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TAKE A TRIP UP THE ROAD, ONTO THE FARM, AND THEN INTO YOUR MOUTH! WAKE UP – Start your first morning with a steamy fresh ground cup of Kiva Han coffee (roasted locally) and some Buckwheat pancakes (milled locally each fall/winter at Zanella Mill in West Sunbury) made with best-selling Marburger Buttermilk . Ah! Now, [...]

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM: Experience South Carolina in all its beauty and diversity. This state museum is a refreshing combination of four floors of exhibits, many of them hands-on, focusing on the arts, history and technology. Climb aboard the “Best Friend of Charleston” train. Stroll along a boardwalk at the beach diorama. Thrill to the [...]

 One Travel Family has Learned How to “Sneak” History into Fun Family Trips Let’s Learn How They Do It. -from the notes of Michele Zavatsky, the Family Travel Mom  For the past 10 years, our family has been fortunate enough to “vacation for a living” and we’ve managed to visit over 3,000 attractions and maybe [...]

Once you’re on Myrtle Beach it is certainly hard to leave. But, if the clouds are looming or the long days in the sun are tiring, we know just the place to liven things – an entertainment complex called Broadway at the Beach. Let’s take a peak of the assortment of offerings: NASCAR Speedpark features [...]

Our series this month revolves around “South Carolina – more than vacation” themes. The launch of the Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk & Promenade in summer 2010 breathed new life into the Grand Strand beachfront. From souvenir shops and arcades to an oceanfront park near the 2nd Avenue Pier, the 1.2-mile (1.9-kilometer) walkway is now the [...]

Wishing for a little fresh water? From crystal clear Lake Keowee in the Upcountry to Lake Murray in the Midlands, the action never stops on South Carolina lakes. These are some of South Carolina’s best family vacation spots, offering a wide range of accommodations and virtually every activity you can imagine. It’s a great way [...]

EACH YEAR WE CHOOSE A HANDFUL OF DESTINATIONS TO EXPLORE FOR OUR BEST-SELLING SERIES: KIDS LOVE TRAVEL GUIDES.  This month, it’s South Carolina. As the summer roles by we often get weary in thinking of new ways to approach familiar destinations. In the next few weeks, we’re going to give you a “taste” of South [...]

Ok, moms, not only do you have to plan the next great family vacation, but you’re also the person who should hold, in your care ONLY, a wondrous backpack that keeps peace. Here is a Suggested Checklist: Extra set of house and vehicle keys Medical Insurance Cards plus prescription meds handy A secure assortment of [...]

KIDS LOVE MID-ATLANTIC HISTORY WORKSHOP NOTES  Interested in studying early U.S. History hands-on? My workshops reveal the Easy, Fun approach to history – whether you educate your kids at home or just over the summer and on weekends. Really, every active parent home educates – possibly without knowing it. Begin where battles raged – Trenton, [...]

It’s the time of year when Dad preps the mini-van, Mom goes online to find hotel deals and two simple words permeate every kid’s brain – “summer vacation.” And whether hitting the road with little ones or making the most of traveling with a teen, parents and grandparents are happy to know that Cleveland Plus [...]