Weekly Link Roundup: SeaLife, Real Travel Writing For Women, and more
Travel Writer Chris Elliott and his kids were lucky enough to get a preview of the new SeaLife Aquarium at Legoland USA in San Diego. Check out his pictures of the new exhibit it looks like fun. I love the fact that the designers chose to feature local fish and sealife in the exhibits instead of exotic imports.
I'm loving this Huffington Post article by Kim Mance about Why travel articles targeted to women are so terrible and what's she's doing to change it. If you like what you see in this article, you should also check out Galavating, her new online magazine targeted to women.
I always love to read real-world advice from traveling parents about traveling with kids, so I was delighted to see two pices on Perceptive Travel debunking some of the advice you see in most guides about traveling with kids. Have baby. Will travel. But how? Here’s some free, highly prejudiced advice and Have Baby Will Travel Redux
When I was a kid, my parents always seemed to take us to vintage toy museums on our trips. A post on SoulTravelers3 about the Toy Museum in Sintra, Portugal, complete with pictures and even a video interview, brought back fond memories.
Here's a helpful article on traveling with an Autistic child
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who linked to our stories on Unsafe Child Seats in Rental Cars. I'm still sorting through all the comments on all the different articles, and one thing is perfectly clear... this problem isn't limited to one rental car agency or one location. Please think twice before putting your child in a rented car seat.
Several people also took the time to link to, twitter, and otherwise share the list of Women Travel Bloggers and I received lots of email from women whose work I hadn't read before asking to be added to the list. I've really enjoyed the opportunity to find out about their great blogs, and if you haven't already, it's a good time to revisit the list and see what's new.
I got a fledgling "Picture of the Week" post off the ground this week, and I want to thank Minnemom, Bloomsday-Ramblings and Travellious for joining in. I really enjoyed looking at their pictures, and I'm looking forward to seeing this feature grow each week.
After a slow start, there were some really terrific comments on All Inclusive Resorts with Toddlers. If you are considering this type of trip, check them out... there is nothing like advice from real parents.
I found the comments and advice on Helping Kids Enjoy Museums super helpful. I cannot wait to put them into action on our upcoming trip to New Mexico, and I'll be sure to share how it goes.
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Posted on August 3, 2008 |
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Soultravelers3 on August 4, 2008 at 5:57 a.m.
Great list as usual! Thanks so much for including us and it was fun to read that it brought back fond memories.
We are off to the original Legoland in Denmark soon and it will be fun to compare it to the one we loved in San Diego.
I have not had a chance to add my ideas about museums and kids, but I am a great believer in doing them with kids from babyhood up. We also did operas, Shakespeare and musicals starting at 18 months and so glad that we did! They also add extra delights to family travel.