RSSNov|30|2007
A Warm Christmas for Everyone: Florida and Dubai
Posted by Hannah Grace as Americas, Asia, Destinations
In my last post I mentioned two great places to spend Christmas, Australia and Egypt. If you do not feel like going to either for whatever reason (like if you live there!) then two equally good alternative places to make sure you stay warm during the holiday season would be Florida and Dubai.
Florida – Florida = Fun. We all know how great the sun and sand at Miami beach. Aside from soaking up the sun though and getting wet in the water Florida also has a lot of other fun stuff for the entire family from the famous Orlando Theme Parks to the Seaquarium and the Planetarium. Florida is fun year round but wait till Christmas to visit it because then it turns really festive. Still unconvinced? Let me repeat and detail the magic that the theme parks in Orlando brings. Walt Disney World is of course famous for its …
Nov|30|2007
A Warm Christmas for Everyone: Australia and Egypt
Posted by Hannah Grace as Africa, Around The World, Australia NZ, Destinations
Christmas does give you a warm feeling but keeping literally warm is another thing during winter. If you are ready for a change of weather this Christmas there are lots of great places where the holiday season can be spent basking under the warm sun. Christmas cheer can still be had minus the frozen fingers.
This Christmas some of the hottest hot spots you can visit include:
Australia – Australia is a great place to visit year round but the great thing about visiting it during the Christmas season is that it is summer there. In Australia you can have a summer and Christmas vacation in one! Being such a huge place you have a whole slew of towns and cities you can choose to visit. If you are really into heat remember that the further north you go the nearer to the equator you go. So go somewhere in norther Australia …
Nov|30|2007
Traveling With Kids: What To Pack, Part 3
Posted by Camica as Destinations, Family, People, Tips, Transport
Here’s the rest of the things you want to be sure you have on your carry-on or diaper bag.
Prepare a first-aid kit, that should include medicines for fever, colds, flu, allergies, and any prescription medicines your child needs. Include bandages, gauze & motion sickness medicines just in case.
Always pack a lightweight blanket. Aside from the obvious, it can serve a variety of uses, such as a shade from the sun, a spot you can lay your baby down, or extra cushion for baby.
Bring along a foldable, small umbrella. The weather is always unpredictable, and it can be used both for rain and shine.
Hats and caps are also musts for any type of weather.
Don’t forget the sunscreen, both for the face and the body. Use one with both UVA and UVB protection, with an SPF of at least 15. You can also check for …
Nov|29|2007
Traveling With Kids: What To Pack, Part 2
Posted by Camica as Destinations, Family, People, Tips, Transport
Your kids may be half your size, but they usually end up taking twice the luggage space. Here’s some more tips on what you’ll need to pack for your carry-on, or diaper bags.
If you’re traveling on a plane and you have an infant with you, be sure to bring along a bottle or pacifier for your baby to suck. This will relieve your baby from ear pain caused by air pressure changes during takeoff and landing.
Be sure to bring only as much baby food as you’ll need for during the journey, with a little allowance for good measure. For the rest of the trip, you can stow the extra baby food in your checked-in baggage. Or better yet, check if there are groceries or stores where you can buy baby food at your destination, that way you’ll minimize the things you’ll need to bring.
As with …
Nov|28|2007
Traveling With Kids: What To Pack, Part 1
Posted by Camica as Destinations, Education, Family, People, Tips, Transport
Going on trips with my kids are always a huge production, especially if it lasts more than a weekend. My husband jokes that we should buy a motor home, since we end up bringing half the house with us. Most parents would understand, oftentimes, the baggage allowance for my kids is a ratio of 2:1; 2 bags per kid compared to the adults. Since we practically spend every weekend visiting grandparents, and insist on vacationing with the kids every time, we had to learn to trim our baggage to the essentials. For the harassed mom or dad, we’d like to share some tips and tricks we’ve learned, along with our must-bring items.
If you’re traveling with an infant or a toddler, a car seat is always a must. If you’re traveling on a plane, make sure the car seat you have is FAA-approved.
A baby …
Nov|28|2007
Want to See Santa?
Posted by Hannah Grace as Around The World, Trivia, Website
If you want to see this Christmas you don’t really have to visit the North Pole. All you need is to track Santa’s actual location with the help of NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command). I’m serious!
Every year NORAD tracks down Santa’s flight plan from the moment he leaves the North Pole and starts delivering presents all over the world. In fact NORAD claims to have been doing this for 50 years now! So if you want to catch Santa red-handed you definitely should visit the NORAD Tracks Santa website and download Google Earth.
Anyway, looking at Santa’s stops during the previous years it seems that he has a penchant for stopping by really cool places to travel like the Sydney Opera House, the Eiffel Tower, the Reindeer Lake at Manitoba, Central Park and Lady Liberty, and the …
Nov|28|2007
Have a Chocolatey Christmas!
Posted by Noemi as Announcements, Around The World, Destinations, Events, Family, Festivals, Food and Drink, Shopping, United States
Do you love chocolate? I sure do and I bet your children do too! If you are looking for something to do this Christmas with the whole family and you all love chocolate, why not head on over to the Hershey Park in Pennsylvania?
Believe me, they take Christmas seriously over there. During this time of the year, Hershey Park has a host of activities and events that are dedicated solely to the celebration of the Christmas season. At the center of all the hustle and bustle is the Hershey Park Christmas Candylane. You and your children will surely have a blast as you enjoy all the brilliant lights and decorations, interact with Santa and his reindeer, and shop at the various shops. There are also various rides that suit children of different ages. …
Nov|27|2007
Christmas Trip
Posted by Hannah Grace as Family
Christmas for me is a time for family reunions. The entire clan gathers the night before Christmas to exchange gifts and catch up with each other and the kids wake up early the next day to make their rounds to various relatives houses to pay respects and get their Christmas gifts. It’s pretty much like trick or treating. This year the clan has agreed to spend Christmas at my mom’s house. This means that I’ll be home for Christmas! Hooray! My childhood home is just a couple of hours away from our place so we wouldn’t be travelling too far.
I have never really spent Christmas away from the family except for last year where we went to my husband’s parents to spend the holidays. Of course, they’re family now so that doesn’t count. Besides the weather last year was horrible and we didn’t get to do any sightseeing since it …
Nov|26|2007
Christmas Tree Lightings
Posted by Noemi as Arts & Culture, Events, Family
The Christmas season is one of the best times for families to take a trip. Undoubtedly, it may be a little bit crowded and prices may be a bit high. It is not called peak season for no reason. However, there are some scenes and experiences that are well worth the price. More so, if you plan your trip ahead of time, you wouldn’t have to pay as much as if you plan your trip late.
If you were to think about it, the Christmas tree is one of the most recognized symbolisms of the season. Children and adults all over the world look forward to seeing wonderfully decorated and lighted Christmas trees when the holiday season ensues. One good idea for a short trip this Christmas is to go see Christmas tree lightings. These are …
Nov|23|2007
Super Saver Trip Tips: Fly High with a Low Budget continued
Posted by Hannah Grace as Air Travel, Tips, Transport
Fly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays – As Noemi pointed out in her comment there are days when airlines as a general rule offer cheaper fares. Tuesdays and Wednesdays happen to be those days except when holidays happen to fall on those days or right before/after those days. Mondays and Fridays are usually the most expensive days to fly since airlines are taking advantage of the fact that people of course want to make the most of the weekend and thus leave late Friday and need to go back to work by Monday morning and thus arrive by early Monday.
Book a flight to a different airport – If you are going some place during a holiday that is really popular among tourists do not be surprised to find it virtually impossible to find cheap tickets. What you can do is look for flight to airports located in adjacent towns/cities. …
