Author: Mom’sTravelTales
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Partying with the Ultimate Blog Party…
Hi Ultimate Blog Partiers… I am so glad you could swing by! I’m your hostess, Amy, and I love traveling… with my kids, with my husband and sometimes even by myself (that last one doesn’t happen too often!). My husband and I have three young children, now four, six and eight years old and one…
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What would you like to know about family travel?
Moms Travel Tales as headed for television.. and I would love your help! Back in my pre-mom days, when I was living in a hip loft downtown, flinging myself off bridges in New Zealand, zipping off to Scotland for a long weekend to celebrate the millennium new year and driving a super-fun red convertible, I…
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DisneyLand vs. Disney World: This Florida Native hates to admit it, but…
Last week I had the privilege of visiting DisneyLand for one full day and two partial days. As a native Floridian (whose parents live near Orlando), I felt a bit like a traitor when my neighbor suggested we add on the days to our trip through Los Angeles to accommodate a quick Disney vacation. I…
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DisneyLand and a cruise through the Mexican Riviera: Ole!
As I type this I am floating along in the Pacific Ocean, aboard the Norwegian Star, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship, heading back to Los Angeles in the final days of a fabulously relaxing, sun and fun-filled vacation. Our four-year-old is frolicking in the kids club (her request) while I am supervising my older two…
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Going from shy to scintillating
Enjoying every second of a blogging conference, or any meeting, even if you’re a tad shy in real life So who is ready to walk into a room of 499 other women and not know a soul, okay not know a soul in real life and still have some confidence? “Me! Me!” All the hands…
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Blissdom Blogging Conference– What I’m packing
Or what I think I’m packing… Blissdom 2010 will be my first blogging conference and I am really looking forward to meeting so many amazing writers IN REAL LIFE! And, truth be told, I must confess that I am also looking forward to the motivation to look like a grown up for a few days…
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New Zealand Bungee adventure… a Pre-Mom Travel Tale
Somtimes I feel as though I am so defined by my role as a mom that I forget my pre-mom days. This is one adventure I’ll never forget, however… I remember watching a show about people safely flinging themselves off bridges when I was in grade school. The idea sounded appealing to me then. But,…
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What’cha wearing to Blissdom?
Alright all you Blissdom attenders-to-be: Are you ready to have fun at Blissdom in a few short weeks? You’ve clearned your calendar, bought your ticket, picked your sessions, booked your room and even looked into what parties you might want to attend. So… What’cha wearing? I want a sneak peak. Go back through that closet,…
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Haven’t flown in awhile?
A few tips on traveling solo and enjoying it… I know a whole bunch of ladies who are getting excited about a trip away that will take them away from their traditional families but to a new type of family for a few days… their blogging family. No, I don’t know which pair of jeans…
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London Adventures for Grown-ups
Some friends of mine are heading out to London very soon and I am so very excited for them. I know they are bound to have a magical time! Although we were there with our children and they will there without theirs, I think I might have a few ideas for them: London Eye I…
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Grimaldi’s Pizzeria– a vacation for my tastebuds
My tastebuds just returned from a trip to New York City, and oh, are they happy! Tonight our family discovered Grimaldi’s pizza in our own hometown. The last time I had Grimaldi’s pizza was on a girls’ trip to NYC. It was good then, but all the standing and waiting, and then sitting at a…
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Marion, Illinois: pleasant, clean and super accomodating hotel in Country Inn & Suites
I love that there are so many fantastic suite hotel options in a variety of price levels for families these days. This summer we stayed at a very new Country Inn and Suites in Marion, Illinois for a family reunion. Unfortunately I don’t have any photos of the property to share– I guess I was…
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Dallas, Texas hotel for non-stop, kid-style fun: The Great Wolf Lodge
In July 2009, at the almost-end of a very long roadtrip, I added an out-of-the-way stop in Grapevine, Texas to visit The Great Wolf Lodge, as I had heard about its indoor/ outdoor waterpark and wand-wielding adventures. My husband flew home from Little Rock before this part of the trip, so I drove this leg…
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London, England luxury hotel: 51 Buckingham Gate
Our family of 5 stayed at 51 Buckingham Gate in August 2009 and we were extremely pleased with everything about the hotel. When we first pulled up, we were taken by the hotel’s beauty, but a bit nervous as to what type of reception we might get in the lobby… we were traveling with 3…
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London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland: The flight
Date of trip: August 2009 Age of children: 3, 6, almost 8 We flew Continental direct to London and could not have asked for a better airport or flight experience. First of all, I was sooooo giddy at not traveling with a stroller and car seats. I was literally skipping through the airport and couldn’t…