February 5, 2012

Roller Coaster Madness: What’s New For 2012

Great Bear roller coaster at Hersheypark, Hershey, Pennsylvania

Roller coaster fans have a lot to look forward to in 2012, with new attractions opening at theme parks in the US and Canada.  Whether you’re a true fan that crosses the country looking for the biggest thrill, or just want a little theme park adventure, here’s a little peek at what you have to [...]

Affordable Sentosa Island with the Sentosa Play Pass

Flying Trapeze at Sentosa

When I think of traveling to Singapore, I think of the city life, the food, and a chance to discover so much different than my own.  But it turns out there’s another side to Singapore, one that I had no idea existed – the island resort of Sentosa.  The translation of Sentosa means peace and [...]

Spring Break Travel Questions from Kids

Airplane wing taken out the window

Spring break might be over for some kids, but there are still a lot of families traveling on the planes.  I’m not sure if parents are taking the kids out of school, home schooling, or if perhaps there are schools with a really late spring break.  Most of the families seem to be having a [...]

Traveling the East Coast Underground Railroad

Underground Railroad

In honor of Black History Month, I am pleased to feature this guest post on the Underground Railroad, a part of history that’s well worth spending time learning about. —- Over the years, I’ve found that introducing history to my children through travel has made more of a difference than anything they’ve read in history [...]

London Theater Perfect for Romance, Comedy, & Families

The Thrill Of The West End (London,England)

You’ve seen Phantom of the Opera, and maybe even the sequel, Love Never Dies, so what’s next for your theatre breaks in London? London’s West End is home to a number of theaters offering everything from the decadent larger musicals and big stars (Wicked, Jersey Boys, and The Lion King) to smaller venues offering the [...]

Las Vegas Predators at Shark Reef Aquarium

Lionfish

For the price of a hand of blackjack or a roll of the dice, you can spend some time with predators of a different kind — at Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef Aquarium.  The only predator-based aquarium in the United States calls the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino (3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, map) [...]

The Desert Comes Alive in Palm Desert California

Baby Giraffe at Living Desert Palm Desert California

Over the past decade or so, Palm Springs and the surrounding desert communities have been working hard to change the stuffy image that they have long suffered from.  No longer just a haven for the retired, blue-haired geriatric set, the Coachella Valley has broadened its appeal and you’ll now see families and couples of all [...]

Netherlands Carillon Rings Out Over DC

Netherlands carillon washington dc

Located on the Virginia shore of the Potomac River, opposite the District of Columbia and bordering the northern end of Arlington National Cemetery, the Netherlands Carillon is adjacent to the Unites States Marine Corps War Memorial. The site is park of the National Park System. Set among thousands of tulips in a park setting, the [...]

How To Save Money on Your Vacation Food Budget

Food expenses are a major budget consideration when planning your vacation, and while you can’t eliminate the expense, there are lots of things you can do to keep it as low as possible.  Here are some ideas to keep in mind: Book accommodations that have a kitchen.  Whether it’s staying at a condo, an extended-stay [...]

Flyaway Cafe’s Travel Favorites 8-30-09

It’s been a busy week of travel for me, with overnights in Vancouver BC and Chicago, but I still managed to find some great travel posts to share with you this weekend. Velvet Escape tackles the weighty topic of. . . refrigerator magnet.  I love them!  And now, I think I’ll start a collection of [...]