Archive for June, 2008
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Saturday, June 21st, 2008I’ve been searching for road trip music for all the many road trips I have planned this summer. I like to find tracks that go with the destination, kind of like my own soundtrack. I came across artist William Joseph, who released a new CD, BEYOND. I decided to do a little research on him [...]
Summer Bargain: Mendocino Inns Offering Gas Deals
Friday, June 20th, 2008This summer the DesertFamily is beating the desert heat by taking off on a road trip up the coast of California. Our final stop is three nights in the Mendocino/Fort Bragg area where there are tons of family fun activities. We have a terrific itinerary including the Skunk Train, the Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden, a stop at the [...]
Budget Travel: Free Stuff to Do in Aspen, Colorado
Friday, June 20th, 2008Top-notch hotels, fine dining and luxury shops are found throughout charming (and expensive) Aspen, Colorado. But locals know how to enjoy the upscale resort town without breaking the bank.
Here are a few free things to do in Aspen this summer:
Listen to a free concert. Outdoor music abounds in the summertime. Relax on a bench [...]
Traveling Mamas On The Move Approved: Cold Seat
Thursday, June 19th, 2008Here we are in the throws of summer. Swim lessons are in session, ice cream cones have melted all over my patio, and when I open my car door in the afternoon I get slapped in the face with a blanket of heat. As I write this it’s 104 degrees outside.
My kids dread getting in [...]
Sharing Family Travel Memories with the Next Generation
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008I don’t know if it is because I’m a southerner, or because some of my “people” came from there, or if we always have a good time there, but the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is dear to my heart.
Back in the day, my parents would bring my brother and I to Gatlinburg [...]
Kids’ Book: Follow the Line Around the World
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008Here’s a great new gift for a young child who likes to learn about different parts of the world — without ever having to leave home!
Laura Ljungkvist’s brightly colored Follow the Line Around the World, for ages 3 and up, takes readers from Australia to the Amazon, Sri Lanka to the Sahara. A single black [...]
Interview with a Traveling Mama: Author Karen Quinn
Monday, June 16th, 2008We Traveling Mamas are jumping with joy to have author Karen Quinn with us today. Her third book, Holly Would Dream, came out this month, just in time for summer reading. When you read it, keep an eye out for the saucy character Beth Blair (does that name sound familiar?). During the promotion of Karen’s [...]
US Airways to Start Charging for Soft Drinks and Water
Friday, June 13th, 2008Oh, we’ve followed the nickel- and dime-ing of the airline industry since we started Traveling Mamas in January. First it was Southwest Airlines charging for a third checked bag. Later we discussed American Airlines charging customers for travel pillows and making us pay a fee for a first checked bag (with United Airlines and US [...]
Budget Travel: Discounts to Hawaii
Friday, June 13th, 2008The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau is making it much easier on your wallet to book a vacation to Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, Kauai, Lanai & Molokai this summer.
Through partnerships with American Airlines Vacations, American Express Vacations, Classic Vacations, Expedia, NWA WorldVacations, Orbitz, Pleasant Holidays, Travelocity, and United Vacations, travelers can save at least [...]
Budget Travel: AffordableTours.com Cheap Vacations
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Full disclaimer: I am employed by AffordableTours.com as a marketing copywriter. But I thought these vacation deals were too amazing not to share with Traveling Mamas’ readers, so here goes!
New LeisureScapes by AffordableTours.com vacation packages are targeted to folks (namely retirees) who have plenty of free time to travel. So, they’re not for everyone [...]
