Dec 21, 2009

Spring Break in London, Part 2/3

Mother w/ Teen and Tween

By Lisa T. Bergren, 2009

We left our youth hostel on the fourth day (as planned) and moved into The Elizabeth (not to be confused with Elizabeth House, where our cabbie mistakenly dropped us–it’s nearby), near the Victoria tube station. It’s in a terrific location on a neighborhood square and has an amazing breakfast down in the basement. Rooms are a bit worn (at least ours was) but the beds were decent. I’d ask for a room on the second floor, overlooking the square. Continue reading

Dec 20, 2009

Spring Break in London, Part 1/3

Mother & Teen/Tween

By Lisa T. Bergren

After scoring a killer airfare into London and out of Paris, our spring break plan was real—our first mother/2 daughter trip! Tim and Jack stayed home because of expense, Tim needing to work, and the desire to make it a “girl thing.” (Jack was happy to  go bowling instead. He’s six!) Continue reading

Nov 18, 2009

New York City

Travel with Teens

Photo courtesy of iStockphoto

Guest post by Diana Miller

Taking your teens to New York, New York? You might be intimidated by the city that doesn’t sleep. The concrete jungle. But don’t be! We were welcomed to the jungle once again, this time over Spring Break 2009, with mild temperatures and no rain.  Continue reading