Following guidelines from Maggie Peikon, American Hiking Society social media coordinator, I took a summer weekend to experience and hike the beautiful landscape of Grand County, Colorado…
Continue readingMeaningful Moments and Action-Packed Fun in Washington, D.C.
A vacation in our nation’s capital, especially during peak tourist season in the summer, can prove daunting for first-time visitors. Don’t let the heat and humidity, crowds, or prospect of too much to see and too little time get in the way of what can be an amazing experience.
Continue readingCentral Recorder – Here are some essentials for flying with children
“Colleen, a US-based family travel presenter, has taken to TikTok…”
Continue readingThe U.S. Sun – A TRAVEL expert has revealed the essentials parents need when flying with kids
“Colleen’s top tip was to keep ‘little surprises’ in your bags which can be brought out at a moment’s notice.”
Continue readingNasdaq – Don’t Buy Airline Tickets Too Soon
“‘I buy [airline tickets] and then set a Google alert for that same flight,’ said Colleen Kelly, host at PBS Family Travel with Colleen Kelly. ‘If the price goes down, I can call the airline and they will refund the difference…'”
Continue readingHaven Life – Best and worst times of year to fly
“‘Prices will always be higher around holidays,’ Kelly told us, ‘and airlines will raise prices when they know people want to travel. If you can go off-season or during a non-holiday month, you have a better chance of saving money.'”
Continue readingCNN Underscored – Your summer vacation packing list for teens
“‘Also, even if you feed the teens at the airport prior to the flight, which we do, they always seem to be hungry a couple of hours later,’ Kelly says.”
Continue readingBirthplace of Milk Chocolate – No, It’s Not Switzerland!
Courtly society ladies in large, airy parlors adjusted their fine gowns and gathered on ornately upholstered sofas and high-backed chairs, delicately sipping foaming chocolate from porcelain cups.
Continue readingVisit Madison, Wisconsin with Your Kids
This is one of the best reasons you should plan a vacation to Madison. It’s a family-friendly destination and will give your kids an authentic college campus experience.
Continue readingMountains of Memory-Making in Colorado’s Grand County
We went from the flat plains of Illinois just that morning to leaving Denver and spotting shadowy peaks lining the horizon, to seemingly suddenly becoming enveloped by those mountains on either side as we drove deeper into Grand County, Colorado. The terrain was different and thrilling and built in us the feeling that this mother-daughter Rocky Mountain weekend would be full of new adventures and possibilities.
Continue readingWhere to Dine and Stay in Mammoth Lakes, California
What about the lodging and dining experiences in the Village at Mammoth Lakes? After a Family Travel with Colleen Kelly filming trip to the area, we’ve got the lowdown below.
Continue readingWhat’s New for Families in St. Louis
St. Louis is a great destination for families because it offers many educational and memorable activities, from art and culture to baseball and brewing. Check out our recommendations for what to do and plan your trip to St. Louis.
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