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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 →

Outdoor Spring Adventures

My daughter is dying to head outdoors and break in her new Razor scooter. She was fortunate to spend the month of January in Hawaii where she could scoot outside to her heart’s content (while giving my dad a heart attack in the process), but now she’s back to reality, dealing with the snow and cold that blankets the state of Wisconsin from October to June. Spring is officially here, though you’d never know it by stepping outside and feeling the chokehold Mother Nature has on our state. Still, if you are looking for ways to make the most of … Continue reading →

Romantic Travel Options

Nothing says love quite like eloping on Valentine’s Day. Or at least that’s the belief of a travel company that just emailed me a list of the world’s most romantic places to say “I do.” To be perfectly honest, I don’t know a single person who has gotten hitched on Valentine’s Day. However, I agree that February 14th is an ideal day to spend with your special someone. Whereas I am not big on spontaneous vow exchanges, I wholeheartedly agree that the following travel destinations can certainly add romance to a relationship: Cruise Ships: Many cruise lines offer romantic packages … Continue reading →

Holiday Love in NYC

So much to see, so little time to take it all in. If you are traveling to the Big Apple this month, you will be delighted (and probably a bit overwhelmed) by all the holiday happenings. In addition to the traditional haunts—-Rockefeller Plaza, Macy’s and FAO Schwartz-—there is a slew of other seasonal stops you should consider making. Start at Barneys New York, at 666 Madison Avenue near 61st. You don’t have to bring your wallet to have fun here. Just peer into the store’s windows. This year the upscale retailer is celebrating with characters from a different genre: Its … Continue reading →

Halloween Travel: Super Spooky Sites

Saturday is Sweetest Day, so why not take advantage of the holiday by giving your love a squeeze at a spooky Halloween event? After all, nothing says amore like a Halloween Frightfest filled with thrills and chills, that’ll have your sweetie running to snuggle in your arms. The following spooktacular travel sites are waiting for fresh blood this weekend: It may look like Dracula’s castle, but the former Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield is far creepier. The popular haunted house boasts more than 50 demons and devils breaking out of rusted cells along with big-budget special effects, elaborate sets, and … Continue reading →

Sweet Deals on Summer Vacation Favorites

Mexico and Florida are among the top summer vacation destinations for families, and now they are more affordable than ever. The deals are so incredible that even if you feel as though you are caught in the teeth of the recession, you may be able to swing a much-deserved break and have fun in the summer sun. Here’s a list of some of the most tempting offers available right now: MEXICO The Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, which is conveniently located less than an hour from Puerto Vallarta, boasts a 26-acre private sanctuary for families who are in need of … 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 →

Family Travel: A Quacking Good Time

Ernie from “Sesame Street” would be in heaven. If your kids are as enamored with rubber ducks as the lovable orange character from the award-winning children’s television show then head to Michigan next week. That’s where you will find of one the world’s largest Rubber Ducky festivals around. The village of Bellaire in Northern Michigan is holding its annual Rubber Ducky Festival from August 6-17 and is hoping to break a record by stuffing more than 5,000 yellow ducks in the Intermediate River for a quarter-mile race on August 16th. Spectators have a chance to get in on the action … Continue reading →

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 →