Category Archives: Family Travel

Skip the Car Rental in Europe Use Public Metro Transit

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Skip the car rental in Europe and get around using the public metro transportaion. Most all large European cities have great public rail systems, underground metro, city trains, and street cars that can get you within a block or two of anywhere you want to go. This can also

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Family Vacation in Bad Ragaz Switzerland Travel Review

Bad Ragaz

Bad Ragaz, Switzerland is the perfect spot to start a family European vacation. One thing we have found traveling with kids in Europe, is planning to stay in a low key location for the first few days is important. It’s a great way to just to get relaxed

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Family Travel in the United Kingdom and Harry Potter Highlights

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Harry Potter highlights were top priority when we decided to travel with the family to the United Kingdom over the kid’s Christmas break.  Our kids are ages 9 and 11, a perfect age for Harry Potter mania.  Big Ben and Buckingham Palace were going to be great, but

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Hawaii With Kids.. And Other Advice on Love

  Plan on losing weight during your Hawaiian vacation! Everything is expensive in Hawaii, so our solution was to skimp on the dinner portions and double down on extreme activities. Hawaii with kids can fit the budget.  We split our dinner, but paid full price for the most

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5 Tricks To Keep Kids Healthy For Travel

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After all the planning and excitement that goes into planning a family vacation the last thing you want is a sick child.  Booking flights, reserving rooms and making a packing list are important when planning a trip.  But making sure your family is healthy for travel (and stays

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Family Ski Vacation Zugspitze in Garmisch Germany

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There are many fabulous ski destinations around the world to plan your family ski vacation, but the Zugspitze in Garmisch Germany may be the perfect place that has it all. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a top Bavarian Alps vacation destination located about 1 ½ hours train ride South of Munich Germany.

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Delta Sky Club Lounge Atlanta Review

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Recently I’ve became a Delta Skymiles Gold Medallion Member and decided to take advantage of visiting a Delta Sky Club Lounge while traveling international on a family vacation. Being Platinum on American Airlines and Gold Elite on United I typically spend my time in the American Admirals Club

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Safety practices you should teach your children when abroad

Travelling with your children is a great way of creating lifelong memories. You’re also allowing them to experience different places, people and cultures from around the world – enriching their lives. But travelling with children isn’t without its concerns. You’ve got to keep them safe – to do

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Golden Temple Residence in Siem Reap Cambodia Review

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On a recent family vacation to Siem Reap Cambodia we found a hidden gem boutique hotel called the Golden Temple Residence. Our family planned a summer trip to Thailand where we would explore Bangkok and then travel down into the Gulf of Thailand to the island of Koh

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4 Tips Helping Plan Your Family Winter Ski Vacation Today

4 Tips to Help Plan Your Family Winter Vacation Now

Have you started planning your family winter ski vacation? If you haven’t started, today is the day!  I learned last year that Summer and early Fall are the best times for planning your family winter vacation because ski resorts are offering deals and almost every accommodation is still available.

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Koh Tao Thailand a Family Vacation Review

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Recently on a family vacation to SE Asia we found the perfect island of Koh Tao Thailand for relaxing, nature, and scuba diving. Koh Tao (sometimes spelt Ko Tao), also known as the Turtle Island, is a small island in the Gulf of Thailand. Koh Tao is less developed

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Cambodia Landmine Museum Review

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If on a family vacation or if you are traveling solo to Angkor Wat, near Siem Reap Cambodia, do not miss visiting the Cambodia Landmine Museum. This is a must for everyone traveling to Cambodia and can create a great educational moment for the whole family, even traveling

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3 Travel Strategies Cultivating Kids Curiosity

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Imagine cruising down the Mekong River in a bright red and blue long boat through the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. You’ve got Thai huts sitting on stilts over the water (looking like they might collapse at any moment) on your right and the most elaborately ornate Buddhist temples

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Thai House Cooking Lesson near Bangkok Review

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If you are looking for an authentic, educational, how to cook Thai food, and restful detour on your South East Asia trip, The Thai House is a top choice.  The Thai House in Thailand, just outside of Bangkok, offers skillful cooking class and peaceful bed & breakfast for

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Star Alliance Lounge at LAX Travel Review

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The Star Alliance Lounge at the Los Angeles International Airport (“LAX”) is a great example on what an airport travel lounge should be like. On a recent family vacation traveling from Bangkok on our way to Austin Texas (“AUS”) we flew through Tokyo Narita International Airport (“NRT”) in Japan

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Packing List for Traveling South East Asia

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What should your packing list be for SE Asia?  Barely anything!  Packing Light is the key! You will find yourself on an off of boats, in and out of taxis and tuk-tuks, walking up steep hills and muddy alleyways and quite likely on the back of a motor

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Bangkok – A Family Vacation in South East Asia

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Recently on a family vacation to SE Asia we decided to use Bangkok as our port of entry and starting point to explore this part of the world. There are a multitude of ways to get to Bangkok from almost any other major metropolitan city of the world.

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Germany – A Family Travel Adventure in Bavaria

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Germany was a magical travel adventure for our family vacation! We fell in love with the food, culture, and landscape. The German train system is amazing and took us everywhere we wanted to go (just pack light). Schnitzel, giant pretzels, beer, and sauerkraut rocked our taste buds. The

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Prague A Family Vacation Must

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Prague is a favorite European city to anyone that has traveled to Europe. Is the city of Prague as amazing as all the people say it is? When someone thinks of a major “must see” city in Europe, you think of cities like Paris, Rome, Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna,

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Packing Light When Traveling to Europe with Kids

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Do you really want to lug heavy suitcases around Europe on a family vacation? On and off trains? Up cobblestone streets? Or would you rather travel light with backpacks? Think of the freedom! Packing light is a choice you must consider making for Europe. Packing light with kids

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Europe – A Family Dream Vacation

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As a young man I had the opportunity to live in a small German town called Schwäbisch Gmünd in the heart of Bavaria Germany, while serving in the military during the Cold War. I have the fondest memories of Germany and also traveling and backpacking around Europe by

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Change of Plans – When Family Travel Takes a Turn

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As travelers (and parents) we go to great lengths to plan ahead for our family vacation. It is very important when traveling with kids to plan transportation, meals, fun activities, and maybe most crucial… sleep! I’m not actually sure who it’s more important to though, parents or kids?

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Servcation™ – Serving on a Family Vacation

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Have you ever wanted to do something completely different on a family vacation? Have you ever wished you could teach your kids how fortunate they are and how much abundance they have? Have you ever wanted your family to experience the gift compassion by giving back and serving

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History Worth Repeating – Highlight the Bright Side of Humanity

USS Stewart, Galveston

As Parents we have a strong desire to inspire, teach, and shape our kids. Whatever path they choose in life, we want them to be motivated by goodness and justice and compassion. We can preach to our kids all day long about the difference they can make for

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5 Myths Why People Don’t Go On Family Vacations

Travel is one of the greatest things a family can do. Traveling together creates shared lifelong memories that bring families closer together. Families that travel together, experience a special bond and engage in deeper conversations allowing family members to learn more about each other. Bringing your family on vacation

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3 Ways to Make Travel Meaningful For Kids

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When I plan to Bring kids on a family vacation I want them to Learn and Grow from the experience. I always provide an opportunity for them to serve and grow their character and compassion. But I also want them to learn about the culture, geography, and history

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Trading First Impressions for True Impressions – Bequia Servcation™

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We have traveled to many different islands and countries off the beaten path with our two children. I should have been more prepared. Yet, when we arrived in Bequia, a little piece of paradise, I had an uncomfortable unsettled feeling in my gut. We walked from our small,

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Staying Connected While Traveling Abroad

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Today just about everyone uses a smartphone for voice, texting, keeping in touch with social media, using maps for navigation, and other Internet data. Many people also use tablets for reading, doing work, social media, etc. Tablets are great for traveling because you can bring along all your

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