Sidetracked! Ziplining at Selvatica

January 30th, 2012 | by Kayt Sukel 1 comment

Swing through the Mayan Riviera with a family-friendly excursion at Selvatica _________________________________________________________________________________ side·track (sīd´trăk): n. 1. A diversion from the main course. 2. A detour taken with children that you would never, ever take without them. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Who: Chet, myself and a  group of......

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Sidetracked! Le Reptilarium in Normandy, France.

January 23rd, 2012 | by Jamie Pearson 1 comment

Most people don't go to France to see alligators.  We are not most people. _________________________________________________________________________________ side·track (sīd´trăk): n. 1. A diversion from the main course.  2. A detour taken with children that you would never, ever take without them. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Who: Travel Savvy Mom founder......

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Sidetracked! African Safari Wildlife Park

January 16th, 2012 | by travelsavvymom 5 comments

A taste of Africa, except in Ohio ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ side·track (sīd´trăk): n. 1. A diversion from the main course. 2. A detour taken with children that you would never, ever take without ......

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4 Fun Washington, D.C. Family Photo Ops

January 12th, 2012 | by Debbie Abrams Kaplan 1 comment

Come home from our nation's capital with more than just memories When you visit Washington D.C., you’re going to take a lot of family pictures. They may as well be in good places. Here are four funny shots to consider. 1. ......

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Spring Training in Arizona with Kids

January 9th, 2012 | by Jamie Pearson 5 comments

Warm weather, small stadiums, and autograph opportunities When it comes to being a baseball fan, I’m a bit of a late bloomer.  I was excited as anyone when the San Francisco Giants won the 2010 World Series, but I jumped on......

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Photo of the week: Is that…what I think it is?

January 6th, 2012 | by Jamie Pearson 3 comments

Just when you thought it was safe to vacation in the Galapagos Who: Me, my husband, and my age-appropriately sharkophobic kids (12 and 9). What and Where: A very big and alarming-looking fin spotted on a zodiac excursion just off Isabela Island in the......

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Sex, travel, writing and parenting

January 3rd, 2012 | by Jamie Pearson Comment

A conversation with DIRTY MINDS author Kayt Sukel Maybe you know her as one of the stalwart partners here at Travel Savvy Mom.  Perhaps you remember her as the woman who championed exotic travel with children by taking her toddler to......

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Surviving Exotic Meltdowns

December 26th, 2011 | by Kimberly Sullivan 3 comments

Tantrums on the road...and in the sky...and on the sea I have a lot of friends who don’t travel with their kids -- well, at least not voluntarily. The reason?  Fear of meltdowns.  Since a vacation is supposed to be enjoyable,......

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Decorate your Christmas Tree with Souvenirs

December 10th, 2011 | by Jamie Pearson 6 comments

My favorite souvenirs are the cheap, small, and festive kind If there's one thing my mother taught me, it's that almost anything can be a Christmas ornament.  If you like it, hang it on the tree!  Ornaments make great travel souvenirs......

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Visiting Rome with Kids

December 5th, 2011 | by travelsavvymom 1 comment

6 ways to experience the Eternal City as a family without spending a dime Today's guest writer is Bethany Bassett.  When she isn’t racing strollers in Rome, sampling local wine, or teaching English students how to pronounce her name, she’s......

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