http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:15:44 -0700 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:51:37 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Road-Trip-Ideas-for-Families?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner Here are 10 things to do within a day's drive of Philadelphia. 1. Hershey Sweet Lights Holiday Spectacular. Hershey, Pa. Through Jan. 1. Drive a 2.3-mile route to see nearly 600 light displays while listening to a customized radio broadca... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:51:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Road-Trip-Ideas-for-Families?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Five-Ways-to-Make-Family-Travel-More-Affordable-This-Fall?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner   Barbara Messing, VP Travel-Ticker.com has compiled a handy list of how to make family travel affordable this fall:1. Picking the right destination: Deals are abundant, but especially at family destinations this year, so now you just ... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:23:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Five-Ways-to-Make-Family-Travel-More-Affordable-This-Fall?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Philadelphia-Museum-of-Art-celebrates-Philadelphias-metalworking-history-with-exhibition?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner Philadelphia has a rich history of metalwork, and owes much of its early development to the industrial welders who helped shape the city during its settlement. The city has continued to rely on the skills of metalsmiths, who have gradually inco... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:48:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Philadelphia-Museum-of-Art-celebrates-Philadelphias-metalworking-history-with-exhibition?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d7-RV-Show-Arrives-in-Atlantic-City-Nov-1315?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner The 16th annual Fall Atlantic City RV Show will take place at the Atlantic City Convention Center next weekend, Nov 13-15. The show will feature dealers from around the NY and NJ region offering new 2009 and 2010 class A, B and C motorhomes, ... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:16:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d7-RV-Show-Arrives-in-Atlantic-City-Nov-1315?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Holiday-Programming-Announced-at-Adventure-Aquarium-in-Camden-NJ?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner  It had been over a year since I had visited the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, and hope my next visit won’t be as long.  Last week, I returned to this wonderful place, just minutes from Center City, that truly has something from the v... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:25:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Holiday-Programming-Announced-at-Adventure-Aquarium-in-Camden-NJ?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Five-November-Holiday-Road-Trip-Ideas?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner  1. Harrisburg Holiday Parade. Harrisburg. Nov. 21. The state capital's melting pot celebration, with floats, marching bands and communty groups, presents a tribute to Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. 717-255-3020; www.harrisburgev... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:38:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Five-November-Holiday-Road-Trip-Ideas?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Mamma-Mia-show-in-Philadelphia-through-Nov-8-and-a-great-dinner-idea?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner  Every time I walk into the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, I love it more and more.  On Nov. 3, I attended opening night of Mamma Mia! – the hit musical based on the songs of ABBA.  Performances run through November 8.This was... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:20:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Mamma-Mia-show-in-Philadelphia-through-Nov-8-and-a-great-dinner-idea?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Please-Touch-Museum-in-Philadelphia-offers-daytime-Halloween-fun-on-Oct-31?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner  Families are invited to a not-so-spooky Halloween at the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia, complete with healthy trick-or-treating throughout the galleries! Special discount: $1.50 off admission for any child or adult in costume. Other highl... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:47:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Please-Touch-Museum-in-Philadelphia-offers-daytime-Halloween-fun-on-Oct-31?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Halloweening-in-New-Hampshire--Here-are-some-spooky-ideas?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner A “spooktacular” trip to New Hampshire this Halloween will not disappoint as ghosts, ghouls, and goblins get ready to scare those who dare! Here are just a few:·         Nightmare New En... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:50:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Halloweening-in-New-Hampshire--Here-are-some-spooky-ideas?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Improved-Web-site-helps-find-things-to-do-in-Poconos?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner  Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Unveils Redesigned Web site Interactive Site More User-Friendly for Four County Golf, Outdoor Sports DestinationThe Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau - overseeing tourism throughout the region for 75 years - has ... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:05:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Improved-Web-site-helps-find-things-to-do-in-Poconos?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Sailboat-Show-in-Annapolis-Maryland-starts-today-and-runs-through-Monday?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner  40th Annual United States Sailboat ShowThursday, October 8 - Monday, October 1210:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday (Press Day)10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday - Sunday10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MondayAnnapolis City Dock and HarborAdmission: $17/adult, $8/... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:27:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Sailboat-Show-in-Annapolis-Maryland-starts-today-and-runs-through-Monday?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d2-History-meets-fun-Oct-4-in-Morristown-NJ?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner  About 90 minutes from Philadelphia, there are a few attractions this weekend for history buffs planned in the Morristown, N.J. area. Stark’s Brigade HikeSunday, October 410 a.m.Jockey Hollow, NY Brigade Parking AreaEnjoy autumn’s co... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:32:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d2-History-meets-fun-Oct-4-in-Morristown-NJ?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Web-site-editors-at-Awaycom-pick-worlds-best-resorts-and-lodges?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner  Earlier this month Away.com (http://away.com), a leading website for travel planning, announced the launch today of its new "Best Resorts & Lodges Guide" - a comprehensive directory of the top domestic and international resorts an... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:27:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Web-site-editors-at-Awaycom-pick-worlds-best-resorts-and-lodges?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Walking-With-Dinosaurs--The-Arena-Spectacular-is-Now-In-Atlantic-City-Through-Sept-6?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner Opening night- held on September 2- for Walking With Dinosaurs was spectacular in Atlantic City. The arena was filled at Boardwalk Hall. There are seven more performances at Boardwalk Hall through September 6. The show is about 90 minutes plus a 15 m... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:48:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Walking-With-Dinosaurs--The-Arena-Spectacular-is-Now-In-Atlantic-City-Through-Sept-6?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Sesame-Place-in-Bucks-County-Hosts-Hispanic-Heritage-Celebration?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sesame Place is hosting Rosita’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20. Festivities will include a special show starring Rosita and Sonia Manzano, who plays “... Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:29:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Sesame-Place-in-Bucks-County-Hosts-Hispanic-Heritage-Celebration?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d23-SESAME-PLACE-IN-BUCKS-COUNTY-CELEBRATES-GRANDPARENTS?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner Grandparents will be celebrated at Sesame Place, the nation’s only theme park based entirely on Sesame Street, on Sunday, September 13 during National Grandparents Month. They are invited to take the grandchildren to the theme park for the day... Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:16:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d23-SESAME-PLACE-IN-BUCKS-COUNTY-CELEBRATES-GRANDPARENTS?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Hurry-Hurry-Step-Right-Up-To--Carnival-of-Wonders-Now-In-Atlantic-City-through-September-6?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner With just a last few weeks left of summer, many Philadelphia-area families will likely spend some time at the Jersey Shore. Whether down for a week or more, or a day-trip with the kids, there’s a show at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City that offers... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:03:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Hurry-Hurry-Step-Right-Up-To--Carnival-of-Wonders-Now-In-Atlantic-City-through-September-6?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d18-SMITH-The-Kids-Play-Place-in-the-Park-TotLot-Opening-in-East-Fairmount-Park-in-Philadelphia?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner   SMITH The Kids’ Play Place in the Park is proud to announce the official opening of its Tot-Lot – the final addition to the Playground and just for kids 5 and under!  The Tot-Lot is the largest outdoor play space in the P... Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:27:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d18-SMITH-The-Kids-Play-Place-in-the-Park-TotLot-Opening-in-East-Fairmount-Park-in-Philadelphia?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Some-August-and-Early-September-Ideas-for-Fun-in-Atlantic-City?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner ATLANTIC CITY COUNTS DOWN THE TOP FIVE REASONS TO SPEND THE LAZY DAYS TO LABOR DAY IN THE CITY THAT’S “ALWAYS TURNED ON”   With just a few weeks left to bask in the sun and enjoy the official summer season, Atlantic City (... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:34:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Some-August-and-Early-September-Ideas-for-Fun-in-Atlantic-City?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d6-September-Balloon-Festival-in-Lancaster-County?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner  Enjoy the 2009 Keystone Balloon Festival from the air or from the ground in beautiful Lancaster County, PA, on September 11 – 13The U.S. Hot Air Balloon Team and Bird-in-Hand Corporation have teamed up for this colorful and exciting event... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:19:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1664-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d6-September-Balloon-Festival-in-Lancaster-County?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Family-Travel-Examiner