With Holiday travels just around the corner, packing on-the-go snacks doesn't need to compromise being healthy. It can also be fun! Here are five healthy snack ideas for traveling with kids. Make a Necklace This is especially fun for your younger ones: All you need is "O" shaped cereal and string. Measure the string by making sure that is slightly longer the measurement of … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Weekend Getaway for the Guys!
It’s time for a weekend getaway just for the fellas. If you’re a golf aficionado and a fan of NBA great Michael Jordan, this weekend getaway is perfect for you. Pack your golf clubs and book a flight for Las Vegas because it's the host city of spring’s most popular golf tournament. The 12th annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational tees off on April 4th-7th at one of MJ’s … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Money Saving Tips on Spring Break Vacations!
For a lucky few, spring break has already started and for others they still have a month or so to plan a fabulous family spring break vacation. So, if you haven't started planning we are here to help with a few tips to help you save money on your spring break vacation. 1. Our first tip...fly/travel on off days and off times. Monday--Thursday mornings have the lowest flying … [Read more...]
Date Night Ideas Just in Time for Valentine’s Day!
This is the official week of love. It's time to celebrate, show and rekindle the love for your sweetheart. Valentine's Day is Thursday and if you do not have date night planned yet, we are here to help along with "Date Nights DC." "Date Nights DC" is a website dedicated to exploring the romantic side of DC. They've partnered with Living Social to bring you fabulous deals on … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Our Top 3 Valentine’s Day Getaways!
Does your sweetheart love to travel? If the answer is yes, giving a fabulous mini vacation as a Valentine’s Day is a great idea! Since Valentine’s Day is around the corner we decided to help just a little. We’ve selected three fabulous destinations that will make fabulous Valentine’s Day gifts. Our first getaway takes us to the beautiful island of Grand Bahama and the … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Carrying Money on Vacation!
2013 is the year of the informed traveler and BMWK family we are back with more travel tips for you, our favorite travelers! This week’s tips will help you keep your money safe and sound while traveling to your dream destination. Everyone likes to carry a little cash on them even while on vacation. That has always been the norm but in the current economy we have to be more … [Read more...]
Another Fab Reason for a Vegas Getaway!
Las Vegas is one of the country's most popular vacation destinations. It is a great place for family vacations, girlfriend getaways, and that all too important couples retreat. Vegas is also the home of fabulous shows. Everyone from Gladys Knight, Toni Braxton, and Celine Dion have all performed in fantastic sold out shows at some of Vegas' hottest hotels. It's official! … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Fab 5 D.C. Eats to Try During Inauguration Week!
Washington, D.C. is the place to be and be seen next week as President Barack Obama is sworn in for his second term. An estimated 800,000 people are supposed to attend the ceremony where they will watch artists like Usher perform and Beyonce sing the national anthem. After the ceremony what will all those Democrats do? LOL, find some place to eat! This Travel Tuesday we are … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Spacation Time…Spa Week is Back!
We all love a great vacation! However, life sometimes does not allow us the time or resources to jet off to Tahiti or cruise to Curacao. Sometimes we just have to plan a day trip or a spa day to forget about our troubles and dream about a vacation. Well, our friends at Spa Week understand. And to help plan your next spa day, Spa Week is back with their famous $50 spa … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: The Cruise Lines Want You Back!
Cruises have been a popular family vacation option for as long as we can remember. But in recent years, the cruise industry suffered greatly due to the economy and tragedies like the Costa Concordia accident earlier this year. Cruise lines are coming up with unique and creative ways to win customers back. Great cruise prices! Most of the top cruise lines now feature weekly … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Fall Family Getaways!
We love a good discount on family getaways here at BMWK, especially ones that are perfect for a family vacation/weekend getaway. Great Wolf Lodge wants you and your family to enjoy a fabulous fall getaway. If you book a vacation (minimum two night stay) at Great Wolf Lodge by September 21st you will save 20%! ** The kids are off to a great start at school or the family just … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Golf Getaways for Father’s Day!
It's time to celebrate Dad and "˜Father's Day' is two weeks away. My Dad was a cologne guy and one who loved cars. If we gave him a great smelling bottle of cologne or a tool for his garage, we were the best kids in America, well in D.C. anyway LOL. If your Dad is a golfer we have two great golf getaways that are sure to earn you major cool points with your Dad/husband. Most … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Family Fun At The New Cars Land!
Disney has done it again! Summer's hottest new amusement park is set to open on June 15th at Hollywood's favorite theme park, Disney California Adventure. The most popular tourist destination in California will no longer be Los Angeles, it's now the town of Radiator Springs. Our favorite animated friends from the Disney-Pixar film "Cars""”Lightening McQueen, Flo, Luigi and of … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Get Ready for A HersheyPark Summer!
Growing up in DC we couldn't wait for the school year to end and the fact that summer was just around the corner. When summer officially arrived we knew a few things were certain to take place"...going to North Carolina to visit Grandma, at least one Saturday trip to Great Adventures and HersheyPark! HersheyPark is an entirely different family fun adventure park … [Read more...]
BMWK Weekend Travel Guide: Great Wolf Lodge is Open!
Great Wolf Lodge is open for the spring/summer season! Our favorite family waterpark is back with another great deal to get you and the family in the mood for waterpark fun. Book a minimum two-night stay now through May 24th and receive 20% off the best available rates. Also receive 20% off on a three-night stay. Great Wolf lodge guests enjoy exclusive access to the … [Read more...]