Family Travels With Laura
- NewsLaura Begley Bloom
Sky Diving, Surfing: Is This the Most Over-the-Top Cruise Ship?
Last weekend, my 3-year-old daughter Lucy and I sailed on Royal Caribbean’s new Anthem of the Seas, which — conveniently — is based in the New York City area. As the ship sailed out of Cape Liberty past the Manhattan skyline, anthemic songs like the Beastie Boys’ “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” and Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” boomed over the loud speakers, while Lucy and I waved goodbye to the city. You couldn’t imagine a more spectacular backdrop.
- NewsLaura Begley Bloom
How to Vacation Like a Disney Princess
As the mother of a 3-year-old girl, I now live in a world where princesses are a hot topic of conversation (though Lucy announced this week that she’s no longer a princess and is now the queen). One of the things I love most about the Disney princesses is that they are from far-flung lands and inspire daydreams of travel to castles and exotic locales. When Disney recently announced its newest princess, Moana, I couldn’t have been more pleased, since Hawaii tops the list of places I want to tak
- NewsLaura Begley Bloom
Mommy Bloggers Reveal Top Tips for Family Travel
I recently took my daughter to the Azul Sensatori Mexico on the Riviera Maya to check out the new Nickelodeon Experience, which is like one big long playdate with Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants, and friends. Here’s what you need to know: Tip 1: Ditch the Rules “Managing your expectations is key to traveling with a young child,” advises Nicole Blades, a journalist and author who is the family editor of BlogHer and an editor at Cool Mom Picks and Cool Mom Tech.
- NewsLaura Begley Bloom
Forget Camping, My Toddler Loves Glamping
Yahoo Travel executive editor Laura Begley Bloom goes glamping for a night on Orcas Island in Washington’s San Juan Islands. A short drive — or a decent hike — away from Wanderlust is Mt. Constitution, the highest point in the San Juan Islands. Scott Hale, one of the masterminds behind Wanderlust, assured us that our body heat would warm up the tent at night (sounded bogus, but ok).
- NewsLaura Begley Bloom
12 Reasons to Love the Nickelodeon Experience in Mexico
What do you get when you combine Dora the Explorer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, and a gorgeous all-inclusive beach resort in Mexico? You get the Nickelodeon Experience. This new hotel concept is the brainchild of Karisma Hotels & Resorts, which teamed up with the Nickelodeon to create an immersive family-friendly experience that recently rolled out at two neighboring properties on the Mayan Riviera: the Azul Sensatori Mexico and the Azul Beach Hotel. Photo (modified)
- NewsLaura Begley Bloom
WATCH: Halloween at Disney — The Most Epic Trick-or-Treating Extravaganza in the World
As haunted houses and other theme parks around the country try to one up each other with the freakiest spookfests around, Disney is taking the opposite approach with Halloween parties that everyone in the family can enjoy — even a toddler. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is held on select nights throughout September and October.
