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Family Travel: Sweeten Up Your Summer Vacation

Forget about the kids, for chocoholic parents, a trip to Hershey’s Chocolate World is a dream come true. The sweet treats that await you at the sumptuous property are seemingly endless. Imagine snapping your family’s Christmas card photo beneath a streetlamp fashioned like a Hershey Kiss or snacking on samples from the two-million-square-foot Hershey Factory, the largest chocolate plant in the world. If your stomach is rumbling just thinking about the fun you would have it’s time to stop smacking your lips and get into gear to take in the attractions. Timing is everything when visiting the park. Hershey may … Continue reading →

Romantic “Sweet” Spots

Attention Valentine’s Day lovebirds in need of a place to spend the big holiday… here are a few sweet spots you and your honey may want to check out tomorrow. In the heart of the “City of Brotherly Love” you will find what is arguably the most popular sculpture in Philadelphia. LOVE by artist Robert Indiana, debuted in John F. Kennedy Plaza during the America’s Bicentennial celebration. It’s a sweet spot to take a love day photo. Once you’ve captured that moment on film, head over to The Grill at the Philadelphia Ritz-Carlton. It’s one of the city’s top places … Continue reading →

Top 5 “Sweet” Travel Destinations For Families

Just in time for Valentine’s Day here are my picks for some “sweet” travel destinations for families with children of all ages. Each of the following destinations has one thing in common–the chance to sample delectable treats (and in most cases, they’re free). Our family has had a blast at each attraction. Here’s hoping your family will have as much fun spending “Love Day” at one of these yummy destinations. Happy Valentine’s Day! 1. Hershey’s Chocolate World, Hershey, Pennsylvania Gather the family and hop aboard the Great American Chocolate Tour Ride at Hershey’s Chocolate World. It re-opened less than a … Continue reading →

A Free Ride Through A Sweet Treat

Recently, I posted a blog about fun factory tours you could take as a family without having to pay a dime. I received wonderful comments, including one that suggested Hershey’s Chocolate World, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Today I will take that reader up on her suggestion… and the timing is perfect because just a few days ago, the Great American Chocolate Tour Ride at Hershey’s Chocolate World just re-opened after undergoing a $5 million update. The ride, which debuted in 1973, was updated to ensure the scenes reflected the latest chocolate-making technology. The ride is meant to simulate the experience of … Continue reading →

Stretch Your Dollar on Halloween Thrills and Chills

Halloween will be here and gone before you know it, and if you aren’t careful, celebrating the holiday can leave a nasty mark on your wallet. The key to saving money at various Halloween-related events and attractions is to get the most bang for your buck. The following family-friendly travel attractions allow you to maximize your holiday fun without breaking the bank: Indiana: Each October the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo hosts a Halloween Extravaganza. The zoo goes wild with Halloween activities, such as pumpkin decorating contests, costume parades and a Monster Mash dance party. Kids can also have a ball … Continue reading →

Seasonal Travel Delights

Tis the season to head to a theme park. We’re barely three days into November and my email inbox is already flooded with alerts from various theme parks around the nation heralding the arrival of their Winter Wonderlands. Clearly, these parks operate like retailers when it comes to promoting all things Christmas less than 24 hours after the sunsets on Halloween. If you are looking for a family-friendly travel destination, that’ll help you bond with the kiddos during the holiday season, consider heading to one of the sweetest places on the planet. My 7-year-old’s top pick for Christmas ogling is … Continue reading →

Six Flags Minus the Scares

Bloody appendages, stabbed rats, decapitated creatures, knife-wielding, pig-faced butchers and intestine-covered caskets don’t make for sweet dreams, especially if you’re a six-year-old looking to meet Bugs Bunny for the first time. Thankfully, the folks at Six Flags Great America realize this. Hence the decision to keep certain portions of the theme park scare-free for its youngest guests during its annual Fright Fest extravaganza, which runs weekends throughout October. If the popular Gurnee, Illinois, attraction didn’t offer thrills without chills, then there would be no way that I could have spent last Saturday making magical memories with my daughter at Six … Continue reading →

How to Have Fun Without Breaking the Bank

With spring break just a few weeks away some of the nation’s top kid-friendly attractions are slashing admission prices in an effort to woo cash-strapped parents. Deep discounts are yours for the taking if you visit the following locations: WALT DISNEY WORLD If you’ve never taken your kids to see Mickey and Minnie in person, now’s the time to go. You can save hundreds of dollars by staying at one of Disney’s resorts and visiting the park. The deal, dubbed “Buy Four Nights, Get Three Free,” is good through June, but you must book before the end of March. The … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day Travel Deals for Serious Lovebirds

Warning: These Valentine’s Day getaways are not for casual daters. The following travel packages feature ultra-romantic environments designed for couples that aren’t afraid to be hit with Cupid’s arrows. Taking advantage of these deals could cause your pulse to race and your heart to melt. Don’t say I didn’t warn you… VIRGINIA The Homestead resort in Hot Springs, Virginia is offering an All-American Weekend package for Valentine’s Day. It includes a night’s stay at the 483-room resort for $300 per night per couple. The resort is set in the Allegheny Mountains and offers spectacular scenery and even better skiing. If … Continue reading →

A New Twist on Hotel Chocolates

Gone are the days when you would be left a single piece of simple chocolate on your hotel room pillow… With the rising price of hotel rooms these days you wouldn’t think that properties would be looking to branch out in an effort to make more dough… but you’d be wrong. If you have ever been in a situation where you were left scurrying around at the last minute trying to find gifts to take home from vacation then you will be able to appreciate what one California hotel chain is offering its guests. Shutters on the Beach in Santa … Continue reading →