Recently I was with Christine St. Vil of MomsNCharge.com and Martine Foreman of JustDivaDaily.com at the Atlanta airport after attending our first ‘Blogalicious’ conference. We all became frustrated with the long lines at TSA security checkpoints and the tedious acts of taking off our shoes, belts and jackets in addition to taking our laptops/tablets out of their cases. … [Read more...]
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When’s the Best Time to Take a Cruise or Visit Florida?
Are you considering surprising your family with a fabulous family vacation or giving your spouse that dream cruise they've been hinting at for years? Before you book that cruise or plan that fabulous weekend getaway to Florida, check out our travel info. Despite recent issues, cruises are still a very popular way to vacation for families, couples and single travelers. The … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Vacationing During the School Year
What's not to love about travel accommodations at deeply discounted prices? What about quieter travel periods and less-crowded destinations? For families like mine, this is very attractive, but it most likely means traveling during off-peak times, i.e. during the school year. If you absolutely MUST travel during this time, here are a few tips for vacationing during the school … [Read more...]
Interview: One Woman Introduces Hundreds of Girls to the World
We recently had the pleasure to sit down and chat with National Geographic's Traveler of the Year Award recipient, Tracey Friley. Tracey is the Founder and Executive Director of The Passport Party Project, OBG Adventures, and (one of these days) Teen Travel Summit & Extravaganza Weekend. She is a die hard advocate for passports and international youth travel, and received … [Read more...]
Save Money: Know the Best Days to Fly This Holiday Season!
I was running errands and shopping when I went to JCPenney to buy some bath towels. And I was smacked in the face with...wait for it...Christmas decorations. Wait it's only October 13th...I just bought Halloween Oreos (lol). The holiday creep (as its called in the retail industry) has already started. So with that in mind, we thought we would help you get started on your … [Read more...]
4 Products that Will Make Traveling A Lot Easier
Here on BWMK, we love products that make travel a lot easier and help reduce airline baggage fees. We've found a few of the best travel products that are perfect for everyday use and while you're on travel. Travalo – Perfume Atomizer You’re packed, at the airport, and looking forward to grabbing a sandwich before you board the plane, when the TSA agent pulls you to the … [Read more...]
Blended Families Week: 5 Tips for Blended Family Vacations
It’s ‘Blended Family’ week here on BlackandMarriedwithKids.com and with that in mind we have a few tips that will make each and every blended family vacation a happy one packed with memories. Here are our tips to help you plan for a blended family vacation. Family meeting time…. Before booking any ‘blended family’ (especially if your kids are pre-teens/teens) vacation, … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Family Fun at the Hard Rock Hotel!
When you think of the ‘Hard Rock Hotel & Casino,’ a picture of a luxurious hotel adorned with rock-n-roll memorabilia everywhere comes to mind. That’s true, but the 'Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana' also has a fabulous kids club for the little music lovers in the family. The ‘Hard Rock Hotels & Casino’ created a new kids experience called ‘The Little Big … [Read more...]
Summer’s Not Over Yet! Family Fun at Atlantic City’s Steel Pier
Friends, summer is winding down and everyone is getting into their school routines and the balancing acts that go along. Labor day marked the official end of summer vacation and it was the last weekend you could squeeze in one more fabulous getaway for the entire family. But, we think you can still squeeze in one more getaway to Atlantic City. Living in DC, we loved going … [Read more...]
More Cabins Added to the 2014 BMWK Marriage Cruise
BREAKING NEWS: MORE CABINS JUST ADDED! We're excited to share that after speaking with the cruise line we've been able to secure more cabins for next year's marriage cruise! To bring some of you up to speed, we started with 60 cabins and they all sold out in exactly 7 days! Yes, you read that correctly, they sold out in just 7 days! After working with Royal Caribbean to … [Read more...]
Time for A Fab Couples Getaway! Las Vegas Jazz Festival
It’s time for a fabulous couples weekend getaway! We love a getaway that flawlessly combines music with a wonderful destination. This weeks’ weekend getaway is a perfect blend of music and destination, the ‘Las Vegas Jazz Festival.’ Las Vegas has always been a fun destination with lots to see and do. In recent years more in-residence concerts like Celine Dion at Caesars and … [Read more...]
Join Us for the 2014 BMWK Marriage Cruise – Seminar at Sea!
Make Your Marriage Better On The Beach! Can you imagine yourself with couples from across the country, visiting exotic locations, and getting the tools to take your marriage to the next level? If the answer is yes then you need to join us for the inaugural BMWK Marriage Cruise! We'll be on the high seas for 5 nights, leaving from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and heading … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe at a Theme Park
Summer is winding down and families everywhere are planning that last vacation or visit to a family favorite theme park. Everyone has their favorite theme/amusement park and there are even fabulous theme parks for toddlers. This time of year all theme/amusement parks are crowded and it is sometimes easy for kids to get separated from their family or friends. We have a few … [Read more...]
Theme Parks that are Great for Toddlers!
Now that we have all read the wonderful tips for traveling with toddlers by Sheree Adams, where do we take them in the summer to burn off some of that energy? We all love a good theme park visit, but the mega theme/amusement parks are sometimes too crowded or overwhelming for our younger adventurers/toddlers. So with that in mind we have a few cool theme park suggestions for … [Read more...]
8 Fab Travel Tips for Managing Stress while on Vacation
When we generally think of stress, we think of it as the main reason we want to go on a vacation. (LOL) The reality of it is that planning, packing and unexpected events while traveling can all lead to monumental stress. Recently I interviewed the 'Stress Manager' Chere Cofield and she shared with me a few fabulous tips on managing and eliminating vacation related stress. So … [Read more...]