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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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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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...
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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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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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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...
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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...
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Top 9 Things to Do in Philadelphia With Kids
This post was done in partnership with the InterContinental Hotels Group. There are plenty of reasons to visit and explore Philadelphia, from historical icons like Independence Hall and The Liberty Bell Center to the city’s culinary and sports scenes....
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3 Amazing Travel Destinations for Fishing Fanatics
By John Schips, Contributing Writer When it comes to fishing, some spots are just better than others. While you can catch fish in just about any lake or river you dip a line into in America, certain regions are known...
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12 Tips for Teaching Kids to Ski (even before they hit the slopes)
Learning to ski is no easy feat for adults and for little ones it can be even more challenging, or so I have learned over the last few years watching and skiing with my two daughters. Teaching kids to...
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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...
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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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,...
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Check-in: Taking a Break During Spring Break at the Point Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
Did you know that Phoenix is one of the top five Spring Break destinations in the United States? It really shouldn’t be a surprise – think guaranteed warm, summer-like weather perfect for being poolside. For the last few years...
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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...
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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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...
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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...
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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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4 Tips on when and where to go on your next family cruise
Taking a cruise soon? Planning one? To help you keep both the kids and adults happy on your next cruise, while getting the best combination of budget and destinations, take a look at the tips below. 1. Booking your...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Five Family Friendly Hotels in Phoenix
Phoenix has always been a great destination for couples when they travel. Some of the world’s best golf, outdoor activities, and fantastic restaurants are located there. However, if you’re traveling with your family, you’ll be pleased to find that...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Colorado Spotlight: 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...
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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....
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Italy with Kids: Five Family Friendly Cities
I have this plan for living in Spain and Italy with kids for the summers. Yes, EVERY summer… As a consultant and freelance writer, it’s pretty easy for me to make that a reality BUT with The Husband’s new...
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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...
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Spotlight on Colorado: America’s Most Fun Small Town is a Blast in the Winter Too!
Glenwood Springs, Colorado aka America’s Most Fun Small Town isn’t just fun during the summer months. There are quite a few things to do in this little mountain town when the weather calls for snow. If you’re heading that way,...
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The Best Part of Road Trips is…
The thought of road trips typically makes me cringe. I’m automatically transported back to being eight-years-old, driving across Texas in the middle of the summer, sticking to the vinyl seats. Stuck in the backseat with my sister who thought...
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25 Travel Hacks Every Parent Should Know (and 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...
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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...
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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 –...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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20 Disney Cruise Tips: Things to know before you go
If you’re planning to take a Disney Cruise, there’s a lot to know. I recently spent a week aboard the Disney Magic and have complied a list of 20 Disney Cruise tips you should know before you go. Have...
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