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Road Trip Rules – Prep For A Safe And Fun Road Trip

When it comes to family memories, there is nothing quite like being packed into the family car like sardines, for hours, on the way to some amazing vacation spot. The well prepared family will get there in one piece, so plan ahead and make sure that your car is stocked and ready to go. Let... Read more »
By Amy Bizzarri,
May 18, 2012 at 9:56 am
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Fun For The Road – Car Games For Your Next Road Trip

Summer is upon us, and a season of road trip fun beckons. Battle the “Are we there yet?” chorus with these fun, inexpensive road trip games. Read the rest of my latest article – Fun for the Road: Car Games for Your Next Road Trip here: http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2012/05/14/fun-for-the-road-car-games-for-your-next-road-trip/... Read more »
By Amy Bizzarri,
May 18, 2012 at 9:55 am
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Fly the Happy Skies: EVA Air's Hello Kitty Airplane Fleet

Yes, it’s true: Taiwanese airline EVA Air now has Hello Kitty airplanes in its fleet. Which means I have another reason to embark on a grand tour of Asia. I’ve loved all thingsSanrio ever since I was a little girl. If I weren’t a grown woman, I’d still be carrying aHello Kitty purse and using a Hello Kitty lunchbox. Thankfully, I have... Read more »
By Amy Bizzarri,
May 4, 2012 at 11:55 am
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Giveaway! Skip*Hop Rolling Luggage!

I am delighted to host a give away for a cute,  new Skip*Hop rolling backpack,  perfect for your traveling tot! Skip*Hop makes some of the most adorable kid and baby products on the market. Check out these original bathtub toys, these cute bedding collections, and of course, their durable line of diaper bags, including a collection designed by Jonathan... Read more »
By Amy Bizzarri,
May 1, 2012 at 11:13 am
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Make Way for Ducklings!

I love connecting travel with reading. In Chicago, we have a number of parks, museums and other attractions that are connected to great reads (Here’s my guide to Storybooks with a Chicago Connection). Here’s a sweet way to celebrate Mother’s Day in Boston: Trace the steps of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard and their 8 ducklings... Read more »
By Amy Bizzarri,
April 18, 2012 at 10:02 am
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Junior Ranger Programs at Hawaiian National Parks

When traveling to the Hawaiian Islands, take a break from sand and sun, and learn a thing or two about history, culture and nature by taking part in the Junior Rangers Program at a Hawaiian National Park.  The Pacific National Monument at Pearl Harbor (Oahu), Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii Island), and Haleakala National Park (Maui)... Read more »
By Amy Bizzarri,
April 10, 2012 at 11:56 am
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Underwater Easter Egg Hunt in Key Largo

I love the Florida Keys. Way back when, pre-kids, I was PADI open water certified in scuba diving in Key West. I’m looking forward to taking the kids there – perhaps for spring break 2013? Now that my son is Jr. Scuba certified, I’d love to take part in the annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt... Read more »
By Amy Bizzarri,
March 22, 2012 at 10:40 am
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North Carolina's Crystal Coast

Dust off your flip-flops and get ready to travel and gather unforgettable beach-side memories and a few seashells and sand dollars, too. The Crystal Coast – North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks – has something for everyone in your family: a Civil War era fort for history buffs, wild horses roaming the shores of an uninhabited island for... Read more »
By Amy Bizzarri,
March 20, 2012 at 8:56 am
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Friends Don't Let Friends Not Travel: nominate a a first-time traveler to win a spot on a Contiki tour!

Here’s a fun contest for the young adult in your life! Do It While You’re Young (www.diwyy.com), a great website for young women interested in travel, is hosting a ”Friends Don’t Let Friends Not Travel” (FDLFNT) contest together with Contiki. Now is your chance to nominate a a first-time traveler to win a spot on a... Read more »
By Amy Bizzarri,
March 16, 2012 at 11:05 am
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Road Trip Game Ideas!

Battle against the “Are we there yet?”s with these fun, inexpensive road trip games.   Road Trip Scavenger Hunt Before you leave, make a checklist of things you’re likely to pass by on your route. For example, heading out of Illinois and into the prairie yonder, cows, a red barn, a DeKalb corn sign, a... Read more »
By Amy Bizzarri,
March 13, 2012 at 10:18 am
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