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 […]
Large family travel is a wonderful adventure. It takes a healthy mix of planning, flexibility and strategy to pull it off, but we've never been sorry we traveled with our kids. In fact, we're looking for more ways to do it. Join me as I share our tips and recommendations to make your trips fun and memorable.
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 […]
Kids Travel Calendar 2016
[wp_eStore_cart_fancy1_when_not_empty] Kids Travel 2016 Each month, the Kid’s Travel 2016 Calendar sparks creativity and adventure with a chance to color and personalize one of 12 illustrations of the most beloved landmarks from around the world… See the Sydney Harbor in January, the Great Wall of China in May or the Statue of Liberty in July. […]
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 […]
Best Travel Picture Books (What to Read Link Up)
Welcome to What to Read Wednesday! We’re continuing the travel theme this week for National Travel and Tourism Week (#NTTW2015) and I am almost giddy to share with you these so-much-fun picture books we thing are the best travel picture books ever! Below that, you’ll find our weekly link up of family friendly posts. I hope you’ll check […]
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 […]
Traveling with Grandparents: 5 Life Lessons To Teach Grandkids
May 2-10, 2015 is National Travel and Tourism Week in the USA (#NTTW2015) and today I want to pay a tribute to my grandparents and to every grandparent who goes the extra mile to travel with their grandkids. It is not often seen today, and I feel that so many families are missing out on […]
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 […]