Aug 20, 2010

Flathead Lake, Montana

Moment of Peace Video (with a little action)

It would seem all that’s missing is Corona and lime in this relaxing video. On the northeast end of Flathead Lake near Bigfork, Montana, a boater and his tow are trying to get a few more waterski/wakeboard runs in before dusk…with the distant summer sounds of children playing on the shore…

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Jul 27, 2010

Lewis & Clark Caverns

Beneath Montana

By Lisa T. Bergren

Like exploring caves? About forty-five minutes outside of Bozeman, Montana, is a family adventure treasure for kids and adults alike, Montana’s first state park, the Lewis & Clark Caverns.  Continue reading

Apr 26, 2010

Lahia Condos

Cancun, Mexico

By Lisa T. Bergren

Heading to Cancun, Mexico on a family vacation? When you walk into Lahia, the view takes your breath away. It looks like a five star hotel with massive glass windows that look out upon the prettiest infinity pool we’ve ever (EVER!) seen, then on to classic Cancun’s white sand, turquoise water beaches. Continue reading

Mar 28, 2010

View on a Venetian Neighborhood

A Different Kind of Canal

By Lisa T. Bergren

In Venice, ancient city of mariners and merchants, we rented a second floor apartment facing Via Giuseppe Garibaldi. This wide avenue, once a waterway, now a canal of stone and cement, swirls with grandmothers pushing children too old to be in umbrella strollers (but in them anyway), schoolchildren, businesspeople. Here, the tolling bell of a neighborhood church awakens us each morning, calling parishioners to mass. We hear the creaks and groans of shutters pushed aside, the metallic grate of gates opened in front of tiny shops and markets and bars. Continue reading

Mar 16, 2010

Paris with Teens

France for the family

By Lisa T. Bergren

Are you heading out on a family vacation to Paris? Over Spring break 2009, I took my daughters, ages 13 and 10, to Paris after a sojourn in London. Here is a quick list of recommendations if you’re traveling with kids of your own: Continue reading

Feb 19, 2010

Costa Rica with Teens

A rustic family travel adventure!

Guest post by Sarah Shonts, 2008, updated 2/10

Heading to Costa Rica soon? We had such a good time in 2008, we’re heading back for a second visit this Spring break! Here’s the first of three reports on our grand adventure, with four teens in tow. If we can do it with our blended family, so can you! Continue reading

Jan 31, 2010

3 Days in Rome

Three generations travel together

By Lisa T. Bergren 2007, updated 1/30/10

Our March 2007 trip included grandparents (in their 60s), parents (in their 40s) and three kids (ages 11, 8 and 4). We traveled to Rome-Tuscany-Venice over 12 days. Continue reading

Jan 26, 2010

Entertainment En Route

Passing the Time with Kids on the Road

By Lisa T. Bergren

• Do NOT pre-board with your young children. Send one adult ahead to settle all the stuff in and leave the other adult to keep them running until closer to take-off time. Don’t wander too far, however! Continue reading

Jan 18, 2010

Early Summer in Nevis, West Indies

Authentic Caribbean

By Lisa T. Bergren

As soon as school ended, we packed up our kids, (ages 13, 9 and 5) and went to Nevis, an island in the West Indies. If you’re like most people I meet, you’re blinking twice and muttering, “Nevis? Where’s that?” Continue reading

Dec 30, 2009

2009 Best Posts

Favorite Stops for Families

From MileHighMamas.com; photo courtesy of Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce (pic above)

***CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO***

Amber is the funny, outdoorsy, ski-lovin’, transplanted Canadian who lives here in Colorado now with her hubby and two young kids. Her favorite stop of 2009 was Crested Butte, and after a visit to her blog to read about it, I can see why. The playgrounds, music festival, kids’ camp…This definitely has to be on the Bergrens’ own Tour de Colorado for 2010. Continue reading