6 Fantastic Nature Spots for Kids in the Houston Area
We’re in the thick of summer, but if you can round up the kids and get outside before the sun is blazing, it’s still possible to enjoy some of Houston’s best nature spots! Many of our favorites are also open in the evenings if you prefer the slightly cooler evening temps. Here are our top 6 nature parks for kids. 1. Nature Discovery Center–This wonderful spot is located in Bellaire and has several mini natural habitats including a...
10 Family-Friendly Houston Day Trips or Weekend Road Trips
HOUSTON is H.O.T and summer vacay is at the midpoint! If you want to get away without the hefty airline ticket expenses, check out this list of everything accessible the city and state have to offer. Gator Country Gator Country in Beaumont boasts one of the largest alligator adventure parks and sanctuaries in Texas with more than 450 American alligators, crocodiles and other reptiles. To get there from Houston- drive east on I-10....
Los Suenos Costa Rica – Pura Vida!
Adventure is calling… from somewhere snuggled between the Carribean and Pacific Oceans – Costa Rica! We love a good all-inclusive resort (and kids under 6 are free – yes please?!).
Honduras: Your Next Family-Friendly Destination
Honduras is quickly becoming the next destination for family-friendly vacations. From snorkeling in the second largest barrier reef (after Australia), swimming with dolphins, zip lining, exploring caves, exotic wildlife viewing, there are many things to do in Honduras. Tourist attractions in Honduras also include ancient Mayan ruins, majestic villages and colorful celebrations. There is truly something for everybody in the family to enjoy.
Top Four Winter Family Getaways by Travel Advisor (and Mama), Michelle Jackson
With fall in full swing and temperatures starting to drop, now is the perfect time to start planning your next family vacation. But the pressure of choosing a destination that everyone will love can feel overwhelming! So we brought in mom and SmartFlyer travel consultant, Michelle Jackson, to share a few of her favorite destinations for a winter retreat. 1. Puerto Rico Just a quick 4.5-hour flight from Houston’s International...
How To: Travel with Kids
Guest blogger, Carri Willbanks, a travel blogger with CatchCarri.com, and host on Comcast and segment expert for AOL and MSN shares her guide on how to survive a flight as well as her favorite kid-friendly destination.
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Meet a Houston Mom – Meet Nery Reyes of Just Roots Color Bar
Nery Reyes is the Operations and Marketing Director at Just Roots Color Bar in Bellaire, TX and explains the super convenient services they provide to make any mom or woman look gorgeous in a short amount of time. The Houston native describes juggling motherhood while working a full-time job as a “learning experience” and encourages moms not to feel the dreaded “mom guilt” that we can sometimes feel whether we work or stay at home with the kids. Tune in for her interview!
