These are the absolute must-dos of this friendly, Texas town. Before my family’s visit, I asked some fellow travel enthusiasts and a few Texan friends for the best of the best of San Antonio. And, we discovered a Texas treat or two along the way!
Top 5 Things to Do in San Antonio, Texas
By: Colleen Lanin, The Travel MamaGet Some Girl Time
By: Colleen Lanin, The Travel MamaWho could use a little pampering and quality time with one of your best girlfriends? Me, me, I could!
Top 5 Tips for Traveling Through Ireland with Kids
By: Jody L. Halsted, Travel Mamas Guest BloggerFamily Rambling’s Jody Halsted said in this guest blog post, “It’s truly unfortunate that more parents don’t take their children to Ireland. Children are welcomed and catered to in a way I have yet to experience anywhere else. Ireland encourages imagination and blends it with history to weave an enchanting realm filled with magic and exploration.” Here are Jody’s top five tips for exploring Ireland with kids.
Get Tweetin’!
By: Colleen Lanin, The Travel MamaUntil you join and start tweeting, you just don’t “get” Twitter. Even though it is becoming wildly popular, Twitter feels like a wonderful secret I can’t seem to convince my friends and family to get in on.
What does E.P.C.O.T. stand for?
By: Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mama(Scroll down for the answer…)
Listen Up & Weigh In Travel Mamas!
By: Colleen Lanin, The Travel MamaI was a guest on the Jetiquette Blog Talk Radio Show last week and I didn’t embarrass myself too horribly. Success! The topic was Travel with Children, which I happen to know a thing or two about. Looking for some travel tips or just want to hear how silly I sound on air? Listen to the podcast now!
Epcot’s Best Rides & Hidden Treasures for Kids & Toddlers
By: Colleen Lanin, The Travel MamaWith a couple of notable exceptions, my family’s most memorable Epcot moments happened when exploring the less-known, low-key, hands-on stuff more than when riding the popular rides. Here are eight attractions and simple pleasures to check out at Epcot, especially if traveling with a child or toddler.
The National Parks: America’s Best Idea
By: Colleen Lanin, The Travel MamaI teared up a bit last night while watching an episode of Ken Burns’ The National Parks: America’s Best Idea on PBS. A father told the story about how a group of wild mountain goats walked past him and his son in Glacier National Park. His son had written in his journal that night, “Today was the most exciting day of my life.”
5 Yosemite Kid-Sized Adventures
By: Debi Huang, Travel Mamas Guest BloggerDebi Huang is a Los Angeles-based wife, mom and adventure guide for two young boys. Her blog at GoExploreNature.com is all about getting kids and families outdoors and connected to nature. Read why Yosemite holds a special place in her heart and learn about five adventures for kids in this National Park.
In which country is the world’s largest swimming pool?
By: Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mamaa) Morocco
b) Chile
c) Dubai
d) Mexico
e) The United States
Ship Your Luggage
By: Colleen Lanin, The Travel MamaIf you have a lot to pack, you can avoid lugging it all to the airport and paying checked baggage fees by shipping your luggage instead. Luggage Free Economy allows you to ship luggage or boxes at a flat rate of $50 per piece.
Learn to Speak Canadian, Eh?
By: Colleen Lanin, The Travel MamaIn honor of the Olympics in Vancouver, I thought I’d share a link to this blog post from ThePlanetD.com, a travel blog by “Canada’s Adventure Couple” on The Great Canadian Word, Unique Phrases and Words of Canada.
Top 5 Travel Bargain Spring Destinations
By: Colleen Lanin, The Travel MamaEveryone’s feeling the pinch of the recession, but we still want to get away for a little spring break vacation! USA Today’s picks include Jamaica, Toronto, Hawaii, Panama City Beach, and Gatlinburg. Read more in Top 5 Bargain Destinations for Spring 2010.
Wait Less, Play More at Disney World
By: Colleen Lanin, The Travel MamaWhile standing in line for the Tomorrowland Transportation Authority ride at the Magic Kingdom during our recent visit to Disney World, I overheard the young couple in front of us discussing the wait times for various attractions while looking at their iPhone. They told me I could download a free app from iTunes called Disney World Wait Times.
Help a Travel Mama Out? Vote to Send Me to Italy!
By: Colleen Lanin, The Travel MamaI entered a simply fabulous contest for a weeklong trip to Tuscany, Italy over on Ciao Bambino, a site that inspires families to explore the world together. As you can imagine, I REALLY want to win this contest! So, my dear fellow Travel Mamas…I have a favor to ask…could you please go vote for my photo? Pretty please with gelato on top? This should take about, oh, one minute of your time!
A Family that Bicycles Together…Sees the World Together
By: Nancy Sathre-Vogel, Travel Mamas Guest BloggerNancy Sathre-Vogel is a modern-day nomad and vagabond who travels the world in search of beads and other treasures. She is now pedaling the length of the Americas because her eleven-year-old sons have decided they want to get the Guinness World Record as the youngest people to cycle the Pan-American Highway. Read her reflections on the day she and her family began their journey and what they’ve learned and experienced along the way.
What is the national bird of Canada?
By: Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mamaa) White Pelican
b) Barn Swallow
c) Common Loon
d) White-Tailed Sea-Eagle
How to Camp with Kids
By: Roy Scribner, Travel Mamas Guest BloggerRoy Scribner is a Travel Daddy to three children who helps parents experience the great outdoors with their kids at CampingBlogger.net. He knows how to go at a kid’s pace when exploring on a hike and what activities to bring along to keep them happy back at the campsite. Check out his tips for a fun camping adventure for the whole family!
