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Holiday Gift Guide – Affordable Gifts for Kids who Travel

November 29, 2016 By admin

2016 Holiday Gift Guide - Affordable Gifts for Kids Who Travel

Holiday shopping is in full force! If you’ve got some globetrotting kids on your shopping list, check out my favorite affordable gifts for kids who travel. Everything is under $30 so you’ll have money left to plan your next vacation.  UNDER $10 Gifts Rubik’s Junior Bear – For little ones, this kiddie version of the classic […]

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2 CommentsFiled Under: Airplane, Books, Don't travel without, Electronics and Gadgets, Entertainment, Great Gifts, Holidays and Celebrations, Just for Boys, Just for Fun, Just for Girls, Just for Kids, Nursery and playroom, playtime, Products I love, Road Trip, Toys Tagged With: 2016 Holiday Gift Guide, Bananagrams, Binoculars, Dinkee Linkee, dolls, Gifts for kids, Hexbug, Holiday Gift Guide, Little Passports, Mabel's Labels, Madame Alexander, Pac-Man, Paper Punk, Pearhead, Rubik's Junior Bear, Tak-Tak, toys, Travel Toys

Road Trips With Kids – 6 Must Haves

November 18, 2016 By admin

Road Trips With Kids - 6 Must Haves

‘Tis the season for holiday road trips so today I’m sharing some of my favorite must haves for road trips with kids. I’m hungry… No matter how long or short the ride, you know kids will want a drink or snack within 30 minutes of leaving home. Be sure to pack everything in spill-proof containers […]

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Must-Have Travel Gadgets for Globetrotting Families

October 25, 2016 By admin

Must Have Travel Gadgets - Globetrotting Mommy

If you’re like me, you love any gadget that makes traveling a little easier. If you’ve got a trip coming up, be sure to check out these handy Must-Have Travel Gadgets for globetrotting families… PHOTOGRAPHY HELPERS Family trips call for family photos and sometimes you just need a selfie stick to get everyone in the photo. The […]

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Top 5 Tips for Visiting One World Trade Center

October 11, 2016 By admin

Top 5 Tips for Visiting One World Trade Center

One World Observatory, the observation deck at the top of One World Trade Center (aka Freedom Tower) in New York City has quickly become one of the city’s top tourist attractions since it opened last year. If you’re planning a trip to the Big Apple, here are my top tips for visiting One World Trade Center, NYC’s […]

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Fin Fun Mermaid Tails for Globetrotting Girls

October 5, 2016 By admin

Fin Fun Mermaid Tails

Does your daughter love to swim? Does she love to dress up? Does she dream of being a mermaid?  If you answered yes to any or all of those questions, you’ll love today’s topic…Fin Fun Mermaid Tails. My daughter’s mermaid obsession started years ago with a well worn Ariel costume and a Caribbean themed birthday […]

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Coney Island With Kids: Fall Fun Halloween Harvest

September 27, 2016 By admin

Fall Fun at Coney Island's Halloween Harvest

Coney Island with kids is always a fun summer retreat but Luna Park’s 2016 Halloween Harvest is one of my don’t miss recommendations for fall. We visited for the grand opening festivities and had a great time checking out the rides and seasonal activities. Running through October 30th, the Halloween Harvest at Luna Park is sure to […]

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Tips for Visiting Nickelodeon Resort Punta Cana – Everything you need to know!

September 21, 2016 By admin

Tips for Visiting Nickelodeon Resort Punta Cana, Globetrotting Mommy, All Inclusive, Family Travel

What’s a great spot for a family vacation? Everyone asks me that question and today I’m sharing my new favorite answer… My 6-year old daughter and I just returned from the brand new Nickelodeon Resort Punta Cana where young Nickelodeon fans and luxe resort loving parents can kick back and enjoy a five-star Caribbean beach vacation wrapped up in […]

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10 Ways Planning a Disney World Trip is Like Having a Baby

September 14, 2016 By admin

10 Ways Planning a Disney World Trip is Like Having a Baby, Globetrotting Mommy

I used to think planning a wedding was stressful and then I had a baby!  As a mom who recently took her first family trip to Disney World, I suddenly found myself having flashbacks to my pregnancy days. What do planning a Disney World trip and pregnancy have in common?  For your sheer enjoyment, today […]

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Bye Bye Summer Travels…

August 30, 2016 By admin

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As summer slowly comes to an end here in New York, we’re getting ready for back-to-school (next week, yay!) and I’m really looking forward to getting my routine back. We had a super fun summer with trips to Splish Splash, Sesame Place, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Long Island and most recently Punta Cana to visit our pal […]

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5 Great Shows for Kids in NYC

August 24, 2016 By admin

5 Great Shows for Kids in NYC

New York City is known for its vast theater performances and kids are encouraged to take in live shows before they even start talking. Now that my six-year old daughter has moved beyond Sesame Street, Disney On Ice and Pinkalicious shows, we’ve been having the best time exploring performances all over town. If you’re looking for some family friendly theater […]

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Hi, I’m Lyla! I’ve been globetrotting with my husband, daughter, extended family, and girlfriends for years. I share travel tips, destination guides, and adventures that inspire women 40+ to explore the world. Globetrotting Mommy — and beyond!

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