Subscribe via RSS FeedMay|16|2008
Take Advantage of Audio Books
Posted by Noemi as Tips, Family
Do you place a lot of weight on education? I sure do! That is why I was really excited when I read a post on Boots N All about audio books for kids and how they can be used to quell boredom on long trips.
Perhaps you have heard of Audible, which is one of the biggest audio books companies. They have a special section for kids called – surprise! – AudibleKids. From this site, you can download a wide variety of audio books that can keep your children amused while on the road.
I am sure that you have had your share of tough road …
May|14|2008
Gutsy Mamas: Travel Tips and Wisdom for Mothers on the Road
Posted by Noemi as Books, Family
“It has always taken courage, stamina, and self-sacrifice to be a mother, and this is especially true in our hectic modern world. Indeed, bearing a child and giving birth are the very definition of gutsy. As a woman, it also takes guts to travel boldly…”
These are the opening sentences of the book by Marybeth Bond, with the same title as this post. I ran across a preview of the book on Google Book Search and before I knew it, I had spent a considerable time reading it. In celebration of Mother’s Day – albeit a late one – I thought of featuring the book in this blog …
May|13|2008
Choosing The Right Sunscreen Lotion
Posted by Noemi as Health & Wellness, Tips
As you have read in my previous post, we have just arrived from a trip to the beach. I have always known that sunscreen is an important item that I should always have when I go to the beach. But with all the products in the market today, how do you choose which one to use? Questions such as “Can the children use the same sunscreen lotion as the ones that we adults use?” should have a clear answer in order to ensure a hassle free vacation. (A severely sunburned child – or parent for that matter - can put an end to your vacation, as you may very well know.)
So …
May|13|2008
Tamaraw Beach, Puerto Galera – Ideal Beach For Families
Posted by Noemi as Islands, Around The World, Destinations, Nature, Asia, Resorts, Family, Getaways, Travelogger
We just came back from a short summer trip where we discovered a great beach for families. The resort is called Tamaraw Beach Resort and it can be found in the Puerto Galera, off the coast of Batangas in the Philippines. Puerto Galera used to be the destination for many beach lovers until it became overcrowded. That is why we were pleasantly surprised with what awaited us at Tamaraw Beach.
Their accommodations have been designed to suit family needs – the rooms are huge and can fit up to 6 people (at least our room did). They also have family apartments that can fit 10 …
May|05|2008
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 …
