Ninety years ago, President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day which in 1954, by an act of Congress, was signed it into law as Veterans Day.
Louisville honors its military heroes throughout the year with several memorials such as the Purple Heart Trail, The Patriots Peace Memorial and Zachary Taylor National Cemetery. Visitors can tour these locations which are featured in an “Honoring Military Heroes” itinerary posted on the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau’s website at http://www.gotolouisville.com/play/tours-itineraries/honoring-our-military-heroes/index.aspx.
Travelers looking to reflect on the heroism of those who served the country can do so year-round, or on Veterans Day, by visiting www.gotolouisville.com and reading the “Honoring Military Heroes” itinerary and searching the calendar of events, which is updated daily.
A current list of military-related events this month includes:
11/7/2009
Workshop -“Civil War Artifacts: Up-Close & Personal”
Frazier International History Museum, Louisville, KY
502 753-5663 / http://www.fraziermuseum.org/
11/11/2009
Veterans Day Celebration
Frazier International History Museum, Louisville, KY
502 753-5663 / http://www.fraziermuseum.org/
11/11/2009
Free Tours for Military Members and Veterans
Mammoth Cave, Cave City, KY
270-758-2180 / nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/cavetourschedulewinter.htm
11/11/2009
Kentucky Military Treasures: Selections from the Kentucky Historical Society Collections
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, Frankfort, KY
502-564-1792 / http://www.history.ky.gov/
11/19/2009
An American Woman in World War II
Frazier International History Museum, Louisville, KY
502 753-5663 / http://www.fraziermuseum.org/
11/21/2009 - 11/22/2009
Civil War Living History
Bardstown, KY
800 638-4877 / http://www.visitbardstown.com/
now through - 3/28/2010
WWII: 48 Local Stories That Changed the World
Frazier International History Museum, Louisville, KY
502 753-5663 / http://www.fraziermuseum.org/
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Welcome Home!
Please join GuidetoMilitaryTravel.com in welcoming back to the USA Kent, Katie and their family! We are glad your back with us! Look forward to more of their adventures coming soon!
-GuidetoMilitaryTravel.com
-GuidetoMilitaryTravel.com
Sunday, October 11, 2009
New Contest!!
A new contest is underway on our site. Win your child a "TravelKiddy" for your next trip. I highly recommend it. It is a parent's dream. Finally something to entertain your kids that is not a song or movie you have to hear or watch over and over and over again! Click here for more details!
--Erica
--Erica
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
New to Facebook!!
You can find the latest information on our military travel discounts updated in real time on our Facebook page. Click our icon in the sidebar to become a FAN! Hope you have all registered to win our first giveaway. If not, visit http://www.guidetomilitarytravel.com/ for more details on how to register. If you have already registered, a new giveaway will be posted on Oct 11! Stay tuned...
-Erica
-Erica
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Official Site Launch
Our website is having an official launch party starting tomorrow Oct 1, 2009! Visit www.guidetomilitarytravel.com for contest information and the latest in travel deals for our active duty military and their families! It's time to start preparing for that Fall getaway.
--Erica
--Erica
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
International Travel...Hmm...What to bring?
Well, as we prepare for our week-long trip to Zadar, Croatia with two small children, the question lingers...what do we bring? Both of them are in diapers, the baby only eats specific foods, and we need a crib. Do we dare try to bring enough diapers and food AND a crib? Not to mention, beach toys, towels, clothes, sandals, etc? Without paying for extra baggage, we would never fit it all. So here are a few tips that we have learned along the way to make traveling with children (internationally) just a teensy bit easier.
**Find lodging that has a baby bed. This is really rather easy to find. Even many apartments and villas will have a baby bed for you, though they are personally owned by an individual. Many times they will just ask their neighbors and borrow it for you:)
**Buy diapers at your destination. Pack just enough diapers to get you through your travel time, plus enough for one more day (in case of poor layovers, late/delayed flights, sick babies, etc.). Babies in most parts of the world use diapers. They are not hard to find. (In Europe we find the best selection in drug stores as opposed to small grocery stores.)
**Buy food at you destination. I suggest bringing snacks in small plastic ware (like Tupperware or Gladware) That way, when you buy more snacks and foods later, you have a place to store them. In many places around Europe you will find open markets and grocery stores with such beautiful fresh produce, you likely will not have trouble finding something to feed your children.
**Pack one outfit per day, plus one, for the children. If you're vacationing for a week or less you may not want to bother with doing laundry. Though, for anything longer I would suggest packing a travel size laundry soap and looking for a laundromat at your destination. Trying to pack that many clothes into limited suitcases can be more hassle than its worth.
**Toys? Don't worry about them, other than what you need to get you to your destination. There are so many new things to do and experience that most children hardly need a toy to keep themselves happy and occupied. A new leaf, a lake, a beach, an ice cream cone;), a playground now and again, and they're set. And by the time you're ready to settle down each night, they're so tuckered out that they can't usually be bothered with playing with toys.
**Bedding? Don't forget your child's favorite blanket and/or softie. (Like I really have to tell you that, right?;) And we have also found that bring an extra blanket for the baby is also a good idea, as many places do not have small blankets for them.
We hope that helps you out on the last of your summer travels. Maybe there are some out there who have not yet started school, giving you one last chance at a summer vacation.
I guess I had better get packing.
**Find lodging that has a baby bed. This is really rather easy to find. Even many apartments and villas will have a baby bed for you, though they are personally owned by an individual. Many times they will just ask their neighbors and borrow it for you:)
**Buy diapers at your destination. Pack just enough diapers to get you through your travel time, plus enough for one more day (in case of poor layovers, late/delayed flights, sick babies, etc.). Babies in most parts of the world use diapers. They are not hard to find. (In Europe we find the best selection in drug stores as opposed to small grocery stores.)
**Buy food at you destination. I suggest bringing snacks in small plastic ware (like Tupperware or Gladware) That way, when you buy more snacks and foods later, you have a place to store them. In many places around Europe you will find open markets and grocery stores with such beautiful fresh produce, you likely will not have trouble finding something to feed your children.
**Pack one outfit per day, plus one, for the children. If you're vacationing for a week or less you may not want to bother with doing laundry. Though, for anything longer I would suggest packing a travel size laundry soap and looking for a laundromat at your destination. Trying to pack that many clothes into limited suitcases can be more hassle than its worth.
**Toys? Don't worry about them, other than what you need to get you to your destination. There are so many new things to do and experience that most children hardly need a toy to keep themselves happy and occupied. A new leaf, a lake, a beach, an ice cream cone;), a playground now and again, and they're set. And by the time you're ready to settle down each night, they're so tuckered out that they can't usually be bothered with playing with toys.
**Bedding? Don't forget your child's favorite blanket and/or softie. (Like I really have to tell you that, right?;) And we have also found that bring an extra blanket for the baby is also a good idea, as many places do not have small blankets for them.
We hope that helps you out on the last of your summer travels. Maybe there are some out there who have not yet started school, giving you one last chance at a summer vacation.
I guess I had better get packing.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
I found the perfect stroller built for two! - PRODUCT REVIEW
During a recent trip to Disneyland Resort, I noticed that many moms were using stand and sit strollers. For those unfamiliar with the concept (as I was), one child sits in the front seat just like a traditional stroller, and there is a platform between the seat and the handles for a second child to stand and ride. The idea seemed fantastic. I was eight months pregnant with my second child at the time, and wondered if this was a product I would need one day. With the summer travel season upon us, that day has arrived and with the amount of traveling that my family does (and the amount of visits to amusement parks), a stand and sit double stroll was on my list of purchases before our next trip.
After reading many reviews and trying several strollers at local stores, I settled on the Joovy Caboose Ultra-Light. As the name suggests, the Caboose Ultra-Light is a solid and well engineered stroller, but weighs only a modest 21 pounds, which my husband appreciates. It is much easier for me to load and unload from the back of the family minivan than other strollers we have used, especially when my husband is not around. The stroller is easy to fold and unfold, and stores easily. It also has a padded and sturdy platform where my son can sit when he gets tired of standing. Besides being well built, the best praise I can give this stroller is that my two year old loves it. Being able to stand behind his brother while we stroll gives him a sense of empowerment. When he rides, the look on his face tells me that he thinks he is the king of the world, and for me, that is the highest praise I can give any product. I found a great website that sells these strollers. They have the best price I have found, offer free shipping and they are part of CSN Stores, the third-largest online retailer of home goods in the U.S. (and my favorite online shopping websites). With active kids like mine, I'm so thankful that I finally found the perfect stroller! Click here for more info.
After reading many reviews and trying several strollers at local stores, I settled on the Joovy Caboose Ultra-Light. As the name suggests, the Caboose Ultra-Light is a solid and well engineered stroller, but weighs only a modest 21 pounds, which my husband appreciates. It is much easier for me to load and unload from the back of the family minivan than other strollers we have used, especially when my husband is not around. The stroller is easy to fold and unfold, and stores easily. It also has a padded and sturdy platform where my son can sit when he gets tired of standing. Besides being well built, the best praise I can give this stroller is that my two year old loves it. Being able to stand behind his brother while we stroll gives him a sense of empowerment. When he rides, the look on his face tells me that he thinks he is the king of the world, and for me, that is the highest praise I can give any product. I found a great website that sells these strollers. They have the best price I have found, offer free shipping and they are part of CSN Stores, the third-largest online retailer of home goods in the U.S. (and my favorite online shopping websites). With active kids like mine, I'm so thankful that I finally found the perfect stroller! Click here for more info.
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