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Articles by Stephany Wiestling

Stephany is the head honcho here at BestKidFriendlyTravel.com who has not let motherhood damper her lust for travel. She created BestKidFriendlyTravel.com as a way to share with, and learn from, other parents the unique twists that children bring to travel. Together, we'll give our children the world!

Momversation: Traveling with Kids
Monday, March 23, 2009 – 6:40 am | 2 Comments

Last week on Momversation they did a fun post interviewing moms about traveling with kids.  If you follow some of the mom-blogs out there, you’ll recognize Heather Armstrong of Dooce, and Karen Walrond of chookooloonks.com sharing …

Kid Friendly Marathon, in the Florida Keys
Sunday, March 22, 2009 – 2:06 pm | One Comment
Kid Friendly Marathon, in the Florida Keys

Marathon and Middle Keys:
 
I’ve spent a lot of time in Marathon since my in-laws have a place there, so I know that area of the keys the best.  Its central location makes Marathon the perfect …

Kid Friendly Aruba for your Family Vacation
Sunday, March 15, 2009 – 1:32 pm | 4 Comments
Kid Friendly Aruba for your Family Vacation

With an eight-hour flight to get to this gorgeous island, I didn’t expect to see so many kids in Aruba.  We had gone before actually having kids, but noticed how many fun things for families to …

Dive into Ocean Adventures during Summer Camps at Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 – 4:40 pm | One Comment
Dive into Ocean Adventures during Summer Camps at Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Scripps Institution of Oceanography/University of California, San Diego, announce their summer camp programs perfect for preschoolers on up:
Explore the ocean from top to bottom during Summer Learning Adventure Camps offered through Birch Aquarium at Scripps …

Top 5 Kid Friendly Beaches in Florida
Friday, February 27, 2009 – 2:12 pm | 9 Comments
Top 5 Kid Friendly Beaches in Florida

Florida is known for its fabulous beaches, which is only one reason it’s such a favorite family destination.  We’ve compiled our list of favorite kid friendly beaches, in no particular order, and what we think makes them …

Family Cruise With Nickelodeon Times Two!
Friday, February 20, 2009 – 1:58 pm | No Comment
Family Cruise With Nickelodeon Times Two!

After selling out last year’s Family Cruise on Royal Caribbean, Nickelodeon is teaming up again with Royal Caribbean adding a second cruise in 2009.  The real draw for families, beyond the great itinerary line-up, is …

13 Reasons To Love The Graco Metrolite Stroller
Saturday, February 14, 2009 – 4:25 am | 2 Comments
13 Reasons To Love The Graco Metrolite Stroller

We’ve had our Graco Metrolite Stroller for over four years and I still love it.  As my son is getting older, I’ve tried an umbrella-type stroller, but it felt too small and flimsy.  I’ve also …

Vacation With The Kids In Islamorada and Key Largo, FL
Thursday, February 12, 2009 – 10:22 pm | One Comment
Vacation With The Kids In Islamorada and Key Largo, FL

Gateway and Upper Keys:
Driving down from Miami you’ll start to feel like you’re in a whole new place. Even directions seem foreign. When looking for the Islamorada Fish Company for lunch, for example, your directions …

Wacky Weather and Warm Memories in Orlando, FL
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 – 5:24 pm | No Comment
Wacky Weather and Warm Memories in Orlando, FL

The first 5 weeks of the year can be very unpredictable, weather-wise, in Orlando. We went the first week of February, and had quite the spectrum, to say the least. Of course we were on …

Legoland For The Little Guys
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 – 9:42 am | No Comment
Legoland For The Little Guys

Thank you to Bridget Smith, author of ‘The Unauthorized Legoland Guidebook’ for this great guest post on Legoland in Carlsbad, CA.
Looking for a toddler and preschool friendly theme park?  Do your little ones find giant Disney Characters …