Omicron: How to travel safely in the new year
By Eileen Ogintz The holidays have ended. Despite the rapid increase in Covid cases due to the Omicron variant, more than 109 million were expected to a have traveled during the holiday period, according to AAA Travel. But Omicron continues to rage. What should you do...
Omicron: How to be safe for the holidays
By Eileen Ogintz Wow! More than 109 million Americans plan to travel over the holidays – 92 percent of 2019 levels, AAA reports. “Americans who canceled their vacations in 2020 want to gather with family and friends for the holidays this year, although they will still...
What to know about travel with Omicron
By Eileen Ogintz What now? Just when we think we can start to plan a vacation, there’s a new variant (Omicron), new travel restrictions and enough different rules in different countries to completely confuse you. I’m an expert and I’m confused! Here is what we know...
Kids, COVID-19 vaccines, and holiday gatherings
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency No, you’re not being rude. “It should be the new normal this holiday season … it’s important to ask for the vaccination status of hosts and invitees,” said Dr. Mobeen Rathore, an infectious disease expert, professor and...
Carnival Cruises: Primed for Kids’ Return
By Eileen Ogintz ABOARD CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS IN THE CARRIBEAN SEA — Christine Duffy can’t wait. “I miss seeing all the happy kids. And happy kids make parents and grandparents happy,” said Duffy, the president of Carnival Cruise Line which pre-pandemic...
TakingTheKids
- International Snow Sculptures in Breckenridge CO January 21, 2022The 31st annual International Snow Sculpture Championships presented by Toyota will return to Breckenridge from Jan. 24 - Feb. 2, 2022. The post International Snow Sculptures in Breckenridge CO appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Get Outdoors: It’s the Safest Place to Vacation January 20, 2022The Covid-19 experts say we’re safest outdoors and can even take off our masks in most settings. So, you’re thinking, where can you take the kids safely for a winter or spring break that won’t bust the budget? The post Get Outdoors: It’s the Safest Place to Vacation appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Yellowstone (and other national parks) in winter January 20, 2022Bison certainly won’t be the only animals you will see on a winter visit to Yellowstone, the nation’s first national park celebrating its 150th birthday The post Yellowstone (and other national parks) in winter appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Chicago International Puppet Theater January 20, 2022The 4th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival begins today with a line-up of contemporary puppet acts and artists from Chicago and the U.S. The post Chicago International Puppet Theater appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Tools Scientists Use To Study Viruses January 19, 2022The American Museum of Natural History in New York has a wealth of resources online to help people learn how scientists study viruses. The post Tools Scientists Use To Study Viruses appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Global Scavenger Hunt returns after two years January 18, 2022The 2022 edition of the world travel championship is set after a two-year pandemic hiatus. The 16th edition of The Global Scavenger Hunt is scheduled to take place over 23-days between April 22 and May 14 The post Global Scavenger Hunt returns after two years appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Peninsula Chicago plans big Chinese New Year January 17, 2022The Peninsula Hotels worldwide will celebrate Chinese heritage and ring in the Year of the Tiger on February 1. The Peninsula Chicago will present inspiring initiatives and special décor throughout the holiday, along with music, food and activities. The post Peninsula Chicago plans big Chinese New Year appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- SeaWorld Orlando: New Ice Breaker Coaster January 16, 2022SeaWorld Orlando announces all-new Ice Breaker coaster opening date: Feb. 18, 2022. The post SeaWorld Orlando: New Ice Breaker Coaster appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Cooking with a local master over an open hearth January 15, 2022Marco has been cooking at Chaa Creek for years and is working to become a master chef. He will be cooking at the Masters Golf Tournament in Georgia in April. The post Cooking with a local master over an open hearth appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Discovery Princess Marks Successful Sea Trials January 15, 2022Princess Cruises achieved a major milestone in preparation for the debut of its newest ship - Discovery Princess - with the completion of sea trials in December, 2021. The post Discovery Princess Marks Successful Sea Trials appeared first on Taking The Kids.user