Beyond the Vines: Things to do in Napa Valley with Kids
We've uncorked a slew of things to do in Napa Valley with kids to pair with your next visit. To be honest, a lot of these things are fun without kids too!
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Family-Friendly Hotels in Napa Valley
Doing wine country without the whine = staying at family friendly resorts or hotels. Here are a few family friendly hotels in Napa Valley to check into.
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Kid Friendly Wineries in Napa Valley. They do Exist.
Napa Valley + Kids = Wine Tasting??? Yes. Welcome to the era of kid friendly wineries in Napa Valley!!! We have a few everyone will love to sip-in.
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You Can Go Wine Tasting with Kids…With a Little Planning
Wine tasting with kids is totally do-able, with a little planning. These tips to help create a beautiful pairing when wine tasting with kids.
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Seriously FUN Things to do in Telluride in Summer
Most people know Telluride, Colorado for its world-class skiing. After all, there are 1,700 acres of powder that entice visitors every winter. That, coupled with the fact that Telluride sees the sun for 300 days, and gets 300+ inches...
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Beaches in Colorado? Yes they do exist.
When you think of Colorado breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains tend to come to mind, not beaches, yet beaches are one of the states best-kept secrets. Colorado beaches are unlike those you’ll find in coastal areas though. Yes,...
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28 Family Friendly Wineries in California to Sip-in
There are so many activities beyond wine tasting that wineries are offering to make them more of family friendly winery. Here are the top kid friendly wineries in California to sip in with your kids.
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Best Things to Do in Sonoma County with Tweens and Teens
Sonoma wine country a family destination?! Yes, it can be. Here some of the best things to do in Sonoma County with tweens and teens to create the perfect pairing.
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Things to do in Fredericksburg, Texas With Kids
Fredericksburg is a well-known wine destination in the Texas Hill Country, but there are lots of things to do in Fredericksburg as a family or rather “beyond the vine”.
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Three Perfect Pairings for Wine Tasting and Golfing
By Jordan Fuller, guest writer Golf and wine often go hand-in-hand as two classy experiences. But, can we really do both on a single trip? Yes. Having spent the last year traveling around the United States and visiting more...
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Experiencing Munich on Two Wheels…with kids
In-depth review of a family bike tour in Munich with Fat Tire Munich During our European summer adventure, we spent several days in Munich, Germany. During that time one of the big adventures was a bike tour of the...
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Check-In: Hotel review of the Great Wolf Lodge in Colorado Springs
Great Wolf Lodge Defines “Great” for Kids If you find yourself in Colorado Springs needing a place to stay my favorites are The Broadmoor, Cheyenne Mountain Resort, and the Great Wolf Lodge. Each of these resorts offer amazing experiences,...
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Discovering Summit County’s Hidden Gem…Frisco, Colorado
Carpe Travel's guide on things to do in Frisco, CO - where to stay, eat and play - helps you do Frisco right, and more affordably than neighboring ski resorts.
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Fun Things to Do in the Phoenix Area
This post was brought to you by IHG, all opinions are my own It’s nearly spring break and Phoenix is on my mind… It’s been one of our top spring break destinations for the last few year and I’m...
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Best Things to do in Colorado Springs – Olympic City USA
Sixty miles south of Denver you’ll find Colorado’s second largest city – Colorado Springs, aka Olympic City USA, which is home to an Olympic sized history, attractions, activities and amazing resorts. This summer the Princesses and I spent a...
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Redefining Traveling with Booster Seats: Mifold Grab and Go Booster Seat Review
Several years ago, I saw a video for a start-up company for a product they dubbed as “the most advanced, compact and portable booster seats – EVER”. At the time both my girls were still in booster seats so...
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Family camping turns glamping in the yurts at Snow Mountain Ranch
This summer we have been all over the map, including a quick getaway to Snow Mountain Ranch outside of Winter Park, Colorado. I was invited to come and check out what Yurt living is all about. I admit, I’m...
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Take me fishing! 4 steps for success when fishing with kids
By Jon Sutton, Guest Contributor Fishing is a great way to spend a little time on your next vacation – especially if you are traveling with your children. Most kids love to pull fish out of the water, and...
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Pool and Swimming Safety Don’t Go On Vacation…Even When You Do
We were at Disney World in July, in other words during the hottest time of the year. Having spent the morning at the park we headed to the pool to cool off for the afternoon. Luckily for us –...
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Top 8 Things to Do In Tokyo with Kids
By Peter Hanson, Contributing Writer Japan is home to Tokyo, a great destinations for families. From beautiful parks and unique attractions, there is something for everyone in the family to do in the city. More particularly, the attractions for...
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7 Travel activities that can help your child become an entrepreneur
By Paz Chentnik, Contributing Writer After six years of traveling with children starting when our youngest was one, I can tell you travel helps your child think, act, and be more of an entrepreneur. Things naturally occur when traveling...
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Incredible fishing and camping adventures…in the state of New York?!?
Here are three incredible spots in New York to check out By Iben Ayad, Founder of Outdoor Times When people think of New York many automatically think of skyscrapers and crowded city streets. There is a lot more to...
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7 Tips for International Travel with an Infant
Welcome back to our contributing writer, Valerie Quintanilla, a new mom who’s little man already has more stamps in his passport than I did when I was 25. Val is an expat living in Italy and a wine and...
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Tips for Picking a Travel Rewards Credit Card
“What are some of the best ways to earn points for travel?” It’s a question I’m often asked and one with so many answers. For my family, earning loyalty reward points we can redeem for travel has become a...
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Count down to Summer Camp! What to Look for in an Overnight Summer Camp for Kids
I confess. I was the child who was terrified of overnight summer camp…I finally went and loved it when I was 12 years-old. So, it should come as no surprise – to me – that Princess One, who’s wrapping...
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Family Fun in Pittsburgh: 10 Fun Things to Do in Pittsburgh with Kids
This post was created in collaboration with Hotel Planner. Pittsburgh is regularly considered one of the most livable cities in the world, given its active communities, parks, museums, economy, rich history, and everything else it has to offer. With...
Read moreTop Things to Do in Philadelphia With Kids
From historical icons to the culinary and sports scenes, there are so many things to do in Philadelphia with kids. Carpe Travel has the MUST DO list here.
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Brooklyn Travel Guide
This post is originally from IHG’s Brookyln Travel Guide. The distinct culture, deep-rooted history and magnetic energy of Brooklyn make it one of the most beloved and revered destinations in America. Celebrated around the world for its big-city excitement...
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Top 11 Things to do in San Juan with Kids
I love Puerto Rico. When I’m watching the snow fall and bundling up because it’s 10 degrees in Colorado, I can’t help but want to escape to the beautiful 85-degree weather in Puerto Rico. It’s one of my absolute...
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Best spots for family fishing vacations you don’t know about…yet.
Fishing with family? Nine of the best family fishing vacation spots. By Ted Thomas, contributing writer If you are planning for an excellent family vacation on any fish-oriented place, then you are on the right track. It is quite...
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Check-In: Residence Inn Breckenridge, Colorado
The Residence Inn in Breckenridge, Colorado is one of first new hotels in Breckenridge in several years. And, a much needed addition to support the growing number of visitors heading to the popular Colorado ski town. Even in just...
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Taking an EPIC Family Vacation…is Possible
As a parent the work never stops, even on a vacation. There’s little people who need to be fed. Activities to be planned that make everyone happy. Backpacks, snacks, water bottles and epi pens to keep up with. Playing...
Read moreFour Great Reasons To Travel Internationally With Your Kids
By Chris Price, Contributing Writer When it comes to traveling, many couples would rather leave the kids at home than drag them along for the ride. There are some pretty good reasons to leave children with grandparents or other...
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31 Ways to a Save Money on Your Next Family Ski Trip!
Hitting the slopes this ski season? Don’t want to spend a fortune doing so? Living in Colorado it’s easy for our family to make regular pilgrimages to enjoy the powder but we’ve had to learn – and implement – ...
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Travel Smart With These Holiday Hacks
By Jeanine Skowronski Whether you’re traveling home for the holidays or thinking of taking a well-earned vacation at the end of the year, you’ll want to make the most of every moment away from the office. Don’t let high...
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How to pick the best family getaway destination
So, you’ve decided to go on a family holiday, but now you’ve got a dilemma. With so many fantastic destinations on offer, where are you going to go? Finding the perfect destination for the whole family is a little...
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New Orleans Most Haunted
New Orleans creepiest places to catch the paranormal By: Guest Blogger, Allison Michelle Dienstman As the home of Jazz, Cajun food, and the yearly Mardis Gras celebration, New Orleans has a special place in American culture. Yet aside from...
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Denver Mint tours are worth their weight in gold
Who would have thought that penny in your pocket could be so interesting…or that it was made just a few miles from my house at the Denver Mint? In fact, nearly all the coins in your pocket may be...
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Theatre Hikes at Chautauqua Park Boulder
This post has been updated since its original posting on August, 2014. Do you like to hike? What about see live theatre performances? Did you know you can do both at the same time? Arts in the Open, formally...
Read moreHiking with Kids: Top Steamboat Springs Hiking Trails
Winter in Steamboat Springs, Colorado may be filled with skiing, sleigh rides, sledding and snowmobiling but summer has even more activities to offer. Hot Springs. Rafting. Camping. Biking. Hiking. And more… Given that hiking tops our list of family...
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Things to do in Crested Butte…besides skiing
Colorado’s “last great ski town” has a lot to offer those who want to skip the slopes. We’ve made our way around the state of Colorado trying to find the best skiing. From Steamboat Springs, Snowmass, Telluride, Copper Mountain,...
Read moreCamping in the Grand Canyon: Things to Know to Make it HAPPEN
Camping should be easy…at least finding a campsite should be. But, it’s not. This I have learned the hard way. It actually requires A LOT of advance planning. And, that’s just summer car camping in Colorado. If you want...
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Beyond the Resorts & Beaches…Experiencing the Real Cancun.
Forty years ago Cancun was just a collection of fishermen’s shacks, it has since grown to become one of the Caribbean’s largest tourist destination. Yet, Cancun’s pristine white beaches and crystal clear water is far from paradise for many...
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Six Family Friendly Aspen Hiking Trails
The summer has come to a close but that doesn’t mean hiking has ended, at least not yet. With a few weeks left before the snow sets in on the Rocky Mountains we headed up to high country to...
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Family Friendly (aka EASY) Hiking in Breckenridge, Colorado
While Breckenridge might be known more for its winter sports, visiting in the summer is a must and hiking in Breckenridge is an absolute. There are hundreds of hiking trails in Breckenridge, from “easy” to “moderate” to “hard” to...
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Have Food Allergies. Will Travel: Tips for Traveling with Food Allergies
It was a quick stop into Panera Bread, a turkey sandwich for me, and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for Princess One. Three bites into her PB&J my then three-year-old began screaming. Not the tantrum type of screams...
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Six Kid Friendly Hikes Near Denver
When I moved to Colorado 15 years ago hiking was something The Husband and I did nearly every weekend. We packed the dogs into the car and set out to explore the high-country or hikes near Denver if we...
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Seeing the Term “Independence” Through Travel: July Fourth Photo Essay
This week we celebrate Independence Day in the United States, a time when the red, white and blue are out in full force. A time when many of us hit the road for an extended road trip…because we can....
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