Travel Entertainment: Testing for Kindergarten

Testing for Kindergarten

Out of all the questions I get asked about travel, the number one request seems to be suggestions for entertainment. Parents are always looking for things to do to help the miles pass before arriving at their destination. My husband and I love to travel and … [Read more...]

Tips for Taking a Baby on a Cruise

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We had officially lost our minds. We decided to take our baby girl who was almost nine months old on our Alaskan cruise. Sure she has been on over thirty flights, ten states, and a foreign country, but a cruise was a whole new ballgame. We were excited, nervous … [Read more...]

Stretch Island Fruit Company Giveaway

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Every time my family travels we visit the store beforehand in search of kid-friendly travel snacks. When Stretch Island Fruit Company recently approached me about their current promotion and giveaway my interest was piqued and I asked for more information. I was … [Read more...]

Top 5 Best Free Travel Apps for Smartphones

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There are many free travel apps, useful for vacations. I don't have an iPhone, and with all the apps talk on the web, sometimes it feels like I'm the only one. The proud(ish) owner of a Blackberry, I'm well aware of the relatively meager apps available for this … [Read more...]

Dining and Wine Tasting in Napa Valley

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Last week I offered my firsthand tips for wine tasting in and around Napa, California. But I also wanted to share some more great spots we came across on our weekend travels. I know that there are dozens and dozens of awesome restaurants in Napa Valley, not to … [Read more...]

Tips for Wine Tasting in Napa Valley

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Over Memorial Day Weekend, my husband and two other couples and I spent a glorious three nights in Napa, California. We rented a lovely three-bedroom house (via VRBO by Homeaway) within walking distance of downtown Napa, and spent two very full days eating and … [Read more...]

Best Family Travel Advice: New Travel Planning Resource

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Exciting news from The Vacation Gals! As our readers know, one of our passions is sharing family travel information, describing child-friendly hotels, tips for traveling with children, and details of our favorite family vacation destinations are part the overriding … [Read more...]

How to Avoid Ticks

Prevent Ticks

Apparently tick season is in full swing thanks to the warm winter we had. I've never had to deal with ticks or learn how to avoid them, but now that I live in Minnesota with my backyard being a forest, complete with deer, I do. Of course, besides my yard, ticks … [Read more...]

Carnival of Cities: Travel Tips and Destination Details

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The Vacation Gals are happy to host this edition of the Carnival of Cities!  We have quite a diverse collection of interesting posts this week. From travel tips to destination details, there's bound to be something for everyone wanting to check out a new city. … [Read more...]

Smart Packing for Tropical Climates

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With an increasing amount of cheap flights and cheap hotel deals, it’s easier than ever to pop off for an impulsive, last-minute dose of tropical sun, sand and sea. This often means there’s little time to think over what and how much to pack. After a recent … [Read more...]

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