September 2010

Travel weekend deals for Sept. 10-12

by ThemeParkMom

Happy Friday! It’s the last day of the workweek, and as added bonus, many of these deals are good to buy through the weekend. We list these daily deals to show you that even though they might be targeted at a local audience, they can be great for travelers. While you have to buy the [...]

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US Issues Worldwide Travel Alert due to Qur’an Burning

by CajunMama

With the 9-11 anniversary coming this weekend and current news events, including protests in the US and abroad, the US State Department has issued the following worldwide travel warning for US citizens traveling during the month of September. The original travel warning can be found at the US Department of State‘s website, which is a resource for [...]

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Travel daily deals for Thursday, Sept. 9

by ThemeParkMom

Welcome to a new feature on Traveling Mamas – a roundup of daily deals that might be of interest to travelers. The new daily deal sites springing up in many cities cater to locals, of course, but deals on entertainment, attractions, golf and even spas could also help you save money on a vacation. While [...]

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Maui Upcountry Tour – Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm

by CajunMama
AKL Maui Lavender Garden by Shannon Hurst Lane of TravelingMamas.com

Maui, one of the most popular Hawaiian Islands for visitors, offers more than just beaches. I discovered the beauty of Maui’s Upcountry by taking a day tour to Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm, in Kula. This lavender farm and garden is located about 4,000 feet above sea level and offers more than 55,000 lavender plants, as well [...]

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Travel daily deals for Wednesday, Sept. 8

by ThemeParkMom

Whew! There’s a long list of daily deals today. Check them out if you are planning to travel to any of these cities in the coming months: $14 for an adult admission to Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum in Times Square, New York City (regularly $29.34) C$5 for a ticket to the Art Gallery [...]

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Free Things to Do on Amelia Island

by Guest Author
Fernandina Beach Amelia Island flickr image by Michael Kappel

Located just off the coast of Florida (extremely north part of eastern coast almost to Georgia), Amelia Island is easy to reach (yes, you can drive there), but hard to forget.  With 13-miles of beautiful beaches, abundant native wildlife, and pristine waters, this barrier island has long been a beloved destination for visitors and residents [...]

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Tips for a Cruise Stop in Cozumel

by CajunMama
Shops in Cozumel, Mexico

Choosing a cruise excursion can be a tough thing to do. Many cruise passengers are watching their budgets and wanting to avoid the crowds. I’m not big on being herded around in large groups, following the leader who is carrying a sign. Cruises have been getting bad reps, when it comes to the crowd aspect of destinations, however, [...]

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ABC Seeking Families to send on VIP Walt Disney World Resort Vacation

by CajunMama

ABC is looking for extraordinary families across America to send on an incredible VIP family vacation for 5 days and 4 nights to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This contest is running until Monday, September 13th and it’s really quick and easy to enter. Families can visit www.NoOrdinaryContest.com to submit a short video [...]

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Casting Call for the Ultimate Family Travel Adventure

by CajunMama

This just came into the TravelingMamas.com inbox and we wanted to share this exciting opportunity with you. Have you ever wanted your family to be in show where you would get to see some of the nation’s most beautiful national parks? Here’s a way to not only make some fantastic family travel memories, but you’ll [...]

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Travel daily deals for Tuesday, Sept. 7

by ThemeParkMom

Here are some deals of interest to Traveling Mamas for Tuesday, Sept. 7. Most of these deals are good today only, so check them out soon. $19 for a sightseeing tour from Portland Spirit River Cruise Dining in Portland, Oregon (regularly $38) $8 for admission and planetarium tour at Arizona Science Center in Phoenix, Arizona [...]

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