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Drivable Destinations in the Midwest | Midwest Family Vacations

By Jody Halsted January 26, 2013

Explore the St Louis Zoo by Train

Spring and summer travel are on the minds of many here in the Midwest as we battle cabin fever and cold snaps.  I’ve had a chance to remember quite a few of the places we’ve visited and the fun we’ve had as I’ve been writing reviews for MiniTime, a new travel resource for families.  Think […]

Leave a Comment · Filed Under: Family Travel, Travel, Travel Resources · Tagged With: Illinois, Iowa, Iowa, Missouri

A Visit to Long Grove Confectionery is Like Finding a Golden Ticket

By Melissa Schwartz March 4, 2014

“I never had a chance to shine, Never a happy song to sing, But suddenly half the world is mine What an amazing thing—‘Cause I’ve got a golden ticket!” When Charlie finds the Golden Ticket, every child imagines changing places with him for even just a moment to peek into Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory! Fortunately, […]

Leave a Comment · Filed Under: Family Travel, Travel, USA · Tagged With: Chicago, chocolate, Fun for Kids, Illinios

Highlights of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

By Jody Halsted November 25, 2015

Bits of Ireland’s incredible driving route are likely familiar to those researching a vacation, but some of these highlights of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way are truly secrets to many visitors to the Emerald Isle. Family-Friendly Highlights Along the World’s Longest Signposted Driving Route published by Minitime Stretching over 2500 kilometers along Ireland’s sometimes stark, always […]

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Dublin with Kids

By Jody Halsted November 19, 2015

When in Dublin... with Molly Malone. A guide to enjoying Dublin with Kids. Ireland travel tips.

I’m going to be honest – I wasn’t a big fan of Dublin when my daughters were young. But now that they can enjoy the city’s history, architecture, and experiences, a few days in Dublin is a terrific addition to an Ireland family vacation! A Family’s Guide to Dublin, Ireland published by Minitime The majority of […]

Leave a Comment · Filed Under: Clips, Family Travel, International, Ireland, Travel · Tagged With: #loveDublin, Dublin, Ireland family vacations

Exploring one of Iowa’s ‘Forgotten’ State Parks

By Jody Halsted November 17, 2015

a bit of nostalgia on old playground equipment at 9 Eagles State Park in Iowa

My family didn’t do a lot of traveling when I was growing up – and we weren’t campers. But we did enjoy quite a bit of Iowa’s great outdoors. Some of my best childhood memories took place at what I think of now as one of Iowa’s ‘Forgotten’ State Parks: 9 Eagles State Park in […]

2 Comments · Filed Under: Camping & RVing, Clips, Family Travel, Travel · Tagged With: #traveliowa, Iowa, State Park

Tips for an Ireland Family Vacation

By Jody Halsted November 10, 2015

It’s always so nice to be considered an expert in a topic you are passionate about. How to create a magical Ireland family vacation is that topic for me, so I was honored to be interviewed by Michelle Donaghue, a contributor at Well Traveled Kids. Michelle had found my site Ireland Family Vacations as she […]

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