RSSMay|13|2008
Tamaraw Beach, Puerto Galera – Ideal Beach For Families
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Asia, Destinations, Family, Getaways, Islands, Nature, Resorts, 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|03|2008
Stay Safe At The Beach (Part 2)
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Family, Resorts, Tips
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 …
Apr|20|2008
Last Skiing Trip For The Year
Posted by Noemi as Americas, Around The World, Destinations, Family, Nature, Resorts, Tips
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|08|2008
Spas: Mother And Daughter Bonding
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Family, Health & Wellness, Resorts, Travelogger
Family trips need not be expensive. Neither should they always be long and far away trips. More so, time spent away from the hustle and bustle of life need not be with the entire family. One good idea would be to spend time alone with a child, to make time for bonding between parent and child.
If you are a mom and you have a daughter – in her teens, especially – you might want to consider going away on a spa weekend. These days, it is quite easy to book a relaxing weekend or even just a day at a spa resort. Even if you live …
Feb|09|2008
Valentines Vacation for the Family
Posted by Noemi as Americas, Around The World, Destinations, Family, Festivals, Hotels, Resorts
Not everyone is into Valentines Day but why not? It can be a good excuse to get away from your every day routine and have some fun. If you are a couple without children, then you and your partner could go away for a romantic weekend. You have a world of choices open to you. If you have children, you have two options – find someone to look after them during the weekend and go away on your own or you can take the kids with you and have a family weekend.
Whichever route you choose, you will be sure to have a blast with the kids and also spend …
Jan|22|2008
How to Save on a Skiing Trip
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Family, Resorts, Tips
It’s that time of the year again – thick snows make it the perfect time to take the whole family skiing. If your family is the skiing kind, you know very well that a skiing trip can cost you an arm and a leg. This is even truer if your family is composed of 4 or more people. Yet that does not have to be the case all the time. I ran across a blog entry in Away.com which gives families tips on how to save on a ski trip. You might want to check it out here. Here are some of the tips that I …
Jan|04|2008
Baras Beach Resort – Your Own Private Island
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Asia, Destinations, Islands, Resorts, Travelogger
Well, it depends on when you plan on visiting. During our stay, there were only a few visitors so most of the time, it felt like it was ours. Actually, they only have 8 cottages that they rent out so even if they are fully booked, there are still relatively few people on the island.
You may be thinking that it is quite a long way to travel – perhaps yes, but the island and its surroundings are worth it. In fact, most of the people we met there come from Europe, Australia, and the US. Based on our experience, the travel is well worth it!
What can you expect in …
Jan|03|2008
Year-end at Guimaras, Philippines
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Asia, Destinations, Islands, Nature, Resorts, Travelogger
We were fortunate enough to have a short break at the end of December and we decided to go to an island – or a group of islands, rather – with a several other couples. Guimaras is a cluster of islands in the middle part of the Philippines and it is known best for its sun ripened mangoes.
December is not the season for these delicious fruits, though, so we had to settle for the wonderful beaches and pristine waters – I am not complaining one bit!
We stayed at this small island resort called Baras Beach Resort. It was not our first choice as they only had electricity from 6 pm …
Nov|16|2007
Online Booking Tips: Hotels
Posted by Camica as Around The World, Destinations, Food and Drink, Hotels, Resorts, Tips
Nowadays, a lot of travelers are choosing to book their hotel online. Not only is it usually cheaper than booking with a travel agency, computer savvy travelers also get to surf the net for their choice of hotels and packages. Since most of these reservations are prepaid, and canceling a reservation will usually leave a customer with a cancellation charge, it’s a good idea to research the hotel you plan to book extensively. If you’re not familiar with hotel lingo, you might get stuck paying for something you don’t need or want.
When you’re searching for hotels, aside from the room types, you might also come upon different meal plans. Although most hotels will indicate …
Oct|04|2007
Howl-O-Ween
Posted by Noemi as Americas, Around The World, Destinations, Events, Family, Hotels, Resorts
Yep, it’s just around the corner and as early as now, many people are already thinking of fun things to do when this holiday comes around. Probably not everyone enjoys Halloween as much as we do but it is a good excuse for a family vacation as any!
Here’s something different that you can try out this year. Instead of staying at home and having the kids go trick or treating as usual, why not spend a night or so at a Halloween-themed resort or hotel? Great Wolf Lodges is known for its Halloween parties for families.
With various locations scattered throughout the States, I am sure your family will be able to find …
