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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...

Yes, there are beaches in Colorado! Click over to view theTop Colorado Beaches to visit this summer.

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.

15 things to do in Breckenridge besides skiing

20 Things to Do in Breckenridge…besides skiing

Breckenridge is certainly known for skiing, but there are so many other things to in Breckenridge do besides skiing. Take a look at the other side of Breckenridge.

TOP PLACE TO STAY IN COLORADO SPRINGS - The Broadmoor, Great Wolf Lodge and Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Click over to find out why.

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...

Things to Know and Where to Go for Dynamite Colorado Mine Tours

Colorado offers a range of ways to sneak in education during your family adventures, with mine tours topping the list. Colorado mine tours may be one of the best real-life virtual time machines you can do to learn about...

Incredible fishing and camping adventures…in the state of New York?!?

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 New York including some of the most beautiful and wide open...

Packing Strategies Every Traveler Should Know…and Use

Packing is essential to any trip you’re planning. Pack too much and you’re left with heavy bags to lug around and possibly extra baggage fees. Don’t bring enough and you’re left uncomfortable or worse, trying to find the nearest...

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...

Top 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.

21 Places to Take Kids in Colorado (before they grow up)

Memories and experience last a lifetime. This list of the top places to take kids in Colorado - before they grow up - will help you get out there and make some.

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...

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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...

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...

Go Green Travel Tips: 10 Simple Beach Clean-up Ideas to Help Keep Beaches Clean

Green Travel Trash Talk: 10 Simple (and fun) Beach Clean-up Ideas

It’s summer! Well, at least according to the school calendar here in Colorado. While it may not be beach weather – yet – we are gearing up for a spending a few weeks in Florida. For millions of Americans,...

Grand Canyon Fun Facts…Clark Griswold Style

Welcome to the second article in Carpe Travel’s Grand Canyon series by Janalee Card Chmel. Over the next few months Janalee will be sharing a series of articles covering everything from booking campsites in the Grand Canyon to family...

Camping 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...

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...

Check In Hotel Review: Sheraton Steamboat Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Check In: Sheraton Steamboat Resort

Squeals came from my kids as they ran through the door into our hotel room at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort. I don’t know what it is about my kids and hotel rooms but the idea of a sofa sleeper...

Road Trip! Test driving the Subaru Legacy

This summer was filled with one road trip after another. My car has a taken quite the beating and is in serious need of some detailing thanks to all the miles…and goldfish crackers in the backseat. When Subaru contacted...

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...

Great Times in Grapevine: Things to do in Grapevine, TX with Kids

As part of our National Lampoons Family Road Trip we headed back to my now, not so small hometown of Grapevine, TX. When I was growing up there were not very many things to do in Grapevine besides fishing...

Nine of the Best Medical Apps for Travelers

What happens when you’re in the middle of the mountains and your daughter has a 104-degree temperature. Or your mother-in-law falls off her bike and hurts her hip? Better yet, you’re in Mexico and you need to call an...

12 Tips for a Stress Free Family Vacatin

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...

Five Family Friendly Hotels in Phoenix

Click through for an in-depth review (and photos) of The Wigwam Resort in Phoenix Arizona.

Fun Things to Do in Phoenix

Phoenix sits within the Sonoran Desert, the hottest desert in North American but also the wettest based on its annual rainfall. The combo creates a haven for year-around outdoor activities and things to do in Phoenix. I would suggest...

Travel Trivia: 25 Things to know about Phoenix

Arizona Travel Trivia to Sip In. Legend has it Phoenix acquired its name from the mythological bird – The Phoenix, an immortal bird that rises from its own ashes – a great city was to said to rise from...

Woodward at Copper Mountain, a great place to learn freestyle skills

Review of Woodward Copper – From a Mom’s Point of View

We sat bundled up on the idle ski lift watching the freestyle skiers make daring jumps at one of Copper Mountain’s seven terrain parks. My seven-year-old turned her goggles to me and in her most serious voice said, “I...

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...

Stress free travel, can it exist? Maybe with these five tips…

When you get back from vacation have you ever felt like you need time to recover? Like a vacation from your vacation? I have… Traveling is fun, and something I clearly love to do but it can be stressful....

Italy with Kids: Five Family Friendly Cities

Darren Ashley, contributing writer With a number of things to consider when looking to live in Italy with kids – be it for the summers or full-time – decisions aren’t made quickly and locations need to be researched meticulously....

Colorado Spotlight: Hammonds Candy Tour

When you think of a candy factory the vision of Willy Wonka’s Oompa Loompas may come to mind. It did for me, but on a recent Hammonds Candy tour, I discovered a sweet piece of Denver history that has...

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...

Top Three Things to Do in Glenwood Springs

“America’s Most Fun Small Town” has lived up to its name in my book. Yes, there are soooo many fun things to do in Glenwood Springs for adults and kids. Think rafting the Colorado River, hiking, fishing, ziplining –...

Snow tubing, yes, but SUMMER tubing at Snow Mountain Ranch?

Snow tubing is a common activity in Colorado, but SUMMER tubing? Last week the Princesses and I hit the road for our first girls only trip. The destination was Snow Mountain Ranch to check out Colorado’s first summer tubing...

Best Family Friendly Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park

With more 355 miles of hiking trails there are a ton of options for hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park – from easy, flat lakeside strolls to VERY difficult mountain peak climbs. But narrowing it down and finding an...

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...

I want to be in an Octopuses Garden…at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Earlier this month I was invited to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium to preview the new Tentacles: The Astounding Lives of Octopuses, Squid and Cuttlefish exhibit before it opened to the public. This exhibit is the largest open exhibit...

Why are you traveling with kids?

When recently asked, “Why do you travel with kids?” I realized my list was long…and pretty selfish. Having kids has definitely changed how I travel but it has not stopped me from traveling. On the contrary, now that I...

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...

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,...

Las Vegas with Kids?

I have to be honest, I’ve never considered going to Las Vegas with kids…until recently. For me, Las Vegas has always been centered around business meetings, conferences and/or having way too much fun. It’s never seemed like a place...

Five Reasons Why High Sierra Music Festival is One of the Top Family Friendly Music Festivals

Earlier this week we shared a few of the top family friendly summer music festivals from around the world. But what about from the good old USA? My friend and summer music festival extraordinaire, Gianna Brasil-Ross has been on a quest...

Best Family Friendly Music Festivals Around The World

It’s summer and music is in the air, literally. I can’t tell you how many summer music festivals there are every weekend here in Colorado and they have turned out to be some of the most fun events to...

Best Vacations With Kids That Parents Will Also Enjoy

Summer can be exhasting 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...

Travel Inspiration: The more people who travel, the better the world would be.

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...

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...

Proudest Travel Accomplishment: A scared little girl taught me that 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...

10 Travel Safety Tips For Kids

If you are a parent or someone responsible for looking out for little people then you know the fear I’m about to describe. The one when you are at the store, you turn around to look at something for...

Where to Stay in Carlsbad, CA

Per our adventures in Carlsbad, CA I wanted to share a few recommendations on places to stay in Carlsbad. I did include the one we stayed at and a few we drove by and checked out for our next...

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...

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