Getting an insider’s view during our family travel is so much better than exploring on our own as tourists. We have found that local’s advice helps us ensure our vacations are both fun and educational.
Troy’s parents, who are doing missionary work for our church in Belize, came through in a big way, helping us plan our family vacation.
The agenda for day 1? Visiting Xunantunich, ancient Mayan ruins about an hour and a half north of Belize …
Literacy: Ways to Teach Children How to Readmom • education • parenting • education
Now looking back on my childhood, I realize I was fortunate that our house was filled with many types of books. My favorite time in school was the designated half-hour of reading… in our Homeroom Class. Some students hated this time meant for reading, but it was the period
my world • cultural awareness • family fun • travel
Otherwise known as Ambergris Caye, or as Madonna sang out: “La Isla Bonita,” San Pedro Belize, with its warm Caribbean air and aquamarine water, is the perfect vacation spot for family travel, especially in the middle of winter during their dry season.
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Transportation to San Pedro
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Coastal Getaway: Nova Scotia is a Great Location for a Family Vacationmy world • cultural awareness • family fun • travel
There is a seaside city just northeast of Boston that is elegant, beautiful, and sparkling clean, with incredible seafood…, delicious wine, and friendly locals. You may have heard the name of this city and even flown over it flying east. It’s not a common topic of conversation when discussion
Typically, when planning a vacation—family or otherwise—I’d get a say in the agenda. Not this time. And for a very good reason. My youngest sister Brooke… is, count them, 20 years younger than me. She just turned 21 and in celebration, my mom flew up from Guatemala and my three
Arches National Park: 6 Tips to Hitting the Highlights in 3 Hours or LessOne of our favorite parts of having our kids go to sleep away camp each summer at Sanborn Camps… is our road trip to and from Colorado. We go different routes each time and stop at different destinations along the way.
This year, we traveled back via Highway 70, winding
Branson, Missouri seems to be all the rage these day for US travel. My in laws went on a trip there a few years back. My 80+-year-old grandpa was talking about going with his girlfriend. My parents think it sounds like a great idea. And I thought it sounded fun…
my world • raising giving children
This summer, no matter where you’re going or what you’ve got planned, you can make an impact on your children’s life by giving them more than just a vacation.
When we blocked a week for summer vacation this year, I had no idea where we’d go, but I was pretty…
As many of you know, we just returned from Orlando, Florida, where we spent a day at the Universal Orlando Resort. We knew we were returning 2 weeks later for a trip to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure…, so the first time around we just caught the
Irish Traditions: Kissing the Blarney Stone…Almost 10 years ago, my family traveled to Ireland to embrace our Irish roots. One of my favorite photos of all-time is a picture of my great grandpa and grandma which was taken right after they arrived in Pennsylvania from Ireland. They were photographed proudly standing next to a bell
Offer to babysit a friend's child while they get some "me" time.
Date: Wed., February 29
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: 365 Manners Kids Should Know
