Beaches in Colorado? Yes they do exist.
Colorado beaches are one of the states best-kept secrets. Take a dip in the top beaches in Colorado this summer.
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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.
Four 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 trusted family members or friends when traveling. These include reduced expenses and some nice alone time…
Denver Mint tours are worth their weight in gold
The Denver Mint is one of the few Mints in the United States that offers tours. Our editor – and her kids – share their full review.
Things to do in Denver with Kids (and without): GameWorks
It’s summer and we’re back in Colorado for the next few months. As the summer temperatures continue to rise, finding activities to beat the heat is key. Yes, the pool, white water rafting, paddle boarding and escaping to the high country top my list but they’re not always do-able, especially on a Thursday afternoon. Enter…
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 known as Colorado Theatre-Hikes combines the two – an outdoor hike with amazing views paired with…
Hiking 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 summer activities in Colorado I’ve rounded up seven easy Steamboat Springs hiking trails that are perfect…
Green Travel Trash Talk: 10 Simple (and fun) Beach Clean-up Ideas
Go Green Travel Tips: Hitting the beach? 10 fun and easy beach clean-up ideas every beach-goer can do to have a hand in protecting the beaches they love.
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 “crazy hard” to “what the heck are you thinking”. Since we are barely able to do…
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 but the blood curdling, something is seriously wrong kind of scream. That was the day we…
Great Times in Grapevine: Things to do in Grapevine, TX with Kids
Looking for things to do in Grapevine TX? Click through for a list of the top things to in Grapevine – with kids.
12 Tips for a Stress Free Family Vacation
Ok, having a stress free family vacation might be a stretch but reducing the stress is definitely possible. I’ve made my share of rookie mistakes when traveling with my kids but I’ve learned a lot along the way. Things that have helped make traveling easier and allow for an almost stress free family vacation. I…
Snowmobiling Along the Spine of the Continental Divide
Thirty-five miles an hour never felt faster…or colder. Racing up hill on the back of the snowmobile to catch-up with the group brought tears to my eyes. Not because I was scared or sad we were behind, but the mountain wind was slapping my face with its massive force. I held on and leaned right,…
Two Below Zero Sleigh Rides
The horses came around the bend, kicking up snow as they ran toward the lodge pulling the sleigh. Squeals of excitement came from behind me and both girls began running ahead, eager to pick the sleigh – and horses – that would carry us to a backcountry tent for a secluded dinner. For the last…
Italy with Kids: Five Family Friendly Cities
Considering visiting in Italy with kids? Five family friendly cities in Italy to consider for a family trip to Italy or a longer, extended stay…
25 Travel Hacks Every Parent Should Know (& use)
How do you pack for two kids and yourself in one carry-on? And should you take a stroller and a car seat? Traveling with kids can be hard. Ok, it can be exhausting and expensive but, it’s worth it…especially when you have a few travel hacks up your sleeve. Over the last six years I’ve…
5 Tips for Preparing for a Family Cruise
To avoid problems and ensure the best holiday possible (or try to anyway), here are five tips and tricks for preparing for a family cruise.
11 Things to do in Steamboat Springs…Besides Skiing
There’s more to Steamboat Springs than being a winter destination for skiing, although that is a top activity on my list… But activities thrive year round and you only need to take stock in order to see all the things there are to experience in Steamboat Springs. Following is a list of the top things…
Top Three Things to Do in Glenwood Springs
What are the top three things to do in Glenwood Springs, Colorado? Click over to find out.
Check-In: YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center
When I think of the YMCA, I tend to think of Carolina, my spin instructor who likes to push me to my limits every week. I have never thought of the YMCA as a vacation destination, until now… Living in Denver, I’ve made my way to Estes Park on several occasions to hike, fish and…
I want to be in an Octopuses Garden…at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Looking for things to do in Monterey? The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a MUST! Here’s a little preview of the aquarium and its Tentacles exhibit.
Why are you traveling with kids?
Creekside Cellars is a kid friendly winery in Colorado
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
No running. No jumping. And keep your hands to yourself. Three rules that don’t usually go well with kids. Or so I thought when we were given a short introduction by staffers at The Wild Animal Sanctuary. I’ve visited countless zoos and driven through different types of animal parks but never have I visited a…
Review of the RideSafer Travel Vest for Kids
I don’t like to lie to my kids, and I rarely if ever do. So, when we grabbed a taxi cab during a trip to Florida and had to ask Princess Two to “pretend” to be five-years-old, when she was only four, we were in that gray area. A very gray area that she couldn’t…
Things to do in Beaumont TX: Gator Country
Imagine a teacher looking outside the window at the playground before recess to check the weather and instead of seeing cumulonimbus or cirrus clouds she sees an alligator. A REALLY BIG GATOR. Who’s she gonna call? Gator 911. Yes, it’s not a joke, there really is a Gator 911 and this really happened, or so…
Things to do in Denver: A Day in Washington Park Denver
We weren’t lost according to The Husband (then boyfriend) but we had no idea where we were. And that blue dot on the map on my iPhone that now saves the day had yet to be invented. To top it off the air conditioner in the rental car was broken. We were hot. Mad. And…
Best Family Friendly Music Festivals Around The World
By Marcela De Vivo, Contributing Writer The summer months play host to hundreds of music festivals, many of which make great family outings, with entertainment that’s enjoyable for kids and parents alike. While you might be tempted to assume that you would have to stay closer to home to find a family-friendly summer music festival,…
Best Vacations With Kids That Parents Will Also Enjoy
Summer can be exhausting with the kids home for three months, or at least it is for me. But as the Princesses have gotten older summer time holds a lot more activities we can ALL enjoy. Which is why I was excited to have Marcela De Vivo offer to share her top 10 of the…
Travel Inspiration: The more people who travel, the better the world is
My kids teach me a lot. Sometimes I think they teach me more than I will ever be able to teach them…especially when it comes to life. Children don’t filter themselves, their thoughts or what they loudly blurt out in a crowded airplane or elevator. They live life without filters and have this built-in tolerance…
Vacation Unplugged: How to unplug and enjoy your vacation
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” If you’re one of the ‘50% of U.S. travelers expected to leave unused vacation days on the table this year’ I’m talking to you. When I was working in an office for someone else and had two weeks of vacation to use, I used it….
Nine Things to do in London with Kids
I have yet to visit London but it’s on the list. So I was excited to have Laura Abrar offer to share her list of things to do in London with kids as a guest a post. Do let us know in the comments what other things to do in London with kids you suggest. By…
Proudest Travel Accomplishment: A scared little girl taught me we can conquer the world
I was recently asked what my proudest accomplishment was that I achieved while traveling. I had never really thought about that. My first thought, getting over my fears and just traveling. I mean, that’s pretty big, right? But when I stopped to really think about it there is one instance that has given me the…
New York with Kids: Things to do in Central Park with Kids
There are so many things to do with kids in New York City with a visit to Central Park being just one of them. You could spend a week exploring all of the things to do in Central Park with kids, but I wanted to save you some time in case you don’t have a week. Here…
New York City with Kids
Elaine and Princess One in New York with Elmo New York City has always meant shows and/or work for me. That was until this summer when we took Princess One into the city before heading into New Jersey for a family reunion. I now had somewhat of an adventure on hand; how to do New…
Headed West: A Little Gold, a Little Wine, a Fine Time
By Meredith Bagnulo This summer, my husband and I decided to visit his parents in Lincoln, California (near Sacramento). But instead of flying, we thought a road trip with our kids, ages 6 and 8, would be a most excellent adventure! We’ve only done one long family road trip before when our kids were much younger….