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15 Things to Do in Virginia Beach with Kids – Beaches, History, & Adventure in Coastal Virginia

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Virginia Beach, Virginia is a wonderful place to spend time with the family.  Locals know they don’t even need to leave the area for a fun and inexpensive vacation.  It’s not all about romping in the surf. Sure, there’s that but you can also can ride horses in Pungo, stroll the boardwalk at the oceanfront, touch rays at the aquarium or do a myriad of other things in and around the area.

Located on the southeastern coast of Virginia,  Virginia Beach has a lot to offer kids (and adults) of all ages.  We’ve been back to many of our favorite spots this summer,  exploring and taking photos.  And we’re always finding a new beach, park or event, so we’ve put together a list of our favorites to help visitors to our hometown.

Things to do in Virginia Beach with Kids:

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Top 5 Things to See in St. Augustine with Kids – Plus St. Augustine Itineraries

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Top Things to See in St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine, Florida is a wonderful city to visit. It is so rich in history, being the oldest continuously occupied city in the United States, that it’s the perfect place to take your world schooling kids. Plus a trip doesn’t have to be long and expensive!  In just a couple days, you can experience five of the top things to see in St. Augustine.

Many of the things you want to see are close to each other.  As long as you’re okay with some walking, you can see a lot in one day. If you can spend three days, you will be able to see a lot that the city has to offer.  Our itinerary calls for at least 2 full days.

Below are 5 things that you won’t want to miss during your visit. Follow along for some tips and personal experiences with each attraction.

It’s worth noting that there are several hotels in the area. We have visited a few times and learned that the hotels near I-95 are about 5 miles from the downtown area where you’ll be spending time. For the most part, they are not much cheaper than the hotels in town. Spend the money, if you can, and get a centrally located hotel. You can walk to many of the places we will mention plus you won’t have to worry about finding parking and paying parking fees. These fees could possibly make up the difference between staying in town vs. out of town.

Things to See in St. Augustine with Kids

 

First on the list of things to see is the Fountain of Youth. It is located just a few blocks from the historic downtown as well as 3 of the other places on this list. It’s just behind the Old Town area, so try and combine those into one day if you can.  How much you pack into one day will depend on the ages of your children and how much time you have in St. Augustine.

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Fun & Budget-Friendly Nags Head Vacations – Traveling to the Outer Banks, NC

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Nags Head Vacations

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My family has been taking Nags Head vacations for as long as I can remember.  We tend to take weekend trips since we only live a couple hours away, but you could easily spend an entire week relaxing by the beach and taking in the sights.

I’ve always said we are going to Nags Head, but it’s become more common to say you are going to the Outer Banks which consists of many cities; Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Corolla, and Hatteras Island, just to name a few. Each area offers beaches, restaurants and unique attractions.  They’ve even changed all the interstate signs in my area from “Nags Head” to “Outer Banks.”  Just an interesting little fact 🙂

Fun & Budget-Friendly Nags Head Vacations:

Lodging
I must confess that a family member owns a house in Kill Devil Hills, so I’ve never had to pay for accommodations. If you don’t know anyone you can beg for a place to stay, there are countless hotels and cottage rentals to suit every need and budget.

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Winter Holiday With Kids in Vienna – 6 Must See Vienna Attractions

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We arrived in Vienna on a crisp, winter afternoon.  While the snow had not yet arrived, you could feel it in the air.   As we walked to our hotel, the architecture became more and more stunning and as we rounded each new corner, a new spectacular façade came into view. Even the kids stopped in the streets a few times to admire an ornate doorway or balcony.   I knew then,  it would be easy to entertain my kids in Vienna.    I had a list of must see Vienna attractions, but I think letting them walk around while munching on a treat would have kept them happy for hours.  Now, if it wasn’t so cold!

As I predicted, on our first morning in Vienna, we woke up to snow on the ground. It was just a light dusting that first day but the kids were beyond thrilled.  We bundled up and started marking Vienna attractions & Christmas markets off our list.  Yes, there was an actual handwritten list 🙂

Must See Vienna Attractions

Hofburg Palace

 

We started off our first full day in Vienna at the Hofburg Palace. This was the residence of the Habsburgs for over 600 years!  The former winter residence of the imperial family now houses offices of the Federal President, the ministers and secretaries of state as well as museums. During our stay, we visited the Silver Collection, Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments.

The Imperial Silver Collection was interesting. The collection showcases dining services, centerpieces measuring up to 30 m in length and examples of tables set for imperial banquets. Some of the sets were gorgeous and you could see where they were actually used by the imperial families.  Lucy and I liked the set with artichokes and pea pods on top.

We did the shortened version of the tour as the kids were only happy to look at the collection for so long.

The Sisi museum was intriguing. We learned that Elisabeth, known as Sisi, became Empress at 16 years old. She didn’t conform well to court life and eventually started spending a great deal of time away from Vienna. Throughout the museum are personal objects on display which attempt to shed light on the life of Sisi. The commentary, with diary entries from her daughter, brought a nice, personal touch to the story. Lucy especially enjoyed seeing the reproductions of Sisi’s dresses.

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5 Day Côte d’Azur Itinerary: Exploring the South of France

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You’ve made a big travel decision and decided to visit the South of France on your next vacation. But you don’t know where to go or how much time you’ll need to visit the many villages.  That’s where our new 5 day Côte d’Azur itinerary can help.  We’ve included some of the most popular destinations to help you prepare for your holiday.

As the 2nd busiest airport in France, after Paris, it’s likely you will fly into Nice.  We suggest making the city your home base during the trip.  While you could rent a car during your stay, our itinerary makes use of public transportation, as it’s easy to explore by train and bus.

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