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  • Beltway Bambinos Concierge
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    • Introducing Beltway Bambinos Concierge
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    • Introducing Beltway Travel
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    • Travel Advisors Save You More Than Money
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    • 5 Days in Costa Rica
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  • Indoor Fun
    • Theater & musical productions
    • Guide to Indoor Fun for Kids
  • Fall
    • Halloween guide
    • Fall festivals, farms, orchards
    • Fall Foliage Spots and Drives
    • Fall events
    • Fall classes
    • Fall bucket list
    • Survive Daylight Savings
  • Winter
    • Holiday gift guide
    • Holiday shows, ballets and concerts
    • Hanukkah Celebrations
    • Holiday Tea
    • Christmas Trees, Lights & Markets
    • Ski and snowboard
    • Cut-your-own tree
    • Ice rinks and roller rinks
  • Spring
    • Cherry blossoms
    • Easter egg hunts
    • Easter basket & spring gift ideas
    • Spring bucket list
    • Mother’s Day
    • Memorial Day weekend
    • Tax day steals and deals
  • Summer
    • Summer Camps
    • July 4th
    • Ice cream
    • Sunflower Fields
    • Summer bucket list
    • Live outdoor music
    • Outdoor movies
    • Outdoor swimming pools
    • Splash parks
    • Trains!
  • Camps and Classes
    • Fall classes
    • Spring classes
    • Summer camps
    • Mid-winter break camps
    • Winter camps and classes
    • November 2, 4, 5, 11
    • DCPS spring break camps
    • Schools out, camps are in
    • Year-round classes
    • Gymnastics and dance classes
  • Neighborhood Guides
    • Annapolis, MD
    • AU Park, DC
    • Baltimore, MD
    • Bethany Beach, DE
    • Breweries in the DC area
    • Brookland, DC
    • Chevy Chase, DC
    • Georgetown, DC
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • Lancaster County, PA
    • Madison, VA
    • Frederick, MD
    • St. Louis, MO
  • Outdoor Play
    • 15 family friendly hikes
    • Pick your own fruit and vegetables
    • Beaches and state parks
    • Outdoor fun
    • Trails, marshes and gardens
    • 20 classic outdoor games
    • Trains and carousels
  • Beltway Bambinos Concierge
    • Customized itineraries
    • Introducing Beltway Bambinos Concierge
  • About
  • Beltway Travel
    • Introducing Beltway Travel
    • Family Summer Getaways
    • Traveling with Little Ones?
    • Why Now is the Time to Plan
    • Travel Advisors Save You More Than Money
    • Why You Should Work with Me
    • How Do You Make Sure the Trip Has Something for Everyone?
    • DC Hotels with Indoor Pools
  • Itineraries
    • 5 Days in Costa Rica
    • {Winter} Staycation

Pack Your Bags: New Direct Flights Just Launched from DC Area Airports

According to a recent Washingtonian article, DC-area travelers have ten new direct flight options to explore this summer from our local airports. The new routes span from coast to coast and even cross the Atlantic, offering easier access to destinations like Portland’s famous food scene, San Diego’s beaches and world-class zoo, and European gems like Zurich and Venice. Some highlights… Continue Reading…

Island Hopping with Kids in the British Virgin Islands: Two Perfect Ways to Explore Paradise

The British Virgin Islands offer families an unparalleled Caribbean experience where crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches, and world-class resorts delivering adventure and relaxation in equal measure. Having recently explored this tropical paradise through multiple island-hopping adventures, I can confidently say the BVI delivers on every promise of Caribbean bliss—and then some. Two Ways to Island Hop Catamaran Charter Adventures Chartering a… Continue Reading…

Landing in Europe with Kids: Your First 24 Hour Survival Guide

If you missed the earlier posts in this series, make sure to check out Why Your Family’s European Dream Trip Is More Doable Than You Think and 5 Suggestions for Making Your European Family Trip a Success for essential strategies to set your family up for an amazing adventure. The following is the third post in our European Family Travel… Continue Reading…

5 Suggestions for Making Your European Family Trip a Success

In my recent post, “Why Your Family’s European Dream Trip Is More Doable Than You Think,” I shared how that seemingly impossible European adventure with kids is actually within reach. Today, I want to dive deeper into the practical side of making it happen. You’ve decided to take the plunge – now what? Here are five essential tips that will… Continue Reading…

Do I Have to Book Everything Through You? The Truth About Flexible Family Travel Planning!

Part of my “Passport to Answers” series – answering the real questions you have about working with a travel advisor. Welcome to another edition of “Passport to Answers,” my ongoing series where I tackle the questions you’re actually wondering about when considering whether to work with a travel advisor. If you’re following along on Instagram, you know I love diving… Continue Reading…

Why Your Family’s European {or any overseas} Dream Trip Is More Doable Than You Think

Most parents I talk to have this vision: cobblestone streets, afternoon gelato, kids laughing in ancient plazas. Then reality hits. The logistics feel impossible, the unknowns pile up, and suddenly that dream feels like a pipe dream. Here’s what I’ve learned after helping families make this European trip happen: your biggest obstacles aren’t actually obstacles at all. Forget the Whirlwind… Continue Reading…

Hidden Beach Gems: Less Crowded Family Beach Destinations

Part of my “Passport to Answers” series – answering the real questions you have about working with a travel advisor. Welcome to another edition of “Passport to Answers,” my ongoing series where I tackle the questions you’re actually wondering about when considering whether to work with a travel advisor. If you’re following along on Instagram, you know I love diving deep… Continue Reading…

♫ Creative Kids Home for the Summer? Try Our Fun Music Lessons!

Looking for a Fun Activity for Your Kids This Summer? From virtual singing classes to in-person piano lessons—the International School of Music offers instruction in all instruments to students of all ages & levels. Voted best for Music Lessons, International School of Music has a team of nurturing & patient instructors who will customize lessons to students’ goals, so, each child can progress… Continue Reading…

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