May 2010

Teen Essay Contest – Ecological Volunteer Trip to Costa Rica

by CajunMama

This teen essay contest came into the TravelingMamas.com inbox and because we believe travel is education, we just had to share! ***************** Global Leadership Adventures, which offers life-changing international community service trips for teens, is offering a FREE trip to Costa Rica for ONE deserving high school student this summer. The winner will venture on [...]

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Healthy Road Trip Snack Tips

by CajunMama
Healthy road trip snack - Pop Chips

A healthy road trip snack option is one of the most popular questions we get from our readers. All of our contributors take nutrition seriously when it comes not only to children, but also the parents. We’ve put together a list of healthy road tips snacks filled with both classics and new items we’ve tested. [...]

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Top Romantic Spots in Yellowstone National Park

by CajunMama
Alpine Wildflowers on Mount Washburn

Yellowstone National Park is documented in the US National Archives as a “Park or Pleasuring Ground for the People.” I found during my visit that not only is the wildlife abundant, but the flora and fauna make a perfect setting for romance to blossom. Researching romance in national parks, I found that there are more relationships that develop [...]

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We’re hosting a twitter travel party with Ebates and you’re invited!

by CajunMama

Summer family travel season is about to begin and here at Traveling Mamas we’re all getting ready with researching travel deals, special coupons and cash back on all modes of getting around, blowing off some steam and having some fun in the sun. Because we know YOU love travel, we thought there would be no better time than [...]

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter is not for the little ones (and that’s just fine)

by ThemeParkMom

I found myself previewing the Wizarding World of Harry Potter a couple of days back, and I can honestly say that it’s everything Universal Orlando has promised. And more. My job involves visiting a lot of theme parks and seeing a lot of cool stuff, but I have never felt so immersed in a fictional [...]

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San Antonio Family Travel Giveaway and Vacation Discounts

by CajunMama

My family loves to check out different destinations each year, however, sometimes we come upon a place that is so much fun for a family vacation, the kids beg to return. San Antonio is one of those wonderful destinations and offers something exciting for every personality. A few years ago we spent some time exploring [...]

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And now, a segment we like to call ‘Really? with ThemeParkMom’

by ThemeParkMom

I received a press release today from a resort that shall remain nameless. It started with this headline: “Spa Pampering While Still Wearing Pampers.” The spa says its new menu “designed for little angels” will help kids “pushed to the breaking point” by being told to eat their vegetables instead of ice cream and not [...]

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Best Quick Service Eats at Disney World

by MommyMusings

With the announcement of Free Disney Dining for 2010, and the new quick-service meal plan for families staying at value resorts, it’s time to highlight the best quick eats at Disney World. Don’t be fooled, quick-service isn’t all about burgers and fries. Some of my best Disney meals have come from these counter service establishments. [...]

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Hyatt’s Big Welcome Back Free Night Giveaway

by CajunMama

At Traveling Mamas, we’re big fans of loyalty clubs and their perks. I personally, have a wallet full of those plastic little cards from hotels and airlines around the world. Loyalty clubs are a great way to earn upgrades and free nights for a family vacation or romantic getaway. Last year Traveling Mamas assisted Hyatt [...]

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Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill – How will it affect your Gulf Coast beach vacation and ways you can help

by CajunMama
Beach chairs at Seaside Community flickr image by UGArdner

The US Gulf Coast is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the US, if not the world. I’ve personally made lasting family memories that include beaches from each state along the Gulf of Mexico. As a toddler, my parents would take me to Biloxi Beach for an afternoon of making sand castles. [...]

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