June 2010

Two must-see museums for families in Cleveland, Ohio

by ThemeParkMom

In the new Betty White sitcom “Hot in Cleveland,” actress Valerie Bertinelli returns from a  night out in Cleveland and promptly announces this to her friends: “He showed me all around Cleveland, and I’m telling you, it’s nothing like we think. They have symphonies and museums and light opera…OK, so nobody really likes those things, [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

Free Things to Do in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana

by Guest Author
Creole Nature Trail Lake Charles flickr image by LouisianaTravel

There are so many things to do in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana. I have fun bringing my kids for a family trip and even recently took a solo trip for my full time job. It was wonderful to check out L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort and Spa. Nice place with a great pool area! ~ [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

Tweet Your Travel Questions – Healthy Road Food Options

by CajunMama
road trip food twitter question

We love interacting with readers on Facebook and Twitter and sometimes we even get questions asking for a bit of assistance. Recently a twitter follower asked a great question about good road trip food. Thanks for following us, @StaffordK and engaging with TravelingMamas.com on Twitter. This is a great question that many of our readers [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

Free Things to Do in Las Vegas

by Guest Author
fabulous Las Vegas sign flickr image by Douglas Carter Cole

I just love Las Vegas. I’ve been there with friends, I’ve visited for conventions like BlogWorld and New Media Expo, and it’s even a fun place for a Las Vegas family vacation. Las Vegas is pretty much a destination for everyone. – CajunMama Some of the best things to do in Las Vegas are free!  [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

Free Things to Do in Montgomery, Alabama

by Guest Author
Free Thing to Do in Montgomery, Alabama - Hank Williams Statue flickr image by efsb

Last summer, ThemeParkMom and I attended Travel Media Showcase in Montgomery, Alabama. The last time I had personally visited this city was during my college search days and I must say, the place sure has changed! There are so many things to do and see in this southern US city, but for many of us [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

Cherries – A Healthy Road Trip Snack for the Entire Family

by CajunMama
dried cherries

Cherries hold a special place in my heart. My summers as a kid included afternoons of relaxing around my grandmother’s home in Alabama and snacking on fresh cherries with my aunt who’s only a few years older than me. I can’t forget about all those desserts that are topped with cherries. As I grew older, [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

Marriott International Family Travel Promotion – Nickelodeon Your Stay

by CajunMama
Make Your Own SpongeBob 3-D Craft Marriott International Nickelodeon Your Stay Promotion by Shannon Hurst Lane

When the kids are happy, it makes a mama happy. Marriott International is banking on this statement to make entire families happy with the launch of their family travel promotion “Nickelodeon Your Stay”. This special promotion starts July 1 through December 26, 2010 and will be available at nearly 2,000 participating hotels across seven Marriott [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

Free Things to Do in Blairsville, Georgia

by Guest Author

Blairsville’s lakes beckon families for old-fashioned summertime fun - those lazy days of lounging on a sunny beach, showing off underwater handstands, and wolfing down a grilled picnic lunch so you can splash back into the lake, only to be told by Mom that you have to wait. Located deep in the heart of the Chattahoochee [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

Family Fun In The Sun on the North Carolina Coast at Ocean Isle Inn

by OneMomsWorld

Would you like to just get away from all the busy daily rushed schedule with your family and just relax? I have the perfect place just for this. It is the family friendly Ocean Isle Inn which is located on the island of Ocean Isle Beach. My family has been there a total of three [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

Free or Cheap Things to Do in Astoria, Oregon

by Guest Author

The historic maritime town of Astoria, Oregon is the oldest settlement west of the Rockies and will celebrate its bicentennial in 2011.  With many budget-friendly restaurants, free activities and various types of lodging, Astoria is perfect for a weekend getaway on the cheap. For breakfast, head to the Astoria Coffee House for a grilled breakfast [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →
Real Time Web Analytics