Posts Tagged ‘holiday travel’
A Taste of Ireland – Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
We all thought that it would be a much bigger deal than it turned out to be, but it’s still a memory that will remain with us forever. If you’re Irish, married to someone who is Irish, or just love drinking a good Guinness now and again, visiting Ireland should top your list of things to do with your kids before they’re out of college and have long forgotten about vacationing with their parents.
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, I’m flooded with wonderful memories of a family vacation to Ireland taken many years ago, right around this time. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we’d planned on trudging out early into the cold, damp morning to marvel at the entertainment of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It was quite a long walk from our hotel to the parade route, but we were so looking forward to this once in a lifetime experience, I mean, it’s St. Patrick’s Day and this is Ireland.
Strange...
We’d anticipated large crowds of people vying for a good spot from which to view the spectacle. When we arrived at the place where we thought we should be, we wondered if we had taken a wrong turn. There were fewer than a thousand people within our sight – perhaps as a result of the inclement weather, we thought. The crowd did grow a bit by the time the parade started, but it wasn’t until later that we’d realize that the St. Patrick’s Day Parade back home was a much bigger deal than it was in Ireland.
What the heck...?
There was some strange stuff in that parade! Oh well, we enjoyed it all the same! It was a once in a lifetime experience. Enjoy the photos and check back with us again to read more on traveling throughout Ireland.
Playing The Bagpipes
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Update: New TSA Security Requirements Impacting Families
As a result of the events onboard Northwest 253 on December 25, 2009, the TSA has issued additional security directives to airlines, impacting family air travel. These new directives are in place for ALL flights to the United States (including flights from San Juan and the USVI). Read the rest of this entry »
NCL Winter Weather Guarantee
You can read more about this topic, as well as many other family cruising topics, in our new book–Cruising With Kids: A Guide To The Perfect Family Cruise Vacation. Visit our dedicated Cruising With Kids website for more details.
Norwegian Cruise Line implemented a Winter Weather Guarantee for it’s sailings out of New York a number of years back. Their promise – if the ship departs late by 12 hours or more due to inclement weather, you have the option of an onboard credit for that sailing of $100 per person (max $200 per cabin) or a credit in the amount that you paid for the cruise to be used on a future sailing within 1 year should you choose to cancel. Oh, and they will also reimburse you for reasonable expenses incurred to re-arrange travel if you choose to cancel. Read the rest of this entry »
Holiday Travel – Airport Security Challenges
Airport security can be a challenge for families on normal travel days. Add the complications of holiday travel and you’re in for a special treat. Getting through it isn’t impossible, you just need to be prepared.
In preparation for today’s post, I was doing some research and trying to catch up on some of my favorite blogs. Low and behold, Amy, of On the go with Amy had just posted TSA tips for holiday travelers. As usual, she did a terrific job and even sprinkled in some of her witty sense of humor. I just love reading her blog…she really makes me laugh. Read the rest of this entry »
Bethlehem Shopping With Kids
After spending a couple of hours at the Bethlehem Christmas Market, we decided to take advantage of the extensive shopping available in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Main Street is lined with unique shops with something for everyone, including the kids! Read the rest of this entry »
