Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin is a lake vacation destination about an hour outside Milwaukee. With history everywhere, it is steeped in culture, good food, and lake life. While known as a summer destination, Elkhart Lake is a jewel to visit year round. Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin is one of the most unique vacation destinations in the Midwest. […]
My Cloud Home Review: A Family Traveler’s New Best Friend
iPhone here, point and shoot there, memories everywhere? We at Traveling Mom know how you feel! That’s why we were so excited to try out My Cloud Home from Western Digital: a device that keeps all of your digital stuff organized and in one handy virtual storage space. What did we find? That My Cloud […]
10 picturesque places in Persia for practicing photography
Sanctions are slowly being lifted from Iran, and since 2015, it’s become easier to travel through this warm and welcoming land, its rich history and culture ripe for the picking. Autumn and Spring are the best times to go, as temperatures are mild and comfortable. In my two week visit I witnessed so much beauty, […]
Autumn city breaks: Europe’s greatest capitals
It’s that time of year again: uncertainty over whether to pack the umbrella (do it), doubt over whether to cycle in the rain (don’t do it), and the annual household argument over central heating (it’s definitely cold enough). Yep, Autumn is here. The onset of our third season also means that we can start deliberating […]
Savour the Mediterranean at Malaga’s top seafood spots
Ahh, the Med…. The name alone conjures images of sand swept beaches and sapphire blue waters, lingering sunshine and lazy days, romanticism, and fleeting moments of amor. Picture the fishing boats small and large bobbing between the gentle waves near the coast as squawking seagulls circle above, the taste of salt delivered on the breeze. […]
7 climbs to get stunning scenic photos in Florence
Cameras have evolved into a permanent must-have part of our mainstream culture. Whether it is a part of a smart phone, or a high-end DSLR, we use them to communicate online and off, for email and social media, for business and education. When traveling, cameras have become as ubiquitous as a passport. Even more so, […]
10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites to visit on a Mediterranean yacht charter
By Alexander Coles on Sep 20, 2017 in Attractions, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Going Out, Greece, Italy, Malta, Middle East, Regions, Serbia and Montenegro, Spain, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe, Worldwide A luxury yacht charter is the ultimate way to visit the great UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Mediterranean. […]
The Disney Difference: A Family Vacation Tour of Arizona & Utah
An Adventures by Disney tour of Arizona and Utah left this Traveling Mom teary-eyed. Why? She calls it the “Disney difference.” Find out why this family vacation tour brought her family closer together and created memories they could not have gotten any other way. Adventures by Disney Family Vacation Tour On the last night of […]
L.A.’s Top Five Cleanest Family Beaches
Los Angeles County’s diverse beaches offer many ways to enjoy family playtime in the sun and surf. Whether you prefer wide, sandy beaches or rocky shores for tide pooling, there’s a beach for you. Keep in mind that some beaches are cleaner than others. Heal the Bay’s annual Beach Report Card measures the level of […]
4 pleasant, short trips around Lake Geneva
The city of Geneva is renowned for its multicultural treasures as well as a hub for foreign politics and business. The high life quality of the city can’t be contained by the streets alone. It spills over to the lush surroundings, most notably the Lake Geneva. So if you want to escape the thrilling city […]
Around the world in five cocktails: Here’s a travel guide with a twist
An elegantly crafted cocktail is a thing of beauty and can create a lasting memory of the location in which it is served. Travel guide with a twist. I know from my own experience travelling the world that there are certain things that define my memory of a destination; the food, the people, and sometimes […]
September 25 #TMOM Twitter Party – Holiday Travel Planning – Take Our Survey
Is home for the holidays still a thing? Well, if believe the statistics, it sure is. More people travel over 50 miles from home during the holiday season than at any other time. Do you? Take our holiday travel survey to let us know. Then join us at 9 p.m. ET at the September 25 […]
11 Must Dos for Your Car Free Santa Barbara Escape
Sometimes you have to leave the car behind when the stress of driving gets to you. And in Southern California, that happens a lot. Fear not! The National Parks TravelingMom actually felt freedom when exploring nearby Santa Barbara without a car. With a combination of a train, a sight-seeing trolley, walking and ride share, never […]
Six Ways to Use the Tapu Tapu Wristband at Volcano Bay
There are lots of cool things to see and do at Volcano Bay, Universal Orlando Resort’s brand new water theme park. Go With the Flow TravelingMom Jill and her family recently visited Volcano Bay and reports the Tapu Tapu wearable wristbands are at the top of her list of things that make this destination awesome. […]
How to Decorate Your Disney Resort Room for Halloween: Easy DIYs
Once you hit those Walt Disney World gates, you’re submerged in that Disney bubble, decorations and all! And, while the beauty each of the resorts is lovely, decorating your resort room for Halloween can make your family’s vacation space extra special. Here’s six easy (and inexpensive!) tips on how to decorate your Disney resort room for […]