not really explored each and every one of them.
So why not consider visiting a nearby city sometime soon and consider that a short vacation for the family? Here are …
Apr|27|2008
The Quest For The Perfect Hotel (Part 2)
Posted by Noemi as Tips, Family
In the previous post, we took a look at a couple of things you can consider when choosing a hotel for your family vacation. Here are a couple more.
Identify your special needs, if any.
Each family is different. Some families may have needs that may not be considered needs by others. For example, for you may consider a separate crib for the baby an essential thing. For other families, this would not be a problem as they are fine with sleeping on the bed with the baby. What you should do before looking at hotels is to list down everything that you consider essential. I suggest that you …
Apr|25|2008
The Quest For The Perfect Hotel
Posted by Noemi as Tips, Family, Travelogger
Looking for accommodations is one of the most important things when it comes to traveling with the family. If you were traveling alone or only with your spouse, minor “errors” in choosing the hotel would be easier to deal with. When it comes to the whole family, however, making a mistake in choosing a hotel could spell the difference between an ideal vacation and a disastrous one.
I have come to realize that choosing a hotel is really dependent on many factors. One of the foremost considerations that you should think of is the time that you plan on spending together – the whole family. This is because many …
Apr|22|2008
Traveling While On The Family Way
Posted by Noemi as People, Health, Tips, Family
One of the main reasons I do not want to get pregnant is my fear that I might not be able to travel as much as I do now. That line may be too personal for some of you but I thought that it might strike a chord in some other women. Men might not really get it, but while being pregnant does not make one an invalid, it can get in the way of some things.
However, as many of my mom friends have told me, traveling does not necessarily have to be put off just because you are in the family way. It depends on the stage …
Apr|20|2008
Last Skiing Trip For The Year
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Destinations, Nature, Tips, Family, Americas, Resorts
For some families, hitting the slopes during the winter period is the best way of bonding together. There is nothing to compare to the adrenaline rush that one experiences going down the slopes and at night, warm, cozy rooms at the lodges are something to look forward to. For these families, the coming of spring could be a disappointment in this respect.
However, there is still a bit of time to sneak in a last skiing trip before the season ends for the year. Here are a few of the ski resorts that stay open till May.
Sunshine Village
Located near Banff in the Canadian Rockies, this ski resort stays open …
Apr|18|2008
Go On Vacation On The Weak Dollar
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Around The World, Tips
Are you thinking that with the dollar plunging down the way it is, you cannot afford to go on a vacation anytime soon? Well, you couldn’t be more wrong! Despite the recession and the weak dollar, your family can still enjoy a vacation somewhere really nice! All you need is to find the right destination where you can still get a bang for your buck.
Think halfway around the world – yes, it could actually be a good thing to go far. Of course, you should be prepared to pay a bit for the airplane tickets but that’s about it. Once you get to your destination, you will feel …
