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January 24, 2012 | Author: SoCalGal
January isn't typically thought of as a top month to vacation in Los Angeles (except perhaps for fans of the Rose Bowl Parade). This winter, though, there's such a plethora of whales and dolphins off the coast of Los Angeles, that it's worth the trip for [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel, Travel News | 7 comments
January 12, 2012 | Author: SoCalGal
Last year, there was only one Travel & Adventure Show in Los Angeles. This year, the Los Angeles area gets two travel shows. The Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show will be January 14-15 at the Long Beach Convention Center, and the Los Angeles Times [Read more]
Posted in: Travel News | 7 comments
January 4, 2012 | Author: ColoradoGal
Three years ago, we spoke with Kayt Sukel, a freelance writer and Travel Savvy Mom, about her favorite family travel destinations--and her favorite travel memories with her son, Chet. Since then, she's made a few changes. She has moved back to the states [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel, Travel News | 8 comments
December 29, 2011 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
Today we're pleased to help spread the word about an exciting TV show that is airing on New Years Day. The best part is, we know the show's host from our various involvements in the travel writing and blogging world. Johnny Jet recently filmed a show [Read more]
Posted in: Travel News | 2 comments
December 19, 2011 | Author: SoCalGal
This has been a pretty big year in terms of theme park news. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando broke all kinds of attendance records, and added to the significant lift that Orlando as a whole saw in terms of family travel visits. [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel, Travel News | 1 comment
November 30, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
Three years ago Passports with Purpose raised $7,000 for Heifer International. In 2009, the travel-blogging community raised $30,000 to build a school in Cambodia. Last year, it was an incredible $65,000 for an entire village in India. This year we’re aiming [Read more]
Posted in: Travel News | 2 comments
November 11, 2011 | Author: SoCalGal
It's been eight years since I moved out of NYC, and one of the aspects I miss most about city life is the access to hugely popular events like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and New Year's Eve in Times Square. Being part of a large group celebration in New [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel, Travel News | 4 comments
October 26, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
Oh, the fascination with numerically interesting dates! Last fall, one of our most popular posts in October was our round-up of 10-10-10 hotel travel deals. Then I detailed the number of nuptials that took place around the country on September 10, 2011 in this [Read more]
Posted in: Travel News | 2 comments
October 24, 2011 | Author: SoCalGal
Parent bloggers, travel bloggers, and bloggers of all types have conferences they can attend. Some are strictly business, some lay on the after-parties and fun without putting enough emphasis on solid speakers and panels, and some strike a great balance [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel, Travel News | 4 comments
October 14, 2011 | Author: SoCalGal
What makes an island vacation destination great? For the Vacation Gals, the best tropical islands have predictably terrific weather, are far enough from our homes (mainland United States) to feel like a true getaway, and have a large variety of activities to [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel, Romantic Getaways, Travel News | 2 comments
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