Category: Non-US Destinations and Events
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Trip Journal: Getting ready for Dubai
** This post was written before our trip to Dubai. We have since returned home and are currently battling jet lag.** What a week it has been! This Friday we leave for Dubai and so much has jumped out at me this week. Fortunately, though, each mini crisis has been pretty easily resolved, or else…
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Destination Snapshot: Tulum, Mexico
Want a quick mom’s eye view on a destination? MomsTravelTales.com has you covered with our new collection of Mom-servations on destinations across the globe. Here, Meredith B. shares one of her favorite family destinations for adventure and relaxation. Got a passport? It’s not too late to book a summer visit! City or town name: Tulum,…
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DisneyLand and a cruise through the Mexican Riviera: Ole!
As I type this I am floating along in the Pacific Ocean, aboard the Norwegian Star, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship, heading back to Los Angeles in the final days of a fabulously relaxing, sun and fun-filled vacation. Our four-year-old is frolicking in the kids club (her request) while I am supervising my older two…
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New Zealand Bungee adventure… a Pre-Mom Travel Tale
Somtimes I feel as though I am so defined by my role as a mom that I forget my pre-mom days. This is one adventure I’ll never forget, however… I remember watching a show about people safely flinging themselves off bridges when I was in grade school. The idea sounded appealing to me then. But,…
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London Adventures for Grown-ups
Some friends of mine are heading out to London very soon and I am so very excited for them. I know they are bound to have a magical time! Although we were there with our children and they will there without theirs, I think I might have a few ideas for them: London Eye I…
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London, England luxury hotel: 51 Buckingham Gate
Our family of 5 stayed at 51 Buckingham Gate in August 2009 and we were extremely pleased with everything about the hotel. When we first pulled up, we were taken by the hotel’s beauty, but a bit nervous as to what type of reception we might get in the lobby… we were traveling with 3…
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London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland: The flight
Date of trip: August 2009 Age of children: 3, 6, almost 8 We flew Continental direct to London and could not have asked for a better airport or flight experience. First of all, I was sooooo giddy at not traveling with a stroller and car seats. I was literally skipping through the airport and couldn’t…
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London & Edinburgh: What I packed
Not too long ago our family enjoyed 10 days between London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland. In preparing for the trip I spent way too much time trying to determine just what to wear on vacation. I didn’t want to look touristy, but I wanted to be comfortable. And I’m on the ever-present quest to slim…
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Edinburgh, Scotland: Outstanding Shows for Children at the Fringe
We’ve just returned from an action-packed trip to London and Edinburgh, Scotland. My plan was to share the details of the trip with you chronologically, but I’m going to break from that in the event you know anyone planning to be in Edinburgh in the next few days. Each year Edinburgh turns into a premier…