Cooking with a local master over an open hearth
By Eileen Ogintz We’ve signed on for an Open Hearth cooking lesson at The Lodge at Chaa Creek and there’s a lot of chopping to do, says our teacher and chef Marco Yuk. Marco has been cooking here for years and is working to become a master chef. He...
Chaa Creek: Wildly civilized romance in Belize
By Eileen Ogintz There’s a totally private hot tub overlooking the jungle and an outdoor shower. Can you hear the birds chirping? The bed is big and comfy with a mini-bar and coffee set up nearby. The hilltop spa offers alfresco couples massages. The bar offers all...
Next Trip – Pack a Pound of School Supplies
By Eileen Ogintz Are you ready for a challenge before your trip to Belize? All you need to do is pack a pound less in your suitcase. The Lodge at Chaa Creek, whose owners Mick and Lucy Fleming pioneered eco-tourism in Belize some 45 years ago, take giving back to the...
Two Belizean Spas – all about nature
By Eileen Ogintz The Naia Resort & Spa, about 15 minutes from Placencia is all about relaxation. It has private beach-front bungalows (many with their own pools). The spa is inspired by nature. Imagine bridges over freshwater lagoons, palm trees and...
How to have a safe and sane winter family vacation
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Is a family vacation worth it this winter? For once, I’m not talking about how much it would cost or the hassle factor. I’m thinking—as I’m sure you are-whether with the Omicron Covid Variant surging across the country and...
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- Making time for romance on vacation January 27, 2022We step off our bungalow porch to the sand where beach chairs and hammocks await, we eat local dishes on an open terrace and enjoy nature-inspired spa treatments in a unique setting The post Making time for romance on vacation appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Reinventing the Outdoors January 27, 2022The post Reinventing the Outdoors appeared first on Taking The Kids.Andy Yemma
- Inventors highlight Outdoor Retailer Show January 27, 2022Four inventors were among those showcasing new products at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver this week The post Inventors highlight Outdoor Retailer Show appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Yellowstone National Park turns 150 January 27, 2022March 1, 2022, marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone National Park, signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant. The post Yellowstone National Park turns 150 appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Mardi Gras and more in New Orleans January 26, 2022Take a break from the typical Valentine's Day to-do's and ring in February in the New Orleans LA. Here’s what’s shaking: The post Mardi Gras and more in New Orleans appeared first on Taking The Kids.Andy Yemma
- New in NYC: Rock and Roll Playhouse January 26, 2022NYC;s Rockefeller Center presents the live musical performance series Rock and Roll Playhouse, featuring the top hits of The Beatles, on Saturday Jan 29 at 10:30 AM at 50 Rockefeller Plaza’s Radio Park. The post New in NYC: Rock and Roll Playhouse appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- 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