What’s your go-to holiday tradition?
By Eileen Ogintz When I was a kid, growing up in the New York City suburbs, it was a trip to see the tree at Rockefeller Center and the window displays at the big Fifth Avenue stores. If we were lucky, we scored a hot pretzel from one of the street vendors. Nearly...
Memories from our first Pandemic cruise
By Eileen Ogintz Kim and Dave Archbold opted for room service the last night of the “Treasures of the Greek Isles” Windstar Cruise. But they weren’t in their cabin, nor were they alone. Aboard the Wind Star sailing yacht, room service is available everywhere. The...
A Farm Dogs Trip to Downtown Boston
By Ollie the Collie, Special to Taking the Kids Norwalk, CT – September 1, 2021 – When my parents told me they were taking me on a weekend getaway I was both very very excited and very very nervous. I like dis You see I don’t really like long car rides. They do me a...
Cruising is back soon: What’s your pick?
By Eileen Ogintz What’s on your bucket list? Maybe Alaska, cruising the California Coast, Mexico, Hawaii or perhaps the Caribbean? How about a cruise with vaccinated passengers, crew and many enhanced health and safety protocols? Princess, Carnival, and Holland...
JetBlue and the Terrible Day at JFK
By Matt Yemma Special to Taking the Kids June 14, 2021 The last time my fiancée and I had flown was late February 2020, right before COVID exploded into a global contagion. My fiancée and I, freshly engaged, trying to grapple with what to do with our wedding and keep...
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- Mozambique proclaims Maputo National Park January 25, 2022Mozambique’s Council for Ministers recently issued a decree to formally merge the spectacular terrestrial and marine ecosystems of Maputo Special Reserve and Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve. The new conservation area is named Maputo National Park. The post Mozambique proclaims Maputo National Park appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Virtual Keiki Whalewatch Returns in 2022 January 24, 2022The Pacific Whale Foundation is bringing back the virtual installment of its renowned whale watch program in 2022 The post Virtual Keiki Whalewatch Returns in 2022 appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Sea Chanteys, Maritime Music Sing-Along January 23, 2022The South Street Seaport Museum’s (New York City) monthly sea-music event Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music continues virtually on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 2pm ET. The post Sea Chanteys, Maritime Music Sing-Along appeared first on Taking The Kids.Andy Yemma
- Western Week Family Fun in Scottsdale AZ January 22, 2022During Western Week, Old Town Scottsdale AZ transforms into an authentic old west experience. It's a fun ride for the entire family. January 29-February 6, 2022. The post Western Week Family Fun in Scottsdale AZ appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- 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