Lonely Planet has long been a trusted name in travel guides and guidebooks. However, Lonely Planet isn’t just for adults. They have a whole range of books that are “not for parents,” with the goal of educating children about the world in a fun and entertaining fashion. From Lonely Planet’s “Not For Parents” series comes […]
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Every time I head to Mansfield, Ohio–or talk about its virtues as a getaway possibility, I think about things to do there. One day really isn’t enough. This past weekend, along with passing out Mansfield travel advice to a woman I met at a car repair shop, I went to Mansfield myself. This time the draw was
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Extreme Planet is Lonely Planet’s recently released follow up to the best-selling Not-For-Parents Travel Book. Intended for kids, Extreme Planet takes readers through the planet’s “most extreme” superlatives: longest, oldest, tallest, widest, hottest, etc. Travel book for children As this travel book is written for children, I decided to get my book review from the target audience.
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I’ll bet you didn’t know that John Wayne used to keep a boat at the Playa Olas Atlas in Old Mazatlan and Ernest Hemingway used to travel there. Are you planning to visit Mazatlan? Below is a list of “Insider Tips” for things to see and do in Mazatlan, Mexico “the Pearl of the Pacific.”
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This is the fourth article in a 4-part series that will help you deal with total hip replacement (THR) and travel. Part 1: Denial to acceptance. Preparing for joint replacement surgery. Part 2: Preparing for surgery Part 3: Recovery and travel Part 4: On the travel road again Fear of flying? Not me. I’m a
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As we waited among the throng of people to go through Universal Orlando security near the drop-off parking lot in Orlando, Florida, it was clear I needed strategies to maximize this one day visit. Although, for my 20 year-old daughter, 11 year-old son, and myself, Universal’s Islands of Adventure’s thrill rides and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter were a perfect
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