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Archives for February 2011

Why You Should “Like” Family Rambling on Facebook

By Jody Halsted February 16, 2011

If you haven’t “liked” Family Rambling on Facebook, please consider this your invitation to join me over there! In addition notifications of new posts here at Family Rambling you’ll also see: Links to articles that I have written for other publications Links to handpicked, relevant travel articles Discussion with other readers of Family Rambling Big […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: Travel Resources ·

Hotel Majestic in St Louis

By Jody Halsted February 15, 2011

Opening an Omni Kids Pack

Situated in the heart of St Louis, the Omni Majestic is one of the Historic Hotels of America and the smallest Omni hotel. With 91 rooms and 42 associates you’ll receive unparalleled personal service in a beautiful boutique environment.

9 Comments · Filed Under: hotel, Hotels and Lodging, USA · Tagged With: Missouri

Recordable Storybooks from Hallmark

By Jody Halsted February 14, 2011

Continue your bedtime ritual when you’re far from home While I do most of my traveling with my girls on tow, there are times when I venture off on my own- or with my husband, if I’m really lucky!- and my girls spend time with their grandmother or aunts, uncles and cousins.  They don’t miss […]

7 Comments · Filed Under: Recommended Travel Products ·

Pantech 4G USB Modem from Verizon Wireless : Travel Gadget… in a minute

By Jody Halsted February 8, 2011

If you travel frequently, taking your own internet along allows you to work in places you couldn’t before- like in the car- and is very helpful in places where wifi is an extra charge (airports, some hotels).

1 Comment · Filed Under: Recommended Travel Products · Tagged With: Verizon

When You Can’t Avoid Travel Problems

By Jody Halsted February 7, 2011

Or “The One Where a Semi Shatters the Side Window of our Van” Sometimes you can plan every aspect of your trip- from packing to drive time entertainment, schedules to snacks- but there are times you just can’t avoid travel problems.  It’s how you handle the problems that will impact your journey.  (Tips at the end of […]

12 Comments · Filed Under: Travel Resources · Tagged With: handy tips

4 Romantic Iowa Inns

By Jody Halsted February 1, 2011

Irish Room at Hotel Pattee, Perry, Iowa

Romantic Iowa Iowa abounds with historic inns, beautiful B&Bs and luxurious boutique hotels.  The four I am sharing today come highly recommended. The Historic Hotel Pattee, Perry The town of Perry, located a quick half hour from Des Moines, embraces the beautiful Hotel Pattee in the center of town.  The perfect spot to escape for […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: hotel, Hotels and Lodging, USA · Tagged With: B and B, Iowa

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