Vacation and Travel

We've all been there. It's mere hours before you have to leave for the airport and nothing is packed! These tips will help you get packed and out the door fast (even with kids). 1. Enlist the kids. "My 12-year-old has been packing her suitcase for two years, and my 9-year-old started packing his carry-on at 7," says Jamie Pearson, a blogger at travelsavvymom.com. Make it fun by downloading the Packing Pro app ($2.99)

If anyone lives in or is in Arizona this weekend, check out fellow MLB wife Raquel Aurilia playing The Good Life Festival. The festival is this Saturday - February 25th, at the Encanteras Country Club in Arizona. Raquel is opening for Eddie Money and Pat Benatar! for tickets and more information check out...

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1. Panama Go for the canal. Stay for everything else. It’s been 12 years since Panama regained control of its canal, and the country’s economy is booming. Cranes stalk the skyline of the capital, Panama City, where high-rises sprout one after the next and immigrants arrive daily from around the world. Among those who have landed en masse in recent years are American expatriates and investors, who have banked on Panamanian

The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, one of the most eagerly awaited annual events in Mumbai, runs this year from Saturday through Feb. 12. During the event, Mumbai takes to the streets to celebrate India’s performing, literary and visual arts. The festival is named for the statue of King Edward VIII on a black horse — kalaghoda — in South Mumbai. The area, now an arts precinct, comes to life with street installations, food stalls

Being a dad is one tough job If you are a working dad, travel often comes with the job. While it is difficult to miss first words, school plays, or even bedtime, your job is important in allowing you to provide for your family and keep them healthy and happy. Even though traveling may take a toll on you and your family, there are ways to stay connected while you are on the road. How to be there when you're not Communication

This year is the 25th anniversary of Berlin’s alternative media arts festival, Transmediale. This five-day event, which starts on Tuesday at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt contemporary arts center, has a rich international program of artworks, installations, video screenings, workshops, performances and an interdisciplinary symposiums, all organized by various guest curators. The Festival for Adventurous Music and Related Arts

IN the wake of the Costa Concordia catastrophe on Jan. 13 that killed at least 17 people and raised troubling questions about the ship’s captain, many tourists are wondering: How safe am I on a cruise? Well, the chance of dying in a cruise accident is small. From 2005 to 2010, about 100 million passengers took cruises, and there were 16 deaths attributed to marine accidents, according to the Cruise Lines International Association. But

WHILE throngs of tailgaters chug Bud Light and devour Buffalo wings near the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, and millions of other football fans gather in front of their TVs to watch the Super Bowl this year, in-the-know travelers will be sitting down to meals at some of the hardest-to-get-into restaurants in the country, skiing down empty slopes and zipping through Disney World without the usual lines. If you’re willing

SUDDENLY it’s the end of January and you realize the children will be off for Presidents’ Day next month — an ideal opportunity to squeeze in a short family vacation. But coming so soon after the holidays, you don’t want to travel too far. After all, there is still spring break and summer vacation to plan. Ideally, your destination should be somewhere you can reach in an easy drive or on a nonstop flight and that will have

Whistler/Blackcomb is one of the world's most popular ski regions. It is consistently rated by ski magazines and guidebooks as the most popular ski resort in North America. It offers more ski terrain and vertical runs than any other ski resort in North America. It has a mile-high vertical rise, twelve bowls and more than 200 marked trails. Only about 75 miles from Vancouver, it is conveniently located for visitors to come

Catch the spirit in Nassau, the heart and hub of the Bahamas since the days of the legendary pirate Blackbeard. Drenched in history, the city seduces visitors with its tropical splendor combined with glamorous shopping, gourmet dining and lively nightlife. Visit in late December and you can join in the festivities of Junkanoo, with traditional street parades and all night parties, where you can dance until dawn to local music

For those of you planning on traveling for the upcoming holidays or for a winter vacation, we highly recommend flying with Apollo Jets! Apollo Jets, is a premiere Private Jet Chartering company. The staff at Apollo Jets are easy to work with and have worldwide access to virtually every size or type of aircraft you may need. Apollo Jets provide the private charter industry's most flexible, client-oriented private flight arrangements!

Searching for the perfect winter family vacation spot for your next getaway? Grand Targhee, WY Tucked into the backside of the magnificent Tetons hides Grand Targhee, where snowfall seems to be endless and families can savor it in endless ways. Targhee isn't huge: just 2,000 acres of lift-accessed skiing coupled with another 1,000 acres of snowcat skiing. That's a good thing for families: The intimate setting means

Whether you're packing light for the tropics, or layering up for the slopes, we're going to show you how to pack everything you need into one carry-on suitcase! Style expert and packing pro Ricci DeMartino teaches us how to save space in our suitcase, keep our delicates wrinkle-free, and fit those last-minute items in.

Just the thought alone of flying with little ones can put parents on edge. While less people are expected to fly this holiday season, flights will be more crowded [insert collective groan here]. Here's how to survive your next flight with a baby, toddler, or preschooler. 1) If you can afford it, buy an extra seat for your child. Most airlines let you hold kids under 2, saving you the expense, but your arms and lap will need

DYLAN’S POP-UP CANDYLAND: Dylan’s Candy Bar, the Upper East Side’s supersized candy emporium, will open a 7,000 square foot holiday pop-up shop at 42nd Street and 6th Avenue. “When customers walk through the doors I want them to feel like a kid again,” said Dylan Lauren, chief executive and founder of Dylan’s Candy Bar. “The pop-up store will be filled floor to ceiling with candy.” No exaggerations there; a life-size gingerbread

It will take a second or two before the animation starts! Rolling Through The Bay This man made a model of the entire city of San Francisco....and he decided to use toothpicks! He used more than 100,000 toothpicks, and it took 35 years to build. Not only is it huge, but you can take tours using little plastic balls. Prepare to be amazed. By Scott Weaver

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Thinking about taking a road trip but worried that the kids will get antsy? No fear we've found the best apps for your phone to keep the kids busy on that long ride! Best Road Trip Ever
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