As a travelling mom with teens, I can vouch for the fact that it’s a world apart from travelling with kids of the pre-teen variety. One of the keys to success in traveling with teens is to find destinations with enough attractions and ‘cool stuff’ to keep them happily engaged. Cities like New York, Houston, Los Angeles and Chicago have all the ingredients needed for a great family getaway with teens in tow. In our lowdown of the best things…
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When was the last time you discovered something totally new and cool? And in a hotel staircase no less?! On our latest visit to New York City, we stumbled upon one of the coolest museums in town, in one of the newest hotels in the oldest parts of the city. It’s called MoSA Street Art Bowery – the Museum of Street Art (MoSA) in the Bowery district of the Lower East Side. If you’re a street art or graffiti lover,…
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Abundant surf, sun-soaked beaches, and world-class theme parks draw visitors year-round to Orange County. ‘The OC’ is it’s lovingly known, is located between Los Angeles and San Diego in California. Disneyland may be the main attraction for families visiting The OC, but the fun doesn’t have to end when you leave the Happiest Place on Earth. Here are some great places to soak up family fun in the sun in Orange County with kids. Before, after, or instead of a…
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Hawaii is home to some of the loveliest and most stunning landscapes on the planet. Each island is unique, offering something different to new and experienced visitors. Maui stands out as an incredibly popular destination in the Hawaiian island chain. With amazing beaches, loads of activities, and fabulous sunsets, the Valley Isle will charm even the most jaded visitor. If you’re ready to book your own piece of Hawaiian heaven, then I don’t really have to convince you why you should…
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During our Hawaiian travels over the years, we’ve enjoyed a variety of accommodations, including condos, hotels, timeshares, and even a bed and breakfast on our honeymoon. None were quite as unique or as enchanting as our home-away-from-home at the Fern Grotto Inn. This secluded collection of a 1940s-era plantation house and river cottages in the Wailua River Valley is unique and perfect for the right kind of traveller. If you want to enjoy Kauai in your own independent way, Fern…
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