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Swimming with Manatees, Florida’s Gentle Giants

Professor Bel Kembach, Travel Mamas Guest Blogger April 25, 2017 41 Comments

They may not have the strength and grace of killer whales, or the agility and looks of dolphins, but manatees are stealing the show at Homosassa Springs in Citrus County, Florida.

For families who want to enjoy nature at its best, a nature wonderland is hidden behind Orlando’s amusement parks. There is another Florida, a nature-lover’s Florida. Our latest trip took us to the manatees’ home turf, a far cry from a modern-day aquarium. My daughter and I aimed our compass south to Florida’s west central coast line and the Gulf of Mexico, and it is here in Citrus County that we met one of the most formidable aquatic mammals.

Filed Under: BLOG, FAMILY TRIPS, TRAVEL TIPS Tagged With: children, Florida, nature

How to Camp with Kids ~ Tips from a Family Camping Expert

Roy Scribner, Travel Mamas Guest Blogger April 13, 2017 53 Comments

Roy 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!

Filed Under: FAMILY TRIPS, TRAVEL TIPS Tagged With: camping, children, family camping, kids, vacation

Best Travel Books for Children According to Travel Experts and Their Kids

Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mama December 13, 2016 21 Comments

Travel books for children inspire curiosity about the world. Kids of all ages can expand their horizons and increase their understanding of other types of people through literary travel. To create this list of incredible reads, I reached out to those in the know: travel bloggers whose children love to explore just as much as their parents do. […]

Filed Under: AT HOME, BLOG, BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOR KIDS, TRAVEL PRODUCTS Tagged With: book, children, travel

10 Best Hotel Pools for Kids in the USA

Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mama August 29, 2016 62 Comments

To compile this list of 10 best hotel pools for kids in the USA, I went to the experts. I asked some of the most popular family travel bloggers to share their favorite family-friendly hotel pools from their travels. As a hotel pool enthusiast, of course I included a couple of my picks too. Let’s dive in […]

Filed Under: BLOG, FAMILY TRIPS, HOTELS Tagged With: children, disneyland, hotel pool, kids, Pools, usa, water park

How to Handle People Who Hate Children on Airplanes

Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mama May 27, 2016 16 Comments

Many airplane passengers can’t stand flying within the same fuselage as children. In a survey of nearly 2,500 individuals by Travelzoo Australia, screaming children were named as the worst aspect of air travel by 67 percent of respondents. Apparently travelers think airplanes should be Zen zones free from the noise, exuberance, and annoyance of children. But […]

Filed Under: BLOG, TRAVEL TIPS Tagged With: air travel, children, flying, flying with children

4 Family Travel Packing Dilemmas Solved

Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mama January 21, 2016 22 Comments

Before I had children, packing was easy. But now that I’m a mom, packing has taken on a whole new and scary dimension. There’s so much to remember, lug, and keep track of! Here are a few parental packing dilemmas I’ve encountered and their solutions.

Filed Under: BLOG, TRAVEL TIPS Tagged With: allpakt, babies, children, kids, packing list, toddlers, travel entertainment, travel toys

Tips for Traveling with Children with Life Threatening Food Allergies

Pilar Clark, The Offbeat Travel Mama December 3, 2015 8 Comments

Travel is awesome. Food allergies are not. Vacations should be about relaxation, exploration and connection. With one in 13 children under the age of 18 facing life threatening food allergies, however, close to 15 million parents worry about how to handle a severe allergic reaction while away from home. I don’t let my children’s allergies keep our family from seeing […]

Filed Under: BLOG, FOOD & DRINKS, GLUTEN-FREE, HEALTHY LIVING, RESTAURANTS, TRAVEL TIPS Tagged With: airplane, children, food allergies

Best Travel Games for Kids of All Ages

Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mama October 6, 2015 15 Comments

Whether your family is flying the friendly skies, taking a train, or road trippin’ it, you’re going to need to keep your offspring occupied. Thankfully, many board games come in travel sizes to entertain kids on the go. Card games and board games keep minds active during the journey, at restaurants and back in the hotel […]

Filed Under: BLOG, FOR KIDS, TOYS, TRAVEL PRODUCTS, TRAVEL TIPS Tagged With: children, preschoolers, teens, travel games, tweens

10 Best Indoor Hotel Pools for Kids

Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mama March 31, 2014 7 Comments

Especially when the weather is frightful, an indoor hotel pool provides a fabulous retreat from rain, wind, snow and cold. It doesn’t have to be winter, however, to enjoy these spectacular indoor watery havens. Grab your bathing suit and dive in to this list of the best indoor hotel pools for kids. Best Indoor Lazy […]

Filed Under: BLOG, FAMILY TRIPS, HOTELS Tagged With: children, hotel pool, kids, lazy river, waterslide

Tips for Visiting Rome with Kids in Winter

Farrah Ritter, The Nomadic Travel Mama February 24, 2014 15 Comments

Prices, crowds and temperatures drop in Italy’s famed capital city during the off-season. Got your heart set on a Roman holiday, family-style? Here are some tips for visiting Rome with kids in winter. Take advantage of winter crowds and prices. Crowds of tourists in Rome are next to nothing during winter. Additionally, many lodging and […]

Filed Under: BLOG, FAMILY TRIPS, TRAVEL TIPS Tagged With: baby, children, Italy, kids, off-season, Rome, toddler, winter

Play with Raggs the Dog at the Grand Palladium Riviera Resort & Spa

Gabe Miller, The Philosophical Travel Daddy January 15, 2014 Leave a Comment

Amidst a seaside stretch of Riviera Maya’s green lushness is the Grand Palladium Riviera Resort & Spa, an oasis of pampering surrounded by untamed foliage in Mexico. Although monstrous in size, it blends into the natural world like a gecko—precisely where the hotel ends and the wilderness begins is sometimes ambiguous. The Grand Palladium has honed […]

Filed Under: BLOG, FAMILY TRIPS, HOTELS Tagged With: all-inclusive, children, families, grand palladium, hotel, kids, Mexico, review, riviera maya

Exploring the Mediterranean with Kids

Lisa Goodmurphy, The Spunky Travel Mama December 20, 2013 3 Comments

Sunny skies, beautiful beaches, historical sites, delicious food eaten at outdoor cafés, art and culture—what’s not to love about the Mediterranean? And there’s no need to worry about feeling out-of-place on your family vacation because people in this Southern European region seem to genuinely love and welcome children. From Turkey and Greece to Italy and […]

Filed Under: BLOG, FAMILY TRIPS Tagged With: athens, children, family vacation, France, greece, istanbul, Italy, mediterranean, Provence, Rome, Turkey, unesco

Family Beach Vacation Tips

Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mama December 13, 2013 17 Comments

Who doesn’t love a family beach vacation? (Especially if you’re stealing away in the heart of a chilly winter!) There’s the sand, the sun, the sea…and sunburns, unexpected rainy weather, and potential dehydration. Here are five family beach vacation tips to make sure your holiday is as fun-filled and mishap-free as possible! Choose the right […]