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An update on Travels with Brenda and a new trip planned
Greetings all– It has been a while, but I wanted to catch you up on my travels! My travels the past year covered a wide variety of destinations, both domestic and international, and included some unexpected events such as experiencing a major earthquake in Nepal! But, more about that later….Let’s start off with my report on a truly World Class destination…. SOUTH AFRICA Prior to our scheduled SPT South Africa group trip this July, I flew down to Capetown in early November of 2014 for a combination vacation/inspection tour. This…
Single Parent Travel to Peru – Summer 2016
One of the most beautiful places on the planet is Peru. This summer, Single Parent Travel will be heading south of the Equator to visit this ancient and beautiful paradise. Our Founder, Brenda Elwell has designed this trip to be cultural, educational, and beautiful. Our 9 day jaunt will include stops in Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lake Titicaca and much much more! Your comfort is enhanced with many included meals, private tours when available, and a spectacular domed train ride to Cusco and Machu Picchu! As with…
Canceled Beaches Turks & Caicos – August 2015
NOTICE: Due to some emergency surgery and a prolonged recovery, this trip will be canceled. Sorry! (5/29/15) For the 15th year, Single Parent Travel is returning to Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa from August 15 to 22, 2015! This will be out 15th trip to Beaches Turks and Caicos and it is guaranteed not to disappoint. Your vacation is ALL INCLUSIVE–leave the wallet at home and enjoy the sun, sand and surf. With the addition of the exclusive Italian Village (all suite and all concierge) and the…
Scandinavian Vacation – June 16-23, 2015
Europe’s most breathtaking scenery, the Midnight Sun, some of her most brilliant and exotic cities, internationally renowned cuisine, and world class Jazz – that’s Scandinavia!! Unimaginably beautiful! Copenhagen, city of Hans Christian Andersen, the glorious Tivoli Gardens in-town amusement park, the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen Harbor, an endless choice of museums, restaurants, bars and entertainment of every sort! Stockholm, city of Greta Garbo and Ingrid Bergman, one of Europe’s most enchanting cities, the world-famous Vasa Museum, breathtaking Gamla Stan (Old Town), and the city that revived the art of Jazz…
Prague: Bike and Boat July 22-29, 2015
The “Golden City” and the Rivers Moldova and Elbe. The Czech Republic, the small country in the heart of Europe, impresses with its original river landscapes, picturesque villages and romantic castles, whose history and architecture can often be traced back to the Middle Ages. Prague, known also as “the Golden City” and “the City of a Hundred Spires”, is both point of departure and final destination for this beautiful bike and barge tour along the Upper Moldova, in Czech called Vltava, and the huge Elbe River – when the bridges…
White Water Rafting – June 2015
This summer, Single Parent Travel will venture out west to take in the glory that is Moab, Utah and the Colorado River with a 3 night rafting trip from June 23 to 26. Surrounded by an immense red rock playground, Moab, Utah is the perfect setting for a kid-friendly family outing–and Western River Expedition’s Southwest Sampler provides just the right amount of adventure for the whole gang. You’ll get a taste of the “best of the Southwest” on this 4-day, 3-night getaway. First, you’ll spend 2 relaxing nights in luxurious…
A Note From Globe Trotting Brenda
Well hello again, Brenda here! 2013 has been a busy year for me and I wanted to share some of the wonderful family friendly destinations I have visited. Maybe you are making a bucket list? Be sure to consider these! 2013 had me criss crossing the globe & the USA to some interesting family destinations. I tried out the new Icelandic non stop flight Denver to Frankfurt and visited my son in Stuttgart, Germany for Christmas week. After years of catering to him in his youth, the tables were…
My Medifast Update #2 – Down 32
OK, I promised to not be one of those nudges and update on my progress all the time–it’s been almost 2 months since the last update and I am beyond thrilled with the results. So far, I have lost 32 pounds and I can see all sorts of changes. My family crest ring may need to be re-sized I am wearing some clothing that was previously too tight I am feeling a lot better in general My endurance is up I am still riding the bike when I can–it’s getting…
Family Travel In The Electronic Age
Should kids be allowed to be connected electronically when the family travels? How much is too much and what limits are appropriate? As a mom of 3 teenagers aged 17, 15, and 14 I have watched my kids get sucked into the vortex that is social media. I can hardly blame them as media technology has swept over society like an electronic tsunami. Any news item at all is followed in real time as it happens and even the most trivial post can go viral seen by millions worldwide in…
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