Posts Tagged ‘travel with kids’
Feb 6, 2010
By Lisa T. Bergren, 2007; updated 2/6/10
Our entry into Venezia was less than auspicious. Our GPS wasn’t programmed right, so we weren’t sure we were heading the right way (signs were surprisingly unhelpful!); it was pouring rain, and we were almost out of time to get the rental cars turned in and our keys for the apartment in time. STRESS! Continue reading
Tags: Grand Canal, Italy, Rialto, San Marco, travel with children, travel with kids, Venezia, Venice
Feb 3, 2010
3 Generations Tour Tuscany
Siena, Florence, San Galgano and ChiantiBy Lisa T. Bergren, 2007, updated 1/31/10
We did a March 2007 trip with two grandparents (in their 60s), two parents (in their 40s) and three kids (ages 11. 8 and 4). Our first leg of the trip was in Rome, and our third was Venice, but Tuscany, as always it seems, stole our hearts.
Day 1:
We drove up from Rome (about 2 hours from the airport) on Saturday afternoon and had to get groceries before reaching our agriturismo, the incredible Odina, where we shared the luxurious, roomy, fabulous Redento villa, complete with full kitchen and wood-burning pizza oven (see pizza oven tips below). Continue reading
Jan 26, 2010
Entertainment En Route
Passing the Time with Kids on the RoadBy 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 CaribbeanBy Lisa T. Bergren, 6/08; updated 1/09
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
Jan 10, 2010
Puerto Rico
El Yunque and beyond...By Lisa T. Bergren, 2008 (updated 1/9/10)
We love a sweet deal and this definitely qualifies! We scored an awesome hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico… and spent the weekend there before heading out to Nevis, West Indies, and then returning for another leg to Vieques. But Puerto Rico has a draw all of its own–here’s a recap of our first pass at it… Continue reading
Dec 20, 2009
Spring Break in London, Part 1/3
Mother & Teen/TweenBy 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
In England, London, Trip Reports
Tags: cathedral, Europe, fish and chips, food, London, metro, mother/daughter, Oyster card, St. Paul's, subway, teen, travel with kids, tube, tween, youth hostel
Dec 15, 2009
Winter in the Flathead Valley, Montana
Coming Down Off of Blacktail MountainAfter a great, cold day of skiing in Montana, we watched this sunset… Continue reading
In Montana, Photo Essay
Tags: Glacier, Montana, skiing, Somers, travel, travel with kids
Dec 4, 2009
10 Reasons to Travel with Kids
Photo by iStockphoto
By Lisa T. Bergren
Com’on people! If you were brave enough to HAVE kids, you can certainly get on a plane or in a car for a road trip with them. Here are the top 10 reasons we hear that parents would rather leave the kids at home (and therefore, why most stay home too):
1) We’ve never been there before.
TheWorldIsCallingSays: So go—and figure it out together! It’s incredibly fun (and a bonding experience) to share the wonder of discovery. Continue reading
