Playas Uvero Alto Provincia La Altagracia Dominican Republic This review was submitted by Lindsay Aycan of Toronto, Ontario, who traveled to Punta Cana with her husband and two kids in July 2010. Punta Cana Resort and Spa, an all-inclusive … [Read more...]
Courtyard by Marriott Portland/Beaverton
August 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
8500 S W Nimbus Drive Beaverton, Oregon The Courtyard by Marriott in Beaverton makes for a nice, centralized home base while exploring the Portland area. While we'd normally stay downtown and take advantage of the MAX system, if you plan to visit … [Read more...]
Product Review: North Face Jester Day Pack
August 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The importance of a trusty day pack to family travel cannot be emphasized enough, which is why I was happy for the opportunity to try the North Face Jester, just one of many packs offered by CSN Stores. If you're not familiar with CSN, which I have … [Read more...]
Whaleshead Beach Resort
August 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
19921 Whaleshead Rd Brookings, OR If you're looking for a final summer getaway and are lucky enough to spend it on the Southern Oregon Coast, Pit Stops for Kids recommends Whaleshead Beach Resort, nestled along a hillside just outside of … [Read more...]
Cruising Options for Families of 5 and More
August 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia If your family doesn't fit the standard travel industry mold of two adults and two children, you've probably experienced frustration at one time or another while booking vacations, hotels, and the like. I know I have, and I … [Read more...]
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
August 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
John Day Fossil Beds (Image via Wikipedia) Kimberly, OR Eastern Oregon offers much in the way of outdoor exploration for families, but the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is often overlooked. There are 3 locations along Hwy 26, but the … [Read more...]
Pit Stops Further Afield: Best Family Destinations in the UK
August 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
From chocolate to roller coasters, wildlife to bucolic scenery, here are ten magnificent family destinations in the UK. Thinktank, Millennium Point, Birmingham Birmingham's ambitious multi-stage urban renewal has made international … [Read more...]
Submarine Force Museum
August 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
1 Crystal Lake Road Groton, CT This stop was submitted by Karin Burgess of Mystic Country. Thank you, Karin, for your support of Pit Stops for Kids! Planning a family vacation that takes you through Connecticut or just driving down I-95? … [Read more...]
Junior Rangers: One of the Best Kept Secrets of National Parks!
August 14, 2010 By 3 Comments
In honor of this weekend's free admission to National Parks, Pit Stops for Kids would like to remind readers about one of the best programs the National Park system offers: Junior Rangers! It's easy to sign up, it's (usually) free, and it's an … [Read more...]
The Dinosaur Place
August 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike Oakdale, CT This stop was submitted by Karin Burgess of Mystic Country. Thank you, Karin, for your support of Pit Stops for Kids! Whether you're visiting Mystic, CT as a family or just passing through on I-95, … [Read more...]
