Heading (safely) to a fall festival
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Let’s party! Safely, of course. Outdoors and masked up, especially if you’ve got not-yet-vaccinated kids with you. The good news — and we all certainly could use some — is that fall festivals are back celebrating everything from...
Windstar Day One – Cruising through a pandemic in Greece
By Eileen Ogintz ABOARD THE WIND STAR, Aegean Sea — Jeannie Argatoff isn’t concerned about cruising through a pandemic. “I’m not worried,” the grandmother from British Columbia declared. Not only is she vaccinated, but she has had a bout with COVID-19—after a...
Are you ready to cruise again?
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Ready to get back on a cruise ship? “We see an incredible demand from our Cruise Critic readers and great interest in returning to sea. Cruise lines have been reporting the same, reports Colleen McDonald, editor-in-chief of...
Returning to the (not always friendly) skies
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Long lines, delayed flights, unpleasant interactions, required COVID-19 tests and masks. Air travel, unless you were fortunate to fly first class, hasn’t been fun for a long time, but as we return to the skies it seems worse....
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...
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...
On an adventure this winter
By Eileen Ogintz Taking the Kids Can’t wait? I know how you feel. After summer and holiday trips were upended, after juggling remote school and work for months, you may feel — for your family’s mental health — that you cannot wait for the COVID-19 vaccine to get away....
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...
Fall road trip: exploring Utah’s Grand Staircase
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Witch or princess? Monster or dog? No, we’re not talking Halloween costumes, though they are likely on every kid’s mind wondering if they can even go trick or treating this year. We’re looking at the famous tall, red and pink...
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- Flight delay? Refresh at Kimptons August 11, 2022Guests at nearly all Kimpton hotels are now offered a free glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage with proof of a delayed or cancelled flight The post Flight delay? Refresh at Kimptons appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Late season raft trips available at OARS August 10, 2022OARS has opened a limited number of spaces on several 2022 Grand Canyon rafting and dory trips in late summer and early fall The post Late season raft trips available at OARS appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
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- For Disney Review Only – Scroll down to Walt Disney World August 9, 202251 Great Ideas for Your Best Family Summer Vacation Let the sun shine this year as we present 51 of the best summer family vacation ideas ever. With the pandemic somewhat under control and Americans eager to travel again, the Allianz Global Assistance “Top 10 Summer Destinations” survey estimates travel will be up 16% over […]Andy Yemma
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- Wisconsin water park honors local heroes August 9, 2022Noah’s Ark Waterpark in the Wisconsin Dells will finish this summer with an ark’s worth of special events throughout August. The post Wisconsin water park honors local heroes appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Meow Wolf Denver’s first birthday party August 8, 2022Convergence Station, Meow Wolf’s immersive art installation in Denver, celebrates it's first birthday Sept. 17 with a “Convergiversary Party.” The post Meow Wolf Denver’s first birthday party appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- 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