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We are a family of 5. We love to travel and to see new things. We look for a educational experience in everything we do and my we do a lot. Our kids are so used to being on the go that they have tremendous stamina. We try to plan 2 large trips every year and supplement them with weekend get-aways, staycations and a day jaunt now and again. Our kids are always wondering what the next spot will be.
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, energetic
We Just Got Back From
Marco Island and the Florida Everglades
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Rhode Island beaches
A Place We'd Love To Visit
Africa
Favorite Vacation Memory
Watching the kids lug their car seats through the airport on their first plane ride.
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
My youngest got sick with the stomach bug at 4 am in the morning 1 hour before our plane ride to get to St' John USVI. We had to make it through 2 plane legs, 1 long taxi ride, a ferry ride and a 45 minute rental car ride to our villa with her being sick!!!
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Ice Skating in Connecticut
When it's chilly outside you might begin to think about ice-skating with the family.You can stay indoors if you desire to keep semi-warm or head outdoors for the full-effect.Keep in mind this has been a particularly warm winter so many outdoor rinks may not be open. Check before you get the kids (and your) hopes up!!
56 Buena Vista Rd
West Hartford, Connecticut
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Check website for public skate times. In town residetns enjoy a small discount. Skates are avaialble for rent. Lessons are also given if you register in advance. Kids under 2 are free. Concession stand on site.
reviewed on: February 11 2011
"Ice Skating "
Before we got sick of the cold here in the Northeast we enjoyed some indoor skating at Veterans memorial rink in West Hartford., CT.You can check out their website for open skate times as otherwise they have classes, hockey games and parties scheduled. The open skate usually runs an hour. There is music played and it brings me back to the roller skating days of my youth, except colder. Make sure you arrive earlier than free skate time to rent your skates if you need to as it takes some time to get the little ones geared up and you don't want to to miss time. They run specials like buy 4 passes get one free and offer discounts to West Hartford residents. If your child really likes it you can sign up for lessons. It's always amazing to see what some of these kids can do on ice. Although the rink is indoors, it still needs to be cold enough for the ice, so dress appropriately.
145 Hop River Rd
Bolton, Connecticut
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Skating and rental totals $9. Kids 7 and under must be with an adult. You may also rent time on the rink for parties. Ice Hockey leagues are available.
6 Progress Dr
Cromwell, Connecticut
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Home to the AHL famr team for the Whale, Champions has hockey leagues for kids 6 and up. Check the schedule for open skate times. Kids 7 and under require one on one adult supervision during open skate. Learn to skate program avaialble.
300 Alumni Road Newington, CT 06111
Newington, Connecticut
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Hockey and skating lessons available. Try hockey for free on Feb 18th with limited equipment available for use. Also home to the Friday night Jam specifically designed for 11-15 year olds. Music, food, friends and contests.
641 New London Turnpike
Norwich, Connecticut
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Norwich residents enjoy a 1 dollar discount off the regular $10 skate and rental fee. Check the site for open skate times. Learn to figure skate programs, hockey lessons and birthday parties available as are special events like Nutcracker on ice.
1375 Hopmeadow St
Simsbury, Connecticut
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100 Old Farms Road West Simsbury, CT 06092
Simsbury, Connecticut
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Check with the town before heading here due to the warm winter. Two hour sessions are $2 for residents and $4 for non residents. LIMITED skates available for rent at $3. The rink can also be rented for a private party.
