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Free Vacations

Just because you don’t have the budget for it doesn’t mean that you can’t have one! Here are some ways to snag some great free vacations. Explore the city I just got a list of all of the fun and free things that we could do nearby in Philadelphia! There are historic sites, museums, music concerts, walking tours and more that are absolutely free. I also found out that one famous theater opens its doors free to the public for the final dress rehearsal before the show. The rehearsal is just like the normal show, complete with costumes, lights, props … Continue reading →

Family Travel—End of the Summer Deals on Educational Vacations

Score one for procrastinators! We are heading down the home stretch of summer vacation and for families who have yet to hit the road on an annual getaway your delaying a seasonal escape has finally paid off. Numerous hotels in the Washington, D.C. area are offering amazing end of the summer deals. The properties are located near some of the nation’s most historic attractions and can easily serve as the venue for a memory-filled educational vacation for the entire family. Take a look: GEORGETOWN EXPERIENCE For $150 per room per night you will receive accommodations at Georgetown Suites, where you’ll … Continue reading →

Great Deals on Couples-Only Vacations

If being home all day with the kids this summer has got you dreaming of a couples-only getaway with your favorite adult friend then you are in luck. Sandals resorts is offering incredible savings on travel packages to their locations in the Caribbean. From now until December 20, 2009 (some blackout dates apply) you can get three nights’ accommodations, meals, airport transfers, and hotel taxes and fees for just $354 per person based on double occupancy. (There are no single bookings.) The “Fly Free” promotion also includes an airfare credit of up to $550. Note: The credit varies depending on … Continue reading →

Enjoy a Kid-Free Summer Vacation

If you are looking for a place to tan that’s void of two year olds throwing tantrums over who gets to play with the sand toys first then prepare yourself. Summertime is primetime for family travel, which means you’ll likely be sharing space with teen cannonballs and overtired tots at resorts, beaches and other lodgings across the country. Still, there’s no need to get discouraged. There are ways for peace seeking travelers to find what they are looking for. Adult-only properties abound in this country and abroad and right now Expedia.com is offering fabulous deals on travel packages to Mexican … Continue reading →

Volunteer Vacations in Paradise

I’ve written about the growing trend of volunteer vacations (often referred to as voluntourism) in previous blogs, but I’m always taken aback when I learn of yet another package being offered to people who willing give up their time away from the office to help others. If you are one of those generous souls then this next deal is one you might find hard to pass up. The Hanalei Colony Resort located on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai is partnering with Limahuli Garden to offer a package that combines fun and fulfillment. It’s called the Beach & Botany Package and … Continue reading →

When Do You Take Vacations?

In another blog I recently wrote, I mentioned that we prefer to school year round. This prompted a curious reader to write to me and ask if we school year round, when do I do my prep and when do we take vacations? She just can’t quite fathom doing school non-stop. More Frequent, Shorter Breaks Most states, whether they require paperwork or not, do state somewhere in the educational laws, that homeschoolers are required to do the substantial equivalent of public schools. . .which is in essence, 180 days of school. This means that you can do 3 and 4 … Continue reading →

Why am I Writing this Disney Blog?

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I’m a former employee of Walt Disney World in Florida. After going through the casting process, I found a great job at Walt Disney World’s Central Reservations Office. It wasn’t nearly as glamorous as playing Cinderella in the Magic Kingdom, in fact, it was considered a “backstage” position, but it was a fantastic job nonetheless! Part of my training involved touring all of the resorts/hotels on the Disney property from basic rooms to concierge level suites, exploring the vast and amazing underground and “backstage” areas, and doing considerable “off duty” research on the Walt Disney World Parks. The off duty … Continue reading →

Do You Avoid Taking Vacations?

Have you ever avoided taking a vacation because you didn’t want to hassle with the planning? Do you regularly avoid taking a vacation because you figure it’s simply not worth the effort? If you answered yes, you are far from alone. According to a new study, more and more Americans are eschewing traditional vacations and working down time into their everyday lives. Frankly, the study results shocked me. I love taking vacations. In fact, when I worked outside the home I regularly counted the days until the start of my vacations. I couldn’t wait to take a break from the … Continue reading →

Where To Go On Your Guilt Free Vacation

It’s the perfect vacation for do-gooders… volunteer tourism packages. Studies show the voluntourism trend is booming. In my previous blog I detailed why so many people are opting to bypass sipping tropical libations on a secluded island for a week to grab a hammer and raise a roof for those in need. In this blog I will list some of the more reputable voluntourism programs available to you. One thing to remember about voluntourism packages is that you don’t have to sacrifice luxury simply because you choose to share your time and talents helping those in need. You can become … Continue reading →

A Guilt-Free Vacation

Vacation guilt. For most of us indulging in that extra slice of cheesecake on our Caribbean cruise or neglecting to slather enough sunscreen on our children would be examples of vacation guilt. But for others, spending a week of vacation sipping tropical libations while lying on powder soft sand on an island in the Pacific instead of building homes for those less fortunate is what truly constitutes as vacation guilt. If you fall into the aforementioned altruistic category you may be thrilled to hear that you are in good company. In fact, you are in the company of so many … Continue reading →