Family Trips

Saving on Summer Vacations

Wherever your family is traveling this summer be sure to investigate discounts that can save you money. One of the best places to find promotions is each city’s Convention and Visitor Bureau–check the website or call for information. Some offer special online deals, while others have a card-carrying program or printable coupons. To save money [...]

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Tax Refund Travel Ideas + Hampton Hotels Giveaway

by CajunMama

Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Glendale-Westgate

It’s that yucky time of year. Everyone in the US has either filed their taxes or they’ve requested an extension. Some of you may owe Uncle Sam thanks to new tax law changes that went into effect this year, and some of you are lucky enough to get a refund. So now that you just [...]

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Thomas the Tank Engine Shore Excursion Exclusive to Carnival Glory @CarnivalCruises

by CajunMama

Carnival Cruise Lines is one of our favorite family cruise lines and here is yet another reason. They just announced the offering of an exclusive shore excursion that is sure to wow family’s cruising to Saint John, New Brunswich on the Carnival Glory. Available only on the August 5 and 10 five-day departures, families can [...]

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Tips for Enjoying the London Eye

by CajunMama

My daughter and I decided to meet a few friends in the UK during our Mardi Gras holiday. Since the best rate flights were into London Heathrow Airport, we spent a few days playing tourist in London before heading out into the countryside for a week of relaxed writing. Since we were being the American [...]

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Carnival Season and Louisiana Mardi Gras Parade Schedules

by CajunMama

It’s officially Carnival Season and here in Louisiana the parades have already begun to roll. TravelingMamas.com is THE authority on Mardi Gras for families and to make things easier, I’ve put together a list of our best tips and easy reference to find parades and routes near you. Mardi Gras is an official holiday here [...]

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Winter Waterpark Weekend at Schlitterbahn Beach Resort

by RollingMama

If your family wants a warm winter get away with guaranteed fun for the kids–no matter the weather–head to Texas and the newly opened Schlitterbahn Beach Resort. The beachfront hotel located on South Padre Island, a sliver of land bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and Laguna Madre Bay, is near the southernmost tip of [...]

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Orlando Vacation Home Travel Deals {plus Giveaway}

by CajunMama

Orlando, Florida is consistently one of the top family travel destinations in the world. It provides a wide array of activities, a plethora of theme parks, restaurants for any taste, and a range of lodging options to suit almost every budget. Hotels and resorts are a good choice for a full service short stay, but [...]

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Las Vegas Holiday Package : Winter in Venice at The Venetian and The Palazzo

by CajunMama

Christmas in Las Vegas is full of memories, thanks to Winter in Venice at The Venetian and The Palazzo. This festive celebration and vacation package puts you in the heart of the holiday season. Take a spin around the skating rink, or savor delicious holiday treats and specialty drinks. Enjoy the songs of carolers, dazzling [...]

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Giving Thanks

by CajunMama

This post is dedicated to all those Traveling Mamas, from the past and present, that have traveled to settle North America. This post was originally published Thanksgiving 2008. The United States has long been a haven for those fleeing political or religious persecution. It is a well-known fact that Native Americans lived in North America [...]

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Family Fun at Hersheypark

by PhillyMama

Some families are camping types. Some are sports types. Some are museum types. My family of four? We’re chocolate types. Good thing Hersheypark is right down the road. Hersheypark calls itself the sweetest place on earth, and for the McElroy family, at least, it is. Not only is the smell of chocolate always in the [...]

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