http://havekidswilltravel.today.com Just another Today.com weblog Fri, 30 May 2008 01:13:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In yesterday’s post I listed my Top 5 Travel books for children. Today I’m sharing my Top 5 travel games. 1. Crayola Travel Turtle Is the perfect toy for on the go! Your child’s art supplies can be stored neatly away when not in use. The Crayola Travel Turtle comes with a ... http://havekidswilltravel.today.com/2008/05/29/my-top-5-travel-games/ Books are a mainstay on most road trips when you have small children. Give your kids the right book and it will keep them occupied for hours. Here is my list of the top five summertime reads for children in grades pre-k through 2nd grade. 1. Joy the Summer Vacation Fairy ... http://havekidswilltravel.today.com/2008/05/28/my-favorite-books-for-those-long-car-trips/ Considered one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokey Mountains, Cades Cove is one of my family’s favorite weekend getaways. Due to the efforts of the Great Smokey Mountain National Park Service the cove’s numerous pioneer homes, churches, businesses and barns remain as they were in the 1800’s. Drive ... http://havekidswilltravel.today.com/2008/05/23/visit-cades-cove-for-the-perfect-weekend-getaway/ Summertime and the beach seem to go hand in hand. For me summer at the beach means long, lazy sunset strolls and watching children scamper across sugar-white beaches to romp and play in the surf, collecting seashells at sunrise, and soaking up the fresh air and sunshine while relaxing with ... http://havekidswilltravel.today.com/2008/05/19/summer-fun-at-the-beach/ Located 70 miles south of Atlanta, Callaway Gardens is the perfect vacation destination for families. With its gracious southern charm, first-class lodging and restaurants, sports activities such as tennis, boating, swimming, golf and fishing, you’re sure to find something to please the entire family. Callaway Garden’s 14,000 acres is home to ... http://havekidswilltravel.today.com/2008/05/14/callaway-gardens-equals-family-fun/ As a parent you know what your child will need while on vacation. Does your little one prefer to sit on the sidelines and watch the activities going on around him or is he the type of child who prefers to be in the middle of everything while getting as ... http://havekidswilltravel.today.com/2008/05/12/packing-for-your-family-vacation/ When traveling with kids the best advice that I can offer is to always be prepared for the unexpected. Medical emergencies can happen when we least expect it. If your child develops a tummy ache in the middle of the night, the last thing you’ll want to do is be ... http://havekidswilltravel.today.com/2008/05/10/play-it-safe-pack-a-medical-emergency-kit/ The sun-filled days of summer are the perfect time for families to pack up the car and head to the mountains for a weekend camping trip. Camping is a great way to bond with your children and will provide your family with memories that will last a lifetime. You can ... http://havekidswilltravel.today.com/2008/05/09/campfire-cooking-with-kids/ Amelia Island Plantation is located on the southern end of Amelia Island, Florida. The resort’s 1,350 acres are situated between the pristine beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful marshes of the Intracoastal Waterway. The resort offers accommodations ranging from luxury hotel rooms to one, two and three bedroom villas.  The ... http://havekidswilltravel.today.com/2008/05/07/amelia-island-plantation/       Spending a crisp fall afternoon fishing with your children should, and can be a lot of fun, if you take the time to do a little planning before hand. So, before you pack-up the minivan and head off to the nearest lake, river, or local fishing hole with your family, there ... http://havekidswilltravel.today.com/2008/05/06/fishing-with-kids/