25May

Montreal: A Family-Friendly City with European Flare

Montreal with Kids

On my recent trip to Montreal, I was overwhelmed with the city’s European flare.  After a less than 60-minute flight from NYC, I was transported into a world of cafes, croissants, café’ au laits, signs and menus in French and French architecture.  Getting to Montreal is so easy, and the rewards of a weekend away are so abundant.  Plus, there are so many things to do with kids, and what better way to introduce them to French culture without breaking the bank on a trip to Europe? Montreal has so much to offer - it’s a city with so much history.  Situated Read More

10May

Travel Tuesday: Curtain Bluff in Antigua to Offer First-Ever Wellness Week

Curtain Bluff Wellness Week

Looking for a weekend getaway with your husband or with the girls?  This June, Curtain Bluff Resort in Antigua will host its first-ever Wellness Week. The week will take place June 9th-14th and is comprised of various fitness, spa, and wellness activities. It is ideal for those looking to relax while also starting the summer off on a healthy note. Daily fitness activities include a rainforest hike, Beach Boot Camp, Pilates, muscle toning, Yoga, stretch, aqua aerobics and more. Each participant also gets one complimentary personal training session at Read More

23Apr

Summer Travel Planning: Atlantis Fantasy Camps

Atlantis Fantasy Camps

Looking for a educational and fun summer holiday for the whole family?  Look no further!  From July 11th through August 4th, 2011, the four-night/five-day 2011 Atlantis Fantasy Camps invite campers between the ages of 6 and 22 to pursue their dreams with a variety of different “edutainment” camp programs suited to specific age groups and interests. Campers will access the state-of-the-art 8,000 square foot kids club AKA (Atlantis Kids Adventures), the new $11-million teen club CRUSH and the world’s largest open-air marine habitat featuring more than Read More

12Apr

Royal Wedding Coverage: Where to Eat and Stay with Kids in London

London Food

The article below was originally posted on TravelingMom.com.  I am re-posting it here for people about to embark on the city for the Royal Wedding.  If you have kids, you’ll be interested in some things we learned last summer. In addition to the article, I want to elaborate on where to eat and stay.  I spent a year living in London after college, and we go as a family every year, so I have traveled both on a budget and as a family in the grand city rather.  While I will admit that eating in London can be quite expensive, it doesn’t have to Read More

04Apr

Royal Wedding Coverage: Visiting London with Kids

Changing of the Guard

This article was originally printed on TravelingMom.com.  I am reprinting to assist families getting ready to embark on the town during the Royal Wedding.  If you are traveling with kids, you might find this information useful, especially since it is only one year old.   I spent a week in the grand city with my kids last summer, and here is what I wrote:   London has so much to offer kids.  The trick is actually choosing what to do and where to go, particularly when you’re there for a specified amount of time. On our recent Read More

04Apr

Fairmont (Express/Hotel) Proclaims April “Royal Month”

Fairmont Hotel

  Royal Wedding fever has descended on British Columbia. To commemorate the upcoming royal nuptials on April 29th, The Fairmont Empress in Victoria and The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver will celebrate everything “fit for a queen” this April. If you’re looking to celebrate the Royal Wedding in true British style, there is no better place to mark this momentous occasion than at one of British Columbia’s Fairmont castles, both of which have important historic ties to the Royal Family. The Fairmont Empress will offer a wide selection of royal Read More

29Mar

Family Travel Tuesday: Value-Packed Packages to Jamaica

Ritz Carlton

When my kids were ages 2 and 3, we headed to Jamaica for some R&R.   We met our family from the UK at the Star Fish Resort where we spent seven heavenly nights.  Jamaica has it all - great food, great people, great weather and most importantly, great value.  On a budget of any size, you can go on holiday comfortably and affordably. I was thrilled to be contacted y the Jamaica Tourist Board to promote some of their seasonal offerings geared toward moms and dads in celebration of this year’s Mother’s and Father’s Day holidays.  Many of Jamaica’s Read More

25Mar

Mom or Girlfriend Getaway: Bike Across Scotland

Scotland Bridge

Looking to getaway without the kids for a week this summer?  All moms need a break, and taking a week off is the best way to rejuvenate your spirit and soul.  While it's great to travel with the kids, a week away on your own won't hurt anyone.  With the proper childcare in place, all worries can be alleviated in your absence.    With nothing to worry about, why not have an adventure on your own?  Here at the Culture Mom, we're all about finding your spirit and running with it.  Go with a friend, go on your own.  Feel no guilt.  There's nothing wrong with Read More

11Feb

Giveaway: Samantha Brown’s Asia on DVD from the Travel Channel

05-57883 Samantha Brown's Asia 3D

For my birthday this year, my husband handed me the best gift I could possibly ask for: a plane ticket to Hong Kong.  Turning 40 last year wasn't as hard as turning 30 (I do have problems with my age, obviously), but I have always felt there was one hole: the fact that I have not traveled to Asia.  That is why this giveaway has extra meaning for me - Asia is most certainly on my mind as I am getting ready for the (solo) trip of a lifetime. In this new DVD, we can travel to the Far East with Samantha Brown as she embarks on her most fascinating journey Read More

10Aug

San Juan Marriott “Best Family Vacation Ever Package”

sj2

We're all working longer hours.  Driving the kids around.  Dealing with our schedules.  Kids are playing more sports and taking on more hobbies.  With the stress of the juggling act and striking that desired balance that we all need need, we all need more time to spend with our family.  And just not any old time - uninterrupted time. Read More