Archive for October, 2008
« Previous EntriesTop 5 Tips for Finding a Family Vacation that Fits Your Budget
Friday, October 31st, 2008Home prices falling, gigantic bailout on Wall Street, the stock market’s a mess - we can almost feel the anxiety in the air. In uncertain economic times like these, a lot of us cut back on extras. Family travel certainly seems, on the face of it, like just such an “extra” to put off until [...]
Holiday Entertainment for the Family in Nashville plus Giveaway
Thursday, October 30th, 2008Last year around this time, I enjoyed a day of shopping and visiting with my mom and aunt in Nashville. We walked through the Gaylord Opryland Resort, where I was astonished at the amount of Christmas lights that were on display. We spent hours catching up, admiring the various holiday scenes, and even enjoyed a [...]
Renting Bikes, Mopeds, and Scooters in Florence, Italy - Don’t Rent a Car!
Thursday, October 30th, 2008Part of planning a trip overseas is figuring our your modes of transportation ahead of time. When we last went to Italy, we planned to bookend our trip in Florence. That is, we’d start there, travel around, and end up there as well. We rented a car for this, but honestly - don’t rent a [...]
Winning Wednesday: WDW with Kids 2009
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008Wow. That’s all I can manage to say after reading all the great tips and tricks left by all of you for a Disney World family vacation.
Some of the tips that really stood out include Charlotte Winters’ tip to UPGRADE. Jaclyn Reynolds advises visitors to study the park maps before exploring the park. Donna S [...]
Travel Gear Review: Complete Traveler 3-piece Weekend Bag
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008My fashion style — in both clothes and accessories — leans toward the sporty side. Regular readers know I’m a fan of brands like L.L. Bean, Water Girl, Keen Footwear and El Naturalista. When I’m on the road, you’ll sooner find me in flip flops carrying a duffel bag, than in heeled leather [...]
Tips For El Tour de Tucson Spectators
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Every November over 9,000 cyclists from around the world arrive in Tucson to compete (or simply just complete) one of four El Tour de Tucson races. Each race is divided by mileage: 35, 67, 80, and 109. Click here for map.
We, the DesertFamily, have stood on the sidelines cheering for the cyclists over the years [...]
Your Questions Answered: Girlfriend Birthday Getaway near East Coast
Monday, October 27th, 2008I was recently contacted by my high school friend, Kristina, who wants to celebrate her 35th birthday with a Girlfriend Getaway. She lives in Frederick, MD and would like something close enough in case the kids get sick, but far away enough to relax. I did a little research and found out that she is [...]
Romance in Ireland
Sunday, October 26th, 2008Mountain and MudslideMamas’ posts on romantic interludes have made me contemplate what romantic travel is to me. I’ve been to Sorrel River Ranch and Red Cliffs Lodge, which are both gorgeous properties that offer relaxing and romantic lodging on the Colorado River near Moab. Sorrel River Ranch offers a luxurious spa, whereas Red Cliffs Lodge [...]
Family Travel Adventures by Disney - A Romantic Interlude
Saturday, October 25th, 2008The Mudslide family had been having one of the best family vacations imaginable with the Adventures by Disney Southwest Splendors trip. The children were shaken out of their idea of what America looks like (it’s not all coastal!) by their experiences in Sedona, and participating in a child-friendly hike in the Grand Canyon. But what [...]
Interview with a Traveling GrandMama: Carol White
Friday, October 24th, 2008After Phil and Carol White returned home in 2001 from a year-long RV adventure throughout the United States, they were bombarded by questions: “How’d you do it?” and “How much did it cost?” and “How did you figure your route?”
They wrote Live Your Road Trip Dream: Travel for a year for the cost of staying [...]
