We wrap up staycation month on BMWK with a free family getaway not too far away. Celebrate our nation's birthday in the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia. Welcome America's Celebration of Freedom continues now through July 4th with a family fun-filled birthday party on the parkway. The largest free concert in America, the Welcome America celebration will also feature an … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Baltimore’s African American Festival
June is Staycation Month on BMWK"... Staycation month on BlackandMarriedwithKids.com continues with Baltimore's signature event of the summer - the African American Festival! A celebration of life, music and culture, the festival is the largest annual African American cultural event on the east coast attracting more than 300,000 visitors each year. This years' … [Read more...]
Special BMWK Travel News: Prince Is Coming To The Montreal Jazz Festival
The best jazz festival in the world just got better! The one and only PRINCE has been added to the lineup for two intimate performances! Yes, that Prince, his royal purple highness. The Montreal Jazz Festival has to be the best ticket in town because Prince asked to perform during this year's festival. And who says no to Prince?! Not the Montreal Jazz Festival (or … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Staycation Summer!
by Kirstin N. Fuller On BlackandMarriedwithKids.com June is Staycation Month"...We are also celebrating June as Black Music Month. Summer is officially here! Families are planning summer vacations to great destinations like Florida or the Cayman Islands. Others are planning a fantastic cruise with Disney, Carnival or Norwegian cruise lines. One of my … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Cayman Summer Splash Vacation Package is Back!
by Kirstin Fuller The Cayman Summer Splash vacation package is back by popular demand. Visit the #1 destination in the Caribbean & Mexico and experience all of the island life, beauty and luxury that is Cayman. Book a 5-night vacation package and your 5th night is free! When you choose this package you will also enjoy your choice of a free trip to Stingray City so you … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Family Fun Hershey Style
by Kirstin Fuller Family fun is waiting for you in Hershey, PA - the real chocolate city! Visit the newly renovated Hotel Hershey for chocolate themed fun for the entire family. From 5/30-6/30 book the "Kids Stay, Play & Eat for Free" summer package and receive free admission to the famous Hershey Park amusement park. A family of four (for 3 days/2 nights package) … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Summer’s Best Family Vacation Value
By Kirstin N. Fuller Summer's here and the kids will be out of school sooner than you can blink! Before you cart them off to summer camp or off to Grandma's house, maybe you should squeeze in a family vacation? What better way to spend quality time with the family and create a few summer memories than on a cruise - a Royal Caribbean Cruise? Royal Caribbean International … [Read more...]
Special Family Travel News: Shrek is Coming to Gaylord Hotels!
by the Travelin Diva (Kirstin N. Fuller of Reservations Travel Guide) Gaylord Hotels announced on Wednesday April 27 that the family of luxury resorts and convention centers has joined a four-year partnership with Dream Works Animation to take family vacations to the next level within a luxury resort atmosphere. The DreamWorks Experience at Gaylord Hotels is an exclusive … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Hampton Jazz Festival 2011
by Kirstin Fuller Need a little "me time"? Looking for a great weekend getaway for you and your sweetheart? Drop the kids at Grandma's house and head straight for Hampton, VA this summer. The Hampton Jazz Festival is the perfect getaway and just what the doctor ordered, if your doctor ordered a little quality time, fun in the sun, good food and great music. The East … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Water Fun for the Entire Family At Great Wolf Lodge!
It may only be spring officially, but it's always summertime at Great Wolf Lodge. The indoor water park wants every family to beat the heat and enjoy a little fun in the water. Great Wolf Lodge has 12 locations nationwide all featuring monthly vacation specials and incentives. The Williamsburg, VA location has a great deal called the "Early Bird Special." During this … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Passport Day 2011
by Kirstin Fuller Still don't have your passport? Well"...the Department of State wants to help YOU! April 9, 2011 is the date of the next "˜Passport Day in the USA' event. If your next business trip or family vacation will take you on international travel by air, you will need a valid U.S. passport (book) to re-enter the country. If you are traveling by land or … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Cruising With Carnival Cruise Lines
One of the world's most popular cruise lines has added Port Canaveral, Fl. to its list of home port cities. Some of the cities that Carnival currently departs from include: Miami, New Orleans, and Galveston, Texas. Starting in November, Carnival ships will depart from Port Canaveral, Fl. on 3-, 5- and 7-day cruises. Cruise destinations include the Caribbean, Mexico, the … [Read more...]
Give The Gift Of Travel For Mother’s Day
By Kirstin Fuller The gift of travel always makes a great gift. Make Mother's Day spectacular this year with a vacation to the St. Lucia Jazz Festival, from April 30th through May 8th. The celebration of music continues with the annual jazz festival in Rodney Bay and on Pigeon Island. Celebrating 20 years of awesome music on a beautiful Caribbean island continues Mother's Day … [Read more...]
Travel's Must Have Accessory: The iPad 2
by Kirstin Fuller "There's more to it. And even less of it!" If you missed the Apple special event on Wednesday to unveil its newest product, you must have been on vacation. Steve Jobs and company introduced the newest member of the family, the iPad 2. With a new sleeker, thinner, lighter design, Jobs predicts that 2011 will be "the year of the iPad2." Every year … [Read more...]
Family Fun for Everyone!
Gaylord National's Ice has Arrived! Now that Thanksgiving has been officially celebrated, the holidays are in full swing. The DC area's Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center reigns supreme at the National Harbor. The holidays are no different. To start the holiday festivities, the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center kicked off their "Christmas on … [Read more...]