MUNICH HOTEL GUIDE - When it comes to touring the most popular cities in Germany, Munich is second only to Berlin. It is the largest city in the German state of Bavaria, and is one of the most prosperous cities in Europe. It has a population of just over 1 million people. (
FRENCH RIVIERA TOURISM - THE MONACO GRAND PRIX - The French Riviera is famous throughout the world for its glitz and glamour. One of the most well known institutions which has taken place annually for over seventy years is the international Formula 1 sporting event, the Monaco Grand Prix. Here we take a (
PEEL REGION - With over 1 million residents, Peel Region is the second largest Administrative Region in Ontario. (
VIET-NAM: THE CONCEPT OF THANKSGIVING OR CA'M O?N - Thanksgiving this year is particularly meaningful for those of us who are blessed with the gift of life and security. It is interesting to note that thankfulness is a special virtue. St Paul in ( 1 Th5, 18) wrote:" In all things, give thanks"
FIESTA SPAIN! TWO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS. - 53rd International Santander Festival Dates: 1 - 31 August, 2004. Venue: Santander, Cantabria, Spain. Description: Enjoy a month of Opera, Ballet, Theatre and Dance in Santander, the ancient capital of Cantabria overlooking the Bay of Biscay during August.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IMPORTANT WITH RECURRENT MISCARRIAGE - Supportive Care Important with Recurrent Miscarriage Approximately 1 percent of women experience recurrent miscarriage, which is defined as three consecutive miscarriages of pregnancies conceived with the same partner. A review by Rutherford and Shillito stresses the need for supportive care of these patients and families.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IMPORTANT WITH RECURRENT MISCARRIAGE - Supportive Care Important with Recurrent Miscarriage Approximately 1 percent of women experience recurrent miscarriage, which is defined as three consecutive miscarriages of pregnancies conceived with the same partner. A review by Rutherford and Shillito stresses the need for supportive care of these patients and families.
OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA IN CHILDREN - Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children Obstructive sleep-disordered breathing is common in children. From 3 percent to 12 percent of children snore, while obstructive sleep apnea syndrome affects 1 percent to 10 percent of children.
DO CHILDHOOD VACCINATIONS CAUSE TYPE 1 DIABETES? - Do Childhood Vaccinations Cause Type 1 Diabetes? The authors conclude that population-based data on more than 739,000 children indicate no association between type 1 diabetes and routine childhood vaccinations.
THE FEMINIST ANTI-KID CRUSADE - The Feminist Anti-Kid Crusade Despite the fact that kids with involved dads do better, regardless of all the joint custody laws, and in spite of the laughable antics of the M.O.M. brigade, mothers continue to be favored in custody decisions by a 7 to 1 margin.
AIRLINES JUMP ON - Airlines Jump on Just one week after United announced its "Fly 3, Get 1 Free" summer promotion targeting business travelers, every major North American airline has come out with its own, remarkably similar, promotion.
JETBLUE'S SOARING QUALITY - JetBlue's Soaring Quality Jetblue has just been ranked No. 1 in a study of airline quality. That's got to be music to the ears of air travelers -- not to mention those watching the outlook for this stock.
OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS - Ozark Mountain Daredevils On river and ridge in Arkansas: Day 1 - Most paddlers do the ten-mile (16-kilometer) run to Kyles Landing in one day, but camping gives you time to explore... Day 2 - Hit the water early, then break at river mile 35.8 to hike to... etc.
THE BIG AIRLINES' LOYAL FANS - The Big Airlines' Loyal Fans These days, most everyone wants to bash the old-line carriers. But they're still No. 1 with an important group: business travelers.
BRAZILIAN BUSHWACKER - Brazilian Bushwacker Taking Buccaneer Yachts' hull No. 1 up an uncharted river in Brazil called for guts, guile and one tough trawler.
PADDLING BIG SUR - Paddling Big Sur Sure, the waters along California Highway 1 are daunting. But skilled kayaking guides are making this spectacular coastline accessible to more than just the hard core.
VIRGINIA: TRAVELING U.S. 1 WITH THE KIDS. - If your family vacation plans include a road trip, consider U.S. 1 in Virginia. It offers plenty of interesting stops along the way.
FLORIDA: ST. AUGUSTINE TO BOCA, TAKING THE KIDS. - Avoiding I-95 has obvious advantages- less stress and the chance to slow down and experience a sense of place. From ghost walks along cobblestone streets in St. Augustine to sunset ceremonies in Key West, U.S. Route 1 in Florida eclectic and enchanting. Drink fresh-squeezed orange juice and sample alligator jerky. Try a grouper sandwich partnered with key lime pie. Vacation bliss, and the list goes on.
CRUISES: ALL IN THE FAMILY, OCEANS OF FUN FOR FAMILIES. - More than 1 million children under the age of 18 took to the High Seas with their families in 2004 and there's a reason why: Cruises offer an ever-increasing variety of amenities and activities to make them the ideal family friendly vacation, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) - the cruise industry's chief marketing organization.
CRUISES: ALL IN THE FAMILY, OCEANS OF FUN FOR FAMILIES. - More than 1 million children under the age of 18 took to the High Seas with their families in 2004 and there's a reason why: Cruises offer an ever-increasing variety of amenities and activities to make them the ideal family friendly vacation, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) - the cruise industry's chief marketing organization.
NEW YORK: BRONX, TAKING THE KIDS. - The New York City area is filled with a lifetime of places to explore; sticking to U.S. Route 1 in the Bronx two places, the New York Botanical Gardens and the Bronx Zoo stand out and are definitely worth the traffic.
DESTINATIONS: BERMUDA : WHERE TO STAY - One of the island's top children's programs is at the Sonesta Beach Resort Bermuda . The Just Us Kids program is free to guests and includes two levels: Just us Kids for ages 3-12 and Just Us Teens for ages 13-17. The program runs June 1 to Labor Day and holiday periods of spring break, Easter, Thanksgiving weekend, and Christmas season.
DESTINATIONS: BERMUDA : WHERE TO STAY - One of the island's top children's programs is at the Sonesta Beach Resort Bermuda . The Just Us Kids program is free to guests and includes two levels: Just us Kids for ages 3-12 and Just Us Teens for ages 13-17. The program runs June 1 to Labor Day and holiday periods of spring break, Easter, Thanksgiving weekend, and Christmas season.
DESTINATIONS: CRUISE SHIPS : BABYSITTING, ER, KIDS' ACTIVITIES - From about 9am until 10pm, age-delineated, free, supervised activities were available for our kids. By this I mean, broken down from 4-5 years old, 6-8, 9-11, 12-14 and a "teen" group (your ship may divide it differently), you can drop the wee ones off and pick them up later. There are some meals the kids can eat with the minders and some times you have to retrieve your kids, shove food into them, and then return them. On our ship the free activities ended at 10pm, though for-fee activities continued until 1 am.
VIET-NAM: THE CONCEPT OF THANKSGIVING OR CA'M O?N - Thanksgiving this year is particularly meaningful for those of us who are blessed with the gift of life and security. It is interesting to note that thankfulness is a special virtue. St Paul in ( 1 Th5, 18) wrote:" In all things, give thanks"
FIESTA SPAIN! TWO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS. - 53rd International Santander Festival Dates: 1 - 31 August, 2004. Venue: Santander, Cantabria, Spain. Description: Enjoy a month of Opera, Ballet, Theatre and Dance in Santander, the ancient capital of Cantabria overlooking the Bay of Biscay during August.
DESTINATIONS: BERMUDA : WHERE TO STAY - One of the island's top children's programs is at the Sonesta Beach Resort Bermuda . The Just Us Kids program is free to guests and includes two levels: Just us Kids for ages 3-12 and Just Us Teens for ages 13-17. The program runs June 1 to Labor Day and holiday periods of spring break, Easter, Thanksgiving weekend, and Christmas season.
DESTINATIONS: BERMUDA : WHERE TO STAY - One of the island's top children's programs is at the Sonesta Beach Resort Bermuda . The Just Us Kids program is free to guests and includes two levels: Just us Kids for ages 3-12 and Just Us Teens for ages 13-17. The program runs June 1 to Labor Day and holiday periods of spring break, Easter, Thanksgiving weekend, and Christmas season.
DESTINATIONS: CRUISE SHIPS : BABYSITTING, ER, KIDS' ACTIVITIES - From about 9am until 10pm, age-delineated, free, supervised activities were available for our kids. By this I mean, broken down from 4-5 years old, 6-8, 9-11, 12-14 and a "teen" group (your ship may divide it differently), you can drop the wee ones off and pick them up later. There are some meals the kids can eat with the minders and some times you have to retrieve your kids, shove food into them, and then return them. On our ship the free activities ended at 10pm, though for-fee activities continued until 1 am.
DESTINATIONS: BERMUDA : WHERE TO STAY - One of the island's top children's programs is at the Sonesta Beach Resort Bermuda . The Just Us Kids program is free to guests and includes two levels: Just us Kids for ages 3-12 and Just Us Teens for ages 13-17. The program runs June 1 to Labor Day and holiday periods of spring break, Easter, Thanksgiving weekend, and Christmas season.
DESTINATIONS: BERMUDA : WHERE TO STAY - One of the island's top children's programs is at the Sonesta Beach Resort Bermuda . The Just Us Kids program is free to guests and includes two levels: Just us Kids for ages 3-12 and Just Us Teens for ages 13-17. The program runs June 1 to Labor Day and holiday periods of spring break, Easter, Thanksgiving weekend, and Christmas season.
A HEALTHIER HALLOWEEN - These pumpkin cookies taste yummy -- and are loaded with vitamin A. To make them, preheat oven to 350°F. Mist two baking sheets with canola oil spray. In a bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups white enriched flour, 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ, 1/8 tsp. salt, 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, and 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda. Set aside.
A CELEBRATION OF SURVIVAL - This was not an ordinary Halloween party. Oh, there were balloons on every table, lines of fidgeting kids waiting to have their faces painted, platters heaped with chicken fingers and tea cakes. But the 300 boys and girls, most ranging in age from 1 to 12, who jammed the alumni hall of Philadelphia's Thomas Jefferson University, were there to mark something special -- their survival or the survival of a sibling. Many of them had been born prematurely and lived in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of the university's hospital for the first weeks or months of their lives. At some point in the afternoon, some of the older kids, clutching the hand of a parent, made their way to Jay Greenspan, M.D., director of neonatology at Jefferson, and stammered, "Thank you for saving my life."
TWO NAPS TO ONE - Between 1 and 2, your child will likely go from taking two naps a day to one. Here's how to ease this transition for you and your little one.
