Category: Vacations

Why You Should Go Camping for Your Vacation This Summer

Trying to figure out what is safe-and possible- to do for your family vacation this summer? International trips? Not sure it’s the time to go global. Big city fun? But congregating with the masses isn’t the wisest thing right now. Cruising? Are you joking??? You need to try camping! Camping is the perfect vacation for this summer. Don’t worry if you’re…

7 Best Family Vacation Spots in the US

Looking for the perfect vacation spot in the U.S. to take your family? Look no further. The country is filled with a variety of exciting and memorable places to enjoy with your kids. No matter what your family’s interests. Take a look at these top-notch destinations and start planning your next big trip. If you’re flying to your destination, be sure to read 10 Things…

10 Things You NEED to Do Before Flying With Kids

Flying with kids can be a little challenging. But it isn’t terrible. You just need to be prepared. From what to flight to book to where to sit and what toys to bring onboard, here’s some vital info to make your trip as easy as possible. Have the right mind-set and do these simple things, and you’ll find yourself thinking, “That wasn’t so bad” afterward…

Top Tips for Taking Your Kids to Europe

So … you’ve decided to take the family to Europe for a vacation. “Are you crazy?” your friends ask. Traveling with kids can be a challenge anytime, but when you add in the stress and expense of going overseas, you’ll want to really prepare to make sure things go as smoothly as possible. Follow these top tips for taking your kids to Europe to help make your family…

Three Essential Tips for Visiting Tidepools

I have a confession. I’m a tidepool addict. Growing up in Florida, I didn’t know these colorful, mesmerizing little worlds existed until I visited a rocky Oregon beach. Now I look forward to a visit every time we get the chance. John Steinbeck described tidepools as “a fabulous place…where the sea is very clear and the bottom becomes fantastic with hurrying, fighting, feeding, breeding animals.” If a…

Impressions of a Shuk

I arrive later than I’d planned because I had to wait until traffic died down around Tel Aviv’s busy city center. The Carmel Market, known as Shuk Ha’Carmel in Hebrew, has been hopping for hours. It is packed with locals and tourists alike. I start on the end with the produce sellers and am immediately confronted by crowds of various nationalities, and blaring western music. Music from…