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Archives for April 2011

Best Kindle Sleeve for the Traveler

By Jody Halsted April 25, 2011

Kindle case by My Paper Garden

The longer I own my Kindle the more I love it.  I love the size (it easily fits into my purse while my husband carries his in a jacket pocket); I love that you can read it in bright sun light (try that with an iPad); I love the hundreds of free books (I’ve discovered […]

2 Comments · Filed Under: Recommended Travel Products ·

Family Fun in Chicago

By Jody Halsted April 18, 2011

Downtown Chicago reflected in the Cloud Gate Sculpture (aka "the bean")

A Chicago family vacation doesn’t have to break the bank.  If you’re planning a stop at a more expensive destination- like the Field Museum or Shedd Aquarium- balance it out with fun, free activities. Save up to 51% on Chicago’s 5 best attractions with CityPASS – Shop Now! Explore Millennium Park Millennium Park is most […]

3 Comments · Filed Under: Uncategorized · Tagged With: amusement park, Chicago, dining, Food and Restaurants, museum, Water Park

How to Plan a Family Scuba Diving Vacation

By Jody Halsted April 7, 2011

chevron barracudas

Today’s guest author, Jacob Mojiwat, is passionate about the ocean and water sports. Currently he is sharing the wonders of diving in malaysia with others. His website, asiadivingvacation.com has comprehensive information about Asian dive locations such as Sipadan Island and the area dive resorts to help diving enthusiasts plan unparalleled scuba diving vacations.   For […]

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Should I Ride MegaBus with Kids?

By Jody Halsted April 6, 2011

Looking Out the MegaBus Window

I’ll cut the suspense and begin the article with a resounding YES!  My family recently traveled from Des Moines to Chicago on MegaBus and found it to be convenient, affordable and relaxing. MegaBus Travel In the Midwest we are very used to seeing two type of buses on the interstate- the charter bus filled with […]

10 Comments · Filed Under: Driving, Travel Resources ·

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