Cruises Returning for Summer 2021
The US cruise industry is moving quickly to resume sailings with a flurry of announcements that some cruises to Alaska will resume in mid-Summer from Seattle, without any port stops in Canada. One of the first US cruises will be the Celebrity Edge, leaving...
Back in the air but pandemic rules still apply
By Eileen Ogintz The United flight was packed, including with many kids and infants—not surprising that we were headed from Denver to Orlando in late April. United, like other airlines, is adding flights as demand grows for summer travel. It was my first flight in 13...
Epic, Ikon? What’s with these dueling ski passes?
By Eileen Ogintz Sharon Jones couldn’t care less about Epic or Ikon season passes for snow resorts. A Floridian, she, her husband and son were visiting Winter Park, CO in March “to see the snow,” she said, and give her 15-year-old a chance to try skiing. “I really...
An Epic Family Antarctica Adventure
By Brandon Townsley Take a stroll amid waddling penguins and southern Elephant seals on an epic Antarctica cruise adventure. Board a zodiac for a close up look at pods of whales. Watch penguins cavorting on passing ice floes. Quietly motor past towering icebergs,...
Exploring new places through food—from home
By Eileen Ogintz Fresh baked bread–delivered to our sailboat in the British Virgin Islands. The Dutch oven chocolate cake for my birthday—on the Colorado River raft trip. Sausages in Berlin, oysters in a neighborhood Cape Town joint, the best Huevos Rancheros...
THE KID’S GUIDE TO CAMPING
Contact: Ryan Meyer | rmeyer@rowman.com | 203-458-4500 x4525 Falcon Guides is proud to announce the release of THE KID’S GUIDE TO CAMPING (978-1-4930-57887, May 2021, paperback) By Eileen Ogintz The Kid’s Guide to Camping is a fun, fresh, interactive...
BLACK FRIDAY/ CYBER MONDAY — 49 travel deals for 2021
By Eileen Ogintz Ready to play “Let’s Make a Deal?” With promising news on the vaccine front, this is an opportune time to book great travel deals for 2021. Black Friday/Cyber Monday (Nov. 27 & 30) traditionally offer some of the best deals of the year. Check...
Professional advice on Preparing for a Pandemic Holiday Season
By Eileen Ogintz As if the holidays aren’t stressful enough for families. Just the hosting or being a guest… the inevitable squabbles are enough to make even the most even-tempered person despair. Now we have something new—and far more serious to consider: Is it safe...
Overcoming physical disability and discrimination: The true stories of a new spy thriller
By Eileen Ogintz Today we teach girls they can do anything—even with a disability. But that wasn’t always the case. It’s wonderful to see brave women recognized for how they overcame sexism and disabilities, at tremendous cost, even their lives. A new IFC movie, A...
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- Series Highlights Culture-breaking Scientists August 7, 2022Chicago's Field Museum is launching a new exhibition series featuring scientists who have broken cultural barriers. The post Series Highlights Culture-breaking Scientists appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Dogs get pampered at Denver’s Maven Hotel August 6, 2022Want to treat your pooch to during National Dog Month? Consider a stay at a pet-friendly hotel -- like the Maven in downtown Denver CO. The post Dogs get pampered at Denver’s Maven Hotel appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Booking.com is all smiles this summer August 5, 2022Summer of ‘Yeah’ campaign is timed to the 50th anniversary of The Smiley Company, the brand behind the iconic smiley face The post Booking.com is all smiles this summer appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Make the most of August in the Catskills August 5, 2022August always feels a little bittersweet as we try to enjoy every minute of what is left of summer and know that September is looming The post Make the most of August in the Catskills appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Vacation confidence is at an all-time high August 4, 2022Despite inflation, air travel woes and rising gas prices, six in 10 Americans planned to book a summer trip this year The post Vacation confidence is at an all-time high appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Tips for traveling with babies and toddlers August 4, 2022Forget spontaneous romantic dinners. Ditto for any big adventures. When you're traveling with babies and toddlers, expect the unexpected. The post Tips for traveling with babies and toddlers appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Tokyo’s epicenter of Japanese youth culture August 4, 2022Planning to visit Tokyo? Put the Shibuya district on your itinerary. It is renowned as the epicenter of Japan's youth culture. The post Tokyo’s epicenter of Japanese youth culture appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- View Artemis Launch at Kennedy Space Center August 3, 2022The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering special viewing packages for the upcoming Artemis I launch The post View Artemis Launch at Kennedy Space Center appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Artificial Intelligence Exhibit at Seattle MOHAI August 2, 2022Beginning October 15, 2022, Seattle's MOHAI presents the West Coast premiere of Artificial Intelligence: The Mind & The Machine. The post Artificial Intelligence Exhibit at Seattle MOHAI appeared first on Taking The Kids.user