Category: Mom’s Travel Tales
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Dallas, Texas hotel for non-stop, kid-style fun: The Great Wolf Lodge
In July 2009, at the almost-end of a very long roadtrip, I added an out-of-the-way stop in Grapevine, Texas to visit The Great Wolf Lodge, as I had heard about its indoor/ outdoor waterpark and wand-wielding adventures. My husband flew home from Little Rock before this part of the trip, so I drove this leg…
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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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One-Week Packing List
I’m a firm believer in doing laundry (or having it done) on vacation. I’d much rather carry lighter suitcases and wash clothes than lug extra stuff to and from a destination. With three kids, I feel like I have enough to pack without bringing a fresh set of clothes for each day. I developed this…
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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…