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SpecialGlobe's Top 10 Favorite Aquariums

When the kids and I are planning our next adventure, we often like to choose a location that includes an aquarium nearby. As I’m sure you have gathered by now, water and anything to do with water is a passion of ours! We have been able to visit some amazing aquariums around the US and beyond and here is a list of our very favorites so far! Hope you enjoy.

SpecialGlobe's Top 10 Beaches (So Far)

There are so many amazing beaches around the World. Many remain on our bucket list being the water family that we are! The kids and I have compiled a list of our very favorites so far in our travels. Each and every one has a special memory attached to it and we hope you enjoy!

10 Favorite Hotel Pools for Families

As a family, we are passionate about the water! Whether it be beaches, pools, lazy rivers, water parks, lakes or rivers, we love it all! The kids and I have been fortunate to swim in some very special spots in our travels and we wanted to share some of our favorite pools with you!

Legoland California through a Child's eyes

As a parent, when planning a trip, I think I know what my kids will enjoy the most. Yet, I'm always pleasantly surprised...

10 Tips for Navigating a road trip with your kids

Traveling by car with your kids can always be a challenge but there are some key things that can make it a little easier....

A NYC Top 10 Must Do List From a Child’s Eye

On a trip to NYC for with my children (6 and 8 at the time), I asked them both to list their top 5 things. Here were their favorite experiences from the trip.......

Top 10 Favorites at Atlantis, Bahama's

It's impossible to choose your favorites things to do at Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahama's. That being said, when I asked my two children to name their favorite....

Tips To Empower Your Children Through Travel

Giving your children responsibility during your travels will allow them to feel empowered and included. It will also impact the way in which......

Bronx Zoo From a Child's Perspective

My kids and I visited the Bronx Zoo for the first time over Memorial Day last spring. Having never been there we were all so impressed by the enormity of the zoo and all of the incredible animals.....

Family Friendly Thing To Do In Pigeon Forge, TN

Bright Lights, Big City. You probably think I’m referring to New York City, but in fact I am talking about Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee?! Nestled in the heart of......

Down East Maine Fall Foliage scenic drives

As a child born and raised in the Northeast, autumn is the time of the year that fills me with wonderful memories and has always been my favorite time of the year........

Top Ten Tips for Flying with Special Needs Children

As the mom to a daughter with special needs, I have learned a lot through my years of travel with her. I am fortunate that she absolutely loves to fly.........

Fun Days at The Museum Of Science, Boston, Massachusetts With Young Children

Boston is known for many great things including the Red Sox and, of course, the Museum of Science! My children and I went to the Museum of Science and...

Travel: It's So Worth It!!

Things do go wrong when we travel! Here's a little taste of the MANY challenges we faced as on family on one of our trips but also the moments that made that trip so worth it!

Embracing Family Travel: One Breath At A Time!

With flight delays and cancellations, car rental issues and crowded flights, travel can be challenging for everyone. When you travel with kids it can really be trying. It is understandable why some parents raise the white flag and say NO WAY! BUT.......