Berkeley evokes free spirit optimism. Even the most non-granola crunching gal will admit there is something liberating and truly magical about this historic town. And yet, families traveling from afar often overlook the charming hillside neighborhoods with sparkling views of the Bay, and San Francisco residents forget they’ve got a killer weekend jaunt just a few miles away.
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Confession: I run a travel website, and even I find the thought of hitting the road with my ever-curious toddler, well, daunting. Lucky for me, my job affords me the chance to put all sorts of purported Sanity-Saving devices to the test. Here’s my short list of Greatest Hits for soothing your little one to sleep when you're away from home:
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As the overbooked moms of SJF well know: traveling with tots can be tricky. Forget the good old days of throwing together a quick carry-on, grabbing your Kindle, and hitting the road. Now that we’re the proud parents of busy toddlers, we’ve become pros at lugging car seats*, baby-proofing hotel rooms, and scouring the internet for the coolest family-centric travel activities. So to make your n...
We all know that packing a lunch saves money and is often a healthier alternative. But that doesn’t mean you have to brown-bag it! Trade those crinkly lunch sacks for an environmentally friendly and stylish lunch tote.Jane Tip: Throw your extra dinner into containers the night before- one less thing to remember in the morning! No leftovers leftover? ilunchbox.com has tons of easy and nutritious ...
Finding
the perfect gift for the guy who taught you to embrace the unknown is a
challenge in itself, so we tackled it for you. Check out our picks for the
campfire loving, backpacking, wood carving dad in your life. 1. The Gorrillapod – pure genius. Now dad can
take that ultimate picture without the usual perilous positions and gymnastics
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Hotel Healdsburg is very well what paradise might look like. Wildly sophisticated and boldly sleek, with every aesthetic detail in place and every creature comfort imaginable, this is the spot for those looking for a relaxing retreat to call home for the night. For true luxury, book a suite overlooking the square (25 Matheson St; 800.889.7188; http://www.hotelhealdsburg.com/).
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Drive 30 minutes to San Pedro, and hop on the Catalina Express for a sunny cruise out to the island. Over the 75-minute sail, watch for dolphin pods and migrating whales. 95 Berth, San Pedro; 800-481-3470; www.catalinaexpress.com
Spend a day in the quaint town of Avalon, filled with seaside cafés and shopping, or get active and go diving, kayaking, snorkeling or parasailing.
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Go All Out
The 12,000-square-foot space at the M is the newest and the coolest addition to Vegas’ adults-only pool scene. If you want to go all out, book one of the ten cabanas—with iPod docking stations, free Wi-Fi, and refrigerators stocked with champagne—but a day bed is just as nice and the 60-foot bar serves up free (yes, free) fruit and non-alcoholic beverages.
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Thank you Fitness for the feature in this month's issue, "The Toned Traveler."
Pick up a copy traveling ladies for some great tips and tricks on staying healthy on the go.
xo
Erica
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Just when you’ve figured out how to breastfeed and cook breakfast at the same time, a tarmac comes into play and a whole new challenge presents itself. Fear not, breastfeeding mommies! I have summoned the experts, from a Medela exec to a newly-minted expert like myself, to bring you a complete guide to pumping on-the-go.
“Your first travel experience is going to be overwhelming, no doubt about...
