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3 Ways for Kids to Explore Aviation and Travel Locally
Has the latest Disney animated film “Planes” sparked your child’s interest in aviation or travel? In the movie, Dusty, a crop duster, dreams of entering an-around-the-world race. Naturally, he’s...
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SeaWorld Trip Tips
Karen Heffren / Desert TravelingMom Are you planning a trip to San Diego? Fall break is just around the corner and San Diego is a popular West Coast destination for many families in October with the...
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Disneyland’s Pirates League and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Make Halloween...
Karen Heffren / Desert TravelingMom Traveling to Disneyland for Halloween Time is always fun — especially if you make plans to attend Mickey’s Halloween Party. Mickey’s Halloween Party is a separate...
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Top 3 Reasons to Stay at the LEGOLAND California Hotel
Karen Heffren / Desert TravelingMom The new LEGOLAND hotel opened this spring at the LEGOLAND resort in Carlsbad, California. It’s full of fun surprises and it’s super LEGO themed. If you have kids...
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The North Pole Experience in Flagstaff, Arizona
Photo Credit: North Pole Experience A visit to Santa’s workshop is a dream come true for many kids, including my own. A visit to the North Pole is too far for most families, but luckily there’s a...
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Holiday Inn Express in Flagstaff, Arizona: A Family-Friendly Hotel
Photo Credit: Karen Heffren / Desert TravelingMom Are you looking for a great family hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona? The Holiday Inn Express Flagstaff worked well for us recently providing all the...
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Healthy, Memorable Food at True Food Kitchen in Scottsdale, Arizona
Photo Credit: Karen Heffren / Desert TravelingMom As a big fan of Fox Restaurant Concepts and their uniquely themed eateries including Zinburger and Blanco Tacos & Tequila, I was anxious to...
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Hot Diggity Dog! Casey’s Corner for Quick, Family Friendly Dining at Disney...
Photo Credit: Karen Heffren /Desert TravelingMom Casey’s Corner is a great counter service dining option my family and I discovered while visiting the Magic Kingdom for the first time. It’s located at...
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Donut Bar San Diego
Photo credit: Karen Heffren / Desert TravelingMom You don’t have to wait until National Donut Day (June 6) to enjoy the treats at the Donut Bar San Diego. A few months I enjoyed a girls’ weekend in...
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Family Fun at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
Photo Credit: Karen Heffren, Desert Traveling Mom Catching a baseball game at Chase Field is a fun family outing in Phoenix, Arizona. The retractable roof allows guests to enjoy beautiful weather...
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Sneak Peek at the North Pole Experience
Photo credit: Karen Heffren /Desert TravelingMom Visiting Santa Claus at this workshop in the North Pole is much easier than you think, at least if you are close to Northern Arizona! The North Pole...
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Hotel Review: Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa in Sedona, Arizona
Photo credit: Karen Heffren /Desert TravelingMom A visit to beautiful Red Rock Country is must for both Arizona families and tourists alike. The Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa in Sedona, Arizona is a...
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Hotel Review: Anaheim Marriott is a RunDisney Friendly Hotel
A Photo credit: Karen Heffren / Desert TMOM Are you looking for a RunDisney Hotel option at the Disneyland Resort? I recently completely my first RunDisney event, the Star Wars 10k at the Disneyland...
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Family Fun at Spring Training in Peoria
Photo Credit: Karen Heffren / Desert Traveling Mom We head to Phoenix a few times a year to check out fun attractions and sporting events. Cactus League spring training is a huge draw for visitors to...
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Kids Will Dig The Boneyard at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Need a break from the traditional theme park action at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Check out the Boneyard, a large play area in DinoLand where kids can blow off steam and parents to rest their feet...
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Hotel Review: Pop Century Resort at Walt Disney World
The Pop Century Resort is a vibrantly themed Walt Disney World Resort that is a great value for families on a budget. While the rooms are exactly what you’d expect from a budget friendly hotel, the...
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Cafe Rix at Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort
The best place for a late night or early morning bite to eat at the Coronado Springs Resort is Cafe Rix. The grab and go market offers a variety of food and beverages choices to suit everyone’s needs....
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6 Fun, Family-Friendly and Free Things To Do in Tucson Arizona
Looking for free things to do in Tucson with your family and friends? The Old Pueblo offers a few fun options from water and art to live music and history. You’re sure to find something fun (and free)...
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Mickey’s Halloween Party Costume Ideas and Tips
We may have a couple months until Halloween but now is the time to start planning costumes and buying tickets if you want to attend Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland. Tickets are already on sale...
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Hotel Review: Blue Gate Garden Inn in Shipshewana, Indiana
I often gravitate towards booking rooms at corporate hotel chains because it helps set my level of expectation. I like budget friendly and safe, but also enjoy spacious and luxurious accommodations....
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