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Family Travel: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

You don’t have to be Irish to join in the plethora of St. Patrick’s Day events taking place across the country. Simply don some green (so you won’t get pinched) and get out there and enjoy the festivities. NEW YORK The Big Apple’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will once again march down Fifth Avenue this year. The parade is one of the city’s largest and most famous events of the year, and is a tradition that dates back to the 1700s. The festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 44th Street and Fifth Avenue. Bagpipers, … Continue reading →

Family Forays to National Treasures

While some families are spending this weekend preparing for their spring getaways others are staying close to home and finalizing their plans for summer adventures. Whether you are doing one or the other the following family friendly vacation destinations are ones you might consider visiting if you are looking for an alternative (or addition) to theme parks and thrill rides. Starting April 14th the new museum and visitor center at Gettysburg National Military Park will open its doors to the public. The facility is part of a $125 million project that helps preserve the park’s artifacts and archives. If you … Continue reading →

Are You Traveling to Washington, D.C. for the Inauguration?

If so good luck trying to get a hotel room… Actually, there is some good news on the lodging front, though if you are planning to visit Washington, D.C. during inauguration week there are a few things you should keep in mind… First, if you have not solidified your travel plans you need to do so ASAP. Many hotels in the D.C. area are already booked. Sure, the presidential inauguration on January 20, 2009, is a year away, and the guest of honor is still unknown, but that certainly hasn’t stopped travelers from making sure they won’t be left out … Continue reading →

A Royal Visit

The Prince has landed. Prince Charles that is… along with his wife Camilla arrived in the United States from Britain last night and spent much of today touring Philadelphia (he’s the first British royal to visit the state). The royal couple’s tour of the city included stops at Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the National Constitution Center and the Academy of Music. At each stop throngs of fans gathered to gush over the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. I would consider myself a “royal watcher” (as a child I was enthralled by Princess Diana), but I don’t … Continue reading →

June Bugs

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Over the last few weeks, I’ve been writing about weddings, ceremonies and more as May Marriage Month was celebrated. We’ve seen May Day come and go, Mother’s Day come and go, the end of the school year, graduations and of course, Memorial Day. May remains one of the busiest months on my personal calendar and I am ready to heave a sigh of relief as we make our journey from May into June. The month of June is as popular if not more so for wedding than the month of May. I’ve been trying to come up with some ideas … Continue reading →