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I’m a single mom with one 3 yr old boy. My two passions are traveling and raising my son. I love being a mom and there’s no place I’d rather be then with my son. I work full time and love to exercise.
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, curious, quiet, cautious, relaxed, simple, independent, energetic, spontaneous, sophisticated, easy_going, social_butterfly
We Just Got Back From
Maui
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Manhattan Beach, CA
A Place We'd Love To Visit
Petite St. Vincent
Favorite Vacation Memory
Celebrating my son's 2nd birthday in Maui. It was 9 days of Paradise.
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
I’ll never forget flying home from Honolulu in first class with my 1.6 month old son on Delta. The plane did not have any milk for the flight and even though I boarded early not one person thought to inform me that the plane was not stocked with milk. Cash was still drinking from a bottle at this time and freaked out over having to go 5 hours without milk in his bottle. This old cranky lady was loudly complaining behind me the whole flight home about how she was tired of hearing my son cry (as if I wasn’t). I wanted to scream (but did not) at every employee of the airline for not informing me the plane had no milk until we were up in the air.
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Holiday Train Excursions in Northern California
Come experience the magic of Christmas on a Northern California Holiday Train. Passengers of all ages will enjoy sipping hot cocoa and nibbling cookies while Santa visits with each child onboard. On many trains children are encouraged to come dressed in their pajamas as well. Christmas trains are a truly unique holiday experience the whole family is sure to enjoy!
Napa Valley Wine Train Station
1275 McKinstry Street Napa, California
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In December the Wine Train becomes the Santa Express and is a fabulous and fun holiday outing for the whole family; The Santa Express Train is a magical experience for the young and the young at heart. Adding to the holiday cheer aboard the train will be the featured guest, Santa, along with his friends and carolers.
341 Industrial Way
Woodland, California
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The River Train’s popular Christmas Train is a special treat for children of all ages. Your Christmas journey includes Santa, elves, storytellers, musicians, hot cocoa and cookies. You are welcome to wear your pajamas!!
330 S Sierra Ave
Oakdale, California
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Sierra Railroad’s famous Christmas Train is a special treat for children of all ages. Your Christmas journey includes Santa, elves, storytellers, musicians, hot cocoa and cookies. You are welcome to wear your pajamas!!
100 E. Laurel Street
Fort Bragg, California
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Each Christmas season the Skunk Train is transformed into a rolling Santa's sleigh, complete with Santa and his elves listening to children's wishes.
37001 Mission Blvd
Fremont, California
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Once a night the brightly decorated holiday train winds through Niles Canyon on a 75 minute
111 I Street
Sacramento, California
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The Sacramento Polar Express is a coveted event!
reviewed on: January 11 2011
"I've heard great things about the Polar Express Ride!"
I recently learned one can pay $250 for a Transcontinental Railroad Club membership to get advance notice to purchase tickets for special events such as The Polar Express Ride. The polar express ride sells out fast so this is a sure fire way to get your kid on that train.Tickets for the 2011 Polar Express Train Ride go on sale October 1, 2011. For more information about the Polar Express Train Ride, please call the membership office at (916) 445-5995.
What Does My "Polar Express" Ticket Include?
Each ticket includes a Polar Express Train Ride; admission to the Central Pacific Passenger Station where you will pick up your tickets, shop, and enjoy entertainment while you are waiting to board the train; admission to the Eagle Theater where you may meet Santa and have your picture taken by a professional photographer; and complimentary admission to the California State Railroad Museum the day of your visit or any other day before January 1, 2012 (the Museum's regular hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day; these hours of operation will be in effect during The Polar Express Train Ride event).
What can I expect on the Train Ride?
Each Polar Express Train Ride will last approximately one hour. You will enter the Central Pacific Passenger Station and pick up your tickets. You are free to enjoy the entertainers, shop, or climb aboard the caboose. At approximately 30 minutes prior to your train time, you will line up according to your boarding point listed on your ticket. Children ages one year and under, do not require a ticket and must be seated on an adults lap on board the train. Once on board the train, you will travel to the "North Pole" while we read the story of The Polar Express. Dancing waiters will fly through the cars as each ticketed passenger is served hot chocolate and a treat. As the train passes the North Pole, you will catch a glimpse of Santa while the train readys for the return trip. As you head back to Old Sacramento, Santa will be on board and walk through each car to give out the "first gift of Christmas" -- the sleigh bell -- to each passenger. We will all join in and sing Christmas Carols as we pull into the station in Old Sacramento. Once you de-board the train, walk across the walkway to the Eagle Theater, where Santa will be available to talk with your child and take a photo.
What can I expect in First Class?
First Class passengers will board the observation car, El Dorado before the Coach passengers. Your tickets will indicate whether you are seated in the Parlor or Lounge section of the car. Each section of this beautiful 1930s car includes lounge-style seating and freedom to roam about the car. You may step outside onto the observation deck or look out the large windows. Each ticketed passenger will receive hot chocolate served in a commemorative mug. Car Attendants will be assigned to each section of the car.
Can We Wear Pajamas and bring our copy of the book?
Of course that's part of the fun! We encourage the whole family to dress in your warmest pajamas and bring your book for the Conductor to sign if you wish. Do be sure to dress warmly enough to walk comfortably to and from your car, and make sure that everyone in your party is wearing appropriate footwear. You will be traversing streets with packed granite soil and wooden boardwalks to reach the event's starting point the Central Pacific Railroad Passenger Station in Old Sacramento. The Passenger station is covered but heated and open to the elements. The train cars, however, are nice and warm for your trip.
5355 Graham Hill Road
Felton, California
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Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train
NOVEMBER 26, DECEMBER 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23 DEPARTS FROM AND RETURNS TO THE SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK
Ride vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, as they roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz. Sing along to seasonal carols while sipping hot-spiced cider, listen to musical entertainment, and enjoy a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Continue the merriment at Santa’s Kingdom at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Choice of one activity: “Holiday” miniature golf, laser tag, or arcade games, is included with Holiday Lights Train ticket price. Advance reservations recommended.
Fifth Avenue and Reservoir Road
Jamestown, California
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December 17 - 18 (11:00 – 3:00) -- Railtown 1897 SHP -- Santa Express
Santa visits Railtown! Climb aboard our steam-powered excursion train, departing on the hour, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and ride along with the Jolly Gentleman! Regular ticket prices apply. For more information please call 209 984-3953.
351 Santa Clara
Fillmore, California
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North Pole Express Nov 26 & Dec 3 thru Dec 26, Wednesday - Sunday.
Trains Depart From Santa's Village at 6 PM & 7:30 PM
(4:30pm departures may be added)
Train Rides return to Santa's Village at 7 PM & 8:30 PM
700 Western Pacific Way
Portola, California
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"Santa Train" Saturdays December 3rd & December 10th
Hagan Community Park
Rancho Cordova, California
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Sunday & Monday, 12/4-5 and 12/11-12th at Noon-4:00pm.
Cookies, hot chocolate, hot apple cider and other treats are free
(donations accepted.) Children of all ages are encouraged to visit with Santa. There is no charge for the train ride or to visit with Santa, you may take pictures with Santa using your own camera or they can take and print pictures for a nominal fee.
Free admission
Location: Live Steamers Train Yard
