Admit it: you need a vacation Every Mom needs a vacation, but most of us just can't imagine how we can take one. Traveling with kids means theme parks, stress, and no romance. Doesn't it? The answer is cruising Mommy Cruises shows you how every Mom can take a relaxing family vacation, enjoy time with the kids, and still find time for romantic interludes. Inside this book you'll find all of the information you need to start planning your first cruise vacation, written from a Mom's point of view. But be warned: once you start cruising, you may become addicted About the Author Helen Brubeck is a veteran cruiser who has traveled with her family many times and lived to tell the tale. Find out her secrets in Mommy Cruises

Your trip to Walt Disney World can be one of the greatest vacation experiences you'll ever have, but getting the most out of it can be a bit of a challenge. So many people aimlessly plan their Disney World trip and end up wasting so much time and money when they arrive. Unlike many other vacation destinations, Walt Disney World is very fast paced and there is more to do than you will most likely have time to do. Therefore, if you want to get the most out of your trip, you must first familiarize yourself with what there is to do, where to stay, where to eat, and then develop a time saving schedule. This book will give you a lot to consider when planning your trip. It will also show you how to effectively schedule your daily time at the parks and dining with a sample time schedule. This book is perfect for anyone who is planning a first time vacation to Walt Disney World, as well as anyone that has been to Disney World and wants to get the most out of their trip the next time they visit

Pack your bags, hop a plane, and take a trip Embarking on a journey with your kids can be a thrilling and rewarding adventure. Family travel is also a great way to expand your cultural horizons and help cultivate our next generation of global citizens. This book offers hundreds of easy-to-use ideas for: Drumming up excitement for the journey ahead Teaching your kids to pack themselves Having fun at the airport and on the plane Easing jetlag and schedule changes Involving everyone in setting itineraries and expectations Making museums and tourist stops engaging for everyone Enriching your travel experience through journaling Keeping the joy of the journey alive long after your return Discovering cultural education in your own back yard This book is intended for well-seasoned travelers and newbies alike who enjoy being with their children, want to enrich their education, and are excited to discover, as a family, the vast and unique experiences this world has to offer.

The National Trust cares for some of the most spectacular countryside in Britain. This guide features 100 walks from across the country, from the ancient majesty of Avebury's stone circle and the wonder of Giant's Causeway to the dramatic peaks towering about Lake windermere. The walks are organised by region, making it easy to explore historical sites, spot wildlife and stunning views wherever you are. The routes are graded according to ease, from two to eight miles in length, to include family-friendly rambles across parkland, adventurous hikes and everything in between. With information on transport links, facilities, local attractions and fun stuff for the kids, along with maps of each route, this is the perfect guide for exploring Britain's countryside and discovering your new favourite walk.

If you're reading this, you may be dreading an upcoming flight with your young child or thinking about taking one, but aren't sure you can handle it. I completely understand, but have no fear. Long haul flights were routine for us as we spent 7 years as expatriates. When my daughter was born in Hong Kong (7500 miles away from our families in California), we obviously had to fly her home for visits. I had anxiety about this for years before I was pregnant and I thought about canceling our first long haul flight trip multiple times. My newborn baby was fussier than most, had major acid reflux, I had to fly alone with her, and our journey was 24 hours door to door. We were just fine, in the end. With preparation, you will be, too. Since then, I've flown long haul and domestically with my daughter more times than I can count. I now enjoy the adventure with her, but getting to this point was not without challenges. I bought tons of useless gear and spent countless hours scouring the Internet for information. The purpose of this ebook is to share details both large and small to help you get from departure to destination without hiccups. I share how I plan my flights from scheduling to seat assignments. Does your baby need a bassinet? There are a few things you need to know that isn't information usually found on airline websites. I include tips to get you, your child and all of your gear through security and to the airplane. Speaking of gear, specific products have been very helpful to us. I'll tell you why and where to buy some of it. The most pressing issue parents seem to have is how to keep kids entertained and fuss free on the plane. Specific things worked for us and I developed a strategy for quieting meltdowns. It can also be tough to get kids on long haul flights to sleep and keep them (and, therefore, you) from getting severe jet lag. We received jet lag advice from medical professionals that does work. My daughter is usually over her jet lag by the second day. What you bring in your carry-on is key. To avoid stress, it's important to organize and pack it well. I'll tell you everything I bring onboard and keep within arms reach on the plane. There is nothing worse than having something you need in a bag in the overhead compartment, when the seat belt sign is on. Remember, if you request bulkhead seats you will not be able to store a bag at your feet. Other topics include tips for diapering on the plane, in flight meals, flying first or business class, and more. You'll also be able to receive quick answers to questions via our ongoing discussion on Twitter via the #flyingwithkids hashtag. There is helpful information in this ebook, regardless of how long your flight is.

My son Alexander was born in New York City, a town millions of children call home. These kids love to share their backyard (Central Park), their playgrounds, their restaurants, their favorite museums and their passion for New York. They make sure the Big Apple doesn't lose its youthful charm, despite being the most sophisticated and cosmopolitan of cities. Even the brattiest of New Yorkers stroll wide-and-starry-eyed at the city's wonders. And every morning brings the promise of a new discovery, a new treat for the senses, a gift. The City's spirit is as contagious as a deep belly laugh-you'll catch it and pass it along. Promise. Yes, you'll find some crab apples and worms in the Big Apple. But, when you pack up to return home, you'll agree that New York is one amazing town. This snappy 2012 travel guide will show you where to eat, play and stay, as well as give you budget tips and places outside of the City worth your while.

This is a detailed travel guide book for families wanting to take an international home exchange vacation; there also is useful reference information and ten essays on actual home exchange vacations. There is an introduction to home exchange with a statistical analysis of home exchange and exchangers. Information is provided to help the reader decide if home exchange is for them and how to set up a home exchange listing and how to find and evaluate exchange offers. Negotiating with potential home exchange partners is covered as are preparations for the exchange and the actual home exchange itself. Reference material includes discussions of relevant concepts and things, a guide to home exchange by country, and a discussion and review of home exchange agencies. All this information is put into context by ten entertaining essays on the actual home exchange adventures of the author, his wife, and three children in France, England, Wales, Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden.

From rookies to seasoned pros Don, Lee, Jock, and Fran Key absorbed every low blow Eurasia, Africa, and Australia threw at them before throwing in the towel after round 5. Europe excited the Four Keys Overseas virgins as it depleted their dollars with $3 Cokes, $7 gas, and $450 hotels. New Zealand and Australia spoke English with an accent "Mate" and showcased kiwis, kangaroos, koalas, and kickgroin footie. Egypt exacted tons of tribute, while touched by terrorism, and thrilled the troops at three am on the top of the Great Pyramid. Spain, Portugal, and Morocco gave them friends for a lifetime, portapotties, and a variety of historical experiencesssssssssssss. Turkey and Greece ended the Four Keys Overseas trips with culture, Greek Salad, and Streaking Sunny Shortspire. The Key family is now three as Jock and Fran are grown and have families of their own. In different combinations they have invaded over 50 countries, but as usual "The First" is the most memorable.

A true account of a families decision to move to Spain, was it a dream come true? This book was not written to put you off buying your dream home in Spain or to get you to change your mind and stay in the UK, written with the benefit of first hand experience, this book will prepare you for the up's and down's that you may meet along the way. A must for anyone considering the life changing move. A must for you if one of you is not too sure about the decision. A must if you have the slightest of doubts. Discover why so many ex-pats are returning and what we thought the Spanish really think about the 'English invasion'. Buy it for your parents; buy it for your friends But please...if you are thinking about the move, buy it for yourself

'Home Keeps Moving' follows Heidi and her missionary family on their many moves through the eyes of a Third Culture Kid (TCK) and the unique phenomena of having four very different home countries to relate to. It tells the true story of being catapulted from continent to continent constantly: leaving friends and starting all over again, her unquenchable search for a 'home' and sense of belonging in this world, her desire for a life-partner with the odds all but against her due to constantly relocating (even into adulthood). You will laugh and cry along with Heidi as she recounts hilarious and heart-breaking tales from her childhood as West blends with East. That is the true beauty of Heidi's upbringing, it crossed borders and defied logic but she lacked for nothing.

Graveyards fascinate many folk. Many inscriptions tell abbreviated stories, which a little research can expand. Some offer philosophical advice, but there are also hidden depths of history, biography and sociology. Kilkerran church, Kintyre, Scotland, first appears on record in the mid-thirteenth century. The burial-ground has grown immensely since its expansion, in 1857, beyond the walls of the original churchyard. "Kilkerran Graveyard Revisited" forms a sequel to "An Historical and Genealogical Tour of Kilkerran Graveyard" by the same author and illustrator, published by Kintyre Civic Society in 2006 and still available from the Society. Angus Martin was born in Campbeltown. Editor of "The Kintyre Magazine," this is his twentieth book. Artist George John Stewart traces his Kintyre connections to the 19th Century. He started The Oystercatcher Gallery in Campbeltown in 1989.

A guide to taking 'one-on-one' trips with a child, where one adult and one child have a unique opportunity to bond while sharing a travel adventure. In addition to endorsing such an experience, the book gives all the practical travel information needed to accomplish such a trip.

This offbeat memoir recounts the odyssey of a sixty-year-old mother and her seventeen-year-old son who hit the road for his junior year.

In August, 2002, the pair left St. Louis in a 1987 Volkswagen van to wander up the Mississippi into Canada, across to Newfoundland, down through New England, deep into southern Mexico, ending their journey in the high country of Colorado. This provocative tale of foibles and family, astonishment, missteps, and magical moments challenges preconceptions about education, freedom, and necessities for a good life.

By turns funny, poignant, and heart-warming, "Learn As We Go: Roadschooling My Son" is about a young man on the brink of adulthood peering into the world, and a mother insisting on doing his schooling her way. It is also about survival, relative sanity, and compassion in very close quarters. Most of all, it is about having a great time no matter where the road leads.

Discover how one family learns important life lessons and the necessary coping skills to deal with the constantly changing circumstances that accompany their desire to travel the world.

For over thirty years, Juanito Hayburg has traveled the world. In 2004, he and his family went on a two month odyssey to such far-away locations as Amsterdam, Berlin, Moscow, Beijing, Xi'an, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Flam, Bergen, Edinburgh, John O' Groats, and Dublin, and a multitude of other interesting places. Through their well-documented experiences that include applicable Web sites you can access for more information on each subject, you will learn how to: Navigate the European, Chinese, and Russian metro, rail, and air systems Budget both your time and money, especially when converting to and obtaining local currencies Choose the clothing to pack and wear to adapt to various cultures, customs, and climates Understand how U.S. laws and regulations may pose challenges for its citizens traveling abroad

If you are ready to see the world with your family, then "La Familia Hayburg: On the Opposite Side of the World" is your hands-on guide to planning an inexpensive trip to visit fascinating cities and create a lifetime of memories

Thirty-seven-year-old Bill Moore, retiring from his Naval career during the turmoil of the '60s, turns to Australia as a haven for his six children. Will they adapt to being foreigners in a strange land, he wonders. Will his wife, accustomed to American conveniences, be able to cope with a 1930 lifestyle? Join the family on their sea voyage to the land "down under." Camp with them as they trek across the continent to Western Australia. Race with them through uncharted Aboriginal territory. Stay with them on their return to the east coast. Explore the delights of tropical Queensland. Climb on the ferry and chug across Redland Bay as they pursue their quest for an island farm. This family odyssey, for all ages, will delight, amaze and amuse. Move to Australia? You've Got to be Kidding! is an easy read. Heartache and humor dance across pages filled with life's trials and rewards. Connie Moore To have a large family and to see the world were seemingly impossible dreams for a young girl growing up in a small New England town. But dreams do come true. Connie Moore, lecturer, teacher, author, wife of a Navy career man, and mother of seven children has done both. She traveled widely living in the north, south, east, and western parts of the United States, and overseas in Guam, Japan, and Australia. "My greatest career and biggest achievement," she says with a happy grin, "was being a mother to my seven children.

Steve Russo's book advises those who are planning a visit to Disney World to savor the small moments-at Disney, a series of little moments can stream together to make one great memory. And those memories will last a lifetime.

Unfortunately, planning a Disney World vacation can be quite involved and probably more than a little overwhelming. The tact taken in this book is a bit different than most; by offering experience and wisdom it will make planning your next Disney vacation a bit less stressful and, hopefully, will entertain you in the process.

As Russo says, the months of planning and reliving the trip are just as much a part of your Disney experience as the trip itself. So savor all the moments, both good and bad because it's all part of the magic; and Steve Russo's book shows you how to do it right

Doug and Mary Powell have three children, all married, and four grandchildren giving a family circle of twelve. In this book we meet seven of them. Two live in California but for the others this was their first visit to America. We read about the people they met, the places they visited, the laughs they had. It's a happy, relaxed story with fascinating comparisons between the American and British ways of life.

This all started as a private personal diary, a written record to accompany the mountain of photos Mary took. Then Doug wondered if the family might also like to read it. He showed what he was doing to his cousin Maury, a retired newspaper editor, who immediately saw the potential. "This is good stuff. It deserves a much wider audience than just the family. Carry on writing, finish the draft, then take it to a publisher."

So here it is.