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About Me & My Family

I am a compulsive fun seeker and the Editorial Director for http://www.FindandGoSeek.net who is always looking for insider tips for Family Fun in Vermont.
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, curious, spontaneous, easy_going
We Just Got Back From
Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, France, Spain, New York City, Maine, Boston, Montreal, The Outerbanks, Stowe, Los Angeles
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Mexico, Maui, Outerbanks
A Place We'd Love To Visit
Barcelona
Favorite Vacation Memory
Traveling with my 93 year old Grandmother and my children -- her grandchildren. She is an avid traveler and passes that passion along to all of us.
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
Jelly donut explosion at the beginning of an 18 hour trip from Burlington, Vermont to Maui with a 1 year old...it was on her favorite blankie. Need I say more?
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February 16 2010
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Frida's Taqueria & Grill | kids travel, kids activities
Frida's Taqueria & Grill
128 Main Street,
Stowe,
Vermont
"Holy Guacamole!"
Frida's wholeheartedly accepted our party of 14, 6 of which were kids ages 8 months - 11 years old. Not to mention it was President's day and the place was hoppin'. They have highchairs and booster seats, a kids menu and serve drinks in kid cups with lids and straws. Bummer that the bathroom doesn't have a changing table. I'd like to say you could wheel your stroller in there and use that because there certainly is room, but you'd have to make through the crowded bar area first with that stroller.

The food is awesome. The kids were eating off the regular menu too. The babies were munching on black, re-fried and pinto beans. Plus when they made the guacamole table-side the server was happy to accommodate our request for a scoop or two of plain avocado for the toddlers.

If you do take-out from here, be forewarned that they automatically add on a 10% gratuity.
 
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January 28 2010
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Hotel del Coronado - A KSL Luxury Resort | kids travel, kids activities
Hotel del Coronado - A KSL Luxury Resort
1500 Orange Ave,
Coronado, California
"A classic with a great beach"
I have stayed in the hotel on business, not with my kids but you can't beat the location. The particular stretch of beach in front of this hotel is absolutely amazing. Wide and flat, just wonderful.

The hotel itself is split into two parts - old (classic/historical) and newer (more modern/contemporary). If you care where you stay, you should definitely look at the rooms online and make a request before you arrive.

One more thing to note - they are a conference center, and a big one at that, so you might want to just ask if they are having any large groups in while you are vacationing there.
 
 
January 28 2010
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San Diego Zoo | kids travel, kids activities
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Drive in Balboa Park,
San Diego,
California 92112
"Excellent Exercise"
No hold barred this zoo is awesome. And you should plan a visit especially if you don't have access to a zoo on a regular basis. I took my 18 month and 5 year old here solo while in town for vacation. Like some of the other reviewers have mentioned this zoo is particularly hilly, so if you are pushing a stroller with one (or god forbid two) kids, get ready for a workout! Advice: go light. Pack the minimum. The zoo is top notch, they have just about everything you need there and the weather is generally nice so leave the 3rd "just in case" jacket in the car.

A couple of others have also mentioned spreading out your visit over 2 days with young kids. Yes - if you have the time. If not then hit unique animals you aren't going to see at other zoos.
 
 
January 19 2010
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Northern Lights Rock and Ice | kids travel, kids activities
Northern Lights Rock and Ice
14 Freeman Woods Road,
Essex Junction,
Vermont 05482
"Know the Ropes"
We have been here a few times for birthday parties, but can't wait to go back with several families just for tubing, rock climbing, ice climbing or the amazing ropes course.

This is a great place to take kids that involves physical activity to get them outdoors in the winter. Even if there isn't enough snow for tubing, you can still do the winter challenge course. The adventure course also provides a "forced" opportunity for all participants to get to know each other as they have to work together as a team to get through it.

Upon arrival, the staff helps each kid get fitted with proper equipment (helmets, harnesses, etc) and off they go learning to navigate the climbing walls first, then on to scale some higher walls. After that they hit the ropes course. This place is filled with cargo nets, balance beams, an earthquake bridge, and tightropes all like 25' in the air! This is not for those with a fear of heights! But the kids were loving it! And all the while they were team building, if you will, or cementing their friendships even further. At the end they zip line it to back to the clubhouse.

There is a gigantic rainbow playground (bigger than anything I have every seen) perfect for all ages. I thought my 10 yr would have outgrown that by now, but nothing doing. It is so big, it made for the perfect game of tag.

From start to finish the staff was top notch. They are laid back enough to let the kids have fun, yet firm enough to enforce the rules and put safety first. They are kind and patient with the children and encourage them through everything making each one feel really good about what they have accomplished.
 
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December 08 2009
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One Flight Up
1200 Airport Drive,
Burlington,
Vermont 05401
"A Meal with a View"
For your little aviation enthusiast this is the perfect place for lunch (even if you aren’t flying out of town!). When my kids were little we were regulars at One Flight Up. The pre- and post meal entertainment is invaluable. They have floor to ceiling windows perched above the runway and plenty of aircraft memorabilia around the restaurant to look at. And to boot, the food actually isn’t half bad. When you are all done, be sure to head down the hall to the old control tower which is now the Observation Deck to get a real bird’s eye view of things. Be forewarned though, it’s a steep climb up the stairs, no elevator for your stroller.