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Lame? Think Again!

Lame? Think Again!

August 7, 2009

Photography courtesy of The Smithsonian

Ben Stiller’s new movie, Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian, has a preview that goes something like this: Three young boys are entering the Smithsonian and one boy says, “This is lame.” A dinosaur, on display nearby, suddenly comes to life and starts to roar at the boys, seemingly offended at the comment. The boys, nearly jumping out of their skin, start to scream. Read more »

 

Days on the Bay

Days on the Bay

August 5, 2009
By Carol Sorgen
Photography Courtesy of the Maryland Department of Tourism

A sparkling bay dotted with billowy white-sailed boats, brick-laid streets with graceful Colonial-era homes, and the inspiring sight of 4,000 young men and women in uniformed formation — welcome to Annapolis, Read more »

 

Visit Hershey, Pa.

Visit Hershey, Pa.

July 20, 2009
By Carol Sorgen

It should come as no surprise that a family vacation to Hershey, Pa., will meet with an enthusiastic thumbs-up from the entire clan. What you may not realize is that you can have a fantastic time sans kids Read more »

 

Valuable Travel Tool

Valuable Travel Tool

July 13, 2009

Not sure where to go, but have an idea for the type of trip you’d like to take? If you know the real-life factors associated with your travel plans (kid-friendly, within a three-hour drive, accessible to antiquing, etc.), but you’re not sure where to go, then take advantage of a new, innovative travel tool from A Days Outing. Read more »

 

Wandering Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Wandering Maryland’s Eastern Shore

June 30, 2009
By Carol Sorgen

Whether you’re attending the springtime Food and Wine Festival, the annual “Christmas in St. Michaels” celebration, or simply looking for a relaxing getaway, Maryland’s Eastern Shore is a year-round picture-postcard destination. Read more »

 

Mama Needs a New Pair of Shoes!

Mama Needs a New Pair of Shoes!

June 8, 2009

Photography courtesy of Rosen Shingle Creek

Orlando’s luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel and the Mall at Millenia have teamed up to present the “ultimate” shoe shopping package: Mama Needs a New Pair of Shoes. Read more »

 

North to Alaska

Family Foursome Finds Inside Passage Fabulous

North to Alaska

May 29, 2009
By Merrill Witty
Photography courtesy of CruiseWest

The 6 a.m. wake-up call our first morning aboard ship was a bit of a rude awakening, but we dutifully vaulted out of our beds, threw our parkas over our fleecy PJs, and trotted out on deck. It was cold all right, but we were so stunned by the beauty of towering mountains banded in mist we didn’t much notice. Read more »

 

A Trip for All Ages

A Trip for All Ages

May 13, 2009
Photo from The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Photography by Paul Shoul
© 2003 The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art/Paul Shoul

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is a full-scale museum devoted to national and international picture book art. Through the exploration of images that are familiar and beloved, it is the museum’s goal to provide an enriching, dynamic and supportive context for the development of literacy. Read more »

 

Easter Bunny Brings A Family Weekend

Easter Bunny Brings A Family Weekend

April 7, 2009

Have kids? Need a little getaway? Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, S.C., is offering a family-friendly Easter package from Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12. Suited to accommodate a family of four, this package features two nights of luxury accommodations in a Grande Room, Easter Sunday brunch for four, a welcome Easter basket and complimentary participation in all scheduled Easter activities. Read more »

 

Hotel of Ice Becomes Hot Destination

Hotel of Ice Becomes Hot Destination

March 17, 2009

Want one last winter travel hooray? Consider visiting the Hotel de Glace, a hotel in Quebec made entirely of ice. This year, its ninth year of operation, the hotel is open from early January through March 29. So hurry! Read more »

 

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