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Tag: Family Travel

Cozumel Vacation Rentals –How to Find a Home

Cozumel Vacation Rentals –How to Find a Home

Cozumel Vacation Rentals are not in short supply. However, it took my husband and me a couple of days to find a house that would meet the needs of our family. In fact, I thought we might go blind looking on VRBO, Flip Key, and HomeAway – and then we finally found the home of […]

March 16, 2015 | Updated: March 17, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Botswana Family Safari

Botswana Family Safari

Botswana was “the trip of a lifetime,” says Kathleen Hubbard-Ismail. Read her trip report and you’ll understand why. When our granddaughter was born, we began saving.  We had a jar in our pantry called “the Africa jar” and for thirteen years we deposited our coins saving for our one-day safari to Africa.  Finally  that safari came.  […]

July 19, 2014 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
BubbleBum Child Booster Car Seat

BubbleBum Child Booster Car Seat

Tired of lugging a child’s car seat with you when you travel? If your young one weighs between 40-100 pounds (18-45 kgs) and is 40-57 inches (101-145 cm), you might want to take a good look at the lightweight inflatable BubbleBum Child Booster Car Seat ($39.99). This seat works for most kids ages 4 to 11 […]

February 20, 2013 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
A Villa In Sicily For the Holidays

A Villa In Sicily For the Holidays

I know you’re already thinking about the winter holidays. Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving on November 27, and many travelers around the world will observe Hanukkah, Christmas, and the New Year. Have you ever considered renting a villa in Sicily for the holidays? I’ve already written about vacation rentals in Maui , Tuscany  and Florence  – […]

October 15, 2012 | Updated: February 19, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 2 Replies More
USA National Parks – Our National Treasure

USA National Parks – Our National Treasure

President Barack Obama recently issued an executive order aimed at boosting international tourism to the United States. His motivation is job creation – but I’m more excited about the opportunity for overseas travelers to have authentic experiences in America, meet my compatriots, and get a taste of our lifestyle. If you’ve been reading this blog […]

February 22, 2012 | Updated: February 11, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Tips for Planning 3G Trips

Tips for Planning 3G Trips

  Tips for Planning 3G Trips: Authentic luxury travelers know that planning any customized trip takes considerable time, and when multiple generations are involved it makes the process even more challenging. Having said that, the popularity of “3G” (three generation) family vacations is soaring because so many busy people want an opportunity to re-connect with kids, […]

October 29, 2011 | Updated: June 18, 2015 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
Ride On, Pull Along Suitcase for Pre-Schoolers

Ride On, Pull Along Suitcase for Pre-Schoolers

The popularity of family travel has caused parents, grandparents, and toy manufacturers to come up with creative ways to keep kids entertained and engaged en route to their destination so the whole family can enjoy the journey. One of the best ideas I’ve seen yet is the Trunki – a durable plastic suitcase suitcase for […]

October 25, 2011 | Updated: April 18, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Child and Pet Water Safety

Child and Pet Water Safety

The Safety Turtle wristband helps keep kids safe around water. Keeping kids and pets safe around water is critically important and can be a challenge – especially when the family vacation is to a resort with a swimming pool or to a lake. Now I’ve learned about a wireless wristband alarm called “Safety Turtle“ that […]

September 12, 2011 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | Reply More

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