The Perfect Day at Coco Cay
By Eileen Ogintz Giant water slides… the largest wave pool and freshwater pool in the Caribbean… zipline and helium balloon ride. And that’s just for starters at Royal Caribbean’s private island Coco Cay in the Bahamas, where 500 staff live full time to make...
Why We Cruise: The Food Helps Explain
ABOARD CARNVAL MARDI GRAS IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA — I just can’t do it all. In seven days aboard Carnival’s new megaship Mardi Gras, it’s impossible to do (or eat) everything offered on board. “There is no way you can do it all in seven days,” Carnival Corporation...
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...
On Carnival Mardi Gras: What Pandemic?
By Eileen Ogintz ABOARD CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS in the Caribbean Sea — Besides their new grandbaby, Gary and Christine Posavad have a new love–Carnival’s new ship Mardi Gras. They’ve already sailed the megaship four times since the inaugural cruise at the...
Carnival Mardi Gras’ New Orleans vibe
By Eileen Ogintz ABOARD THE CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA — It is the first sea day aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s new megaship Mardi Gras and it is harder than you might think deciding where to go for brunch or lunch if you prefer. For the...
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- Vaccines Explained by the AMHN December 1, 2021As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the American Museum of Natural History in New York offers online information about the science of viruses and vaccines The post Vaccines Explained by the AMHN first appeared on Taking The Kids.user
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- Broadmoor’s Holiday Traditions Return November 30, 2021Holiday memories are built on traditions, and with more than 100 years of tradition set against the backdrop of the picturesque Rocky Mountains, The Broadmoor The post Broadmoor’s Holiday Traditions Return first appeared on Taking The Kids.user
- Six Flags Great Adventure Holidays Bright November 29, 2021Six Flags Great Adventure’s Holiday in the Park, will shine with millions of glittering lights, festive foods, new rides and holiday entertainment. The post Six Flags Great Adventure Holidays Bright first appeared on Taking The Kids.user
- Mile High Holidays Return to Denver CO November 28, 2021Denver CO's Mile High Holidays is back to get everyone in the spirit. This year will see the exciting comeback of Denver holiday favorites – many of which were modified or postponed in 2020 The post Mile High Holidays Return to Denver CO first appeared on Taking The Kids.user
- CHRISTMAS VILLAGE BACK IN BALTIMORE November 27, 2021Christmas Village will sail back into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor in 2021 after being cancelled due to the pandemic last year The post CHRISTMAS VILLAGE BACK IN BALTIMORE first appeared on Taking The Kids.user
- ORIGAMI TREE RETURNS TO NYC November 26, 2021An annual feature of the American Museum of Natural History, the delightfully-decorated Origami Holiday Tree is opening to the public throughout the season. The post ORIGAMI TREE RETURNS TO NYC first appeared on Taking The Kids.user
- Holiday lights everywhere! November 25, 2021Let’s see where we can celebrate, whether we return to an annual tradition or make it an outing with relatives and friends you’ve been with over Thanksgiving The post Holiday lights everywhere! first appeared on Taking The Kids.user