The Importance of Service Projects for Kids
Service learning for children of all ages is incredibly beneficial as it promotes, enhances and encourages strong character, respect for and connectedness to local or international communities, and is an opportunity for students to actively participate in civic based activities. What are some other benefits of children performing service projects? Enhances Child’s Self Esteem Service […]
Travel Spotlight: New Orleans
Recently, my family and I traveled to New Orleans. I have written before about the importance for children to gain cultural knowledge while traveling. We plan our trips carefully around events, landmarks and sightseeing adventures that will fill our children with a sense of awe and wonder. New Orleans did not disappoint! A typical day […]
Tips for Traveling from the US to Canada
Are you an American planning a trip to Canada? Our friendly neighbors to the North offer great views, fun activities and much more. There are still some things to keep in mind before making the trip across the border. You need a Passport Any visitor to Canada must come with a valid passport. Before September […]
Outdoor Travel Experiences for the Family
It is always a great idea to spend a vacation with the family. Doing so gives you the opportunity to bond and enjoy yourself without the immediate stress of issues such as time management and bills. These adventures also allow you to explore the natural world while creating unique experiences you will surely remember forever. […]
What To Look For In A Volunteer Abroad Program
Even though volunteering abroad can be very easy, the difficulty comes in choosing from an endless stream of volunteer abroad opportunities. Lonely Planet discusses this dilemma in a book titled, Volunteer: A Traveller’s Guide. In this article they say, “the more popular international volunteering becomes, the more difficult it is to pinpoint where to go, […]
Winter Vacations For Non-Skiing Families
Skiing and snowboarding is usually a staple activity for most families during the winter, especially when planning their next vacation destination. However, not all families are keen to the activity. Luckily, if you are one of those families who doesn’t enjoy skiing, there are still plenty of things you can do while on vacation. Mountain […]
Best Locations For Family Camping
Camping is always a fun activity for the entire family. Whether you have been camping before or you are planning your first trip, you want to make sure that you know the best places to go camping! The location of where you will go camping will determine every other factor for the trip. This article […]
Family Activities in Turks and Caicos
Usually, when people think about visiting Turks and Caicos they think about romantic getaways. Although Turks and Caicos do have a great amount of romantic life to it, it is also a great place to visit for family trips. There are plenty of activities to participate in for each member of the family. Make sure […]
Your Family Itinerary for Walt Disney World
Bringing your family to Walt Disney World is always a fun adventure for everyone! The parks are full of attractions and activities that everyone in the family can participate in. There is so much to do at the parks it can be difficult to determine where to start! This article will help you begin to […]
Preparing Your Kids for Long Flights
Having children on long flights is always difficult. Many people could talk about horror stories about either having their own child on a plane or experiencing someone else’s child on a plane! If you are planning a trip that requires a long plane ride you may want to think about what you will need to […]