Bookmark and Share Email this page Email Print this page Print

Blog Archive

Vacations

Title Issue
Fabulous Photo Ops and Family Outings

Fabulous Photo Ops and Family Outings

Living in the city, it’s easy to forget the wonder and beauty of nature and history—but you don’t have to travel far for a sightseeing excursion begging for the perfect family photo op, a picnic and exploration.

May 2013
All Aboard for Family Fun

All Aboard for Family Fun

Our cruise experience began with the happy dance in our kitchen when the itinerary arrived at our blustery Kansas City front door two weeks before departure. As I took in the agenda for our 6-night Caribbean cruise aboard the Disney Magic, it hit me that we were really doing it!

March 2013
Budget Trip to Holland

Budget Trip to Holland

Our adventures in Pella, Iowa, a Touch of Holland in the Midwest! Touring a windmill, watching wooden shoe demonstrations, eating Dutch letters, and enjoying tulips in the snow!

Summer 2013
Branson, MO: Vacation Capital of the Midwest

Branson, MO: Vacation Capital of the Midwest

Enter to win an $800 Branson Weekend Getaway! 1st Place: 2 Nights at Hilton, Titanic Family Pass, Andy's Frozen Custard for 4, Tracks Go-Card, 4 Seats at Dixie Stampede Dinner/Show & 100 Gas Card! 2nd Place: Titanic Family Pass & Gas Card. 3rd Place: Titanic Family Pass

Spring-Summer 2013
Positively Cleveland, Positively Fun

Positively Cleveland, Positively Fun

Have you made plans for a family vacation this year? If the answer to that question is no, then read on, because I have the perfect family vacation destination for you: Cleveland.

Spring-Summer 2013
Voluntourism: Giving Back over Your Vacation

Voluntourism: Giving Back over Your Vacation

Voluntourism is a new word for an old idea. It is the idea that you can combine the fun and sightseeing of a vacation with the joy of giving your time to a cause.

Spring-Summer 2013
Saving Money on Attractions

Saving Money on Attractions

Next up in the series of money saving tips for vacation…saving money on attractions! While some vacations only involve a beach chair and an umbrella drink, most vacations with kids will include at least one attraction, museum, or event. These things can really take up a bulk of your vacation budget if you aren’t careful, so here are some ways to save on all of those fun excursions!

July 2012
Vacation... South Padre Island

Vacation... South Padre Island

One of the advantages to living in Kansas City is that we are in nearly the geographic center of the United States. That means, while we are not close to an Ocean but we are about equally as far from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans or the Gulf of Mexico.

June 2012
Ways to save money on lodging

Ways to save money on lodging

Tips for finding the best hotel rates.

June 2012
Vacation Savings: Food and Beverage

Vacation Savings: Food and Beverage

Next up in my series of blog posts about saving money on vacation…how to save money on food and beverages while traveling! A good portion of your vacation budget can go toward food if you aren’t careful. Eating out every single meal for a week can really add up. So here are some ways to cut down on your food spending while traveling.

June 2012

Calendar

 
 

KC Going Places

KC Going Places features the best Kansas City Attractions, Day Trips, Playtime, Sports, Museums, Nature, Education, and more...over 500+ great destinations for the family on the go!