Want to cruise again? Vaccinations are the ticket
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Is cruising safer than going to the grocery store? “Being on a cruise is definitely safer than going to the grocery store,” opined Kristina Woolum, cruising recently with her family from Port Canaveral aboard Carnival’s new...
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...
Grab a Black-Friday-Cyber Monday travel deal
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Beach getaway or snowy adventure? City lights or a remote adventure? Perhaps a cruise… What’s your pick for a 2022 vacation? With kids 5 to 11 eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and a growing number of adults able to get booster...
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...
Back to the future: Carnival’s new Mardi Gras
By Eileen Ogintz PORT CANAVERAL, FL — Thirteen ships—including the brand new flagship Carnival Mardi Gras—are sailing from six US ports. And that’s just four months into Carnival Cruise Line’s restart, said Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy at...
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- Chicago’s “City of Stories” library program July 4, 2022Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Public Library (CPL) launched “City of Stories,” an all-ages and citywide approach to summer programming The post Chicago’s “City of Stories” library program appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- LEGOLAND Florida Resort Launches Deal July 3, 2022LEGOLAND Florida Resort is rolling out the summer savings with limited-time, online-only Annual Pass and vacation deals for the whole family. The post LEGOLAND Florida Resort Launches Deal appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Presidio Tunnel Tops Opening Season Is Unveiled July 2, 2022The Partnership for the Presidio announced opening season programs at San Francisco’s new national park destination – Presidio Tunnel Tops The post Presidio Tunnel Tops Opening Season Is Unveiled appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Yellowstone to reopen north loop July 2 July 1, 2022Yellowstone National Park will reopen the north loop on Saturday, July 2, to all visitors. In addition to roads in the south loop, visitors will now be able to access: Norris Junction to Mammoth Hot Springs Mammoth Hot Springs to Tower-Roosevelt Tower-Roosevelt to Canyon Junction (Dunraven Pass) Visitors can access the south and north loops via the […]user
- Celebrating with family on the Fourth of July June 30, 2022What was your best Fourth of July? A parade, a barbecue with your nearest and dearest, fireworks or perhaps an entirely new experience? The post Celebrating with family on the Fourth of July appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Grand Canyon implements reservation system June 30, 2022Grand Canyon National Park will implement a new pilot advance day-use ticket reservation system for the Tuweep Visitor Area, July 21, 2022. The post Grand Canyon implements reservation system appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- 3 Lessons RV Pros Taught a First Time RVer June 29, 2022My wife and I recently bought our first travel trailer. We had been waiting for months and we traveled from Colorado to Ohio to pick it up The post 3 Lessons RV Pros Taught a First Time RVer appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Nighttime Adventure at the Smithsonian This Summer June 29, 2022Smithsonian Associates presents “Smithsonian Nighttime Adventures,” an after-hours experience, for children and their adult chaperones The post Nighttime Adventure at the Smithsonian This Summer appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Sunset Tuesdays at Elk Camp June 28, 2022Sunset Tuesdays are returning to Elk Camp on Snowmass Mountain near Aspen CO, June 28-August 9. Plenty of kids activities. The post Sunset Tuesdays at Elk Camp appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Expediting Services for U.S. Passports and Visas June 27, 2022AAA has teamed up with RushMyPassport to offer exclusive rates to AAA members on expediting services for U.S. passports and visas. The post Expediting Services for U.S. Passports and Visas appeared first on Taking The Kids.user