Budget Travel

Affordable Family Hotel Adds Hot Breakfast to Amenities

by CajunMama
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Value and affordability are always winners when it comes to choosing a hotel for family travel. While we frequent all brands at TravelingMamas.com, we do like to highlight new additions to properties that offer added value for travelers. MommyMusings and her daughter checked out Country Inn & Suites during their ’1, 2, Free Promotion’ to get a [...]

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What’s Included in a Cruise?

by CajunMama

What’s Included in Your Cruise (video) Travel and cruise questions are some of the items that come into the TravelingMamas.com inbox. Recently, I answered this question on air with WAFB, a Baton Rouge area news station. One thing I realized during the interview is that the time was way too short to get all the [...]

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Free or Inexpensive Things to Do In Colbert County, Alabama

by Guest Author
Freedom Hills Overlook on Natchez Trace Pkwy Alabama flickr image by JimmyWayne

As summer temperatures heat up, so do family travel plans!  No place in Alabama offers more for families than the Muscle Shoals area, located in Colbert County.  A sparkling river provides the northern border of Colbert County, offering a mutitude of opportunities for fishing or hiking along riverside trails and in parks. The Freedom Hills on the western side provide [...]

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Free Things to Do in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana

by Guest Author
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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! ~ [...]

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Free Things to Do in Las Vegas

by Guest Author
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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!  [...]

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Free Things to Do in Montgomery, Alabama

by Guest Author
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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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10 Free Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska

by Guest Author
Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska flickr image by glacierman

Have you ever been to Juneau, Alaska? It’s one of the destinations on my list of cities to visit. Heck, I’d love to take the kids along too! The following family-friendly list of free things to do in Juneau, Alaska’s beautiful capital city, can help make a family vacation more affordable. – CajunMama 1. Mendenhall [...]

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Free Things to Do in Cumming – Forsyth County, Georgia

by Guest Author

From its pristine lake to its mountain peak, Cumming-Forsyth County, Georgia welcomes families with affordable adventure at every altitude Scenic Georgia 400, which runs from the outskirts of Atlanta to the front door of the  North Georgia Mountains, is also known as the ‘Hospitality Highway’ - and right in the midst of all that amity is [...]

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