Because of our proximity to the Mayan Riviera, we’ve had several opportunities to get away there as a family. There are so many things you can do and see, but these are the activities we have found to be both the best family vacation ideas, as well as the most educational travel activities in a natural […]
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Where to Eat in Quebec City: One of the World’s 20 Best Food Cities
I have found myself doing a lot of new things in my “old age”. I have never thought of myself as health conscious until recently, and I didn’t think of myself as a foodie until I was recently the guest of Québec Region for a 3-day tour of Québec City and the opening of the […]
Québec City: A Winter Wonderland
Have you ever wished there was somewhere you could go for a few days that was not too far away, but still felt far, and was not too expensive? Urban and romantic, historic and thriving, Quebec City in the winter is the perfect place for a winter getaway. And with the currency exchange right now, […]
Empty Grandeur, Our Tour of ChinChén Itzá Mayan Ruins
I think “Empty grandeur” is the best way to describe a recent opportunity our family had to visit the ChinChén Itzá Mayan ruins. Our group joined another couple and between us all paid for a Mayan who spoke English to be our guide. Through him we heard many extra little tidbits that we wouldn’t have learned […]
Travel is . . .
This month, I am blessed to be part of the Travel is… Series hosted by Jen and Word Traveling. There are 30+ bloggers participating and sharing various aspects and benefits of traveling with your family. Travel is . . . Here at Paradise Praises for National Travel and Tourism Week (#NTTW), you’ve already been hearing […]
How to Travel with Essential Oils
We’re still celebrating travel for National Travel and Tourism Week this week (#NTTW2015) so I thought I’d talk a little bit about how to travel with essential oils. Of course there is the obvious, don’t forget to pack your toothpaste! (Yes, we use an essential oil based toothpaste!) But since we’ve started using essential oils on a daily […]
Travel is… Fiesta!
Today, as part of the National Travel and Tourism Week, (#NTTW2015) I am over at Classes by Beth sharing “Travel is Fiesta!” and talking about 5 Things You Can Do to Make Travel a Fiesta with Your Family. Travel is fiesta for our family! It’s a party! It’s a chance to see, learn and celebrate new […]
How to Have a Travel Fiesta at Home
Our family enjoys traveling together. Sometimes it’s stressful for me getting us and our belongings all rounded up and out the door, but once we’re on the road, I can relax and enjoy it. One of the best things for me as a parent is watching the kids’ excitement over new places and experiences. Because […]
Traveling with a Large Family
Surviving Large Family Car Travel I wish I had kept a travel log of all the car hours we have enjoyed together in the last few weeks. It seems we have been everywhere on this furlough: CA, TX, FL, GA, SC, NC, TN, AL, AK, OK, MS… to name a few states. Truth be told, […]
Large Family Travel Tips
This week is National Travel and Tourism Week (#NTTW). Find out more here. And we are partnering with Word Traveling and several other blogging friends to do a series on Travel Effects. Travel has been key in the creation of some of our family’s sweetest and some of our hardest family memories. From traveling on […]